Programs
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Alta Vista Carlingwood Centennial Hazeldean Main Library / Bibliothèque centrale Nepean Centrepointe North Gloucester nord Orléans Rideau Rosemount Ruth E. Dickinson St-Laurent Sunnyside | |||||||
| Alta Vista | |||||||
| Homework Club / Club de Devoirs Wednesday May 22, 2013 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Category : Devoirs, Homework, Newcomers Get tutoring and homework help after school. Offered in partnership with E.A.G.L.E. Centre. Information: 613-797-4263. Reçevez du tutorat et de l’aide avec les travaux scolaires après l’école. Programme offert en collaboration avec E.A.G.L.E. Centre. | ||||||
| Carlingwood | |||||||
| Writing for Young Audiences - Writing Workshop with Alan Cumyn Wednesday May 22, 2013 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Category : Adults 50-plus, Learning, Writing Alan Cumyn, author of the acclaimed Owen Skye books for middle grade readers, and the recent young adult novel Tilt, offers an introduction to the world of writing for children and young adults. Cumyn, who has also written seven novels for adults, knows both worlds well and will focus on what's particular, and particularly difficult, about writing for young readers. What makes a good story for a five-, or an eight-, or a fifteen-year-old? What are the common traps that adult writers fall into when trying to write for their own kids or other children? How do you tap into your own stories to add to the wealth of fine writing for young audiences? Alan Cumyn will use his own experience both as an author and as a faculty member in the graduate program in Writing for Children and Young Adults at Vermont College of Fine Arts to create a mix of guided discussion, exercises and open forum for those interested in this demanding craft. For more information, contact InfoService at 613-580-2940 or InfoService@BiblioOttawaLibrary.ca. Online registration is required. Registered (15) , Waiting List (7 / )Click here to register | ||||||
| Centennial | |||||||
| Book Munchers-Book Club 10 to 12 Wednesday May 22, 2013 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Category : Books and Reading Boys and girls come out and make new friends, learn about new novels,play games, make a craft and have a snack. Ages 10 -12. Registration. Registered (13) , Openings (2)Click here to register | ||||||
| Hazeldean | |||||||
| Conversation Fun for ESL Learners Wednesday May 22, 2013 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Category : Languages, Newcomers, Nouveaux arrivants Practice your English through social conversation and group activities in a relaxed and friendly environment. | ||||||
| Main Library / Bibliothèque centrale | |||||||
| Babytime / Bébés à la biblio - Session 3 Wednesday May 22, 2013 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm Category : Babytime, Bébés à la biblio, Bilingual / Bilingue Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. 0-18 months. / Contes, rimes et chansons pour les bébés et un parent ou gardien. 0-18 mois. | ||||||
| Beginner English Conversation - Group A Wednesday May 22, 2013 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Category : Languages, Newcomers, Nouveaux arrivants Improve your spoken English in a relaxed setting. Offered in partnership with the Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization (OCISO). No registration required, maximum of 20 people. Held on the 1st floor in the World Languages Area. | ||||||
| English Conversation: Intermediate to Advance Wednesday May 22, 2013 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Category : Languages, Newcomers, Nouveaux arrivants Improve your English and meet new friends in a relaxed setting. Offered in partnership with the Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization (OCISO). No registration required, maximum of 25 people. Held on the 2nd floor in the Children's program room. | ||||||
| Senior's English Corner: Beginners (Mandarin-English) Wednesday May 22, 2013 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Category : Languages, Newcomers Improve your English and meet new friends in a relaxed setting. This program is offered in Mandarin and English in partnership with the Ottawa Chinese Community Service Centre (OCCSC). No registration required. Held in basement, room B125. | ||||||
| Seniors English Corner: Intermediate Wednesday May 22, 2013 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Category : Languages, Newcomers Improve your English and meet new friends in a relaxed setting. Offered in partnership with the Ottawa Chinese Community Service Centre (OCCSC). No registration required. Held on the 1st floor in the Newcomer Programs Room. | ||||||
| Employment Ontario Information Session Wednesday May 22, 2013 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Category : Jobs and Careers Come and learn about the Ontario government programs for jobseekers, such as Second Career, Ontario Self-Employment Benefits, Job Creation Partnership and Apprenticeship. Discover the free services and programs offered at your local Employment Ontario Centre. Information: 613-580-2940 Registered (9) , Waiting List (2 / )Click here to register | ||||||
