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Dive into the world of online video streaming! Ottawa Public Library provides access to resources such as Hoopla, Curio.ca, Kanopy, & more. Adults are invited to a presentation and information session with library staff about various online streaming services accessible through OPL. You may bring your mobile device to practice using these resources but are not required to do so.
Registration required
Get a Techno Buddy!
Technology and Social Media can be overwhelming.
Teen Volunteers share their Social Media knowledge with older Adult in a two-on-one setting.
Areas of technology help will focus on user’s personal account use by initial setting up of the accounts and how use the site:
X (former Twitter)
One hour= One topic
If you want to cover a different topic from the list, Facilitator will need to approve it, as this is a one hour session.
Meeting place: Teen Zone on the 3rd floor.
Please bring your device fully charged (ex. cell phone, tablet, or laptop).
Please provide a phone number we can contact you about your topic.
You can sign up for one session and one waiting list slot per quarter.
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.
Participants will create their own picture using pebbles and seashells. Let the shapes of the pebbles and shells guide you to create unique works of art!
Joignez-vous à nous un dimanche par mois pour des films documentaires en français !
J'ai placé ma mère (2022)
1 h 15 minutes. Gracieuseté de Kanopy.
À la manière d’un journal filmé, ce film documentaire nous plonge dans l’expérience personnelle du cinéaste et de sa sœur qui veulent s’assurer que leur mère termine dignement ses jours dans le système des CHSLD (centres d’hébergement et de soins de longue durée). Dans les dédales de cette épreuve rocambolesque, Denys Desjardins pose un regard caméra d’une grande tendresse sur sa mère. Avec respect et amour, il dévoile l’humour insoupçonné de cette femme attachante.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.