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.
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.
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.
Join us for coffee, cards and conversation in a casual setting at the Osgoode Library. Drop in, all are welcome.
Join our English conversation groups! All levels are welcome. Free. Drop-in.
Joignez-vous à un groupe de conversation en anglais ! Les personnes de tous les niveaux sont les bienvenues. Gratuit. Inscription non-requise.
Title: Free Income Tax Clinic / Clinique d’impots gratuite
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.
Elmvale Acres will be offering free tax clinics in English on a first-come, first-served basis.
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.
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 Elmvales Acres offrira des comptoirs d’impôts gratuits en Anglais seulement selon le principe du premier arrivé, premier servi.
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.
Join our English conversation group!
Receive guidance from our leaders, meet new people and gain confidence in your ability to speak English.
No registration needed.
Joignez-vous à notre groupe de conversation en anglais!
Recevez des conseils, rencontrez de nouvelles personnes et gagnez de la confiance à converser en anglais.
Inscription non requise.
Members of the Blackburn Hamlet Book Club meet to enjoy and discuss a wide variety of books selected by book club members. All welcome!
Drop in.
Mar 17 2025 Hench by Natalie Zina Walschots
Apr 14, 2025* Jonny Appleseed by Joshua Whitehead
May 12,2025* All the light we Cannot see by Anthony Doerr
Every Monday evening we put the spotlight on a director's work, giving us a chance to explore their oeuvre, revisit movies we've played on Tuesdays, and just....watch some good movies. This month's pick is Akira Kurosawa.
Join us for a free screening of Throne of Blood In as part of our Monday Director Spotlight Series. The film was released in 1957. 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. 110 minutes. In Japanese with English subtitles.
Meet up with other book lovers in the neighborhood and chat about the monthly pick.
January 21 - The Six by Loren Gush
February 18 - Every Breath You Take by Mary Higgins Clark and Alafair Burke
March 18 - Permanent Astonishment by Thomson Highway
April 15 - Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly
May 20 - The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery
June 17 - Full Disclosure by Beverley McLachlin
July / August - SUMMER BREAK
September 16 - TBD
October 21 - Approaching Fire by Michelle Porter
November 18 - Becoming by Michelle Obama
December 16 - TBD
Learn and practice new English language skills and meet new people in a relaxed and friendly environment. Everyone welcome! Drop in.
Apprenez et pratiquez votre anglais parlé et rencontrez des gens dans un milieu décontracté. Tous sont bienvenus! Inscription non-requise.
Join us for an informal gathering of knitting enthusiasts - from beginners to experts. Share your ideas and projects in a relaxed social atmosphere.