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.
Monday Oct 21, 2024 at 2:30pm
90 minutes
In the ruthless “attention economy” of the Internet, young influencers gamble everything for fame-‘n’-fortune. A startling and timely study of contemporary celebrity, Anything for Fame ventures into the virtual Wild West to profile an ambitious—and reckless—new breed of content creator.
This film deals with mature subject matter. Viewer discretion is advised.
Screening courtesy of the National Film Board.
2023. 85 minutes. In English with English subtitles.
Mondays, Oct 21, 2024 - Dec 16, 2024
6:30pm
60 minutes
2 sessions remaining
Happiness Habits 613 and Ottawa Public Library present: Happiness Book Club
Meet new people and join in discussions on selected titles in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. October's meeting will be another book walk book talk focusing on the title, Atomic Habits by James Clear
Happiness Habits 613 is a grassroots crew in Ottawa cultivating healthy habits using the 9 pillars of happiness: altruism, connection, gratitude, movement, mindfulness, minimalism, nature, nutrition and purpose.
Mondays, Oct 21, 2024 - Jun 16, 2025
7:00pm
90 minutes
8 sessions remaining
Partagez avec nous le plaisir des livres dans une ambiance détendue. Un lundi soir chaque mois. Bienvenue aux nouveaux venus.
16 septembre: à votre choix
21 octobre: Changer l'eau des fleurs, Valérie Perrin
18 novembre: La version qui n'intéresse personne, Emmanuelle Pierrot
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20 janvier: Veiller sur elle, Jean-Baptiste Andrea
24 février: Noces de coton, Edem Awumey
17 mars: Niré, Aki Shimazaki
28 avril: Le choix, Viola Ardone
26 mai: S'adapter, Clara Dupont-Monod
16 juin: Le prince africain, le traducteur et le nazi, Didier Leclair
Tuesdays, Oct 22, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
2:00pm
75 minutes
3 sessions remaining
Join us at Blackburn Hamlet for a watercolour painting session. Bring your own project or start something new in the company of like-minded artists. No experience necessary. Supplies will be provided. Register Online. Soyez des nôtres à la succursale de Blackburn Hamlet pour une activité amusante d’aquarelle. Aucune expérience nécessaire. Les fournitures vous seront fournies.
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024 at 2:00pm
120 minutes
We are told: don't write down passwords; don't reuse passwords; make passwords long and complex. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will show how to use free software that stores all your usernames and passwords along with related information and protects them with a single, very strong password. Don't let your online accounts get compromised. It's easy and free.
Tuesdays, Oct 22, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
2:30pm
60 minutes
3 sessions remaining
Join us each month for discussions on mystery novels! From cold-blooded murders to humourous whodunnits, come meet fellow mystery enthusiasts as we chat about the pre-selected book.
When you register for a session, there is no need to place a hold on the book! A physical copy of the book will be available for you to pick up from the branch. If you would prefer a different format such as an e-book, audiobook, or large print, please click on the title link below to place a hold through your own account.
FALL SESSIONS - REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
September 17: Still Life (Inspector Gamache #1), by Louise Penney
October 22: Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone, by Benjamin Stevenson
November 19: The Spy Coast (Martini Club #1), by Tess Gerritsen (Martini Club #1)
December 17: Treasure State (Cassie Dewell #1), by C.J. Box
WINTER SESSIONS ❄ Registration opens December 2024 ❄
January 2025: The Turn of the Key, by Ruth Ware
February 2025: Dead Man's Grave (DS Max Graigie #1), by Neil Lancaster
March 2025: The Woman in the Library, by Sulari Gentill
SPRING SESSIONS ❀ Registration opens March 2025 ❀
April: Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead, by Olga Tokarczuk
May: Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers, by Jessie Q. Sutanto
June: The Thursday Murder Club (Thursday Murder Club #1), by Richard Osman
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024 at 6:00pm
120 minutes
Learn various ways you can organize your photos on your computer or in the cloud. You should be able to find even your oldest photos quickly and easily. Understand how to create backups so your photos are protected against theft, fire, or other disasters. Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users' Group and the Orleans Photo Club.
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024 at 6:00pm
150 minutes
Join us for a free screening of Thirst as part of our Unconventional Vampire movie theme for October. The film was directed by Park Chan-wook and was released in 2009. 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. 134 minutes. In Korean with English subtitles.
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024 at 6:30pm
90 minutes
Join Sandra Spicer from the Home Hospice Association for a group-directed discussion of pet loss. The Pet Lovers Death Café brings together the pet lover population so that the topic of pet death can be normalized and compassionately discussed through encouraging open discourse and examination. Talking about our experiences and feelings related to the illnes and loss of a beloved pet can also open the door to start the conversation about our own dying and death.
Wednesdays, Oct 23, 2024 - Jun 25, 2025
1:30pm
120 minutes
9 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 the connections that are built within the group. Light snacks and warm drinks are served alongside items that aim to spark conversations and reminiscing.
October 2: Planes, Trains and Automobiles
October 23: Oh Canada!
November 27: Try Your Luck
December 18: The Heart of the Home: The Kitchen