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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.

  • Colorful picture of people conversing, with different shape bubbles above their heads

    Wednesdays, Dec 06, 2023 - Apr 10, 2024
    6:30pm
    60 minutes

    17 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.

  • four people with speech bubbles

    Saturdays, Dec 02, 2023 - Jun 29, 2024
    1:00pm
    90 minutes

    24 sessions remaining

    Practice your English conversation skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. All levels are welcome. / Pratiquez vos habilités de conversation en anglais dans une ambiance décontractée et amicale. Pour tous les niveaux.

    Language learning online resources / Ressources en ligne pour l'apprentisage des langues

  • The NaNoWriMo crest stands against a blue field. It is a shield containing a cup of coffee, two pens crossed in the shape of an x, a ream of paper, and a laptop. On top of it rests a horned helmet. Two quills in their respective inkwell are on the sides.

    Saturday Dec 02, 2023 at 2:30pm
    90 minutes

    After a month of furious novel-ing, you’re invited to join your fellow writers and the local Ottawa event coordinators to celebrate a month well spent at our “Thank Goodness It’s Over” Party! Come join in for games, prizes, socializing, and more!

    Every year in November, writers of all shapes, sizes, and genres come together to tackle National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). With a goal of writing 50,000 words in 30 days, the event challenges both aspiring and experienced novelists to prioritize putting pen to page to see what they can accomplish.

    Find out more about NaNoWriMo here! 

  • Sundays, Dec 03, 2023 - Dec 21, 2023
    10:00am
    660 minutes

    19 sessions remaining

    Donate to help your community ​at the Ruth E. Dickinson library during opening hours. ​

    100 Malvern Drive​

    Friday December 1st at 10am to ​

    Thursday, December 21st at 1pm 

    Items most need are: ​peanut butter, jam, juice boxes, fruit cups, granola bars, crackers, boxed macaroni & cheese, and canned pasta.​

    Visit barrhavenfoodcupboard.ca ​to find more information about how you can help. ​

  • Sundays, Dec 03, 2023 - Dec 31, 2023
    10:00am
    420 minutes

    27 sessions remaining

    Did you know that jigsaw puzzles can strengthen your short-term memory, enhance your eye-hand coordination and sharpen your observation skills?

    Drop in at the Cumberland branch and stay a while for a relaxing time making jigsaw puzzles.

    Anytime during our opening hours.

    Savez-vous que faire un casse-tête peut renforcer votre mémoire à court terme, améliorer la coordination oeil-main et aiguiser vos compétences d'observation?

    Faites un saut à la succursale Cumberland afin de relaxer tout en faisant un casse-tête.

    En tout temps lors de nos heures d'ouverture.

  • Mondays, Dec 04, 2023 - Dec 18, 2023
    10:00am
    120 minutes

    3 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.

  • Mondays, Dec 04, 2023 - Dec 18, 2023
    1:30pm
    90 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

    Practice your English conversation skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. All levels are welcome to this drop-in program.

  • Monday Dec 04, 2023 at 6:00pm
    120 minutes

    Join author Michael F. Stewart for an evening of shared writing, support, and constructive criticism from peers. No experience necessary, all forms of writing welcome.

  • Art supplies

    Mondays, Dec 04, 2023 - Dec 18, 2023
    6:15pm
    90 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

    Tis the season to... get creative.  Make homemade holiday cards for friends and family. Supplies and templates provided.

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    Mondays, Dec 04, 2023 - May 06, 2024
    7:00pm
    90 minutes

    6 sessions remaining

    Share the pleasure of reading and discussing books ranging from the classics to the contemporary, but mostly fiction, in a relaxed atmosphere

    (If the first Monday of a month falls on a Civic Holiday, the book club will be postponed to the following week)

     December 4

     Grey Bees, Andry Kurkov