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To ensure success with your plants and garden, it is important to master the basics of gardening. Paying attention to the basics is the best way to have healthy, well-grown plants. Topics covered include: soil and soil conditions, watering, soil amendments and fertilization, pests and diseases, plant selection and planting.
Presented by the Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton.
Come recreate a famous piece of art. We will select a new piece of art and give you all the supplies you need!
April inspiration: Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter
May inspiration: Giants by OSGEMEOS
June inspiration: The Wisdom of the Universe by Christi Belcourt
Ages 6-12.
Join us for great discussions about fantastic books with friends old and new.
For ages 9-12. Registration required
Note: Books will be available to pick up at the 1st floor Information Desk.
Join us for a viewing of Elsewhere, a documentary trilogy by Lynda Hall.
This trilogy explores themes of belonging, of attachment to places, of ruptures in our lives, and how a connection to family can help define us, all explored through the lens of adoption.
The film will be preceded by a short introduction to provide a personal context for the making of this work and followed by an open discussion with the audience.
Registration is recommended Drop-in welcome.
Get up close and personal with your photographic subjects such as flowers, insects, water droplets, or detailed parts of larger subjects or scenes. Learn how to isolate your subject from the background, and control how much of the image is in sharp focus. You can shoot up close with regular lenses and cell phones but Lynda will also include a discussion about using dedicated macro lenses. Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users' Group and the Orleans Photo Club.
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.
And, if it’s free, can it be any good? In this session, we will find that the answer to both questions is a resounding yes. There is lots of free software available, and many free programs are very good indeed. So, join us to find out about some must-have and absolutely free software! Presented by Alan German from the Ottawa PC Users' Group.
Registration required.
Do you love to cook? Connect with other food enthusiasts and level up your cooking skills over great discussions. We will look at new and popular cookbooks together and share recipes that we have tried.
Join us for an engaging session on understanding and building your credit history and credit score. This event is perfect for anyone looking to strengthen their financial knowledge, especially those new to managing credit in Canada. Learn about the importance of credit, how it impacts your financial future, and practical steps to build and maintain a strong credit history. We’ll also cover the key factors that influence your credit score and share tips to improve it, including responsible ways to use credit cards and loans.
Presented in partnership with RBC.
Explore the Ottawa Public Library’s genealogy resources and how to use them during this information session. We will discuss how to access and use Ancestry Library, FamilySearch Affiliate Library, Genealogy Quebec, MyHeritage Library Edition, and the ProQuest Historical Newspapers.
This program will be held in the computer lab on the lower level so that you can follow along on the computer, but feel free to bring your own device if you would prefer.