Get feedback on your writing (any genre)and ideas from the group. Hear the work of other writers and offer your feedback. Discuss ideas about writing and publishing. Share your triumphs, trials and tribulations with a supportive, informal group.

Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers 19-36 months and a parent/caregiver. Drop-in. 

Join us on Mondays and Tuesdays in our children's area to play and chat! There will be self-directed activities and toys for parents/caregivers and young children. 

Joignez-nous les lundis et mardis au département des enfants pour jouer et socialiser. Il y aura des activités pour les tout-petits et leurs adultes.

Rejoignez notre groupe de conversation pour pratiquer le français dans une atmosphère détendue. Gratuit, inscription non requise. // Join our French conversation group to practice speaking in French in a relaxed and friendly environment. Free drop-in program.

Colouring can have a calming effect on the mind and promote overall wellness.

Join us every second week on Tuesday mornings for a fun and relaxing session of adult coloring.  An opportunity to let your inner artist free and be a kid again!

All supplies are provided.  No experience required.  All you need to bring is your creativity!

Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver.

Feel free to "Stay and Play" with self-directed toys and activities after storytime.

Drop-in Program

Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers and a parent or caregiver. 19-35 months.

Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Followed by 30 minutes of "stay and play" for those who would like to linger and socialize. Drop-in program. 

Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien. Cela sera suivi de stations de jeux pour ceux qui veulent rester socialiser après le programme pour un 30 minutes additionnel. Portes ouvertes.

Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. 0-18 months. Drop-in.

Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program. 

Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien. Portes ouvertes. 

Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. Ages 0-18 months.

Drop-in.

Meet new friends after storytime! Chat and play with puppets, building blocks, crafts and much more. Drop-in program. 

Rencontrez de nouveaux amis après l'heure du conte! Socialisez et jouez avec des marionnettes, des blocs de construction, du bricolage et bien plus encore! Portes ouvertes.

Following Babytime, join us to play and chat! There will be self-directed activities and toys for parents/caregivers and babies. Drop-in program.

Learn and practice new English language skills and meet new people in a relaxed and friendly environment. Offered in partnership with Greenbelt Church. All are welcome to this drop-in program!

Apprenez et pratiquez votre anglais parlé et rencontrez des gens dans un milieu décontracté. Offert en partenariat avec l'Église Greenbelt. Tout le monde est bienvenue à ce programme sans inscription!

Join our English conversation group! All levels are welcome. Free. Drop-in. 

Joignez-vous à notre groupe de conversation en anglais ! Les personnes de tous les niveaux sont les bienvenues. Gratuit. Inscription non-requise. 

Learn and practice new English language skills and meet new people in a relaxed and friendly environment. Offered in partnership with Greenbelt Church. All are welcome to this drop-in program!

Apprenez et pratiquez votre anglais parlé et rencontrez des gens dans un milieu décontracté. Offert en partenariat avec l'Église Greenbelt. Tout le monde est bienvenue à ce programme sans inscription!

Babytime / Bébés à la biblio

Stories, rhymes, songs and activities for babies (ages 0-18 months) and a parent/caregiver. Drop-in program. (No registration needed)

Contes, comptines, et chansons pour les bébés (0-18 mois) accompagnés d’un parent ou gardien(ne). Portes-ouvertes. (inscription non-requise)

Do you like to knit, crochet, or do handwork of some sort? Please join like-minded individuals for an enjoyable afternoon of crafting. Bring any project that you are working on.  Drop In.

Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. 0-18 months.

**Please note : this program takes a break on the first two weeks of March '24. It resumes on March 19th.

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Contes, comptines et chansons pour les bébés et un parent ou gardien. 0 à 18 mois.

**À noter : ce programme fera relâche les deux premières semaines de mars 2024. De retour le 19 mars.

Working on a craft project? Bring it along and chat with some fellow crafters while you work! Don't currently have a project? Try our featured craft project:

• April 30th : draw your own 4-pannel comic strip (or "yonkoma")
• May 24th : (to be determined)

Share ideas and expertise or learn from your fellow enthusiasts. Or simply bond and make friends over common hobbies. For teens of all abilities. Drop-in program.

