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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.

  • Sundays, Sep 15, 2024 - Dec 15, 2024
    11:00am
    180 minutes

    4 sessions remaining

    Interested in miniature gaming with toy soldiers? Join in to play science fiction, high fantasy and historical games. Presented by the Ottawa Miniatures Gamers.

    Drop-in program for ages 12 and up.

    All materials will be supplied.

  • Mondays, Sep 16, 2024 - Dec 23, 2024
    10:00am
    120 minutes

    12 sessions remaining

    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.

    Sessions will be held in study room number 1 on the 2nd floor of the library while the elevator is under refurbishment.

    Should you see that the counsellor is busy with another person, please wait outside patiently for your turn. Thank you.

  • People conversing

    Mondays, Sep 16, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
    1:00pm
    60 minutes

    38 sessions remaining

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

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

  • Mondays, Sep 16, 2024 - Dec 16, 2024
    1:00pm
    120 minutes

    4 sessions remaining

    An open house for persons with dementia, their care partners, and families. 

    Fun and stimulating mental activities are planned to enhance the social interactions and connections built within the group. Light snacks and warm drinks are served alongside items that aim to spark conversations and reminiscing. 

    Fall/Winter 2024 Conversation Themes:

    September 16th: Man's Best Friend

    October 21st: Travel the World

    November 18th: Sports

    December 16th: My Castle, My Home

  • Mondays, Sep 16, 2024 - Dec 09, 2024
    1:30pm
    90 minutes

    10 sessions remaining

    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?

    Join our English conversation group!

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

    * There are no programs on September 30, October 14, and November 11.

    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?

    Joignez-vous à notre groupe de conversation en anglais!

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

    * Il n'y a pas de programmes le 30 septembre, le14 octobre et le 11 novembre.

  • a stack of board games

    Mondays, Sep 16, 2024 - Dec 30, 2024
    1:30pm
    180 minutes

    13 sessions remaining

    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.

    Drop-in program / Programme portes-ouvertes.

    Aimez-vous les jeux de société ? Jouer aux cartes ou aux échecs ? Vous choisissez le jeu ! Plusieurs options seront disponibles. Vous pouvez aussi apporter vos propres jeux.

  • Mondays, Sep 16, 2024 - Jun 16, 2025
    1:30pm
    90 minutes

    10 sessions remaining

    Enjoy singing your favourite soft pop songs from the 50’s-80’s, Celtic and other folk music! All ages and levels of experience welcome. 

    3rd Monday of the month@ 1:30-3:00.

    September-June. Some exceptions may apply. 

  • Monday Sep 16, 2024 at 2:00pm
    60 minutes

    Members of the Blackburn Hamlet Book Club meet to enjoy and discuss a wide variety of books selected by book club members. All welcome!

    Drop in.

    Sept.16 2024          Son of a Trickster                 by Eden Robinson

    Oct. 21 2024          Braiding Sweetgrass              by Robin Wall Kimmerer

    Nov 18, 2024         Radicalized                              by Cory Doctorow

    Dec.16, 2024         All Together Now                    by Alan Doyle

    Jan 20, 2025         Yiddish for Pirates                   by Gary Barwin

    Feb 10, 2025*       The Lonely Hearts Hotel         by Heather O'Neil

    Mar 17 2025         Hench                                        by Natalie Zina Walschots

    Apr 14, 2025*        Jonny Appleseed                      by Joshua Whitehead

    May 12,2025 *       All the light we Cannot see      by Anthony Doerr

  • three books on the right stacked together

    Mondays, Sep 16, 2024 - Dec 16, 2024
    2:30pm
    90 minutes

    4 sessions remaining

    Sorry this event and its waiting list are full

    The Stittsville Library Book Club meet on the third Monday of most months and read a variety of fiction and non-fiction books.  Registration is required.
     

  • Monday Sep 16, 2024 at 5:30pm
    90 minutes

    Join us for the evening of learning simple paper quilling method - "teardrop". This  very simple shape can  give you endless options for  your imagination.​

    Come and create a picture to frame or a card.​

    No experience needed. All materials provided.