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  • Wednesdays, Oct 09, 2024 - Jun 11, 2025
    3:00pm
    60 minutes

    9 sessions remaining

    Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere in person, in the afternoon.  This group meets every second Wednesday of the month (September to June). Selections as follows:

    • September: The Other Einstein, Marie Benedict
    • October: From the Ashes, Jessie Thistle
    • November: Snow Road Station, Elizabeth Hay
    • December: The Maid, Nita Prose
    • January: Paradise, Abdulrazek Gurnah
    • February: The Marriage Portrait, Maggie O'Farrell
    • March: The Sleeping Car Porter, Suzette Mayr
    • April: Family Family, Laurie Frankel
    • May: Fresh Water for Flowers, Valerie Perrin
    • June: Family Album, Penelope Lively
  • Web banner for hobbies and crafts

    Wednesday Oct 09, 2024 at 3:00pm
    60 minutes

    Sorry this event is full

    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.

    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.

  • Wednesdays, Oct 09, 2024 - Oct 30, 2024
    4:00pm
    60 minutes

    4 sessions remaining

    Vous avez entre 15 et 24 ans ? Vous cherchez à gagner des heures de bénévolat ? Voulez-vous vous préparer à décrocher votre premier emploi ?

    Agente de liaison jeunesse provinciale, Jinny Caron, offre des ateliers gratuits pour les jeunes au mois d'octobre à la succursale Gloucester nord.

    Quand : les mercredis en octobre (dès le 9) de 16 h à 17 h

    Où : succursale Gloucester nord, 2036, rue Ogilvie, salle B

    Comment : Aucune inscription requise ! Pour plus de renseignements, veuillez contacter Jinny Caron au 613-897-7306 ou par courriel.

    9 octobre : La création d'un CV et les compétences douces

    16 octobre : Atelier sur les premières impressions

    23 octobre : Comment postuler et rechercher des emplois

    30 octobre : Prêt, pas prêt, c'est le temps des entrevues! (Jeux de rôles et pratique d'entrevues)

    Les ateliers d'octobre se déroulent uniquement en français.

  • webcard for Chess Club with black Queen defeating white King

    Wednesdays, Oct 09, 2024 - Dec 18, 2024
    4:00pm
    120 minutes

    11 sessions remaining

    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. 

  • people talking

    Wednesdays, Oct 09, 2024 - Dec 18, 2024
    5:00pm
    60 minutes

    11 sessions remaining

    Pratiquez votre français dans un milieu décontracté et amical.

    Practice your French conversation skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. 

  • Wednesday Oct 09, 2024 at 6:00pm
    150 minutes

    MARVEL MOVIE MADNESS

    Join us for a free screening of “The Amazing Spider-Man 2 ” at the Blackburn Hamlet Branch. The film was directed by Marc Webb and released in 2014.

    Note: The film is intended for a mature audience (PG-13). 142 minutes. In English.

    When New York is put under siege by Oscorp, it is up to Spider-Man to save the city he swore to protect as well as his loved ones.

  • Multi color language bubbles in a gray background

    Wednesdays, Oct 09, 2024 - Dec 18, 2024
    6:30pm
    90 minutes

    11 sessions remaining

    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.

  • Groupe de Conversation

    Wednesdays, Oct 09, 2024 - Jun 18, 2025
    6:30pm
    75 minutes

    35 sessions remaining

    Improve your spoken French in a relaxed setting. This group is for those at an intermediate level. No registration required. / Améliorez votre français parlé dans une ambiance décontractée. Ce groupe est de niveau intermédiaire. Aucune inscription requise.

  • Wednesdays, Oct 09, 2024 - Dec 18, 2024
    6:30pm
    90 minutes

    10 sessions remaining

    Got a portable craft project? Bring it along and chat with some fellow crafters while you work! Share your expertise if you're comfortable, and learn about what other folks are working on (or just make friends and bond over your latest tv show obsession)! Knitting, crochet, embroidery, felting, beading, scrapbooking and more.

  • English Conversation Group

    Wednesdays, Oct 09, 2024 - Jun 25, 2025
    6:30pm
    120 minutes

    72 sessions remaining

    Practice your English conversation skills in a low-pressure, friendly environment. All levels are welcome. Program will start upstairs in the second floor program room.