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Knitting and Crochet Club / Groupe de tricot et crochet

St-Laurent

Tuesdays, Sep 17, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
1:00pm
120 minutes
14 sessions remaining

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Bring your knitting or crochet project and share advice, ideas and conversations with fellow enthusiasts. For adults and teens of all abilities. Drop-in.

***Note: No program December 26, 2023 and January 2, 2024

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Apportez votre projet de tricot ou de crochet afin d'échanger des conseils, des idées et converser avec d'autres passionnés. Pour les adultes et adolescents de tous les niveaux. Aucune inscription requise.

***Note: il n'y aura pas de programme le 26 décembre 2023 et le 2 janvier 2024
Pinecrest-Queensway Employment Services Support

Stittsville

Tuesdays, Sep 17, 2024 - Dec 10, 2024
1:00pm
120 minutes
7 sessions remaining

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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.

This program runs every second Tuesday from 1:00-3:00 at the Stittsville Branch. Please click on "View Full Schedule" to see the list of upcoming Tuesdays. Any changes to the schedule will be reflected on this program listing.
What's Cooking? Cookbook Club

Cumberland

Tuesdays, Sep 17, 2024 - Dec 10, 2024
1:30pm
60 minutes
4 sessions remaining

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Do you love browsing through cookbooks and trying new recipes? Then come and meet with other food enthusiasts and put a cookbook to the test! Each month will be a different cookbook! We will then make recipes at home and share comments on the results with the group.

No need to put a hold on a copy! You will get the cookbooks at the meetings.
Crafternoon

Centennial

Tuesdays, Sep 17, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
2:00pm
120 minutes
14 sessions remaining

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Do you like to knit, crochet, or do handwork of some sort? Please join like-minded individuals for an enjoyable afternoon of crafting. Bring any project that you are working on. Drop In
Neurographic Art

Nepean Centrepointe

Tuesday Sep 17, 2024 at 2:00pm
90 minutes

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Neurographic art is a meditative process that helps relieve anxiety and reduce stress. We will create an abstract work of art using black markers and watercolour paints. No previous drawing experience is required. All supplies will be provided.
The Secret Chapter Mystery Club

Cumberland

Tuesdays, Sep 17, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
2:30pm
60 minutes
4 sessions remaining

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Join us each month for discussions on mystery novels! From cold-blooded murders to humourous whodunnits, come meet fellow mystery enthusiasts as we chat about the pre-selected book.

When you register for a session, there is no need to place a hold on the book! A physical copy of the book will be available for you to pick up from the branch. If you would prefer a different format such as an e-book, audiobook, or large print, please click on the title link below to place a hold through your own account.

FALL SESSIONS - REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

September 17: Still Life (Inspector Gamache #1), by Louise Penney
October 22: Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone, by Benjamin Stevenson
November 19: The Spy Coast (Martini Club #1), by Tess Gerritsen (Martini Club #1)
December 17: Treasure State (Cassie Dewell #1), by C.J. Box

WINTER SESSIONS ❄ Registration opens December 2024 ❄

January 2025: The Turn of the Key, by Ruth Ware
February 2025: Dead Man's Grave (DS Max Graigie #1), by Neil Lancaster
March 2025: The Woman in the Library, by Sulari Gentill

SPRING SESSIONS ❀ Registration opens March 2025 ❀

April: Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead, by Olga Tokarczuk
May: Thursday Murder Club (Thursday Murder Club #1), by Richard Osman
June: Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers, by Jessie Q. Sutanto
Tuesday English Conversation Group

Ruth E. Dickinson

Tuesdays, Sep 17, 2024 - Jun 24, 2025
6:00pm
90 minutes
39 sessions remaining

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Practice your English conversation skills in a low-pressure, friendly environment. All levels are welcome.
Italian Movie Night with The Dante Alighieri Society

Sunnyside

Tuesdays, Sep 17, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
6:00pm
135 minutes
4 sessions remaining

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Enjoy a selection of films, each from an Italian director! Films will be presented with English subtitles.

Presented by the Ottawa Chapter of the Dante Alighieri Society in collaboration with the OPL presents a monthly Italian movie night. The Dante Alighieri Society is a volunteer not for profit organization registered in Ontario, dedicated to the promotion of Italian culture.
Pen and Paper Writer's Group

Rideau

Tuesdays, Sep 17, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
6:00pm
120 minutes
14 sessions remaining

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Get feedback on your writing (any genre) and ideas from the group. Hear the work of other writers and offer your feedback. Discuss issues about writing and publishing. Share your triumphs, trials and tribulations with a supportive, informal group. "Pen and Paper" is just a name. Bring any medium you want.
French Conversation Group - Groupe de conversation en français

Rosemount

Tuesdays, Sep 17, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
6:00pm
90 minutes
14 sessions remaining

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Practice your French conversation skills in a low-pressure, friendly environment. All levels are welcome.