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    Friday Mar 21, 2025 at 3:00pm (series runs until Jun 27, 2025)

    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.

  • Friday Mar 21, 2025 at 4:00pm (series runs until Dec 19, 2025)

    Join us for a screening of a teen film. Light snacks and covered drinks are welcome. This is a drop-in program for teens and adults.

    Friday, March 21, 2025 - 4:00 pm

    •Raya and the Last Dragon | Raya et le dernier dragon 90 min

    Saturday, April 19, 2025, 2:30pm

    • Onward | En avant 103 min (2020) PG

    Friday, May 30, 2025- 3:30 pm

    •Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings 133min

  • Saturday Mar 22, 2025 at 10:00am (series runs until Jun 28, 2025)

    This is a group for people who love to write.

    Participants meet every second Saturday to discuss all things writing, whether it be highlighting their work, exchanging feedback or above all else, sharing their passion for the craft.  Practitioners from all skill levels and writing genres are welcome.

    Registration preferred. Drop-ins are welcome.

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    Saturday Mar 22, 2025 at 10:30am

    Dive into the world of online video streaming! Ottawa Public Library provides access to resources such as Hoopla, Curio.ca, Kanopy, & more. Adults are invited to a presentation and information session with library staff about various online streaming services accessible through OPL. You may bring your mobile device to practice using these resources but are not required to do so. ​

    Registration required

  • Saturday Mar 22, 2025 at 1:00pm (series runs until Apr 05, 2025)

    Do you need help with your tax return? If you have a modest income and a simple tax situation, trained volunteers may be able to complete your tax return for you for free. Ottawa Public Library is partnering with the Canada Revenue Agency to offer free tax preparation through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program.

    The Stittsville branch will be offering free tax clinics on a first-come, first-served basis. Weekday sessions will be offered in English, and Saturday sessions will be offered in English, Ukrainian, and Russian.

    Before arriving to the free tax clinics, please verify whether you meet the Canada Revenue Agency’s eligibility criteria.

    Click on the "View full schedule" button on the right of the screen to see when the clinics will be offered. Sign-up sheets will be made available 30 minutes prior to the clinic start time. 

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    Avez-vous besoin d’aide pour remplir votre déclaration de revenus? Si vous avez un revenu modeste et une situation fiscale simple, des bénévoles formés pourraient remplir vos déclarations de revenu gratuitement. La Bibliothèque publique d’Ottawa s’allie avec l’Agence du revenu du Canada afin d’offrir des comptoirs d’impôt gratuits par l’entremise du Programme communautaire des bénévoles en matière d’impôt.  

    La succursale Stittsville offrira des comptoirs d’impôts gratuits selon le principe du premier arrivé, premier servi. Les séances en semaine seront offertes en anglais et les séances du samedi seront offertes en anglais, en ukrainien et en russe.

    Avant de vous présenter aux comptoirs d’impôt gratuits, veuillez vous assurer de répondre aux critères d’admissibilité de l’Agence du revenu du Canada.

    Appuyez sur le bouton « Voir l’horaire complet » à la droite de l’écran afin de voir quand les comptoirs seront offerts. Les feuilles d'inscription seront disponibles 30 minutes avant le début de la séance. 

  • Saturday Mar 22, 2025 at 2:00pm

    The average time it takes for an unprotected computer to be compromised after connecting to the Internet is under 15 minutes. Don't let it be yours. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will show you the simple steps you need to take to keep your PC from being hacked. And best of all, it can be done for free.

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    Saturday Mar 22, 2025 at 2:30pm

    Sorry this event and its waiting list are full

    Participants will create their own picture using pebbles and seashells.  Let the shapes of the pebbles and shells guide you to create unique works of art!

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    Sunday Mar 23, 2025 at 2:00pm

    Joignez-vous à nous un dimanche par mois pour​ des films documentaires en français !

    J'ai placé ma mère (2022)

    1 h 15 minutes. Gracieuseté de Kanopy.

    À la manière d’un journal filmé, ce film documentaire nous plonge dans l’expérience personnelle du cinéaste et de sa sœur qui veulent s’assurer que leur mère termine dignement ses jours dans le système des CHSLD (centres d’hébergement et de soins de longue durée). Dans les dédales de cette épreuve rocambolesque, Denys Desjardins pose un regard caméra d’une grande tendresse sur sa mère. Avec respect et amour, il dévoile l’humour insoupçonné de cette femme attachante.

  • Monday Mar 24, 2025 at 10:00am (series runs until Jun 30, 2025)

    Do you love playing cards (Euchre)? Chess? Any game goes! We will provide an assortment of games, but you're welcome to bring your own board games, too.

    Aimez-vous jouer aux cartes (Euchre) ou aux échecs ? Vous choisissez le jeu ! Plusieurs options seront disponibles. Vous pouvez aussi apporter vos propres jeux.

  • Monday Mar 24, 2025 at 10:00am (series runs until May 26, 2025)

    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.