*Extra supplies available on hand for: drawing/colouring, origami, scrapbooking/collage, sewing, knitting, etc.

Vous avez un projet d'art ou d'artisanat en cours? Apportez votre projet à la bibliothèque pour discuter tout en travaillant! Vous n'avez pas de projet présentement? Essayez notre projet vedette :

• 30 avril : dessinez votre propre bande-dessinée à 4 cases (ou "yonkoma")
• 24 mai : (à déterminer)

Échangez des idées et conseils ou apprenez d'autres passionnés. Ou amusez-vous tout simplement avec des amis qui partage les mêmes passe-temps. Pour ados de tous les niveaux. Activité portes-ouvertes.

*Matériel supplémentaire pour : dessiner/colorier, origami, scrapbooking/collage, couture, tricot, etc.

Come and get help with reading, math, science, French, English, etc. Led by United for Literacy volunteers. For students in grades 1 through 10. / Reçois de l'aide avec la lecture, les maths, les sciences, le français, l'anglais, etc. Avec des bénévoles de Littératie Ensemble. Pour les élèves de la 1e à la 10e année.

Please note: A parent or caregiver for children participating in the homework club must remain in the library for the duration of a session. / Notez bien: Les parents ou les personnes en charge des enfants participant au club d'aide aux devoirs doivent rester dans la bibliothèque pendant toute la durée d'une séance.

Online resources / Ressources en ligne

• Homework help / Aide aux devoirs
• TumbleBook Library
• TumbleMath 

Join us for our red selection for the Month of Colors with a free screening of Red Rocket. The film was directed by Sean Baker and was released in 2021. The screening will take place in our auditorium, starts at 6:00PM and is free to attend.

Note: The film is intended for a mature audience. 128 minutes. In English with subtitles.

Practice your English conversation skills in a low-pressure, friendly environment. All levels are welcome. 

Adults are invited to get creative and make a no-pressure, awful piece of art. All supplies will be provided. We will put out random art supplies; what you make is entirely up to you! Make it as bizarre and ridiculous as you wish. At the end of the night, you will get to judge your fellow artists’ work and decide which is the worst!

Do you love to cook? Connect with other food enthusiasts and level up your cooking skills over great discussions. We will look at new and popular cookbooks together and share recipes that we have tried. 

Colouring can have a calming effect on the mind and promote overall wellness.

Join us for a fun and relaxing session of adult colouring.  An opportunity to let your inner artist free and be a kid again!

All supplies are provided.  No experience required.  All you need to bring is your creativity!

Registration required.

Redécouvrez le plaisir de colorier en vous joignant à notre club de coloriage pour adultes - un moment de détente et de relaxation tout en pratiquant l'art-thérapie.

Tout le matériel est fourni. Aucune expérience requise. 

Tout ce dont vous avez besoin est votre créativité!

Inscription requise.

Come join our homework club and get help with reading, math, science, French, English, etc. Led by United for Literacy. Ages 6-12.  Drop in.

Joins-toi à notre club d’aide aux devoirs, pour recevoir de l’aide avec la lecture, les maths, les sciences, le français, l’anglais, etc. Avec des bénévoles de Littératie Ensemble. 6-12 Ans. Portes ouvertes, aucune inscription requise!

Parent at and Child Book Club

Share the love of reading! This new book club is for kids 10-12 and a parent or guardian. Share a book together and then join for fun and a book chat. The first book will be kept at the information desk in the kids’ section for you to pick up and read prior to the first book club meeting.

We will meet monthly on Tuesday at 6:30 (45 minutes)

One registration per family.

January 30th Smile by Raina Telgemeier

February 27th The Wild Robot by Peter Brown

March 26th   Restart by Gordon Korman

April 30th  The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate

Meet new people and share the enjoyment of good books in an informal and relaxed atmosphere. All are welcome!

