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.
Monday Oct 07, 2024 at 1:00pm
120 minutes
Participants will explore what’s involved (practically, emotionally, and financially) in considering whether they can or should stay in their current home, and which home modifications might ease their lives now and allow them to stay in their homes longer.
Registration limited. Please pre-register online.
Monday Oct 07, 2024 at 6:00pm
60 minutes
Attend the second workshop of our "Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library (OWSL) Presents..." series.
During this workshop, we will discuss different types of pollinators/wildlife and how they have evolved with native plants to be their pollination and distribution systems. We will also examine factors to be considered when choosing plants for your personal garden, ensuring plant selection for the conditions you have.
Examples of simple plans/combinations will be provided.
Materials will be available for clients to sketch out plans for their yard.
Date: Monday, October 7 from 6 pm - 7 pm.
*Clients are encouraged to register for this event as space is limited.
Monday Oct 07, 2024 at 6:00pm
90 minutes
Celebrate Fall and create this cute pumpkin in plaid colors, it’s so easy you will want to create your own pumpkin patch. Add a tea candle inside for ambience or fill with treats and give as a gift. No experience needed. All materials provided.
Monday Oct 07, 2024 at 6:30pm
90 minutes
Adults are welcome to join as we learn how to create unique designs with this meditative art form. Zentangle is a form of art that involves drawing patterns and lines. Supplies and instructions are provided.
Tuesday Oct 08, 2024 at 2:00pm
60 minutes
Join us for an afternoon of crafting! Participants will create unique 3D paper pumpkins for home décor or gift giving. Supplies will be provided.
Wednesdays, Oct 09, 2024 - Nov 06, 2024
10:30am
minutes
5 sessions remaining
Pregnancy Circles offer pregnant individuals a place to learn how to care for your baby and to talk about concerns about your pregnancy with a Public Health Nurse. It is also an opportunity to connect with others and share experiences.
Specific topics will include:
The program at the North Gloucester location is only being offered in English. The program is offered in 2-hour sessions, weekly, for 6 weeks. All sessions are available at no cost!
Due to limited space, the sessions are currently for pregnant individuals only.
Wednesday Oct 09, 2024 at 3:00pm
60 minutes
Create art in good company.
This series is perfect for aspiring artists, crafters who are in a rut, and anyone who suspects that a creative habit would be good for their soul.
We will explore our creativity using art prompts from Creativebug.
All supplies will be provided.
Create art in good company.
This series is perfect for aspiring artists, crafters who are in a rut, and anyone who suspects that a creative habit would be good for their soul.
We will explore our creativity using art prompts from Creativebug.
All supplies will be provided.
Wednesday Oct 09, 2024 at 6:30pm
60 minutes
Join us to discuss how to grow garlic in your garden or with flowers. With simple instructions! We will provide the local garlic bulbs to plant!
Thursdays, Oct 10, 2024 - Feb 13, 2025
1:30pm
90 minutes
5 sessions remaining
Come meet to enjoy and discuss a wide variety of books selected by book club members. All are welcome!
Every second Thursday of the month from 1.30pm to 3.00pm.
Here's what we're reading in 2024/2025:
Thursday Oct 10, 2024 at 6:00pm
120 minutes
This lecture is a demonstration of how to bring old photos back to life! The lecture will discuss different ways to digitize your photos and then provide a demonstration of how to touch them up using the free photo editing software Photoscape X (available for Windows and MacOS).
Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users' Group and the Orleans Photo Club.