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  • Tuesday Jan 28, 2025 at 6:00pm

    Think about everything stored on your computer: videos of the grandkids playing in a park, photos of your trip to Patagonia (lucky you!), tax records, emails…

    Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group (OPCUG) will discuss various ways you can ensure your important data survives any catastrophe.

  • Tuesday Jan 28, 2025 at 6:30pm

    Learn the tradition of making a vision board. Using magazine tears, printed images and a pair of scissors and a glue stick, take a moment to create a collage of images and messages to help inspire you throughout the year.

  • Open book / Livre ouvert
    Tuesday Jan 28, 2025 at 6:30pm

    Joignez-vous à nous pour une discussion à propos du roman À train perdu par Jocelyne Saucier!

    Obtenez votre copie au bureau de consultation du premier étage de la succursale Centrale. La période de prêt s’étendra jusqu'au jour de la discussion.

    Si le Club de lecture est un succès, il pourrait se réunir chaque mois, et vous aiderez à choisir les prochains romans!

  • Meet a lawyer of the Ontario Legal Information Centre in person
    Wednesday Jan 29, 2025 at 1:00pm (series runs until Feb 26, 2025)

    Have a legal question?​

    A lawyer from the Ontario Legal Information Centre will be on-site to provide legal information specific to Ontario and answer your questions. First come, first served. No question too small!

    Une question juridique?​

    Une avocate du Centre d’information juridique de l’Ontario sera sur place pour offrir de l’information juridique spécifique à l’Ontario et répondre à vos questions. Premier arrivé, premier servi. Peu importe la nature de votre question, nous sommes là pour vous accompagner!​

  • Coffee cups with smiley faces to invite people to come for coffee and meet people
    Wednesday Jan 29, 2025 at 2:00pm (series runs until Jun 25, 2025)

    Un p’tit brin de jasette, ça vous dit ? Vous êtes invités à notre café.

    Chaque dernier mercredi du mois, de 14 h à 15 h 30 :

    29 janvier, 26 février, 26 mars, 30 avril, 28 mai, 25 juin 

    Du thé et du café seront offerts. Programme portes ouvertes.

    Succ. Gloucester nord, 2036 ch. Ogilvie

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    Feel like chatting? Come to the library for some coffee/tea and conversation.

    Every last Wednesday of the month, from 2 to 3:30 pm:

    January 29th, February 26th, March 26th, April 30th, May 28th, June 25th

    Tea and coffee will be provided. Drop-in program.

    North Gloucester Branch, 2036 Ogilvie Rd.

  • Wednesday Jan 29, 2025 at 2:30pm (series runs until Mar 26, 2025)

    Have questions about your own device i.e.: tablet, phone, or laptop?  Need help with e-books or other online library services?  Hazeldean staff will be available to assist you with basic tech questions.  *NO TECHNOLOGY REPAIRS* Please bring your own device and library card.

    Registration Required. 30 minutes per person.

  • Web banner for hobbies and crafts
    Wednesday Jan 29, 2025 at 3:00pm

    Sorry this event is full

    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. 

    Activity: 4 square exercise- handling brushes and paint and water

  • Wednesday Jan 29, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Mar 26, 2025)

    Explore science through Carleton University’s popular Science Cafés. Put on by the Faculty of Science. 

    You are invited to join us for lively discussions around a scientific issue of the day. Be prepared to be informed, engaged and entertained, as our professors share their scientific discoveries and research with you. Each Café includes a 30 to 40 minute talk by a scientist followed by a moderated question and answer period.

    The Science Café series is free to attend and all are welcome!

  • Books
    Thursday Jan 30, 2025 at 10:00am (series runs until Jun 26, 2025)

    Come meet to enjoy and discuss a wide variety of books selected by book club members. All are welcome!

    Drop-in program.

    This group meets the last Thursday of the month from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

    • September 26, "The Lincoln Highway" by Amor Towles
    • October 31, "A Sea of Tranquility" by Emily St. John Mandel
    • November 28, "The Librarianist" by Patrick deWitt
    • January 30th, "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
    • February 27, "Snow Road Station" by Elisabeth Hay
    • March 27, "Run Twoards the Danger" by Sarah Polley
    • April 24, "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline
    • May 29, Discussion about books we enjoyed
    • June 26, Book Selection for next year
  • Thursday Jan 30, 2025 at 11:00am (series runs until Dec 18, 2025)

    Join us at yarn club!

    Knitters, crocheters, needle workers, rug hookers – all are welcome to socialize with fellow yarn crafters and work on their latest project.

    Drop-in program.