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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.

  • Tuesdays, Apr 16, 2024 - Jun 25, 2024
    1:00pm
    120 minutes

    11 sessions remaining

    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

  • Groupe de conversation en français

    Tuesdays, Apr 16, 2024 - Jun 25, 2024
    6:30pm
    90 minutes

    11 sessions remaining

    Rejoignez notre groupe de conversation en français gratuit pour pratiquer le français dans une atmosphère détendue. Tous les niveaux sont les bienvenus à ce programme , inscription non requise.

    ***Note: il n'y aura pas de programme le 26 décembre 2023 et le 2 janvier 2024

    Join our free French conversation group to practice speaking in French in a relaxed and friendly environment. All levels are welcome to this drop-in program.

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

  • Canadian film day

    Wednesday Apr 17, 2024 at 3:00pm
    90 minutes

    Le français suit l’anglais

    When an alien invasion rocks the quiet hamlet of Pangnirtung, Nunavut, it falls on a group of teenage girls to fight back and defend their community. Her feature directing debut, Slash/Back offers a stylish vision from producer-director Nyla Innuksuk. Using makeshift weapons and their own horror movie knowledge, the quartet of teens show the invaders that “nobody f—s with the girls from Pang.” With a cast of local actors and an Inuit cultural lens on the invasion genre, this teen horror-comedy has more charm than an Arctic summer day has sunlight!

    “Slash/Back has an endearing charm that is hard to resist.” - Phuong Le, The Guardian

    2022. 86 min. English with French subtitles.

    Lorsqu’une invasion extraterrestre secoue le hameau tranquille de Pangnirtung, au Nunavut, c’est à un groupe d’adolescentes qu’il revient de riposter et de défendre leur communauté. La productrice-réalisatrice Nyla Innuksuk offre une perspective élégante dans Slash/Back, son premier long métrage. À l’aide d’armes de fortune et de leurs connaissances des films d’horreur, les quatre adolescentes montrent aux envahisseurs que « personne ne s’en prend aux filles de Pang ». Portée par des acteurs locaux et une approche culturelle inuite sur le thème de l'invasion, cette comédie d'horreur pour adolescents a plus de charme qu'une journée d'été arctique n'a de soleil !

    « Slash/Back a un charme attachant auquel il est difficile de résister. » – Phuong Le, The Guardian 

    2022. 86 min. Anglais avec sous-titres français.

  • Thursdays, Apr 18, 2024 - Jun 27, 2024
    6:30pm
    90 minutes

    11 sessions remaining

    Join our free English conversation group to practice speaking in English in a relaxed and friendly environment. All levels are welcome to this drop-in program.

    Rejoignez notre groupe de conversation en anglais gratuit pour pratiquer l'anglais dans une atmosphère détendue. Tous les niveaux sont les bienvenus à ce programme , inscription non requise.

  • Monday Apr 22, 2024 at 7:00pm
    90 minutes

    Presented by Dying With Dignity Canada (Ottawa Chapter), Advance Care Planning is a workshop about making choices about how you would like to be cared for in the future, at a time when you are not able to speak for yourself. How to prepare an Advance Directive and choose a Power of Attorney for Personal Care are discussed. Materials include worksheets to identify and articulate one's beliefs about end of life care and choices around planning your own health care. Discussion will include how to talk to your loved ones about your health care wishes in the event of illness and unexpected physical events.

  • Thursdays, Apr 25, 2024 - Jun 27, 2024
    10:00am
    120 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

    The St. Laurent Book Club meet to enjoy and discuss a wide variety of books selected by book club members. ​

    All are welcome.​

    Upcoming dates and books:

    • Thursday, September 28th, 10am to 12pm - A Good Man by Guy Vanderhaeghe
    • Thursday, October 26th, 10am to 12pn - Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
    • Thursday, November 30th, 10am to 12pm - Circe by Madeline Miller
    • Thursday, January 25th, 10am to 12pm - The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
    • Thursday, February 29th, 10am to 12pm - Klara in the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro
    • Thursday, March 28th, 10am to 12pm - All Things Consoled by Elisabeth Hay
    • Thursday, April 25th, 10am to 12pm - Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Gamus
    • Thursday, June 6, 10am to 12pm - The Covenant of Water by Abraham Varghese
    • Thursday, June 27th, 10am to 12pm - Selection of titles for fall 2024
  • Thursday May 02, 2024 at 11:00am
    90 minutes

    Presented by Dying With Dignity Canada (Ottawa Chapter), End of Life Options (including MAiD) is a workshop to educate people about the options available to mitigate or end suffering at life's end, including palliative care, treatment options, and Medical Assistance In Dying (MAiD). Workshop includes the current legislation on MAiD, the process for applying in Ontario and explanation of the experience by a loved one.