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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.

  • Sundays, Sep 15, 2024 - Dec 15, 2024
    11:00am
    180 minutes

    4 sessions remaining

    Interested in miniature gaming with toy soldiers? Join in to play science fiction, high fantasy and historical games. Presented by the Ottawa Miniatures Gamers.

    Drop-in program for ages 12 and up.

    All materials will be supplied.

  • Mondays, Sep 16, 2024 - Dec 16, 2024
    1:00pm
    120 minutes

    4 sessions remaining

    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. 

    Fall/Winter 2024 Conversation Themes:

    September 16th: Man's Best Friend

    October 21st: Travel the World

    November 18th: Sports

    December 16th: My Castle, My Home

  • Mondays, Sep 16, 2024 - Jun 16, 2025
    1:30pm
    90 minutes

    10 sessions remaining

    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. 

  • Monday Sep 16, 2024 at 2:00pm
    60 minutes

    Members of the Blackburn Hamlet Book Club meet to enjoy and discuss a wide variety of books selected by book club members. All welcome!

    Drop in.

    Sept.16 2024          Son of a Trickster                 by Eden Robinson

    Oct. 21 2024          Braiding Sweetgrass              by Robin Wall Kimmerer

    Nov 18, 2024         Radicalized                              by Cory Doctorow

    Dec.16, 2024         All Together Now                    by Alan Doyle

    Jan 20, 2025         Yiddish for Pirates                   by Gary Barwin

    Feb 10, 2025*       The Lonely Hearts Hotel         by Heather O'Neil

    Mar 17 2025         Hench                                        by Natalie Zina Walschots

    Apr 14, 2025*        Jonny Appleseed                      by Joshua Whitehead

    May 12,2025 *       All the light we Cannot see      by Anthony Doerr

  • knitting

    Mondays, Sep 16, 2024 - Nov 18, 2024
    6:30pm
    60 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

    Bring your knitting or crochet project and share advice, ideas and conversations with fellow enthusiasts.  For tweens of all abilities.  Drop-in. Ages 8-13

  • Tuesday Sep 17, 2024 at 10:30am
    60 minutes

    Colouring can have a calming effect on the mind and promote overall wellness.

    Join us every second week on Tuesday mornings for a fun and relaxing session of adult coloring.  An opportunity to let your inner artist free and be a kid again!

    All supplies are provided.  No experience required.  All you need to bring is your creativity!

  • Tuesdays, Sep 17, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
    11:00am
    90 minutes

    4 sessions remaining

    Meet up with other book lovers in the neighborhood and chat about your latest reads. 

    January 16th - Rocket Men by Robert Kurson

    February 20th - The Christie Affair by Nina Gramont

    March 19th - Kingdom of the Blind by Louise Penny

    April 16th - The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman

    May 21st - Blue by Danielle Steel

    June 18th - At the Edge of the Orchard by Tracy Chevalier

    September 17th - The Promise of Canada by Charlotte Gray

    October 15th - Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

    November 19th - Requiem by Frances Itani

    December 17th - The Christmas Bookshop by Jenny Colgan

  • Tuesdays, Sep 17, 2024 - Dec 10, 2024
    1:00pm
    120 minutes

    7 sessions remaining

    Are you looking for work? Unemployed or underemployed? Drop in to meet one-on-one with an Employment Counsellor from the Pinecrest-Queensway Employment Services team. 

    This program runs every second Tuesday from 1:00-3:00 at the Stittsville Branch. Please click on "View Full Schedule" to see the list of upcoming Tuesdays. Any changes to the schedule will be reflected on this program listing.

  • Tuesdays, Sep 17, 2024 - Jun 17, 2025
    1:00pm
    90 minutes

    72 sessions remaining

    Learn and practice new English language skills and meet new people in a relaxed and friendly environment. Everyone welcome! Drop in.​

    ​Apprenez et pratiquez votre anglais parlé et rencontrez des gens dans un milieu décontracté.​ Tous sont bienvenus! Inscription non-requise.

  • Tuesdays, Sep 17, 2024 - Feb 04, 2025
    6:30pm
    30 minutes

    6 sessions remaining

    Do you love browsing through cookbooks and trying new recipes?  Then come and meet with fellow food enthusiasts and put a cookbook to the test! Each month we will follow a theme and select cookbooks from that theme. We will then make recipes at home and share comments on the results with the group.

    September 17: Meet & Greet - Choose themes for our upcoming cookbook topics.