Stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool children and a parent/caregiver. 

Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants d'âge préscolaire accompagnés d’un parent ou gardien.

Attention: On prend une pause le 3 et 10 juillet. 
The group is taking a break on the 3rd and 10th of July. 

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.

Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and parent or caregiver. 0-18 months. 30 min.

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

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

Join us at the Cumberland Branch Tuesday and Thursday mornings to make new friends from 10:30 am to noon. We have coffee, puzzles, board games and adult coloring books available.  Feel free to bring your own items.   

Joignez-vous à nous à la succursale Cumberland les mardis et jeudis matins de 10h30   à midi pour rencontrer des nouveaux amis.  Nous avons du café des casse-têtes, des jeux de société et des livres de coloriage pour adultes, mais n’hésitez pas à apporter les vôtres.   

Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers 12-36 months and a parent/caregiver. Drop-in program

 Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de 18 à 36 mois, accompagnés d'un parent ou gardien. Portes ouvertes

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for babies (ages 0-18 months) and a parent/caregiver. Drop-in program.

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

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

Drop-in Program

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

Drop in. 

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

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

Join us to play and chat. There will be self-directed activities and toys for parents, caregivers and young children. Drop-in program. Family program.

*This program is NOT supervised by staff.​

Joignez-vous à nous pour jouer et socialiser. Il y aura des activités pour les tout-petits et leurs adultes. Programme portes ouvertes. Programme familial.

*Ce programme n'est pas supervisé par le personnel.​

Meet up with other book lovers in the neighborhood and chat about your latest reads. 

January 16th - Rocket Men by Robert Kurson

February 20th - The Christie Affair by Nina Gramont

March 19th - Kingdom of the Blind by Louise Penny

April 16th - The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman

May 21st - Blue by Danielle Steel

June 18th - At the Edge of the Orchard by Tracy Chevalier

September 17th - The Promise of Canada by Charlotte Gray

October 15th - Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

November 19th - Requiem by Frances Itani

December 17th - The Christmas Bookshop by Jenny Colgan

Join us to play and chat. There will be self-directed activities and toys for parents, caregivers and young children. Drop-in program. Family program.

Learn and practice new English language skills and meet new people in a relaxed and friendly environment. Everyone welcome! Drop in.​

​Apprenez et pratiquez votre anglais parlé et rencontrez des gens dans un milieu décontracté.​ Tous sont bienvenus! Inscription non-requise.

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

***Note: No program December 26, 2023 and January 2, 2024

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

***Note: il n'y aura pas de programme le 26 décembre 2023 et le 2 janvier 2024

Are you looking for work? Unemployed or underemployed? Drop in to meet one-on-one with an Employment Counsellor from the Pinecrest-Queensway Employment Services team. 

This program runs every second Tuesday from 1:00-3:00 at the Stittsville Branch. Please click on "View Full Schedule" to see the list of upcoming Tuesdays. Any changes to the schedule will be reflected on this program listing.

Want to learn to sew or would like a refresher on how to use a sewing machine? Our intro to sewing course will cover the basics of threading the machine, basic stitches and more. We will be creating a book tote. All materials will be provided. Must be able to commit to all three sessions.

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

Learn how to turn old book pages into a lovely Fall paper craft.

No experience required. All materials provided.

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

**Note: No program on Oct 29.

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

**Remarque : pas de programme le 29 octobre.

Drop-in to play video games on our PS4 and WiiU. For ages 13-18. Drop-in. 

Alta Vista is happy to welcome all children ages 8-12 for our Tuesday night reading circle from 4-5 pm. During our hour long read-a-loud circle we will take turns reading, sharing thoughts and opinions, and defining new vocabulary.

Join us and help us all improve together!

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 

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

Enjoy a selection of films, each from an Italian director! Films will be presented with English subtitles. 

Presented by the Ottawa Chapter of the Dante Alighieri Society in collaboration with the OPL presents a monthly Italian movie night. The Dante Alighieri Society is a volunteer not for profit organization registered in Ontario, dedicated to the promotion of Italian culture.

October pick: The Girl in the Fog by Donato Carrisi

Sixty-two days after the disappearance, a man is arrested after a road accident in the small town of Avechot. His shirt is covered in blood. Could this have anything to do with a missing girl called Anna Lou?

Detective Vogel is on the case, but his eccentric methods start to unsettle the locals. When a media storm hits Avechot, Vogel is sure that the suspect will be flushed out. But the clues are confusing, and may lead him further away from the truth at the heart of the town.

