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Help accessing Employment & Social Services / Aide à obtenir des services sociaux et d'emploi

Main

Thursday Mar 27, 2025 at 10:00am (series runs until Apr 24, 2025)

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A member of Employment & Social Services’ Outreach and Mobile Services Team (OMST) will be at the Main branch of OPL in Room 117 on the 1st floor each Thursday from 10 am to 4 pm.

Financial Support
- Ontario Works
- Emergency Assistance
- Dental and Vision Care
- Utilties – Enbridge and Hydro Bills
- Housing – Rent and Rent Deposits
Ongoing Assistance
- System navigation
- Connecting with your Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) worker
- Requesting additional benefits
- Booking appointments
- Obtaining documents and identification
- Transportation and more!
Referrals to Other Resources
- Employment Ontario
- Housing Services (e.g. Social Housing Registry)
- Child Care Subsidy
- Ottawa Food Bank
- Free Counselling Services
- Mental Health and Addictions Services
- Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
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Un membre de l’Équipe de services mobiles et d'intervention (ESMI) sera présent à la succursale Centrale dans la salle 117 au 1er étage les jeudis de 10h à 16h. Services de l'ESMI :

Soutien financier
- Ontario au travail
- Aide d'urgence
- Soins dentaires et de la vue
- Services publics : factures d'Enbridge et d'électricité
- Logement: loyer, dépôts de loyer
Aide continue
- Navigation dans le système
- Liaison avec votre chargé de cas d'OT ou du POSPH
- Demande pour d'autres avantages
- Prise de rendez-vous
- Obtention de documents et pièces d'identité
- Transport et plus!
Aiguillage vers d'autres ressources
- Emploi Ontario
- Services du logement (p. ex. Registre du logement social)
- Subventions pour la garde d'enfants
- Banque d'alimentation d'Ottawa
- Services de consultation gratuits
- Services en santé mentale et de lutte contre les dépendances
- Programme ontarien de soutien aux personnes handicapées (POSPH)
St-Laurent English Book Club

St-Laurent

Thursday Mar 27, 2025 at 10:00am (series runs until Jun 26, 2025)

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

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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 English Conversation Group

Nepean Centrepointe

Thursday Mar 27, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until Jun 26, 2025)

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Do you need a casual, friendly environment where you can practice your English-speaking skills? Look no further than the English Conversation Group! Receive guidance from our experienced conversation group leaders, meet new people, and gain confidence in your English speaking.
Adult English Conversation Group/Groupe de conversation en anglais pour adultes

Greenboro

Thursday Mar 27, 2025 at 10:30am

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Improve your English, share stories and make new friends!

Améliorez votre anglais, partager des histoires et faites des amis!
The Great Yarn of Manotick

Manotick

Thursday Mar 27, 2025 at 11:00am (series runs until Dec 18, 2025)

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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.

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Free Income Tax Clinic / Clinique d’impots gratuite

Blackburn Hamlet

Thursday Mar 27, 2025 at 12:30pm (series runs until Mar 27, 2025)

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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 Blackburn Hamlet branch will be offering free tax clinics in French and English by appointment only.

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 Blackburn Hamlet offrira des comptoirs d’impôts gratuits en français et anglais par appointement seulement.

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.
Memory Café

Rosemount

Thursday Mar 27, 2025 at 1:00pm (series runs until Jun 26, 2025)

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An open house for persons with dementia, their care partners, and families. This program is drop-in, but if you choose to register you will receive a reminder email.

Fun and stimulating mental activities are planned to enhance the social interactions and connections built within the group. Light snacks and warm drinks are served alongside items that aim to spark conversations and reminiscing.

Conversation themes
- January 30: Working 9 to 5
- February 27: The 1950's
- March 27: Country Life
- April 24: Childhood Games
- May 29: Food for Thought
- June 26: School Days
Rideau Thursday English Conversation Group

Rideau

Thursday Mar 27, 2025 at 1:00pm (series runs until May 29, 2025)

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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 Thursdays from 1:00-2:30 pm

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 jeudis après-midi de 13h-14h30
Basic Photo Editing - Learn Easy, Stunning Techniques

Centennial

Thursday Mar 27, 2025 at 2:00pm

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Demo on how to enhance your photos by adjusting light, colour, and composition using free photo editing software (Photoscape X) available for both Windows and MacOS. Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users' Group and the Orleans Photo Club.

Registration required
Free Income Tax Clinic / Clinique d’impots gratuite

Beaverbrook

Thursday Mar 27, 2025 at 5:30pm (series runs until Apr 26, 2025)

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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 Beaverbrook Branch 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 Beaverbrook offrira des comptoirs d’impôts gratuits en English 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.