Drop-in every last Tuesday of the month between 6:30-7:30pm. 

January 30th, February 27th, March 26th, April 30th, May 28th, and June 25th. 

Books are available at the Metcalfe branch service hub. 

Drop in and practice your English through social conversation and fun group activities. All languages and cultural backgrounds welcome.

Join our English conversation group! All levels are welcome. Free. Drop-in. 

Joignez-vous à notre groupe de conversation en anglais ! Les personnes de tous les niveaux sont les bienvenues. Gratuit. Inscription non-requise. 

Join us for conversation and laughter as ​we play games, share stories, and ​connect with each other in a relaxed atmosphere.​

Various activities will be provided.​

Drop-in.​

Drop in during opening hours from  May 1 to May 12 to complete a self-directed scavenger hunt. Ages 3-8.

Passez nous voir entre le1 mai et le 12 mai  pendant les heures d’ouverture pour participer à une chasse au trésor. Pour les enfants de 3 à 8 ans.

Family Storytime

Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in.

Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Every Monday and Wednesday.

**Please note : 

-No programming on March 4 and 6 (week *before* March Break)

-March Break : this program will occur as usual, followed by a craft activity (suitable for ages 4 and up, as supplies last).

Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program.

Session 1: January 10 to February 28

Session 2: March 20 to April 24

Session 3: May 1 to June 5 

Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien. Portes ouvertes.

Session 1 : Du 10 janvier au 28 février

Session 2 : Du 20 mars au 24 avril

Session 3: Du 1 mai au 5 juin

Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers and a parent or caregiver. Ages 18-36 months.

Drop-in program.

Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver.

You can also "Stay and Play" with self-directed toys and activities after storytime.

Drop-in Program

Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program.

Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien. Portes ouvertes.

Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers and a parent or caregiver. 19-35 months.

Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program. 

Stories, rhymes, and songs for children ages 0-6, accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Registration required. Contes, comptines, et chansons pour les enfants de 0 à 6 ans, accompagnés d'un parent ou d'un gardien. Inscription requise.

Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver.

Following Storytime, join us to play and chat! There will be self-directed activities and toys for parents/caregivers and children.

Join us after Family Storytime to play and chat! There will be self-directed activities and toys for parents/caregivers and young children. Drop-in. 

Joignez-nous  après notre Contes en famille pour jouer et socialiser. Il y aura des activités pour les tout-petits et leurs adultes. Portes ouvertes.

Join us following our French Storytime to play and chat! There will be self-directed activities and toys for young children and their parents/caregivers. Drop-in program.

Bring your knitting or crochet and meet fellow enthusiasts at the Sunnyside branch.  Knitters of all abilities are welcome.

Apportez votre tricot ou votre crochet et rencontrez d'autres passionnés à la succursale Sunnyside.  Les tricoteurs de tous niveaux sont les bienvenus.

Bring your knitting or crochet project and share advice, ideas and conversations with fellow enthusiasts.  For adults of all abilities.  Drop-in.

Apportez votre projet de tricot ou de crochet afin d'échanger des conseils, des idées et converser avec d'autres passionnés.  Pour les adultes de tous les niveaux.  Aucune inscription requise.

Le groupe de conversation en français est un programme d'apprentissge de la langue avec un professeur et un mombre minime d'étudiants de même niveau. 

Inscription requis

valuation du niveau de langue requis

Bring your knitting project and share advice, ideas and conversations with fellow enthusiasts. For adults of all abilities. Drop-in.

Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. Ages 0-18 months. Drop-in program.

Are you looking for a relaxing activity that is low stress and doesn't require any special skills?  Then colouring may be for you!   Join us to explore your creative side, relax and meet new friends.  All supplies will be provided.

Rejoignez notre groupe de conversation en français gratuit pour pratiquer le français dans une atmosphère détendue.

Niveaux intermédiaire, inscription non requise.

Join our free French conversation group to practice speaking in French in a relaxed and friendly environment.

Drop-in program at an intermediate level.

