Every Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30 pm
September 13th- December 20th
Practice your English conversation skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. All levels are welcome in this free program.
Wednesdays, Oct 04, 2023 - Dec 20, 2023
6:30pm
60 minutes
12 sessions remaining
Every Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30 pm
September 13th- December 20th
Practice your English conversation skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. All levels are welcome in this free program.
Tuesdays, Oct 17, 2023 - Dec 19, 2023
1:30pm
60 minutes
3 sessions remaining
Pack your bags and prepare for the first chapter in a tour around the world! Joins us every third Tuesday until June 2024, where we will discuss a title set in a different country and/or written by a foreign author.
When you pick up a copy of September's title, you will receive a Traveler's Guide to keep with you for the year, in which you may keep notes as you read, draw something from the book that has inspired you, or bring up points you'd like to discuss during the meet-ups.
At every meeting you attend, you will get your "passport" stamped. We hope to see you well-traveled by summer 2024!
Thursdays, Oct 26, 2023 - Dec 21, 2023
7:00pm
60 minutes
3 sessions remaining
Come join us the 4th Thursday of every month for lively discussion on a variety of English-language books.
Sunday Nov 12, 2023 at 2:00pm
60 minutes
The Cumberland branch of the Ottawa Public Library is pleased to present Ottawa mystery writers Brenda Chapman and Don Butler as they each read a short excerpt from their books, and answer your questions about their stories, their writing process, and their own recommended reads.
Brenda Chapman has authored more than 20 novels and novellas, including the lauded Stonechild and Rouleau police procedural series, set mainly in Kingston, Ontario. Her latest novel, When Last Seen, is the second in her new Ottawa-based mystery series Hunter and Tate.
Don Butler enjoyed a long career as a reporter and senior editor at the Ottawa Citizen, but has always aspired to write fiction. His first novel, A Life of Bliss, set in Ottawa and Greece, was released in 2021. He has just finished a sequel, Norman’s Conquest, slated for release in the spring 2024.
Following the discussion, the authors will have a selection of their books available for purchase for $20 each. Cash only.
Thursday Nov 16, 2023 at 7:00pm
0 minutes
For National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, the Ottawa Public Library in partnership with the National Arts Centre, will be hosting a one man play called "Bloodline", written by elder Albert Dumont and Co-creator, writer and musician Phil Jenkins.
This one-person play, “Bloodline”, examines Indian Act harms. Using autobiography, poetry and photography, Albert tells the story of how the Indian Act shaped not only his own life, but the lives of his parents and grandparents.
Elder Albert Dumont, an Algonquin poet, storyteller and artist has been named the City of Ottawa's next English-language poet laureate in 2021.
Phil Jenkins is a local renowned historian, author, columnist, lecturer, musician & songwriter will explore the musical & visual arts and architectural.
Tuesdays, Oct 03, 2023 - Oct 24, 2023
10:30am
30 minutes
4 sessions remaining
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. Ages 0-18 months.
Registration Required
Tuesdays, Oct 03, 2023 - Oct 24, 2023
10:30am
45 minutes
4 sessions remaining
With tall tales, rhymes, and songs; start your morning off by joining us for our family story time! Stick around after for stay and play where an assortment of toys will be out for children to explore and play with freely.
Tuesdays September 12 - October 24, 2023 @10:30am
Tuesdays, Oct 03, 2023 - Oct 24, 2023
10:30am
60 minutes
4 sessions remaining
A fun program of discovery for preschoolers and their adult co-learner.
Explore elements of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) through hands-on inquiry-based activities and story. For ages 3-4.
Tuesdays, Oct 03, 2023 - Oct 24, 2023
10:30am
30 minutes
4 sessions remaining
Stories, songs and rhymes for babies and parent or caregiver. Stay & Play afterwards for 30 minutes. Ages 0-18 months. Drop-in.
Tuesdays, Oct 03, 2023 - Dec 12, 2023
10:30am
30 minutes
10 sessions remaining
Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers together with their parents or caregivers.
Ages 15 to 35 months.
Drop-in program.
Please Note: No program Oct 31st