You’re faced with a dizzying array of choices when buying a PC: Laptop or desktop? Intel or AMD processor? How many processor cores? How much storage capacity? Large or small monitor? Faster processor vs more memory? The list goes on and on!

Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group (OPCUG), will help sort out the options so you can buy the right computer for your needs!

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!

Drop in.

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 non requise.

Do you love browsing through cookbooks and trying new recipes?  Then come and meet with fellow food enthusiasts and put a cookbook to the test! Each month we will follow a theme and select cookbooks from that theme. We will then make recipes at home and share comments on the results with the group.

September 17: Meet & Greet - Choose themes for our upcoming cookbook topics

October 15: Thanksgiving

November 12: Crockpot and Slowcooker

December 10: Entertaining

January 7: Low Carb

February 4: Valentine

No Meeting in March

April 1: Japanese Cuisine

May 13: Celebrities

June 10: BBQ and Grilling

Join us at the Main branch of the Ottawa Public Library for a free speed friending program! Meet new friends in short conversations, helped by conversation starters. This program is intended for adults aged 20 to 30. 

Places are limited so please register to save your spot.  

Do you need a casual, friendly environment where you can practice your English-speaking skills?  Look no further than the English Conversation Group!  Receive guidance from our experienced conversation group leaders, meet new people, and gain confidence in your English speaking.

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

TumbleMath 

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

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. 6-12 Ans. Portes ouvertes, aucune inscription requise!
Avec des bénévoles de Littératie Ensemble.

Practice English and meet new friends in a relaxed and friendly environment. 

Margaret is an accredited teacher of English as a Second Language with more than 8 years experience in teaching adults who are new to Canada. Margaret endeavours to assist English learners strengthen their language skills through engaging conversations and discussions of some of the practical and cultural intricacies of living in Canada. 

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

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

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.

Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in. / Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien. Portes ouvertes.

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.

Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers and parent or caregiver. 18-35 months. 30 min.

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

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.

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

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

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

Stories, songs and rhymes for toddlers and their parent or caregiver.

Program from 10:30 - 11:00 am with Stay & Play from 11:00 - 11:30am                                                                                                     For ages 19-35 months.  

Drop-In.

Do you need a casual, friendly environment where you can practice your English-speaking skills?  Look no further than the English Conversation Group!  Receive guidance from our experienced conversation group leaders, meet new people, and gain confidence in your English speaking.

There will be stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and a parent or a caregiver.

You are welcome to Stay and Play after Family Storytime.

There will be self-directed activities and toys for young children and their parents or caregivers.

Drop-in Program

Join us to play and chat. There will be self-directed activities and toys for parents, caregivers and young children. Drop in. Family program.

Join us to play and chat. There will be self-directed activities and toys for parents, caregivers and young children. Drop-in program. Family program.

*This program is NOT supervised by staff.​

Joignez-vous à nous pour jouer et socialiser. Il y aura des activités pour les tout-petits et leurs adultes. Programme portes ouvertes. Programme familial.

*Ce programme n'est pas supervisé par le personnel.​

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

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

Rejoignez-nous après l'heure du conte en famille pour jouer et discuter ! Il y aura des activités autonomes et des jouets pour les parents/soignants et les jeunes enfants. 

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.

Speak, in person, with a Public Health Nurse to get support around infant feeding and parenting. No appointment is necessary, simply drop in during these hours. Learn ways to help your child eat healthy and be active Make sure your child is on track with their growth and development. In partnership with Ottawa Public Health.

Join us for an afternoon of board games, LEGO, cards & fun ​for home-schooled children and their families! ​
During the first 15 minutes, OPL staff will share library resources that you can explore.

​Soyez des nôtres pour un après-midi de jeux de société, de LEGO, de cartes et de plaisir destiné aux enfants instruits à la maison ​et leurs familles! ​Pendant les 15 premières minutes, une employée de la BPO partagera des ressources intéressantes de la bibliothèque. 

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

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.

Need help with technology?  Bring your device or borrow a Chromebook for in-branch use.  A member of our team will help with questions related to the device (e.g. phone, tablet or laptop) or software, as well as demonstrate how to use library resources such as Libby (ebooks and audiobooks) and Hoopla (music, video, graphic novels). 

Sorry, we cannot help with questions regarding device repairs, online banking or shopping.  Any questions which cannot be answered in 15 minutes will require a Library 1:1 of 30 minutes to 1 hour. 