Will is the third generation of the Stronghold family to attend the esteemed and celebrated Sky High. This elite high school is entrusted with the responsibility of molding today's power-gifted students into tomorrow's superheroes. The only problem... Will is starting his freshman year without any super powers of his own.

Snacks will be provided. 

Join us for open games of chess. Whether you're a beginner or more advanced, this is a relaxed environment where everyone is welcome. Bring your own board or borrow one of ours. 

Come crafting at the library. We have all the supplies you need to satisfy your creativity!

For children of all ages. Drop-in. 

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Viens bricoler à la biblio, on a tout ce qu’il te faut pour satisfaire l’artiste en toi!

Pour enfants de tous âges. Inscription non requise. 

Come join our Homework Club and get help with Reading, math, Science, French, English, etc. Led by United for Literacy volunteers. Ages 6-12.

Joins-toi à notre club d’aide aux devoirs, pour recevoir de l’aide avec la lecture, les maths, les sciences, le français, l’anglais, etc. Avec des bénévoles de Littéracie Ensemble. Pour les 6 à 12 ans. 

Join our free English conversation to practice speaking in English in a relaxed and friendly environment.

All levels are welcome to this drop-in program.

Rejoignew notre groupe de conversation en anglais gratuis pour pratiquer l'anglais dans une atmosphère détendue.

Tous les niveaux sont les bienvenus à ce programme, inscription non requise.

2024 will be one of the most consequential years in the history of democracy. Elections have been or will be held in many countries ranging in size and power from El Salvador to India. The decisions of voters will determine whether the worldwide growth in authoritarianism over the past twenty years will continue or democracy will begin to make a comeback.

The US Presidential and Congressional elections on Tuesday November 5 stand out as an especially critical democratic moment for two reasons: first because they will be a supreme test of American democracy; and second because they will send a powerful message to the rest of the world, including the dictatorships and wannabe dictatorships.

The group will discuss the background and issues of Democracy on Trial and week by week follow the important democratic events and developments of 2024.

Mr. Robert Miller will lead the discussion. He is the author of Canada and Democratic Development and, prior to his retirement, served as President and CEO of the Parliamentary Centre, Canada’s leading institution promoting and supporting international democratic development.

Session #1 Wednesday, April 3: Is History Repeating Itself?

Session #2, Wednesday April 10: Democratic Fatigue and the Appeal of the Strong Man

Session #3, Wednesday, April 17: Big Countries and Small: The Cases of El Salvador and Rwanda, Russia and India

Session # 4, Wednesday, April 24: The Fire Next Door: The Authoritarian Impulse in the United States

Session #5, Wednesday, May 1: Donald Trump and the Invention of Trumpism

Session #6, Wednesday, May 8: Can it Happen Here? If Trump wins, is Canada next? A discussion with John Ibbitson, Globe and Mail columnist and one of Canada’s leading authors on politics and public affairs.

Registration recommended.   

Improve your English, share stories and make new friends!

Améliorez votre anglais, partager des histoires et faites des amis!

Practice your English conversation skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. All levels are welcome to this drop-in program.

**Note: No program March 13, 2024. 

Wouldn't it be great to have a book club where you could just enjoy books—without any homework? At Silent Book Club, there's no assigned reading, just reading in companionable silence!

Each Silent Book Club will start with a short intro, where everyone gets to share what they are reading. Then there's silent reading hour!  No pressure, no homework questions, just quiet social time with other people who love to read.

Drop-in program.

If you are a knitter, a crocheter or a crafter, come and join us at Hazeldean Stitches. Share your ideas and projects with other yarn artists. All ages welcome! 

Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Stay and Play following Storytime. Meet new friends and play with self-directed toys. Drop-in family program.

A member of Employment & Social Services’ Outreach and Mobile Services Team (OMST) will be at the Main branch of OPL in Room 117 on the 1st floor each Thursday from 10 am to 4 pm. 
 