| Employment Ontario Information Session Wednesday May 22, 2013 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Category : Jobs and Careers Come and learn about the Ontario government programs for jobseekers, such as Second Career, Ontario Self-Employment Benefits, Job Creation Partnership and Apprenticeship. Discover the free services and programs offered at your local Employment Ontario Centre. Information: 613-580-2940 Registered (4) , Openings (1)Click here to register | ||||||
| Taiwan in Film: Grandma’s Hairpin Wednesday May 22, 2013 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Category : Arts and Culture, Movies and Documentaries Director Chu-chen Hsiao’s father was one of the soldiers of the 1949 civil war that retreated to Taiwan. His father’s memory of a silver hairpin led him into the life stories of old veterans. Presented by The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in celebration of Asian Heritage Month. | ||||||
| Local Author: Alberte Villeneuve-Sinclair Wednesday May 22, 2013 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Category : Author Visits, Books and Reading, Learning Alberte Villeneuve-Sinclair is a member of the Ottawa Independent Writers, AAOF and AOE, an award-winning novelist of "Le jardin négligé": a study in relationships. Alberte will read from her latest novel "A Genie for Jessie" a book on bullying which was conceived in one of her workshops with six young girls of Saint-Guillaume elementary school. Followed by Q&A session. In progress | ||||||
| Reputation Management - Making Social Media Work for You Wednesday May 22, 2013 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Category : Jobs and Careers Almost all companies research job applicants online. What would a prospective employer find out about you? Would the results of that search get you an interview? Join us for this interactive session and learn how you can control what an employer will discover about you online. Registered (25) , Waiting List (2 / )Click here to register | ||||||
| Nepean Centrepointe | |||||||
| Senior's English Corner Wednesday May 22, 2013 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Category : Languages, Learning, Newcomers Improve your English and meet new friends in a relaxed setting. The focus is on basic/survival English. Offered in partnership with the Ottawa Chinese Community Services Centre (OCCSC). | ||||||
| ESL Public Speaking Wednesday May 22, 2013 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Category : Languages, Learning, Newcomers Learn how to introduce yourself to others, discuss topics selected by the Instructor and yourself in a friendly environment. Instructor will be available for any feedback and assistance. This program is for those who are learning English Language. People from different cultural backgrounds are welcome. Offered om partnership with Ottawa Chinese Community Service Centre (OCCSC). | ||||||
| English Conversation Group Wednesday May 22, 2013 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Category : Langues, Learning, Newcomers Practice your English language skills and meet new friends in a relaxed and friendly environment.Offered in partinership with Ottawa Chinese Community Service Centre. For more information call: 613-899-3108. | ||||||
| French Conversation Group Wednesday May 22, 2013 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Category : Languages, Learning, Newcomers Practice your French through social conversation and group activities in a relaxed and friendly environment. Help available for beginners. Offered in partnership with the Ottawa Chinese Community Services Centre (OCCSC). | ||||||
| WordPress Website Development for Business Professionals Wednesday May 22, 2013 6:15 pm - 8:15 pm Category : Business Learn how to design your own business website with WordPress. This two-part training course will teach you how to start, design, and maintain a customized website, blog, and/or landing page for your business. Today one of the most important business assets is your website and as a business owner it's important for you to gain the skills and knowledge you need to confidently manage your online space. Presented by Frances Palaschuk of The Blog Launch. Registered (20) , Waiting List (10 / 10)Click here to register | ||||||
| Computer Basics Wednesday May 22, 2013 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Category : Computers and Technology, Learning Learn basic computer skills. This course covers using a mouse, keyboard and Windows. For those with *no* computer experience. For more information call 613-580-2710. Registration. | ||||||
| Canadian Citizenship Test Preparation (May – June Session) Wednesday May 22, 2013 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Category : Learning, Newcomers Get help preparing for the citizenship test. Program offered in partnership with the Ottawa Chinese Community Centre (OCCC). To register call 613-899-3108. This program is presented in English. | ||||||
| North Gloucester nord | |||||||
| Beading Bookmarks and Necklaces with Christine Gendron Wednesday May 22, 2013 6:15 pm - 8:15 pm Category : Adults 50-plus, Arts and Culture, Hobbies Create beautiful works of art with Christine Gendron from Colours Jewellery at the North Gloucester Branch of the library. Christine will demonstrate beading technique and assist you in making a bookmark and a necklace. Offer them as gifts or make one as a gift to yourself – you know you deserve it! Registration required. Registered (8) , Waiting List (7 / )Click here to register | ||||||
