Come join us the 4th Thursday of every month for lively discussion on a variety of English-language books.
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Thursdays, Sep 28, 2023 - Dec 21, 2023
7:00pm
60 minutes4 sessions remaining
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NAC
Thursday Sep 28, 2023 at 7:00pm
minutesFor National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, the Ottawa Public Library in partnership with the National Arts Centre, will be hosting a one man play called "Bloodline", written by elder Albert Dumont and Co-creator, writer and musician Phil Jenkins.
This one-person play, “Bloodline”, examines Indian Act harms. Using autobiography, poetry and photography, Albert tells the story of how the Indian Act shaped not only his own life, but the lives of his parents and grandparents.
Elder Albert Dumont, an Algonquin poet, storyteller and artist has been named the City of Ottawa's next English-language poet laureate in 2021.
Phil Jenkins is a local renowned historian, author, columnist, lecturer, musician & songwriter will explore the musical & visual arts and architectural.
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Please note the NAC will be streaming Bloodline on Thursday September 28, should anyone not have access to tickets, or can no longer attend in person. Please follow this link:
Bloodline | Livestream | Thu, Sep 28, 2023, 7:00 pm | National Arts Centre (nac-cna.ca)
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Saturday Sep 30, 2023 at 10:15am
390 minutesLe français suit l'anglais
The Ottawa Public Library welcomes you to a thought-provoking, day-long film festival, presented in partnership with the National Film Board of Canada, on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
To commemorate National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, OPL chose to honour the Indigenous oral tradition by amplifying Indigenous voices and bring together our communities in the spirit of truth and reconciliation. Through the lens of these award-winning documentaries, the power of storytelling will help educate, inspire, and unite communities, as we reflect on our shared history and the path forward.
So join us on September 30th, online via Zoom or at one of our seven open branches, on a cinematic journey centered around the theme of residential schools that explores the rich tapestry of Indigenous history, culture, and the path towards reconciliation.
Stay with us throughout the day, or join us at planned times for specific films according to the schedule below:
- 10h15: Word of welcome
- 10h18: Sisters & Brothers
- 10h21: We Were Children
- 11h43: Honour to Senator Murray Sinclair
- 12h12: We Can't Make the Same Mistake Twice
- 14h54: Stories Are in Our Bones
- 15h05: The Road Forward
Register now to get the Zoom link, or visit one of our open branches (Beaverbrook, Cumberland, Greenboro, Nepean Centrepointe, Main, Ruth E Dickinson, St Laurent.)
Visit this link for a full description of the films.
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La Bibliothèque publique d'Ottawa vous invite à participer à un festival du film d'une journée, présenté en partenariat avec l'Office national du film du Canada, à l'occasion de la Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation.
Pour commémorer ce jour important, la BPO a choisi d'honorer la tradition orale autochtone en amplifiant les voix autochtones et en rassemblant nos communautés dans l'esprit de la vérité et de la réconciliation. À travers l'objectif de ces documentaires primés, le pouvoir de la narration contribuera à éduquer, inspirer et unir les communautés, alors que nous réfléchissons à notre histoire commune et à la voie à suivre.
Rejoignez-nous le 30 septembre, en ligne via Zoom ou dans l'une de nos sept succursales ouvertes, pour un voyage cinématographique centré sur le thème des pensionnats, qui explore la riche tapisserie de l'histoire et de la culture autochtone, ainsi que le chemin vers la réconciliation.
Restez avec nous tout au long de la journée, ou rejoignez-nous aux heures prévues pour des films spécifiques selon le programme ci-dessous :
- 10h15: mot de bienvenue
- 10h18: Soeurs et frères
- 10h21: Nous n’étions que des enfants
- 11h43: Hommage au sénateur Murray Sinclair
- 12h12: On ne peut pas faire deux fois la même erreur
- 14h54: Des histoires ancrées en nous
- 15h05: Droit devant
Inscrivez-vous ici pour recevoir le lien Zoom, ou visitez l'une de nos succursales ouvertes le 30 septembre: Beaverbrook, Cumberland, Greenboro, Nepean Centrepointe, Centrale, Ruth E Dickinson, St Laurent.
Les films sont présentés en langue originale anglaise avec sous-titres français.
Suivez ce lien pour jeter un coup d'oeil aux descriptions des films.
