Join us for open games of chess. Whether you're a beginner or more advanced, this is a relaxed environment where everyone is welcome. Bring your own board or borrow one of ours.
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.
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Wednesdays, Sep 18, 2024 - Dec 18, 2024
4:00pm
120 minutes14 sessions remaining
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Wednesdays, Sep 18, 2024 - Sep 25, 2024
4:00pm
60 minutes2 sessions remaining
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Are you between 15-24 years old? Are you looking to earn volunteer hours? Do you want to get ready to earn your first job?
Provincial Youth Outreach Worker, Jinny Caron, is offering free workshops at the North Gloucester branch.
When: Wednesdays in September, 4-5pm
Where: North Gloucester branch, 2036 Ogilvie Road, Room B
How: Drop in or register by contacting Jinny at 613-897-7306 or by email.
September 4: How to create a resume | Soft skills
September 11: Frirst Impressions by Dress for Success Ottawa
September 18: How to search and apply for jobs
September 25: Ready, set, interview time! | Role play (practice interview skills)
Please arrive to the sessions on time. The September session will be in English only.
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Wednesday Sep 18, 2024 at 6:00pm
90 minutesDrop-in program
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Rejoignez-nous à la bibliothèque pour regarder une comédie hilarante. À 40 ans, Stéphanie retourne vivre chez sa mère dans un appartement surchauffé où elle écoute Francis Cabrel et de précieux conseils maternels en boucle. Comment ça va se dérouler ? Venez voir !
Des collations et des boissons seront là pour vous.
13+
86 minutes
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Wednesday Sep 18, 2024 at 6:00pm
150 minutesDrop-in program
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A (Bad) Night at the Movies: The Giant Claw (1957)
Join us for a free screening of “The Giant Claw” at the Blackburn Hamlet Branch. This film was directed by Fred F. Sears and released in 1957.
Note: This film is intended for a mature audience. 75 minutes. English.
Genre: Supernatural Fantasy, Monster Horror.
Global panic ensues when it is revealed that a mysterious UFO is actually a giant bird that flies at supersonic speed and has no regard for life or architecture.
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Wednesdays, Sep 18, 2024 - Dec 18, 2024
6:30pm
90 minutes14 sessions remaining
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Improve your English, share stories and make new friends!
Améliorez votre anglais, partager des histoires et faites des amis!
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Wednesdays, Sep 18, 2024 - Dec 11, 2024
6:30pm
90 minutes13 sessions remaining
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Learn and practice new English language skills and meet new people in a relaxed and friendly environment. Offered in partnership with the Catholic Centre for Immigrants of Ottawa. All are welcome to this drop-in program!
Apprenez et pratiquez votre anglais parlé et rencontrez des gens dans un milieu décontracté. Offert en partenariat avec le Centre catholique pour immigrants d'Ottawa. Tout le monde est bienvenue à ce programme sans inscription!
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Wednesdays, Sep 18, 2024 - Dec 18, 2024
6:30pm
90 minutes14 sessions remaining
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Join our free English conversation to practice speaking in English in a relaxed and friendly environment.
All levels are welcome to this drop-in program.
Rejoignew notre groupe de conversation en anglais gratuis pour pratiquer l'anglais dans une atmosphère détendue.
Tous les niveaux sont les bienvenus à ce programme, inscription non requise.
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Wednesdays, Sep 18, 2024 - Jun 18, 2025
6:30pm
75 minutes38 sessions remaining
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Improve your spoken French in a relaxed setting. This group is for those at an intermediate level. No registration required. / Améliorez votre français parlé dans une ambiance décontractée. Ce groupe est de niveau intermédiaire. Aucune inscription requise.
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Wednesdays, Sep 18, 2024 - Dec 18, 2024
6:30pm
90 minutes13 sessions remaining
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Got a portable craft project? Bring it along and chat with some fellow crafters while you work! Share your expertise if you're comfortable, and learn about what other folks are working on (or just make friends and bond over your latest tv show obsession)! Knitting, crochet, embroidery, felting, beading, scrapbooking and more.
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Wednesdays, Sep 18, 2024 - Dec 11, 2024
6:30pm
60 minutes7 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.