Vous avez besoin de l’aide avec la technologie ?  Apportez votre appareil ou empruntez un Chromebook pour utiliser en succursale.  Un membre de notre équipe pourra vous aider avec l’utilisation de l’appareil (par ex. un téléphone mobile, une tablette, un ordinateur portatif) ou des logiciels, ainsi que démontrer l’usage des ressources de la bibliothèque tels que Cantook (les livres numériques et audio) et Hoopla (la vidéo, la musique et les bandes dessinées). 

Nous ne pouvons pas répondre aux questions à propos de la réparation, du commerce en ligne, de la banque en ligne, etc.  Toutes questions qui ne peuvent pas être répondus en 15 minutes nécessiterons un Biblio tête-à-tête de 30 minutes à une heure. 

Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers 18-36 months and a parent/caregiver. Drop-in program

 Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de 18 à 36 mois, accompagnés d'un parent ou gardien. Portes ouvertes

Vous avez entre 15 et 24 ans ? Vous cherchez à gagner des heures de bénévolat ? Voulez-vous vous préparer à décrocher votre premier emploi ?

Agente de liaison jeunesse provinciale, Jinny Caron, offre des ateliers gratuits pour les jeunes au mois d'octobre à la succursale Gloucester nord.

Quand : les mercredis en octobre (dès le 9) de 16 h à 17 h

Où : succursale Gloucester nord, 2036, rue Ogilvie, salle B

Comment : Aucune inscription requise ! Pour plus de renseignements, veuillez contacter Jinny Caron au 613-897-7306 ou par courriel.

9 octobre : La création d'un CV et les compétences douces

16 octobre : Atelier sur les premières impressions

23 octobre : Comment postuler et rechercher des emplois

30 octobre : Prêt, pas prêt, c'est le temps des entrevues! (Jeux de rôles et pratique d'entrevues)

Les ateliers d'octobre se déroulent uniquement en français.

Take some time to work on your latest art projects.  Art club is a time to learn new styles of visual arts or to simply bring your sketchbook and draw to your heart's content.

Art supplies will be provided.  Feel free to bring any of your own sketchbooks, art tools, etc. 

Ages 13+

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Prenez le temps pour concentrer sur vos projets artistiques.  Le club d'art permet d'apprendre de nouveaux styles d'arts visuels ou simplement de prendre le temps de dessiner dans votre carnet de croquis. 

Le matériel artistique sera fourni. N'hésitez pas à apporter votre propre carnet de croquis et votre matériel artistique. 

Pour les 13 ans et plus

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

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!

Join our Beginner's English Conversation group. Free. Drop in. 

Joignez-vous à notre groupe de conversation en anglais pour débutants. Gratuit. Inscription non-requise. 

Improve your spoken French in a relaxed setting. This group is for those at an intermediate level. No registration required. / Améliorez votre français parlé dans une ambiance décontractée. Ce groupe est de niveau intermédiaire. Aucune inscription requise.

Got a portable craft project? Bring it along and chat with some fellow crafters while you work! Share your expertise if you're comfortable, and learn about what other folks are working on (or just make friends and bond over your latest tv show obsession)! Knitting, crochet, embroidery, felting, beading, scrapbooking and more.

Practice your English conversation skills in a low-pressure, friendly environment. All levels are welcome. Program will start upstairs in the second floor program room. 

Rejoignez-nous à la bibliothèque pour regarder la suite du film "Qu'est-ce qu'on a fait au Bon Dieu?"

Claude et Marie Verneuil font face à une nouvelle crise. Leurs gendres, Rachid, David, Chao et Charles sont décidés à quitter la France avec femmes et enfants pour tenter leur chance à l’étranger. Incapables d’imaginer leur famille loin d’eux, Claude et Marie sont prêts à tout pour les retenir. De leur côté, les Koffi débarquent en France pour le mariage de leur fille, Eux non plus ne sont pas au bout de leurs surprises.

Improve your English, share stories and make new friends!

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

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

Storytelling Open Mic is a perfect place for newcomers to discover oral storytelling in a warm and supportive atmosphere or for more experienced tellers to test out new stories. Listeners are needed and welcome! You will hear folk tales, historical pieces, fractured fairy tales, true personal stories, recitations, ballads, and original stories - ranging from funny to poignant. Attendees can listen or tell a story 5-10 minutes long. In collaboration with Ottawa Storytellers.

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

C'est l'heure du conte!