Financial Support

• Ontario Works
• Emergency Assistance
• Dental and Vision Care
• Utilties – Enbridge and Hydro Bills
• Housing – Rent and Rent Deposits

Ongoing Assistance

• System navigation
• Connecting with your Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) worker
• Requesting additional benefits
• Booking appointments
• Obtaining documents and identification
• Transportation and more!

Referrals to Other Resources

• Employment Ontario
• Housing Services (e.g. Social Housing Registry)
• Child Care Subsidy
• Ottawa Food Bank
• Free Counselling Services
• Mental Health and Addictions Services
• Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)

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Un membre de l’Équipe de services mobiles et d'intervention (ESMI) sera présent à la succursale Centrale dans la salle 117 au 1er étage les jeudis de 10h à 16h. Services de l'ESMI :

Soutien financier

• Ontario au travail
• Aide d'urgence
• Soins dentaires et de la vue
• Services publics : factures d'Enbridge et d'électricité
• Logement: loyer, dépôts de loyer

Aide continue

• Navigation dans le système
• Liaison avec votre chargé de cas d'OT ou du POSPH
• Demande pour d'autres avantages
• Prise de rendez-vous
• Obtention de documents et pièces d'identité
• Transport et plus!

Aiguillage vers d'autres ressources

• Emploi Ontario
• Services du logement (p. ex. Registre du logement social)
• Subventions pour la garde d'enfants
• Banque d'alimentation d'Ottawa
• Services de consultation gratuits
• Services en santé mentale et de lutte contre les dépendances
• Programme ontarien de soutien aux personnes handicapées (POSPH) 

Stories, rhymes and songs for babies (newborn to 18 months) with a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program. 

Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers 19-36 months and a parent/caregiver. Drop-in. 

Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. 30 min. Drop in.

Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program.

Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien. Portes ouvertes.

Storytime- Each week will feature a different topic to learn about and have fun with!  We will explore these topics through stories, songs, games, music, activities and in other fun ways.  We end the gathering with a good-bye song, stickers and bubbles!  But the fun doesn't stop there- after Storytime we have our Stay and Play- children and their grown ups can stay and enjoy the selection of toys we provide while engaging together.   

See you Thursdays @ 10:30am.  

Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. Stay after Babytime or drop in and enjoy a self-directed play activity.  Ages 0-18 months

Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program.

Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien. Portes ouvertes.

Presented by Dying With Dignity Canada (Ottawa Chapter), End of Life Options (including MAiD) is a workshop to educate people about the options available to mitigate or end suffering at life's end, including palliative care, treatment options, and Medical Assistance In Dying (MAiD). Workshop includes the current legislation on MAiD, the process for applying in Ontario and explanation of the experience by a loved one.

***La session du 18 janvier est annulé***

Contes, comptines et chansons pour les bébés âgés de 0 à 18 mois accompagnés d'un parent ou gardien. Il s'agit d'une activité portes ouvertes.

Session 1 : Du 11 janvier au 29 février 2024

Session 2 : Du 21 mars au 25 avril 2024

Session 3 : Du 2 mai au 6 juin 2024

***January 18 session in cancel***

Stories, rhymes and songs for babies ages 0-18 months old and a parent or caregiver. This is a drop-in activity. 

Session 1: January 11 to February 29, 2024

Session 2: March 21 to April 25, 2024

Session 3 : May 2 to June 6, 2024

Ready for more than conversation? These 4-week module classes will help build on your English language skills. Beginner and Intermediate sessions. Each session's registration will open three (3) weeks prior to the first class. 

Everyone welcome! Register online.  

You are registering for: Intermediate classes : May 2, 9, 16 and 23 2024

Vous cherchez un peu plus qu'une conversation? Nos classes en format module de 4 semaines vous aideront à développer vos compétences linguistiques en anglais. Sessions au niveau débutant ainsi qu'intermédiaire. Ouverture des inscriptions trois (3) semaines avant la première classe pour chaque session. 

Tous sont bienvenus ! Inscription en ligne.  

