Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for discussions on the first Thursday of every month from 2 to 3 p.m.
January 5: Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro
February 2: Every Note Played by Lisa Genova
March 2: The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See
April 6: This is Happiness by Niall Williams
May 4: The Spoon Stealer by Lesley Crewe
June 1: The Night Portrait by Laura Morelli
All meetings are scent-free.
Coloring can have a calming effect on the mind and promote overall wellness. Join us for a fun and relaxing afternoon of adult coloring.
All supplies are provided. No experience required. All you need to bring is your creativity!
Drop-in.
Join us for a tour of the Digitization Lab. This lab is equipped with bookable work stations that allow you to digitize your old photographs, slides and negatives, as well as your VHS and 8mm films. This tour will be an orientation of the equipment, the stations and the online booking system.
Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere. All are welcome! Drop-in program.
This group meets the first Thursday of the month 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
March 2: "Alone in the Classroom" by Elizabeth Hay
April 6: "The Spy and the Traitor: The Greatest Espionage Story of the Cold War" by Ben Macintyre
May 4: "The Lake House" by Kate Morton
June 1: "Autopsy of a Boring Wife" by Marie-Renée Lavoie
Drop in program.
Colouring is an excellent way to have fun and reduce stress. Join us the first Thursday of each month for a relaxing session of colouring and peaceful background music. An opportunity to meet others and express your creative side!
All supplies are provided. No experience or special skills required.
Drop-in activity
Actual nights/evenings are back!
Ottawa Bad Movie Nights and Ottawa Public Library present a screening of House (1977).
Please join us from 5:30pm to 7:30pm, at the OPL's Main Branch Auditorium. The event will also feature other bad movie items like trailers and serials.
The film is free to attend, In Japanese with English subtitles.
Note: This film is intended for a mature audience. Viewer discretion is advised.
Come join the Ottawa Municipal Liaisons of NaNoWriMo for a few hours of writing and chatting during Camp NaNoWriMo!
Camp NaNoWriMo is your next, great writing adventure! This month-long writing challenge takes place every April and July, and offers you the flexibility to try something new with your writing. The key differences between Camp NaNoWriMo and our November writing challenge are that during Camp, you can set your own word-count goal, and you can officially tackle any kind of writing project, novel or not.
Come knit, crochet, chat, etc. at the Munster Library.
If you are a knitter, a crocheter or a crafter, come and join us at Hazeldean Stitches. Share your ideas and projects with other yarn artists. All ages welcome!
Want to learn more about your family history or getting stuck working on your family tree?
Drop-in on alternating Tuesday afternoons, anytime between 2 – 3 to work on your family tree, share research strategies, and discover what resources are available for your research.
Specialists from the Ontario Genealogical Society Ottawa Branch and the Ottawa Public Library will be here to answer questions and help you get the most from library resources.
Bring your laptop, tablet, or borrow a Chromebook from the library.
All welcome!
Local History & Genealogy Reference Department Second Floor
No registration required. 2 – 3 on alternating Tuesdays; please see schedule at right.