Histoires, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien. Inscription non requise.

Notez bien : ce programme fait relâche le 31 octobre. Vous pouvez quand même nous visiter avec vos petits monstres costumés!

Join us at Dundonald Park for family storytime. Storytime starts at 10:30 a.m. In case of inclement weather, Storytime will take place at the Main branch.

Rejoignez-nous dans le parc Dundonald pour les heures du conte. L'heure du conte commence à 10 h 30. En cas de temps mauvaises, l'heure du conte aura lieu à la succursale centrale.

*There will be no Storytime Thursday, September 19. | Il n'y aura aucun heure de contes le jeudi, 19 septembre.

Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Stay and Play following Storytime.  Drop-in family program located at 960 Silver St.

Stories, rhymes, and songs for babies ages 0-18 months and a parent or caregiver. Stay and Play following Babytime. Meet new friends and play with self-directed toys. Drop-in program.

Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages.​ All children welcome with a parent ​or caregiver.  Drop in.

Storytime from 10:30 - 11:00am

Stay & Play from 11:00 - 11:30am

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Stories, rhymes, and songs for children ages 19-35 months accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Join other children and their parent or caregiver after storytime for our Stay and Play program to meet new friends and play with some different toys. 

Stories, rhymes and puppets for children and a parent /caregiver.  Drop in.

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

Inscription non requise.

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

Drop-in program. 

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

Drop-in.

Join us to play and chat. There will be self-directed activities and toys for parents, caregivers and young children.

Drop-in program. 

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

Drop-in program. 

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

Do you already have some basic English language skills, and are you looking for a casual, friendly environment where you can practice your English speaking skills? All levels are welcome.

Join our free English conversation group!

Receive guidance from our leaders, meet new people and gain confidence in your ability to speak English.

Every Thursdays from 1:00-2:30 pm

Vous avez déjà une base en anglais et vous cherchez un endroit avec une ambiance décontractée et amicale pour pratiquer vos habiletés de converser en anglais? Tous les niveaux sont les bienvenus.

Joignez-vous à notre groupe de conversation en anglais! C'est gratuit!

Recevez des conseils, rencontrez de nouvelles personnes et gagnez de la confiance à converser en anglais.

Tous les jeudis après-midi de 13h-14h30

Come share a beverage with your fellow book lovers and talk about what you've been reading lately!

No need for everyone to read the same book. This is just an occasion to kick back and get new recommendations from your neighbors!

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

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

Are you a hobby writer? Or perhaps you wish you could be. You welcome a time of solitude and your pen begins to move on a blank page. Sometimes you find yourself in a wonderful space, where your imagination blossoms in surprising ways; new insights or moments of beauty, or whole stories emerge, as though out of nothing. Weaving words is your happy place!

Do you ever have Writer’s Block? If so, you are definitely a writer! Your writing matters to you and you want to be back at it again. Writing is a solitary activity. Yet at the heart of it, writing is about communication and creating community.

Welcome to the writing circle. Whether your writing is flowing freely or you are in a dry spell, you are in good company here. This is not a course, nor a place where anyone will tell you what you should do or try to fix your writing. It’s a space for exploring your own unique ways of expressing yourself in a safe and supportive environment.

Writing is a gift we can give ourselves, and a powerful avenue for reflecting on your life experiences. Through times of joy and sorrow, and through times of stress, writing nourishes you, like a medicine or sometimes like a magical potion. Stories, reflections, poetry, memoirs or whatever you want to write, you are welcome here.

Drop in program.

Drop in to play chess with other youth in a relaxed, informal environment!

Practice the basics or test your wits with a weekly chess challenge.

Ages: 8 to 18

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

Need Skills Training to Stand Out from the Crowd?  Learn how to access Free Online Courses.  Join us for a presentation and Q & A!

Avez-vous besoin de développer des compétences pour vous distinguer?  Apprenez comment accéder à des cours en ligne gratuits.

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 Homework Help must remain in the library for the duration of a session. / Notez bien: Les parents ou les personnes en charge des enfants participant à L'aide aux devoirs doivent rester dans la bibliothèque pendant toute la durée d'une séance.

There will be no session on October 31st. / Il n'y aura pas de session le 31 octobre. 

Do you love board games? Cards? Chess? Any game goes! We will provide an assortment of games, but you're welcome to bring your own board games, too. 

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.

Share the enjoyment of good mysteries in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for our discussion on Ambrose Perry. All are welcome!