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Tuesdays, Oct 17, 2023 - Dec 19, 2023
1:30pm
60 minutes3 sessions remaining
Pack your bags and prepare for the first chapter in a tour around the world! Joins us every third Tuesday until June 2024, where we will discuss a title set in a different country and/or written by a foreign author.
When you pick up a copy of September's title, you will receive a Traveler's Guide to keep with you for the year, in which you may keep notes as you read, draw something from the book that has inspired you, or bring up points you'd like to discuss during the meet-ups.
At every meeting you attend, you will get your "passport" stamped. We hope to see you well-traveled by summer 2024!
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Thursdays, Oct 19, 2023 - Dec 21, 2023
11:00am
60 minutes3 sessions remaining
Veuillez nous joindre le 3e jeudi de chaque mois pour des rencontres conviviales afin de discuter des livres de langue française.
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Ben Franklin Place - Chamber
Thursday Oct 19, 2023 at 7:30pm
minutesDrawing on his pioneering efforts to fact-check President Donald Trump, President Joe Biden, and other US politicians, Daniel Dale will discuss why facts still matter in this age of misinformation.
Dale got his career, watching and reading transcripts of nearly every interview or speech President Trump gives, and fact-checking him- who knew it could be a full-time job. At last count, Dale had catalogued more than 9,000 lies or false claims. He has it down to a science! And while the Trump era has ended, Dale's zeal for checking the facts has not.
Dale knows the importance of combating misinformation, truth and lies in politics and the importance to fact checking.
Daniel Dale is a reporter in CNN’s Washington Bureau, where he fact-checks political claims. Prior to joining CNN in 2019, Dale spent over a decade at the Toronto Star reporter and bureau chief at Toronto City Hall from 2010 through 2014, Dale broke several stories about Toronto Mayor Rob Ford. As Washington Bureau Chief, he covered trade negotiations, the 2016 and 2018 campaigns, and breaking news and social issues around the United States, including mass shootings in Charleston and Dallas, racial segregation in Milwaukee and the opioid epidemic in Massachusetts.
A native of Thornhill, Ontario, Dale holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from York University’s Schulich School of Business.
Program is in person, but the event will also be streamed live on OPL's YouTube page
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Thursday Nov 16, 2023 at 7:00pm
0 minutesFor National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, the Ottawa Public Library in partnership with the National Arts Centre, will be hosting a one man play called "Bloodline", written by elder Albert Dumont and Co-creator, writer and musician Phil Jenkins.
This one-person play, “Bloodline”, examines Indian Act harms. Using autobiography, poetry and photography, Albert tells the story of how the Indian Act shaped not only his own life, but the lives of his parents and grandparents.
Elder Albert Dumont, an Algonquin poet, storyteller and artist has been named the City of Ottawa's next English-language poet laureate in 2021.
Phil Jenkins is a local renowned historian, author, columnist, lecturer, musician & songwriter will explore the musical & visual arts and architectural.
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Tuesday Sep 26, 2023 at 6:00pm
90 minutesIt may look like simple doodling, but the Zentangle Method is a structured way to create beautiful black and white drawings. Practitioners of Zentangle say it is relaxing, improves focus and encourages creativity. Join us to learn the basics of Zentangle. Anyone can learn it, regardless of artistic skill and experience. This self guided program will take place Tuesday September 26th 2023 at the Munster Library.
Registration is required
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Tuesdays, Sep 26, 2023 - Dec 19, 2023
6:30pm
90 minutes13 sessions remaining
Colouring can have a calming effect on the mind and promote overall wellness.
Join us for a fun and relaxing session of adult colouring. An opportunity to let your inner artist free and be a kid again!
All supplies are provided. No experience required. All you need to bring is your creativity!
Limited spaces - Registration required.
Redécouvrez le plaisir de colorier en vous joignant à notre club de coloriage pour adultes - un moment de détente et de relaxation tout en pratiquant l'art-thérapie.
Tout le matériel est fourni. Aucune expérience requise.
Tout ce dont vous avez besoin est votre créativité!
Places limitées - inscription requise
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Wednesdays, Sep 27, 2023 - Jun 26, 2024
1:30pm
90 minutes39 sessions remaining
Sorry this event and its waiting list are full
Le groupe de conversation en français est un programme d'apprentissge de la langue avec un professeur et un mombre minime d'étudiants de même niveau.
Inscription requis
valuation du niveau de langue requis