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Join us for excitement and thrills every second Wednesday of the month as we play an action/adventure movie This month's pick is Edge of Tomorrow.
The film was directed by Doug Liman and was released in 2014. 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. 113 minutes. In English with subtitles.
Want to learn more about your family history or are getting stuck working on your family tree? Drop-in to share research strategies, and discover what resources are available for your research.
Specialists from the Ontario Genealogical Society Ottawa Branch will answer questions and help you get the most from library resources.
We encourage you to bring your laptop or tablet. You may be able to borrow a Chromebook from the library, depending on demand.
Depending on attendance, genealogy drop-ins may become a regular recurring program at the Main branch!
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Vous souhaitez en apprendre plus à propos de votre histoire familiale ou êtes incapables de faire progresser le travail sur votre arbre généalogique? Venez échanger des stratégies et découvrir les outils de recherche généalogique à votre portée.
Des spécialistes de la branche ottavienne de la Société généalogique de l'Ontario (site Web disponible en anglais seulement) répondront à vos questions et vous aideront à tirer le plein potentiel des ressources de la bibliothèque.
Nous vous encourageons à apporter votre propre ordinateur portable ou tablette. Vous pourriez être en mesure d'emprunter un Chromebook auprès de la bibliothèque, tout dépendant de la demande.
Selon le taux de participation, les séances de recherche généalogique portes ouvertes pourraient devenir un programme récurant à la Centrale!
La séance est offerte en anglais seulement.
Join us as award-winning British journalist and author, Ursula Buchan, recounts the remarkable life and legacy of her grandfather: John Buchan (Lord Tweedsmuir) - war correspondent, journalist, prolific thriller writer, barrister, British Member of Parliament and Governor General of Canada.
Beyond the Thirty-Nine Steps, John Buchan's biography, written by Ursula Buchan, is available at the Ottawa Public Library.
Join us for lighthearted love and laughs every third Wednesday of the month as we play a romantic comedy movie This month's pick is 10 Things I Hate About You.
The film was directed by Gil Junger was released in 1999. 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. 97 minutes. In English with subtitles.
Share the enjoyment of good mysteries in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for a discussion on James Patterson. All are welcome!
Reminisce with us on a nostalgic trip every fourth Wednesday of the month as we play a film from the classic/Golden era of Hollywood This month's pick is Roman Holiday.
The film was directed by Charles Walters was released in 1953. 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. 118 minutes. In English with subtitles.
Ottawa Bad Movie Nights and Ottawa Public Library present a screening of Night of the Lepus (1972).
Please join us from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, at the OPL's Main Branch Auditorium. The event will also feature other bad movie items like trailers and serials.
The event is free to attend. In English.
Note: This film is intended for a mature audience. Viewer discretion is advised.
Join us for excitement and thrills every second Wednesday of the month as we play an action/adventure movie This month's pick is Raiders of the Lost Ark.
The film was directed by Steven Spielberg and was released in 1981. 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. 115 minutes. In English with subtitles.
Join us as we discuss "1984" by George Orwell. All are welcome, drop in. Copies of the book are available at the Osgoode Service Hub.
Join us for lighthearted love and laughs every third Wednesday of the month as we play a romantic comedy movie This month's pick is Annie Hall.
The film was directed by Woody Allen was released in 1977. 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. 93 minutes. In English with subtitles.