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.​

Bienvenue à tous! All level welcome!

Tous les jeudis soir de 18h30-19h30 du 12 septembre au 28 novembre 2024

Every Thursday night from 6:30-7:30 pm, from September 12 to November 28, 2024. 

Improve your spoken French in a relaxed atmosphere and make new friends!

Join us to discuss books from the science fiction and fantasy genres each month.  All are welcome! 

Every 3rd Thursday of the month from 7:00pm to 8:30pm.

Here's what we're reading autumn/winter 2024:

• September 19th: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
• October 17th: Translation State by Ann Leckie
• November 21st: Leviathan Wakes by James SA Corey
• December 19th: Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo

Please note: Registrants are responsible for securing a copy of the book to read or listen to.

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

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

A bi-weekly outing for home-schooling families. Board games, building blocks, LEGO bricks, and... as many books as you may want to read!
For ages 5-12.

Please note that staff will not supervise activities.

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Une sortie bi-hebdomadaire pour les  familles qui font l'école à la maison. Jeux de société, blocs LEGO et... autant de livres que tu désires en lire!
Pour les enfants de 5 à 12 ans.

Veuillez noter que les activités ne seront pas supervisées par le personnel.

Looking for more structure than conversation? These classes will help build your English language skills.​

Intermediate sessions also available - register here.

Drop-ins welcome but registration preferred.​

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Vous cherchez plus de structure qu'une conversation? ​Ces classes vous aideront à développer vos compétences linguistiques en anglais.​

Niveau intermédiaire aussi disponible - inscrivez-vous.

Portes ouvertes mais inscription préférée.

Do you enjoy reading mysteries? Share the enjoyment of good mysteries in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for discussion usually every third Friday of the month. 

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 required

Join us for creative afternoons at the library! We will create a new craft each month. We provide the supplies; you provide the creativity!

The program will take place the following days:

September 20, October 18, November 15, December 13

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 watch a FREE screening of fun, family-friendly movies every Friday this fall at the Blackburn Hamlet branch! Bring your own water bottle. Costumes are always welcome!  

Turning Red (2022) - 100 mins - PG

Turning Red introduces Mei Lee, a confident, dorky 13-year-old torn between staying her mother's dutiful daughter and the chaos of adolescence. Her protective, if not slightly overbearing mother, Ming, is never far from her daughter--an unfortunate reality for the teenager. And as if changes to her interests, relationship and body weren't enough, whenever she gets too excited, she "poofs" into a giant red panda!

Le film sera visionné en anglais / Movie will be shown in English 

Join us for an afternoon filled with arts and crafts!

Soyez des nôtres pour un après-midi plein d'arts et de bricolages!

Connect with other young writers, build your writing confidence, and participate in writing activities. 

For ages 9-12. Registration required.

Join us for Saturday morning fun! Stories, activities and toys for parents/ caregivers & young children. 

Joignez-nous pour vous amuser samedi matin. Histoires, des activités et des jouets pour les tout-petits  leurs adultes.​

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 children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. 30 min. Drop-in

Please note that there will not be Saturday Storytime during the months of July and August.

Join us on the second and third Saturday of the month. We'll show a family film or series of short videos for your entertainment. Light snacks and covered drinks are welcome.  Family program.  Drop-In.

Saturdays, September 14; October 12, 19; November 9, 16; December 14,  21

Come into the Richmond branch to pick up a mini pumpkin to take home and decorate as your favourite book character.  
 

Return the decorated pumpkin to the branch by October 26th where they will be displayed for the community to enjoy and a winner will be selected and contacted. 
 

Only pumpkins supplied

While supplies last. 

Stories, rhymes and puppets for children and a parent /caregiver. 

Drop in.

30 minutes

No program September 28

Introducing Pulses, a new offering from Synapcity, the hosts of Ottawa's Civics Boot Camp. 

Be a part of weekly conversations that matter. With local chapters launching in locations across Ottawa, these weekly discussions will not only inform but allow you to have your say on key issues such as climate, housing, transit, arts, inclusion and more. 

Perfect for anyone looking to engage with their community in a fresh way, these spaces are made for you to build and connect with your neighbours.

Each of these small group sessions will be guided by a trained facilitator. Whether it's a mini Boot Camp, a guest speaker session, a book club talk or an open dialogue, these sessions provide a space focused on community building and fostering local connections.

Coming this fall, don’t miss Pulses - the newest city-making program from Synapcity. 

REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/SynapcityPulses

No program October 12th (due to Thanksgiving holiday).

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Join Rachel Lalonde from CAA Orleans to discover the wonders of Central America including Costa Rica.

Rachel will be your guide through the hottest new travel trends, essential flight information, and must-know documentation details.​

Drop-in.

October 19, 2024

11 am to 12:30 pm

Celebrate the 25th anniversary of Cumberland Branch! Explore elements of traditional Métis jigging with MASC artist Brad Lafortune. 

Métis culture is unique and filled with distinct cultural pieces such as its sash and beadwork; the culture is further reflected in its language, dance, and music. Learn about the creation of the Métis, who they were, who they are now, and where they’re heading. 

Célébrez le 25e anniversaire de la succursale Cumberland !  Explorez les différents éléments de la gigue traditionnelle métisse avec Brad Lafortune, artiste de MASC. 

La culture métisse est indéniablement unique et regorge d’éléments culturels distincts tels que la ceinture fléchée et le perlage.  La culture se reflète également dans sa langue, sa danse et sa musique.  Apprenez-en davantage sur la création des Métis; de leurs débuts à aujourd’hui, en se projetant vers demain. 

Step into the relaxing world of mosaics! In this workshop you will learn the basics of creating either a functional or a completely decorative mosaic, such as a trinket box or a piece of wall art.

There will be finished samples as well as possible designs that you can use to get your creative energy flowing. You will learn how to cut small glass and ceramic tiles using tile nippers, how to use the glue to fix them to the base, and some basic techniques on using the colour and shape of tiles to achieve movement in your mosaic. After the workshop, you will leave them to dry, and then they will be grouted and polished. When you return to pick them up, you can enjoy your one-of-a-kind mosaic!

Zombies are returning to the library. Join us for an afternoon of ghoulish crafting as we transform Barbie dolls into zombies. All materials provided. Ages 8-17. Registration Required. 

Join us for a program that features:

· dimmed lighting

· sensory toys

· a smaller number of participants

· an adapted circle time with stories, rhymes and songs

During this program there will be opportunities for open play and a chance to connect with other families. The circle time portion of this program is offered in the last 20 minutes of the session. A family member must be present for the duration of the program.

This program provides a welcoming environment and respects the needs of children from 18 months to 6 years who live with developmental disabilities and/or autism, or who show signs of a developmental delay.

Get up close and personal with your photographic subjects such as flowers, insects, water droplets, or detailed parts of larger subjects or scenes.

Learn how to isolate your subject from the background, and control how much of the image is in sharp focus. You can shoot up close with regular lenses and cell phones but Lynda will also include a discussion about using dedicated macro lenses.

Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users' Group and the Orleans Photo Club.
 

Join us for a program that features:

· dimmed lighting

· sensory toys

· a smaller number of participants

· an adapted circle time with stories, rhymes and songs

During this program there will be opportunities for open play and a chance to connect with other families. The circle time portion of this program is offered in the last 20 minutes of the session. A family member must be present for the duration of the program.

This program provides a welcoming environment and respects the needs of children from 18 months to 6 years who live with developmental disabilities and/or autism, or who show signs of a developmental delay.

Create and build with Lego®!

Drop-in Family Program.

Adults and teens are invited to get into the Halloween spirit and create an imperfect spooky piece of art. At the end of the evening, you can vote which one is the worst! All art supplies are provided. Small pumpkins & gourds are also provided for those interested in decorating one for their masterpiece. 

Age 13+

Registration required

إنضمّوا إلينا لسماع أجمل القصص والأغاني باللّغة العربية للأطفال الذين تتراوح أعمارهم بين صفر و ٦ سنوات برفقة أولياء أمورهم (التسجيل غير مطلوب)

 (٦٠ دقيقة) أيّام السبت الساعة ٣ عصراً

٢١ سبتمبر(أيلول) - ١٩ أكتوبر(تشرين الأول) - ١٦  نوفمبر (تشرين الثاني) 

Join us for Arabic Stories, rhymes and songs for children, ages 0 to 6 years, and their parents or caregivers.  

Saturdays at 3:00 pm (60 min)​. Registration not required.

September 21, October 19, November 16

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Contes, comptines, et chansons en Arabe pour les enfants de 0 à 6 ans accompagnés d’un parent ou gardien. 

Les samedis à 15h (60 min)​. Portes ouvertes.

21 septembre, 19 octobre, 16 novembre