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Rideau English Conversation Group

Rideau

Wednesdays, May 01, 2024 - Jun 05, 2024
6:30pm
60 minutes
6 sessions remaining

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Do you already have some basic English language skills, and are you looking for a casual, friendly environment where you can practice your English speaking skills? All levels are welcome.

Join our free English conversation group!

Receive guidance from our leaders, meet new people and gain confidence in your ability to speak English.

Every Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30 pm (no conversation group on April 17)

Vous avez déjà une base en anglais et vous cherchez un endroit avec une ambiance décontractée et amicale pour pratiquer vos habiletés de converser en anglais? Tous les niveaux sont les bienvenus.

Joignez-vous à notre groupe de conversation en anglais! C'est gratuit!

Recevez des conseils, rencontrez de nouvelles personnes et gagnez de la confiance à converser en anglais.

Tous les mercredis soirs de 18h30-19h30 (sauf le 17 avril)
Film: Star Wars Kid: The Rise of the Digital Shadows

Cumberland

Saturday May 04, 2024 at 1:00pm
90 minutes

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In this Mathieu Fournier documentary on the first viral phenomenon of the digital age, Ghyslain Raza ("the Star Wars Kid") breaks his silence and reflects on his story for the first time. In doing so, he also explores our collective experience living in an online world in which we have to make peace with our digital shadows.

2022. 1 h 19 min. In French with English subtitles. Courtesy of the National Film Board.

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Dans ce documentaire de Mathieu Fournier, Ghyslain Raza, le « Star Wars Kid », sort du silence afin de réfléchir à notre soif de contenu et au droit à l’oubli à l’ère numérique.

2022. 1 h 19 min. En français avec sous-titres anglais. Gracieuseté de l'Office national du film.
Free Tax Clinic

Ruth E. Dickinson

Thursday Apr 25, 2024 at 5:30pm
180 minutes

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Do you need help with your tax return? If you have a modest income and a simple tax situation, trained volunteers may be able to complete your tax return for you for free. Ottawa Public Library is partnering with the Canada Revenue Agency to offer free tax preparation through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program.

The Ruth E. Dickinson branch will be offering free tax clinics in English on a first-come, first-served basis.

Before arriving at the free tax clinics, you must verify whether you meet the Canada Revenue Agency’s eligibility criteria and ensure to bring the appropriate documentation with you. Our volunteers will not process self-employment or business taxes.

Click on the "View full schedule" button on the right of the screen to see when the clinics will be offered.
Soirée de jeux de société pour adultes / Adult Game Night

North Gloucester

Thursdays, Apr 25, 2024 - Jun 13, 2024
6:00pm
120 minutes
8 sessions remaining

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Aimez-vous les jeux de société ? Jouer aux cartes ou aux échecs ? Vous choisissez le jeu ! Plusieurs options seront disponibles. Vous pouvez aussi apporter vos propres jeux.

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Do you love board games? Cards? Chess? Any game goes! We will provide an assortment of games, but you're welcome to bring your own board games, too.

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Knitting/Crochet Group

Munster

Thursdays, Apr 25, 2024 - Aug 29, 2024
6:00pm
120 minutes
19 sessions remaining

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Come knit/crochet/chat at the Munster Library Thursdays 6-8pm All levels are welcome!
French Conversation Group - Intermediate level / Groupe de conversation en français - niveau intermédiaire

Sunnyside

Thursdays, Apr 25, 2024 - May 30, 2024
6:45pm
60 minutes
6 sessions remaining

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Améliorez votre français parlé et rencontrez des gens dans une ambiance décontractée et conviviale. Niveau intermédiaire. Practice your French language conversation skills and meet new friends in a relaxed and friendly environment. Intermediate level.
Sunnyside Adult Book Club

Sunnyside

Fridays, Apr 26, 2024 - May 31, 2024
2:00pm
60 minutes
2 sessions remaining

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Join in stimulating discussions on selected titles in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere on the last Friday of the month.
Virtual Reality Gaming

Cumberland

Friday Apr 26, 2024 at 3:00pm
90 minutes

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Drop by to play some of the many games on our Oculus Rift system! Explore mountains or deep seas, ride roller coasters, soar as an eagle, challenge your agility with Beat Saber or Fruit Ninja, defend your castle as an archer or your spaceship with a laser, and many more!

All games are single-player with English dialogue/text.

Safety tip: to prevent falls, wear closed flat shoes, not flip-flops or heels

Ages: 10 to Adult (headset may be too large to fit smaller players)
The Ottawa Historical Society presents: "The Karsh Brothers - Canadian Legends of Photography"

Main

Saturday Apr 27, 2024 at 1:00pm
120 minutes

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The Karsh brothers, arriving in Ottawa as young Amernian refugees, built careers as world-acclaimed photographers -- Yousuf with his penetrating portraits of some of the twentieth century's most prominent figures, and Malak for his exquisite eye in capturing the sublime beauty of nature and landscape.

Guest speaker Paul Couvrette, friend and colleague of the Karsh brothers, recounts their legacy.
Go Workshop / Atelier de Go

Rideau

Saturdays, Apr 27, 2024 - Dec 14, 2024
2:00pm
180 minutes
9 sessions remaining

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The Ottawa Go Club (https://ottawagoclub.wixsite.com/ogcs) organizes a series of workshops for people who want to improve their knowledge of the Go game. We will discuss various aspects of the game, do practical exercises and problems, explore and practice. Designed for beginners and intermediate players.

Le Club de Go d'Ottawa (https://ottawagoclub.wixsite.com/ogcs) organise des ateliers pour tous ceux qui aimeraient approfondir leurs connaissances du jeu de Go. On y discute plusieurs aspects du jeu, on fait des exercices et des problèmes, on explore et on s’entraîne. Conçu pour les débutants et les intermédiaires.