Join us for coffee, cards and conversation in a casual setting at the Osgoode Library. Drop in, all are welcome.
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.
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Monday Mar 24, 2025 at 12:00pm (series runs until Apr 28, 2025)Drop-in program
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Monday Mar 24, 2025 at 1:00pm (series runs until Apr 28, 2025)
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Title: Free Income Tax Clinic / Clinique d’impots gratuite
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.
Elmvale Acres will be offering free tax clinics in English on a first-come, first-served basis.
Before arriving to the free tax clinics, please verify whether you meet the Canada Revenue Agency’s eligibility criteria.
Click on the "View full schedule" button on the right of the screen to see when the clinics will be offered.
Avez-vous besoin d’aide pour remplir votre déclaration de revenus? Si vous avez un revenu modeste et une situation fiscale simple, des bénévoles formés pourraient remplir vos déclarations de revenu gratuitement. La Bibliothèque publique d’Ottawa s’allie avec l’Agence du revenu du Canada afin d’offrir des comptoirs d’impôt gratuits par l’entremise du Programme communautaire des bénévoles en matière d’impôt.
La succursale Elmvales Acres offrira des comptoirs d’impôts gratuits en Anglais seulement selon le principe du premier arrivé, premier servi.
Avant de vous présenter aux comptoirs d’impôt gratuits, veuillez vous assurer de répondre aux critères d’admissibilité de l’Agence du revenu du Canada.
Appuyez sur le bouton « Voir l’horaire complet » à la droite de l’écran afin de voir quand les comptoirs seront offerts.
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Monday Mar 24, 2025 at 1:00pm (series runs until Jun 23, 2025)Drop-in program
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Are you a writer or author looking to learn more about the indie publishing process? Join author N.G. Avant for this monthly program discussing key aspects of the indie publishing process. This will include topics such as beta reading, getting book reviews, navigating platforms like Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) or Draft to Digital, building an author brand, and creating engaging social media content.
All writers and authors are welcome!
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Monday Mar 24, 2025 at 1:30pm (series runs until Jun 16, 2025)Drop-in program
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Enjoy singing your favourite soft pop songs from the 50’s-80’s, Celtic and other folk music! All ages and levels of experience welcome.
3rd Monday of the month@ 1:30-3:00.
September-June. Some exceptions may apply.
There is no session in February.
March session held Monday, March 24th.
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Monday Mar 24, 2025 at 1:30pm (series runs until Jun 30, 2025)Drop-in program
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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.
Drop-in program / Programme portes-ouvertes.
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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Monday Mar 24, 2025 at 1:30pm (series runs until Jun 30, 2025)Drop-in program
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Join our English conversation group!
Receive guidance from our leaders, meet new people and gain confidence in your ability to speak English.
No registration needed.
Joignez-vous à notre groupe de conversation en anglais!
Recevez des conseils, rencontrez de nouvelles personnes et gagnez de la confiance à converser en anglais.
Inscription non requise.
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Monday Mar 24, 2025 at 2:00pm (series runs until Apr 28, 2025)Drop-in program
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On the second and fourth Mondays of each month, this event provides an opportunity for local authors and others who enjoy good writing to discuss writing of all types (fiction, non-fiction, poetry, dramatic scripts, graphic novels, etc.) Members will have the opportunity to share their writing and exchange useful feedback. Possible discussion may also include ideas related to publishing written work.
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Monday Mar 24, 2025 at 2:00pmSorry this event and its waiting list are full
Learn to create beautiful, delicate, raised images from paper strips. You’ll use a few basic tools to wind the paper strips into coils to create a note card. All levels are welcome.
Supplies will be provided.
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Monday Mar 24, 2025 at 3:00pm (series runs until May 26, 2025)Drop-in program
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Technology can be challenging, so join our enthusiastic BH Tech Team, who will give you a good foundation and the confidence to use your preferred devices (e.g phone, laptop, e-reader) . Our team can also provide you with information on how to use library resources such as Libby (ebooks and audiobooks) and Hoopla (music, video, graphic novels).
Our BH Tech group will be available to assist you with basic tech questions, as well as point you in the right direction for topics we do not handle.
Here are a few examples of the topics we do not cover:
- Diagnosis and Repair of Devices
- Online banking or shopping-related transactions.
- Unsupported devices (such as Kindles).
In short, we can help you make the best of your devices or applications/tools.
January 6, 13 and 27, 2025
February 3, 2025
March 10 and 24, 2025
Drop-in from 3 - 4:00 pm - Please bring your own device and library card.
Vous avez besoin d'aide à comprendre vos appareils technologiques (téléphone, tablette, ordinateur portatif, liseuse), un membre de notre équipe sera disponible afin de vous appuyer avec vos questions.
Il nous fera aussi plaisir de vous partager nos ressources en ligne tels que Cantook (les livres numériques et audio) et Hoopla (la vidéo, la musique et les bandes dessinées).
6, 13 et 27 janvier, 2025
3 février, 2025
10 et 24 mars, 2025
Entre 15h00 et 16h00 - Apportez votre appareil ainsi que votre carte de bibliothèque.
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Monday Mar 24, 2025 at 4:45pm (series runs until Jun 23, 2025)Drop-in program
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Whether you need help:
- preparing for the IELTS Reading and Writing Assessment,
- preparing a CV and Cover Letter for job prospects or interviews,
- help with English based course assignments,
- or simply wish to improve your English reading and writing skills
... then these help sessions are designed for you!
> Coaching Guide materials for IELTS will be available for participants interested in prepared for the English language assessment.
> Others wishing different reading or writing help should bring along some early preparation work — e.g., Ideas for CV and Cover Letter; work assignment instructions; a book or something at the level of English you feel able to read.