Vous vous enregistrez pour: session intermédiaire: les 2, 9, 16 et 23 mai 2024

Presented by Dying With Dignity Canada (Ottawa Chapter), Advance Care Planning is a workshop about making choices about how you would like to be cared for in the future, at a time when you are not able to speak for yourself. How to prepare an Advance Directive and choose a Power of Attorney for Personal Care are discussed. Materials include worksheets to identify and articulate one's beliefs about end of life care and choices around planning your own health care. Discussion will include how to talk to your loved ones about your health care wishes in the event of illness and unexpected physical events.

Registration is required as space is limited.

Share the enjoyment of good books in an informal and relaxed atmosphere. First Thursday of every month. New members welcome.

Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for discussions on the first Thursday of every month from 2 to 3 p.m.

January 11 : Bloomsbury Girls by Natalie Jenner (Note the date change)

February 1: Horse by Geraldine Brooks

March 7: Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman

April 4: The Mercies by Kiran Millwood Hargrave

May 2: Hang the Moon by Jeannette Walls

June 6: The Night Portrait by Laura Morelli

All meetings are scent-free.

Drop-in for Storybook reading, songs, bounces and rhymes too!  

Ages newborn to 17/18 months. 

Do you enjoy chess, or do you want to learn the game?

Drop in to play with other youth! Learn the basics and test your wits with a weekly chess challenge.

Ages: 8 to 18

Note: Chess Club will be paused during June for exam period, but will return in July! Stay tuned for scheduled dates.

Come knit/crochet/chat at the Munster Library Thursdays 6-8pm All levels are welcome!

Come and get help with reading, math, science, French, English, etc. Led by United for Literacy volunteers. For students in grades 1 through 10. / Reçois de l'aide avec la lecture, les maths, les sciences, le français, l'anglais, etc. Avec des bénévoles de Littératie Ensemble. Pour les élèves de la 1e à la 10e année.

Please note: A parent or caregiver for children participating in the homework club must remain in the library for the duration of a session. / Notez bien: Les parents ou les personnes en charge des enfants participant au club d'aide aux devoirs doivent rester dans la bibliothèque pendant toute la durée d'une séance.

​Profitez de notre groupe de conversation afin d'améliorer vos habiletés en français à l'oral. ​

Join our free French Conversation Group to practice speaking French  in a relaxed atmosphere.​

​CANCELLED - Thursday April 25

Bienvenue à tous! All level welcome!

Tous les jeudis soir de 18h00-19h30 du 4 janvier au 30 mai 2024

Every Thursday night from 6:00-7:30 pm, from January 4th to May 30th, 2024

ANNULÉ: Jeudi le 25 avril

Do you love to write? Is writing the air you breathe, or is there ink in your veins?

The Stittsville Creative Writing Group is a collection of people who love to write.

We meet weekly to read from text we have written on our own time during the previous week, and engage in other writing activities.

This is not a class on writing, or a workshop for manuscripts. Instead, we are people who love to write and share our works. 

There are those who mostly listen rather than write, those who write prolifically but only share with the group, and a broad spectrum in between.

If your interest is in the love of writing, this group may be for you.

Everyone is welcome to join Vernon’s book club!

Visit with your friends and neighbours to discuss great books.

First Thursday of the month

January 4th, February 1st, March 7th, April 4th, May 2nd & June 6th

6:30pm-7:30pm

January – Haven by Emma Donoghue

February – Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney

March – All You Can Ever Know by Nicole Chung

April - The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer

May – Between Two Kingdoms by Suleika Jaouad

Books will be available at the Vernon branch service hub.

Drop in during opening hours from  May 1 to May 12 to complete a self-directed scavenger hunt. Ages 3-8.

Passez nous voir entre le1 mai et le 12 mai  pendant les heures d’ouverture pour participer à une chasse au trésor. Pour les enfants de 3 à 8 ans.

Rencontrez l'autrice Anne Renaud et profitez d'une lecture de son livre Albertine Petit-Brindamour déteste les choux de Bruxelles. Vous aurez également l'occasion de lui poser des questions et de participer à une activité de bricolage. Des instructions et une liste de matériel seront fournies en avance du programme.

