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  • zine club
    Thursday Mar 20, 2025 at 6:00pm

    Produced and led in partnership with Possible Worlds.

    Zines (pronounced zeens) are self-published, non-commercial, handmade booklets. They are vehicles for sharing information and for marginalized voices to express themselves. Zines are often created using cut-and-paste techniques, then photocopied for distribution.

    Join Possible Worlds Co-Director Melanie Yugo and local zinesters Kiran Niet and Rebecca Yates from Tales from Behind the Counter to meet up, share and collaborate on zines. Participants will create their own zine using the one-sheet technique and artist prompts. Participants are encouraged to bring zines from their collection for inspiration and discussion.

    Basic materials and tools (paper, pencils, markers, scissors, glue) will be provided, but participants may bring their own materials (e.g. markers, pencil crayons, watercolours, glue, images).

    Free to participate. No experience required. Program is for participants aged 18 & up.

    Registration preferred.​ Drop-ins welcome, subject to room capacity.​

  • Friday Mar 21, 2025 at 2:30pm

    Due to unforeseen circumstances,the January 24, 2025, session of the "Adult crafternoons" program - has been canceled.

    We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.

    Join us for creative afternoons at the library! We will create a new craft each month. We provide the supplies; you provide the creativity!

    The program will take place the following days:

    January 24, February 21, March 21

  • Monday Mar 24, 2025 at 2:00pm

    Sorry 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 note card. All levels are welcome.

    Supplies will be provided.

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    Tuesday Mar 25, 2025 at 2:00pm

    Sorry this event and its waiting list are full

    Join us for this fun and easy craft as we teach you to make coasters out of cotton fabric to place your cups, mugs and glasses on.

    Absolutely no experience with a sewing machine needed. We will walk you step-by-step through the entire process, teaching you everything that you need to know. All supplies will be provided. 

    Registration is required. 

  • Tuesday Mar 25, 2025 at 6:00pm

    Get up close and personal with your photographic subjects such as flowers, insects, water droplets, or detailed parts of larger subjects or scenes. Learn how to isolate your subject from the background, and control how much of the image is in sharp focus. You can shoot up close with regular lenses and cell phones but Lynda will also include a discussion about using dedicated macro lenses. Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users' Group and the Orleans Photo Club

  • computer, notebook, & camera
    Thursday Mar 27, 2025 at 2:00pm

    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

  • Board Game Cover
    Monday Mar 31, 2025 at 7:00pm

    For ages 11-15.  Join us for a cross-country train adventure.  Players collect cards of various types of train cars that enable them to claim railway routes connecting cities throughout North America. The longer the routes, the more points they earn.  Additional points come to those who can fulfill their Destination Tickets by connecting two distant cities, and to the player who builds the longest continuous railway.  So climb aboard for some railroading fun and adventure.  You've got a ticket to ride!  Snacks will be served.  Registration required.

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    Friday Apr 4, 2025 at 3:30pm

    Join us for some spring themed crafting. Ages 5-9. 60 min. Registration.

  • Saturday Apr 5, 2025 at 2:00pm

    Come build a bird feeder with us! We provide the materials and inspiration; you get to plan and create your own to bring home.

    Register online. Ages 8+

  • colourful garter stitch
    Saturday Apr 5, 2025 at 2:30pm

    Come learn to knit! We'll be learning how to finger knit and have some knitting needles on hand for those who'd like to try. For kids aged 8 to 12.

    Venez apprendre à tricoter! Nous apprendrons à faire du tricot sur doigts et nous aurons des aiguilles à tricoter disponibles pour celles et ceux qui aimeraient essayer. Pour les enfants de 8 à 12 ans.