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  • Coffee cups with smiley faces to invite people to come for coffee and meet people

    Wednesdays, Oct 30, 2024 - Dec 18, 2024
    2:00pm
    90 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

    Un p’tit brin de jasette, ça vous dit ? Vous êtes invités à notre café.

    Chaque dernier mercredi du mois, de 14 h à 15 h 30 :

    18 septembre (exceptionnellement), 30 octobre, 27 novembre, 18 décembre (exceptionnellement) 

    Du thé et du café seront offerts. Programme portes ouvertes.

    Succ. Gloucester nord, 2036 ch. Ogilvie

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    Feel like chatting? Come to the library for some coffee/tea and conversation.

    Every last Wednesday of the month, from 2 to 3:30 pm:

    September 18 (exceptionally), October 30, November 27, December 18 (exceptionally)

    Tea and coffee will be provided. Drop-in program.

    North Gloucester Branch, 2036 Ogilvie Rd.

  • Wednesdays, Oct 30, 2024 - Dec 18, 2024
    2:30pm
    60 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

    Have questions about your own device i.e.: tablet, phone, or laptop?  Need help with e-books or other online library services? Hazeldean staff will be available to assist you with basic tech questions.  **NO TECHNOLOGY REPAIRS**  Please bring your own device and library card.

  • "Shine on" people work together in a classroom / "À vous de briller" des gens collaborent en classe

    Wednesday Oct 30, 2024 at 2:30pm
    120 minutes

    The YMCA Newcomer Information Centre will present a workshop on job retention: methods to staying employed.

    The YMCA provides valuable information and referrals on immigration and citizenship, employment, education, house and more. They also provide support in a variety of languages. This presentation will be in English.

    Come learn about the FREE services available to newcomers in Ottawa! No registration required.

  • Web banner for hobbies and crafts

    Wednesday Oct 30, 2024 at 3:00pm
    60 minutes

    Create art in good company. 

    This series is perfect for aspiring artists, crafters who are in a rut, and anyone who suspects that a creative habit would be good for their soul. 

    We will explore our creativity using art prompts from Creativebug.

    All supplies will be provided.

  • Image of planner journal with stickers and art supplies

    Wednesdays, Oct 30, 2024 - Nov 27, 2024
    6:15pm
    120 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

    Creative Planners are a great way to manage stress, time, productivity, goal tracking. Take a moment to sit down and put your brain to paper in a welcoming & creative environment. Bring your own planner, notebook, or journal of choice; we’ll provide some basic creative planner supplies. No experience required. 

    L’agenda créatif est un excellent moyen de gérer le stress, le temps, la productivité et les objectifs. Prenez le temps de vous asseoir et planifier dans un environnement accueillant et créatif. Apportez votre propre agenda, carnet de notes ou journal de votre choix ; nous vous fournirons quelques fournitures de base pour créer votre agenda dans la langue de votre choix. Aucune expérience n’est requise. 

  • Wednesday Oct 30, 2024 at 6:30pm
    90 minutes

    Explore science through Carleton University’s popular Science Cafés. Put on by the Faculty of Science. 

    You are invited to join us for lively discussions around a scientific issue of the day. Be prepared to be informed, engaged and entertained, as our professors share their scientific discoveries and research with you. Each Café includes a 30 to 40 minute talk by a scientist followed by a moderated question and answer period.

    The Science Café series is free to attend and all are welcome!

    October topic: Our dark (Matter) Universe

    Dark forces are afoot in the universe!  The stars in our galaxy are rotating faster than originally expected. Galaxy clusters collide in unusual ways. The photons originating from the first milliseconds of our universe move as if the space is filled with something we cannot see but they can feel. This unseen substance is called dark matter and it makes up a quarter of the energy budget of our universe. But what is it? Is it similar to electrons and protons? Does it interact with the electromagnetic force or other forces? We know dark matter exists but we do not know the answers to these and other questions about its origins. I will present our current theoretical understanding about dark matter (and other dark forces) and will discuss how we are searching for it. Our journey for discovering dark matter will go from the mines in Sudbury to the center of our galaxy and to galaxies far far away, and will span all ages of our universe’s 13.7 billion years old history.

    Register here: Science Café - Our Dark (Matter) Universe | Faculty of Science (carleton.ca)

  • Wednesday Oct 30, 2024 at 6:30pm
    105 minutes

    Join us for the free screening of a wonderful romantic comedy starring Matthew McConaughey and Jennifer Lopez. Mary, a successful wedding planner, has fallen in love for the first time since her big heartbreak. What are the odds of this man being the groom at her next wedding? 

    Come and watch one of the best feel-good romantic movies.

  • Books

    Thursdays, Oct 31, 2024 - Jun 26, 2025
    10:00am
    120 minutes

    8 sessions remaining

    Come meet to enjoy and discuss a wide variety of books selected by book club members. All are welcome!

    Drop-in program.

    This group meets the last Thursday of the month from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

    • September 26, "The Lincoln Highway" by Amor Towles
    • October 31, "A Sea of Tranquility" by Emily St. John Mandel
    • November 28, "The Librarianist" by Patrick deWitt
    • January 30th, "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
    • February 27, "Snow Road Station" by Elisabeth Hay
    • March 27, "Run Twoards the Danger" by Sarah Polley
    • April 24, "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline
    • May 29, Discussion about books we enjoyed
    • June 26, Book Selection for next year
  • Thursdays, Oct 31, 2024 - Nov 28, 2024
    10:30am
    60 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

    Blackburn Hamlet - Social Hour

    Happening on the last Thursday of the month at 10:30 am. Join your neighbors and have a chat over a cup of coffee, we have puzzles, board games and crossword puzzles. Bring your own mug!

    • September 26, 2024
    • October 31, 2024
    • November 28. 2024

    Heure Sociale - Blackburn Hamlet 

    Se tient le dernier jeudi du mois à 10 h 30. Venez rencontrer et discuter avec vos voisins, nous avons du café  des casse-têtes, des jeux de société ainsi que des mots croisés. Apportez votre propre tasse!

    • 26 septembre 2024
    • 31 octobre 2024
    • 28 novembre 2024
  • memory cafe

    Thursdays, Oct 31, 2024 - Dec 19, 2024
    1:00pm
    120 minutes

    3 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 connections built within the group. Light snacks and warm drinks are served alongside items that aim to spark conversations and reminiscing. 

    Conversation themes

    • September 26: An Apple a Day
    • October 31: Wildlife
    • November 28: Music of My Life
    • December 19: Crazy for Cats