Anne Renaud est l’autrice de plus de vingt-cinq œuvres jeunesse, écrites autant en français qu’en anglais. Elle est reconnue pour ses albums illustrés et ses documentaires sur l’histoire du Québec et du Canada. Ses œuvres ont remporté plusieurs prix, dont le Prix Peuplier, le Prix des libraires du Québec, et le Prix de la Fédération des écrivains du Québec pour la littérature pour enfants et jeunes adultes. De plus, ses poèmes, articles, contes et projets de bricolage paraissent régulièrement dans les magazines pour enfants. Ses lecteurs lui demandent souvent pourquoi elle écrit. Elle leur répond que c’est parce qu’elle aime faire des choses créatives, mais que, ne sachant pas bien danser, chanter, jongler ou faire des tours de magie, elle fait de son mieux pour bien écrire. Anne vit et écrit à Westmount, au Québec.

Join us for an afternoon of collage art! We will provide the paper, images, glue and scissors, you are welcome to bring additional notions if you would like. Drop-in program.​

Joignez-nous pour un après-midi de collage! Nous allons fournir les ciseaux, la colle, les images et le papier, vous êtes la bienvenue d'apporter du matériel supplémentaire si vous le désirez. Programme portes ouvertes.​

Come engage in creative writing or academic writing!

Each session starts with a 20-minute writing period, followed by a peer feedback session.

You will need to bring the writing instruments of your choice (computer or pen and paper) so that we can write together.

Registration is required for this program series
 

Bring your knitting or crochet project (or needlepoint, cross-stitch, etc) and share tips and tricks, ideas and conversations with fellow enthusiasts. For adults of all abilities. Drop-in.

Apportez votre projet de tricot ou de crochet (ou broderie, point de croix, etc) afin d'échanger des conseils, des idées et converser avec d'autres passionnés. Pour les adultes de tous les niveaux. Aucune inscription requise.

Join our free English conversation group to practice speaking in English in a relaxed and friendly environment.

All levels are welcome to this drop-in program.

Rejoignez notre groupe de conversation en anglais gratuit pour pratiquer l'anglais dans une atmosphère détendue.

Tous les niveaux sont les bienvenus à ce programme , inscription non requise.

Come play Wii U with us.

Don't know how to play?

The teens running this program will be happy to help!

Drop in!

Participez à notre groupe de conversation, dans une ambiance amicale et décontractée, afin  d'améliorer vos habiletés à converser en français.

Aucune inscription requise.

Participate in our conversation group so that you can improve your French language conversation skills in a relaxed and friendly environment.

No registration required.

May the 4th Be With You...

As we inspire learning, spark curiosity and connect people in this fun, free morning of information and demonstrations showcasing robotics design innovation from our own community.

Learn about advances in robotics, smart mobility, and other next-gen technology from researchers, industry specialists, and local students. Check out STEM resources offered at the Library, and see OPL’s very own electric powered BiblioBike.

In collaboration with Area X.O operated by Invest Ottawa, InDro Robotics, Algonquin College Robotics and Automation Program, and the Longfields-Davidson Heights Secondary School VEX Robotics Club.

Pour la journée Star Wars, le 4 mai, nous voulons vous inspirer à apprendre, piquer votre curiosité et favoriser les échanges en présentant des innovations robotiques conçues ici à Ottawa.

Joignez-vous à la succursale Ruth-E.-Dickinson de la Bibliothèque publique d’Ottawa, à Zone X.O (exploitée par Investir Ottawa), à InDro Robotics, au programme de génie et d’automatisation du Collège Algonquin et à des clubs de robotique par Longfields-Davidson Heights S.S pour une activité portes ouvertes amusante, gratuite et informative.

The program aims to help children practice and improve their reading skills! Children will receive individualized reading help and encouragement. Ages 6-12. Online Registration Required / Ce programme contribue au développement de la lecture chez les jeunes en favorisant l'accompagnement comme moyen privilégié d'apprentissage et de partage. Pour les 6-12 ans. Inscription en ligne requise

Step 1. Register for program / Étape 1: S'inscrire au programme.

