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    Monday Mar 24, 2025 at 6:00pm

    Experience Norway through photos and narration of two separate cruises. See scenery from north of the Arctic circle and enjoy misty fjords, mountain top vistas and wild reindeer! Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users’ Group and the Orleans Photo Club.  

    Registration is limited. Please pre-register online. ​

  • workstation with notebook and keyboard
    Tuesday Mar 25, 2025 at 2:00pm

    When buying a personal computer (PC), you are faced with a lot of choices, laptop or desktop, how many cores in the processor, Intel or AMD processor, size of storage, 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.

  • Dying with Dignity Logo next to a country winter landscape with two trees next to a fence
    Wednesday Mar 26, 2025 at 1:30pm

    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.

    Register online.

  • Wednesday Mar 26, 2025 at 7:00pm

    Are you a new library user and want to learn about what we offer at the Ottawa Public Library? Have you been an OPL member for years, but want to learn more about our collections, services, and programs? Join us to discover what you can access at your local library branch, and have a chance at winning some OPL merch! Registration encouraged but drop-ins always welcome.

  • computer, notebook, & camera
    Thursday Mar 27, 2025 at 2:00pm

    Demo on how to enhance your photos by adjusting light, colour, and composition using free photo editing software (Photoscape X) available for both Windows and MacOS. Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users' Group and the Orleans Photo Club. 

    Registration required

  • Web banner for travel
    Monday Mar 31, 2025 at 6:00pm

    Enjoy photos and narration from multiple car trips around this wonderful province. Highlights include the Viking settlement in L’anse aux meadows, the fjord at Western Brook Pond, the Tablelands, Bonavista, Twillingate, Cape Spear, icebergs, etc. Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users’ Group and the Orleans Photo Club. ​

    If you plan to attend, please register to ensure the program is presented.

  • Tuesday Apr 1, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 10, 2025)

    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

  • Saturday Apr 5, 2025 at 1:30pm

    Sorry this event and its waiting list are full

    AI is your writing partner, not your replacement. Learn how to use AI as your creative assistant for research, brainstorming, editing, overcoming writer’s block, and more. We'll also explore the ethical considerations and limitations of AI, ensuring you use these tools responsibly and effectively.

    No tech experience required. If you can use a word processor, you can use these tools. Bring a laptop, tablet, or phone along with samples of your writing.

    Sign up to experience firsthand how AI can make your writing workflow more productive.

  • Monday Apr 7, 2025 at 6:00pm

    Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools have exploded over the last few years. They can supercharge your web searches and help you find the most relevant information. They can generate images, a personalized song, summarize long text, describe the content of videos, and more. Chris Taylor from the Ottawa PC Users' Group will show you how easily it can be done and how to detect dreaded "AI hallucinations". And you can do it all for free!  

    Registration is limited. Please pre-register online. ​

  • Two hands joined around a cup of coffee
    Thursday Apr 10, 2025 at 6:15pm

    Feelings about death are as diverse as people are. And while we recognize that what someone thinks or feels about dying, death, grief or loss isn’t necessarily determined by their gender identity or sexual orientation, we also know how important it is to be able to talk about these issues and feelings in a space that feels safe and with people who share similar life experiences.

    North Gloucester Branch, 2036 Ogilvie Rd.,  

    Drop-ins welcome, but registration preferred.

    Ottawa Public Library is partnering with the Home Hospice Association to offer death cafés at various locations and with various themes. Check out the OPL website for other cafés.