| Author Pam Withers @ Your Library Wednesday May 22, 2013 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Category : Books and Reading Author Pam Withers speaks about "First Descent", her latest extreme sport adventure novel for teens in which a 17 year old kayaker gets kidnapped on his first international expedition in South America. Ages 12 and up. | ||||||
| Orléans | |||||||
| Homework Help Club Wednesday May 22, 2013 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Category : Homework Get tutoring and help with homework after school. Help is available in math, reading and science. For children ages 6-15, grades 1-10. Program offered in partnership with Frontier College. Registered student will be contacted by phone of when the homework club will be starting. | ||||||
| Orleans English Social Conversation Group Wednesday May 22, 2013 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Category : Languages, Newcomers, Nouveaux arrivants Improve your spoken English through social conversation in a group discussion. For all levels. In partnership with Frontier College. Drop-in every Wednesday evening. | ||||||
| Rideau | |||||||
| How To Buy A PC Wednesday May 22, 2013 6:15 pm - 8:15 pm Category : Computers and Technology, Consumers, Learning When buying a PC, you are faced with a lot of choices, laptop or desktop, dual or quad core processor, AMD or Intel, how big a hard drive, how big a monitor, is it better to buy a faster processor or more memory... Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will help sort out the choices so you can buy the computer that is right for your needs. Registration. Registered (6) , Openings (24)Click here to register | ||||||
| Rosemount | |||||||
| Homework Help Wednesday May 22, 2013 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Category : Devoirs, Homework, Newcomers Volunteers from Frontier College are available for homework help for children in Grades 1 to 6. | ||||||
| Ruth E. Dickinson | |||||||
| Storytime - Wednesdays (Session 3) Wednesday May 22, 2013 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Category : Storytime Stories, rhymes and songs for preschoolers and a parent or caregiver. Ages 3-6. Registration. Registered (11) , Openings (14)Click here to register | ||||||
| English Conversation Group: Beginner, Winter Session Wednesday May 22, 2013 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Category : Languages, Newcomers, Nouveaux arrivants Improve your English listening and speaking skills and make new friends. Offered in partnership with the Ottawa Chinese Community Services Centre. More information: 613-899-3128 | ||||||
| Computer Tutorials Wednesday May 22, 2013 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm Category : Adults 50-plus, Computers and Technology Learn basic computer skills and get answers to your questions at a 45 minute one-on-one session for beginners. Learn about email, internet searches, the library catalogue, databases, e-books and more. To book call 613-580-2424 x30353. | ||||||
| Computer Tutorials Wednesday May 22, 2013 2:15 pm - 3:00 pm Category : Adults 50-plus, Computers and Technology Learn basic computer skills and get answers to your questions at a 45 minute one-on-one session for beginners. Learn about email, internet searches, the library catalogue, databases, e-books and more. To book call 613-580-2424 x30353. | ||||||
| Prenatal Classes - Ottawa Public Health (May: Wednesday Session) Wednesday May 22, 2013 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Category : Health, Parenting, Prenatal classes New Free Prenatal Class offered by Ottawa Public Health (OPH). A public health nurse will lead this mini-series of three small group sessions. Session 1. Birth Basics-Confidence & Comfort. Session 2: Breastfeeding Basics-Tips & Techniques. Session 3: Baby Basics-Preparing for Parenthood. These sessions are meant to go along with OPH's free online prenatal program - A New Life. Start the online prenatal course early in pregnancy. It can be found at www.ottawa.ca/prenatal. Registered (10) , Openings (4)Click here to register | ||||||
| St-Laurent | |||||||
| Tween Girls' Book Club Wednesday May 22, 2013 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Category : Books and Reading The Tween Book Club is a fun way to read great new books and hang out with friends at the same time! Ages 11-13. | ||||||
| Teen Boys' Book Club Wednesday May 22, 2013 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm Category : Books and Reading Want to meet guys your age and discuss books, movies and games while munching on brownies? Then, why not join our book club? Registrations possible all year 'round! Ages 14+ | ||||||
| Sunnyside | |||||||
| Conversations Among Canadians Wednesday May 22, 2013 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Category : Learning These weekly sessions are an opportunity to convene or participate in “conversations among Canadians.” There is much to be gained from simply sharing information with each other, and bringing together our knowledge, our personal experience and our reflections. Talking together, we might also challenge our imaginations, generating insights and developing ideas to share with each other and inspiring inventions and innovations toward helpful change in our world. Topics will include the environment, humanity, communication, science and technology and our changing brains. Registration. Registered (1) , Openings (14)Click here to register | ||||||
