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Some in-branch programs require registration with your library card. Please log in with your library account or follow this link to apply for a card online. You can also apply for a card in person at any of our 33 locations.

  • Open book on a white blanket on the grass, with coffee and a pastry

    Thursday Jun 20, 2024 at 11:00am
    60 minutes

    Notre dernière session avant les vacances d'été !

    Nous vous invitons à vous extasier sur vos livres francophones préférés, pour en partager votre amour avec d'autres lecteurs/lectrices passionné.e.s !

    Qu'il s'agissent de coups de cœur de votre jeunesse ou des nouvelles rencontres dans votre parcours de lecture, une liste des titres partagés sera publiée sur le site web de la BPO*, afin d'attirer les nouveaux lecteurs aux titres francophones que lit la communauté de la succursale Cumberland.

    Au plaisir de découvrir vos recommendations!

    * Veuillez noter que la liste publiée sera limitée aux titres actuellement dans la collection de la BPO.

  • Sample tile artwork

    Friday Jun 21, 2024 at 10:00am
    90 minutes

    Sorry this event and its waiting list are full

    Create a unique work of art using ceramic tiles, markers and rubbing alcohol.

    Créez une pièce d'art unique avec des tuiles de céramiques, des feutres et de l'alcool à friction.

  • Woman clutching her hair in frustration, looking at her laptop

    Saturday Jun 22, 2024 at 2:00pm
    120 minutes

    The average time it takes for an unprotected computer to be compromised after connecting to the Internet is under 15 minutes. Don't let it be yours!

    Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group, will show you the simple steps you need to take to keep your PC from being hacked.

    And best of all, it can be done for free!

    **Please note that you are not required to bring your laptop for the session.

  • Open book on an off-white background, with blooming magnolias resting on the open book

    Thursday Jun 27, 2024 at 7:00pm
    60 minutes

    Our final book club sessions before the summer break!

    Come join us the 4th Thursday of every month for lively discussion on a variety of English-language books. Everything from non-fiction to fantasy to gentle reads, there's something for everyone - and you may find a new genre that appeals to you!

    When you register, we will reserve a copy of the book for you - no need to place a hold, unless you would like to enjoy the book in a different format.

    For June, we'll be having a BYOB party... Bring Your Own Book Party, that is! Whether it be an old favourite, or something new and amazing that recently crossed your path, we want to see what you recommend everyone should read and hear why you loved it. A list of the recommended titles will appear on the website after the event.

  • Fridays, May 24, 2024 - May 31, 2024
    10:30am
    90 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

    Join us in our children's area to play and chat! Drop-in program.

    Joignez-vous à nous au département des enfants pour jouer et socialiser. Portes ouvertes.

  • Pile of books with children reading, yellow background

    Fridays, May 24, 2024 - Jun 21, 2024
    11:00am
    45 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

    This Spring, the Ottawa Public Library is offering free drop-in Storytime programs at the Hunt Club-Riverside Community Centre on the second Friday of every month. Come and join us for some fun stories, songs, rhymes and dancing! The Friday Storytimes will begin at 11am, and will run for 45 minutes. 

    Ce printemps, un vendredi sur deux, la Bibliothèque publique d’Ottawa offrira l’Heure du conte en famille bilingue au Centre communautaire Hunt Club Riverside. Ces programmes commençeront à 11h, et dureront 45 minutes. Joignez-vous à nous pour des histoires, chansons, comptines et danses amusantes pour toute la famille!

  • Web banner for hobbies and crafts

    Fridays, May 24, 2024 - Dec 27, 2024
    1:30pm
    120 minutes

    32 sessions remaining

    Come play cards, roll the dice or play board games with us!

  • colourful balls of yarn

    Fridays, May 24, 2024 - May 31, 2024
    2:00pm
    90 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

    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.

  • Multiple speech bubbles in a gray background

    Fridays, May 24, 2024 - Jun 28, 2024
    3:00pm
    90 minutes

    6 sessions remaining

    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.

  • Barrhaven Builders Club

    Friday May 24, 2024 at 3:30pm
    90 minutes

    **SESSION CANCELLED**

    Get creative with our Gears, Gears, Gears, Magformers, Keva Planks, Lego, Meccano, K'nex, VEX Robotics and more.

    Drop-in between 3:30 and 5:00pm to build, construct, engineer and design with us.

    Open to ages 5+