Step 2. You will be added to the wait list. / Étape 2: Vous serez ajouté à la liste d'attente.

Step 3. An employee will contact you to complete the registration. / Étape 3: Un employé communiquera avec vous pour compléter l'enregistrement.

Stories, rhymes, and songs for children ages 0-6 accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program.

The first half hour will be an interactive storytime program. During the last half hour, we will explore activities! 

Play and learn about chess. For 6+ years old. 

Jouer et apprendre à jouer aux échecs. Pour les 6 ans et plus. 

Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. 30 min. Drop-in

This year, May the 4th is both Free Comic Book Day AND Star Wars Day! Stupendous!!

While comic books are always free at the library (as long as you return them on their due date, of course), we also want to celebrate this occasion. So join us this morning at the library for some geeky (and family friendly) arts and crafts:

• Superhero themed face painting (10:30 am to noon)
• Star Wars themed colouring and crafts (10:30 to 1PM)
• Make your own button with comic book art (10:30 to 1PM)
• Draw your own comic - and make copies to exchange with friends!

Bonus points for anyone who shows up in costume or cosplay!!

These are the activities you are looking for.....at Richmond branch.  Let out your inner Droid, Stormtrooper, Wookie, etc and get creative!  Join us in celebrating Star Wars day the Jedi way!

Saturday, May 4th, 2024 @ 11-1pm

Richmond branch, OPL

Have you ever wondered what it was like to live in Ireland? Are you interested in having a penpal abroad? If so then this program is for you! Please join us on Saturday May 4 or Saturday May 11 at 11:30 (30 min) in the meeting room to be matched with an Irish penpal and to create a letter! 

Please note: Communications will be sent and received strictly through the library address. All letters will be monitored by library staff to ensure certain guidelines are followed in terms of appropriate language, content and to ensure that personally identifiable information is not shared. 

Ages 8-13

In this Mathieu Fournier documentary on the first viral phenomenon of the digital age, Ghyslain Raza (the “Star Wars Kid”) breaks his silence and reflects on his story for the first time. In doing so, he also explores our collective experience living in an online world in which we have to make peace with our digital shadows.

2022. 80 min. French with English subtitles. Provided by the National Film Board.

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Dans ce documentaire de Mathieu Fournier portant sur le premier phénomène viral de l’ère numérique, Ghyslain Raza, le « Star Wars Kid », sort du silence pour la première fois afin de réfléchir à son histoire. Ce faisant, il explore aussi la nôtre : celle d’internautes qui doivent, eux aussi, apprivoiser leur ombre numérique. 

2022. 80 min. Français avec sous-titres anglais. Gracieuseté de l’Office national du film.

For children 7-12, interested in learning to play chess and finding out more about the game. Teen volunteers will be on hand to help those who are learning!

This program is for adults only. 

Join a professional from the Chartered Professional ​ Accountants of Canada to learn how to address age ​appropriate money-related topics with young kids, pre-teens, teenagers and emerging adults. Topics such as the evolution of financial decisions throughout childhood, giving allowances, budgeting, credit cards, cell phones, and virtual spending will be covered. ​

Registration is limited. Please register online. 

If your Windows computer is getting sluggish, you don't have to re-install Windows just to gain back lost performance. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will demonstrate and explain how to safely use many native and free 3rd party tools that can help speed up Windows. ​

Registration limited. Please pre-register online.

Play card games, board games or video games at the Library.

Viens jouer aux cartes, à des jeux de société ou à des jeux vidéos à la Bibliothèque. 

Bring your friends, hang out, and defeat your enemies. Play Super Smash Bros, Mario Kart 8 & more on our Nintendo Switch. Ages 12-17 

Join us for a celebration of gardens! We will be reading a  picture book, planting a mini-garden to take home and doing a plant related craft.

Registration required.