Join us for open games of chess. Whether you're a beginner or more advanced, this is a relaxed environment where everyone is welcome. Bring your own board or borrow one of ours.
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.
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Wednesdays, Apr 24, 2024 - Jul 31, 2024
4:00pm
120 minutes15 sessions remaining
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Wednesdays, Apr 24, 2024 - Jul 31, 2024
6:30pm
90 minutes15 sessions remaining
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Join our free English conversation to practice speaking in English in a relaxed and friendly environment.
All levels are welcome to this drop-in program.
Rejoignew notre groupe de conversation en anglais gratuis pour pratiquer l'anglais dans une atmosphère détendue.
Tous les niveaux sont les bienvenus à ce programme, inscription non requise.
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Thursdays, Apr 25, 2024 - Jun 27, 2024
6:00pm
90 minutes10 sessions remaining
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Join our free English conversation group to practice speaking in English in a relaxed and friendly environment.
All levels are welcome to this drop-in program.
Rejoignez notre groupe de conversation en anglais gratuit pour pratiquer l'anglais dans une atmosphère détendue.
Tous les niveaux sont les bienvenus à ce programme , inscription non requise.
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Fridays, Apr 26, 2024 - Jun 28, 2024
3:00pm
90 minutes10 sessions remaining
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Join our free English conversation group to practice speaking in English in a relaxed and friendly environment.
All levels are welcome to this drop-in program.
Rejoignez notre groupe de conversation en anglais gratuit pour pratiquer l'anglais dans une atmosphère détendue.
Tous les niveaux sont les bienvenus à ce programme , inscription non requise.
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Saturday Apr 27, 2024 at 1:00pm
120 minutesDrop-in program
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The Karsh brothers, arriving in Ottawa as young Amernian refugees, built careers as world-acclaimed photographers -- Yousuf with his penetrating portraits of some of the twentieth century's most prominent figures, and Malak for his exquisite eye in capturing the sublime beauty of nature and landscape.
Guest speaker Paul Couvrette, friend and colleague of the Karsh brothers, recounts their legacy.
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Tuesday Apr 30, 2024 at 6:00pm
150 minutesDrop-in program
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Join us for our red selection for the Month of Colors with a free screening of Red Rocket. The film was directed by Sean Baker and was released in 2021. The screening will take place in our auditorium, starts at 6:00PM and is free to attend.
Note: The film is intended for a mature audience. 128 minutes. In English with subtitles.
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Saturday May 04, 2024 at 1:00pm
240 minutesDrop-in program
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Continue the Free Comic Book Day celebration with a comic book movie double feature!! (Bonus points for those who show up in costume or cosplay and pose for a picture in front of our green screen!)
- Big Hero 6 (1PM to 2:45PM)
- Intermission: cosplay picture time! (2:45PM to 3PM)
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (3PM to 4:40PM)
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Sundays, May 05, 2024 - Sep 01, 2024
1:00pm
210 minutes5 sessions remaining
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The Ottawa Municipal Liaisons of NaNoWriMo would like to invite you to join them for a monthly recurring write-in to help you keep up your writing habits during the months that are not November.
Bring your pen, paper, laptop, ideas, write besides other writers and participate in challenges!
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Tuesday May 07, 2024 at 6:00pm
150 minutesDrop-in program
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Join us for a free screening of Toni Erdmann as part of our Fathers and Daughters theme in May. The film was directed by Maren Ade and was released in 2016. The screening will take place in our auditorium, starts at 6:00PM and is free to attend.
Note: The film is intended for a mature audience. 162 minutes. In German, English and Romanian, with English subtitles.
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Mondays, May 13, 2024 - Jun 24, 2024
2:00pm
120 minutes4 sessions remaining
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On the second and fourth Mondays of each month, this event provides an opportunity for local authors and others who enjoy good writing to discuss writing of all types (fiction, non-fiction, poetry, dramatic scripts, graphic novels, etc.) Members will have the opportunity to share their writing and exchange useful feedback. Possible discussion may also include ideas related to publishing written work.