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  • Saturday Mar 15, 2025 at 10:00am (series runs until Apr 26, 2025)

    **Please note the clinic for Saturday, March 8 has been rescheduled for Sunday, March 9 (10am - 5pm).

    Do you need help with your tax return? If you have a modest income and a simple tax situation, trained volunteers may be able to complete your tax return for you for free. Ottawa Public Library is partnering with the Canada Revenue Agency to offer free tax preparation through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program.

    The North Gloucester branch will be offering free tax clinics in English on a first-come, first-served basis.

    Before arriving to the free tax clinics, please verify whether you meet the Canada Revenue Agency’s eligibility criteria.

    Click on the "View full schedule" button on the right of the screen to see when the clinics will be offered. 

    Check our branch's clinic listing for additional details. Still have questions? Please send us an email.

    **Veuillez noter que la clinique céduler pour le samedi 8 mars a été repoussé au dimanche 9 mars ( 10 h à 17 h ).

    Avez-vous besoin d’aide pour remplir votre déclaration de revenus? Si vous avez un revenu modeste et une situation fiscale simple, des bénévoles formés pourraient remplir vos déclarations de revenu gratuitement. La Bibliothèque publique d’Ottawa s’allie avec l’Agence du revenu du Canada afin d’offrir des comptoirs d’impôt gratuits par l’entremise du Programme communautaire des bénévoles en matière d’impôt.  

    La succursale Gloucester nord offrira des comptoirs d’impôts gratuits en anglais seulement selon le principe du premier arrivé, premier servi.

    Avant de vous présenter aux comptoirs d’impôt gratuits, veuillez vous assurer de répondre aux critères d’admissibilité de l’Agence du revenu du Canada.

    Appuyez sur le bouton « Voir l’horaire complet » à la droite de l’écran afin de voir quand les comptoirs seront offerts.

    Veuillez consulter notre annonce de clinique à notre succursale pour plus d'informations. Vous avez encore des questions? Envoyez-nous un courriel.

  • Saturday Mar 15, 2025 at 1:00pm (series runs until Apr 05, 2025)

    Do you need help with your tax return? If you have a modest income and a simple tax situation, trained volunteers may be able to complete your tax return for you for free. Ottawa Public Library is partnering with the Canada Revenue Agency to offer free tax preparation through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program.

    The Stittsville branch will be offering free tax clinics on a first-come, first-served basis. Weekday sessions will be offered in English, and Saturday sessions will be offered in English, Ukrainian, and Russian.

    Before arriving to the free tax clinics, please verify whether you meet the Canada Revenue Agency’s eligibility criteria.

    Click on the "View full schedule" button on the right of the screen to see when the clinics will be offered. Sign-up sheets will be made available 30 minutes prior to the clinic start time. 

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    Avez-vous besoin d’aide pour remplir votre déclaration de revenus? Si vous avez un revenu modeste et une situation fiscale simple, des bénévoles formés pourraient remplir vos déclarations de revenu gratuitement. La Bibliothèque publique d’Ottawa s’allie avec l’Agence du revenu du Canada afin d’offrir des comptoirs d’impôt gratuits par l’entremise du Programme communautaire des bénévoles en matière d’impôt.  

    La succursale Stittsville offrira des comptoirs d’impôts gratuits selon le principe du premier arrivé, premier servi. Les séances en semaine seront offertes en anglais et les séances du samedi seront offertes en anglais, en ukrainien et en russe.

    Avant de vous présenter aux comptoirs d’impôt gratuits, veuillez vous assurer de répondre aux critères d’admissibilité de l’Agence du revenu du Canada.

    Appuyez sur le bouton « Voir l’horaire complet » à la droite de l’écran afin de voir quand les comptoirs seront offerts. Les feuilles d'inscription seront disponibles 30 minutes avant le début de la séance. 

  • four people with speech bubbles
    Saturday Mar 15, 2025 at 1:00pm (series runs until Jun 28, 2025)

    Practice your English conversation skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. All levels are welcome.

    No sessions on November 30, December 7 and December 14. Next session will be on December 21, 2024.

    Regular weekly sessions resume on Saturday January 11, 2025.

    Language learning online resources 

  • illustration of a flower garden
    Saturday Mar 15, 2025 at 1:30pm

    The Box of Life mimics nature's ultimate recycling system, the forest floor. Learn about worm biology, the red wiggler, and composting worms that can eat our food waste and turn it into wonderful nutrient rich soil.

    Meet the worms that will live at the Main branch of the library and learn about the care and feeding of the worms. From making bedding to favourite worm foods that encourage healthy eating habits.

    Registration required. If there is space, drop-in participants are welcome.

  • Saturday Mar 15, 2025 at 2:00pm

    Join us for a quick trip across the pond from the comfort of your seat! Photos and narration cover multiple trips via car, ship, bus through Scotland and Ireland.

    Ireland journey includes Cork, Dublin, Northern Ireland (Belfast, Londonderry, Giant’s Causeway) and the west coast (Cliffs of Mohr, Connemara). Scotland journey includes the Hebrides, Edinburgh, Inverness, and the Shetland Islands.

    Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users’ Group and the Orleans Photo Club.

    Registration required.

  • Saturday Mar 15, 2025 at 2:30pm (series runs until Apr 26, 2025)

    Learn the basics of using a sewing machine and craft your very first project: a drawstring bag. This two-hour session will take you through the steps of setting up, threading, and using a sewing machine. 

    The same lesson takes place once a month. Please register for one session only. Registration limited to 5 spaces.

  • Chess | Échecs
    Saturday Mar 15, 2025 at 3:00pm (series runs until Jun 21, 2025)

    Join us for adult chess, all levels welcome; an instructor will be available! Come meet new people and have fun. :) 

    No registration required. Ages 18+.

  • Monday Mar 17, 2025 at 10:00am (series runs until May 26, 2025)

    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.

  • Image of coffee cup and playing cards
    Monday Mar 17, 2025 at 12:00pm (series runs until Apr 28, 2025)

    Join us for coffee, cards and conversation in a casual setting at the Osgoode Library.  Drop in, all are welcome.

  • People conversing | Des personnes en train de parler
    Monday Mar 17, 2025 at 1:00pm (series runs until Jun 24, 2025)

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

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