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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.
Tuesdays, Apr 30, 2024 - May 28, 2024
3:00pm
60 minutes
5 sessions remaining
Drop-in to play video games on our PS4 and WiiU. For ages 13-18. Drop-in.
Tuesdays, Apr 30, 2024 - Jun 11, 2024
5:00pm
90 minutes
7 sessions remaining
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
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024 at 5:00pm
90 minutes
Do you have a modest income and/or a simple tax situation? Our community volunteer may be able to help with your tax return. Elmvale Acres will be offering free tax clinics in English that operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Add your name to the list at the front desk and you'll be called in to meet with our volunteer when it's your turn.
Our volunteers cannot process returns that deal with self-employment, investments, rental income, bankruptcy, business taxes or foreign income. They may refuse anyone that does not meet the eligibility criteria.
Avez-vous besoin d'aide pour préparer vos impôts? Si vous avez un revenu modeste et une situation fiscale simple, des bénévoles formés pourront vous aider à remplir votre déclaration de revenus et ce, gratuitement. La Bibliothèque publique d'Ottawa collabore avec son partenaire, l'Agence du Revenu du Canada, afin d'offrir ces comptoirs d'impôts gratuits grâce au Programme communautaire des bénévoles en matière d’impôt (PCBMI). Ces dates sont en anglais seulement.
Tuesdays, Apr 30, 2024 - May 24, 2024
5:00pm
120 minutes
2 sessions remaining
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:
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 :
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.
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024 at 6:00pm
120 minutes
Get feedback on your writing (any genre) and ideas from the group. Hear the work of other writers and offer your feedback. Discuss issues about writing and publishing. Share your triumphs, trials and tribulations with a supportive, informal group. "Pen and Paper" is just a name. Bring any medium you want.
Tuesdays, Apr 30, 2024 - Jun 25, 2024
6:00pm
60 minutes
9 sessions remaining
Practice your English conversation skills in a low-pressure, friendly environment. All levels are welcome.
Tuesdays, Apr 30, 2024 - Jun 25, 2024
6:00pm
90 minutes
9 sessions remaining
Practice your French conversation skills in a low-pressure, friendly environment. All levels are welcome.
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024 at 6:00pm
60 minutes
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!
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024 at 6:00pm
150 minutes
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.