When buying a PC, you are faced with a lot of choices, laptop or desktop, how many cores in the processor, Intel or AMD processor, size of storage, how big a monitor, is it better to buy a faster processor or more memory… Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will help sort out the choices so you can buy the computer that is right for your needs.
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Monday Sep 23, 2024 at 6:00pm
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Monday Sep 23, 2024 at 6:30pm
90 minutesSorry 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 flower note card.
Supplies will be provided.
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Monday Sep 23, 2024 at 7:00pm
60 minutesCalling all trivia fans, game show enthusiasts, and people who know a lot of random facts! Join us for a trivia night at the Beaverbrook Branch where you'll tackle questions from a wide range of categories (not just about books!) to win a prize and the respect of the trivia community. Enjoy a fun atmosphere, music, and refreshments!
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Tuesday Sep 24, 2024 at 2:00pm
60 minutesSorry this event and its waiting list are full
Join us for an afternoon of crafting! Participants will be introduced to the art of needle felting. Supplies will be provided.
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Tuesdays, Sep 24, 2024 - Nov 26, 2024
3:30pm
60 minutes3 sessions remaining
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Teams of two teen volunteers will share their technology knowledge with one older adult per session.
Volunteers will help older adults with basic use of devices such as laptops, tablets and smartphones. Some subjects that can be addressed include internet applications like browsers, email, calendars, social media, games, and file and photo management, such as Google Suite, OneDrive, and iCloud.
Register in-branch at the Ruth E. Dickinson 2nd floor hub.
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Tuesday Sep 24, 2024 at 6:00pm
60 minutesAttend the second workshop of our "Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library (OWSL) Presents..." series.
During this workshop, we will discuss different types of pollinators/wildlife and how they have evolved with native plants to be their pollination and distribution systems. We will also examine factors to be considered when choosing plants for your personal garden, ensuring plant selection for the conditions you have.Examples of simple plans/combinations will be provided.
Materials will be available for clients to sketch out plans for their yard.
Date: Tuesday, September 24 from 6 pm - 7 pm.
*Clients are encouraged to register for this event as space is limited.
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Wednesdays, Sep 25, 2024 - Nov 27, 2024
11:30am
90 minutes3 sessions remaining
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The Canadian Bankers Association is hosting 3 seminars for seniors. Learn about cash flow, fraud prevention and avoiding financial abuse.
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Cash Management
Wednesday, September 25th, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Financial Abuse
Wednesday, October 30th ,11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Fraud Prevention
Wednesday, November 27th, 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
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Wednesdays, Sep 25, 2024 - Dec 18, 2024
2:30pm
60 minutes4 sessions remaining
Have questions about your own device i.e.: tablet, phone, or laptop? Need help with e-books or other online library services? Hazeldean staff will be available to assist you with basic tech questions. **NO TECHNOLOGY REPAIRS** Please bring your own device and library card.
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Thursdays, Sep 26, 2024 - Jun 26, 2025
10:00am
120 minutes9 sessions remaining
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Come meet to enjoy and discuss a wide variety of books selected by book club members. All are welcome!
Drop-in program.
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
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Thursdays, Sep 26, 2024 - Dec 19, 2024
1:00pm
120 minutes4 sessions remaining
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An open house for persons with dementia, their care partners, and families.
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
- September 26: An Apple a Day
- October 31: Wildlife
- November 28: Music of My Life
- December 19: Crazy for Cats