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Go Workshop / Atelier de Go

Rideau

Saturdays, Oct 07, 2023 - Apr 27, 2024
2:00pm
180 minutes
8 sessions remaining

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The Ottawa Go Club (https://ottawagoclub.wixsite.com/ogcs) organizes a series of workshops for people who want to improve their knowledge of the Go game. We will discuss various aspects of the game, do practical exercises and problems, explore and practice. Designed for beginners and intermediate players.

Le Club de Go d'Ottawa (https://ottawagoclub.wixsite.com/ogcs) organise des ateliers pour tous ceux qui aimeraient approfondir leurs connaissances du jeu de Go. On y discute plusieurs aspects du jeu, on fait des exercices et des problèmes, on explore et on s’entraîne. Conçu pour les débutants et les intermédiaires.
Genealogy Drop-In

Nepean Centrepointe

Tuesdays, Oct 10, 2023 - Dec 19, 2023
2:00pm
60 minutes
6 sessions remaining

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Want to learn more about your family history or getting stuck working on your family tree?

Drop-in to work on your family tree, share research strategies, and discover what resources are available for your research.

Specialists from the Ontario Genealogical Society Ottawa Branch and the Ottawa Public Library will answer questions and help you get the most from library resources.

Bring your laptop, tablet, or borrow a Chromebook from the library.

All welcome!
Granny Squares for Warmth

Ruth E. Dickinson

Tuesdays, Oct 10, 2023 - Jun 11, 2024
3:00pm
120 minutes
9 sessions remaining

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The Granny Squares for Warmth (GSFW) group was created in November 2020 as a Barrhaven-based group with a mission to create and donate hand-made blankets in the Ottawa area.

In addition to blankets, members have also made and donated shawls, hats, and baby wear.

Join us to crochet and join granny squares, to share and learn crochet stitches and techniques and to build a sense of community by making blankets for those in need.
Everyone is welcome!
Club de lecture

Nepean Centrepointe

Tuesday Oct 10, 2023 at 6:30pm
90 minutes

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Participez à des rencontres sociales pour discuter d’une grande variété de livres sélectionnés par les membres du club de lecture. Cette activité est ouverte à tous. Les personnes inscrites ont la responsabilité d’obtenir un exemplaire du livre à lire ou à écouter.

Le livre du mois est Les funambules par Mohammed Aïssaoui .
Dickinson Reads Book Club 2023-24

Ruth E. Dickinson

Wednesdays, Oct 11, 2023 - Jun 12, 2024
10:00am
60 minutes
9 sessions remaining

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We meet to enjoy lively good-natured discussions of a wide variety of books selected by our members. All assessments, interpretations, and opinions are valued and respected. Everyone is welcome!
Digital Literacy - Part 1: OPL Website Basics

Nepean Centrepointe

Wednesday Oct 11, 2023 at 11:00am
60 minutes

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Discover what you can do with your library card!

Join this 1-hour hands-on session to learn to search the library catalogue, manage your library account online, and access the many services and resources available.

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The program will be held in the computer lab on the lower level of the Nepean Centrepointe library.
Older Adult Safety Series

Ruth E. Dickinson

Wednesdays, Oct 11, 2023 - Nov 08, 2023
2:00pm
60 minutes
2 sessions remaining

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Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones in case of emergency.
- September 13th - Ottawa Paramedic Service
- October 11th - Ottawa Fire Services
- November 8th - Canadian Red Cross
Manotick Afternoon Book Club

Manotick

Wednesdays, Oct 11, 2023 - Jun 12, 2024
3:00pm
75 minutes
9 sessions remaining

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Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere in person, in the afternoon. This group meets every second Wednesday of the month (September to June) See link below for this year's selections:

September 13: The Wife Between Us by Greer Hendricks

October 11: Nervous Conditions by Tsitsi Dangarembga

November 8: Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens

December 13: Five Little Indians by Michelle Good

January 10: Lucy by the Sea by Elizabeth Strout

February 14: Women Talking by Miriam Toews

March 13: Lady Byron & Her Daughters by Julia Markus

April 10: Bluebird by Genevieve Graham

May 8: This Other Eden by Paul Harding

June 12 (meeting outside library): Love Lives Here: A Story of Thriving in A Transgender Family by Amanda Jetté Knox
EU Book Club Slovak Republic

Sunnyside

Wednesday Oct 11, 2023 at 5:30pm
180 minutes

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Join us for the ultimate armchair travel around Europe. The European Book Club is offered in partnership with European Union National Institutes for Culture (EUNIC) in Ottawa to promote contemporary European authors and their works. A book title from an EU country is selected for discussion each month.

In October, we are discussing Boat Number Five by Monika Kompanikova.
The Great Yarn Club of Manotick

Manotick

Thursdays, Oct 12, 2023 - Dec 21, 2023
11:00am
90 minutes
6 sessions remaining

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Join us at our new yarn club!

Knitters, crocheters, needle workers, rug hookers – all are welcome to socialize with fellow yarn crafters and work on their latest project.

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