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.
Saturdays, Sep 21, 2024 - Dec 21, 2024
1:00pm
90 minutes
14 sessions remaining
Practice your English conversation skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. All levels are welcome. / Pratiquez vos habilités de conversation en anglais dans une ambiance décontractée et amicale. Pour tous les niveaux.
Language learning online resources / Ressources en ligne pour l'apprentisage des langues
Mondays, Sep 23, 2024 - Dec 16, 2024
1:30pm
120 minutes
4 sessions remaining
The Ottawa Public Library has thousands of digital titles, discover how to access them using resources like Libby and cloudLibrary. Come join us in this monthly drop-in session where we help you learn how to use Ottawa Public Library resources to access eBooks and audiobooks.
Drop in Program
Mondays, Sep 23, 2024 - Dec 09, 2024
3:30pm
90 minutes
6 sessions remaining
Drop in to try some of the many games on our Oculus Rift system!
Test your reflexes with Beat Saber or Fruit Ninja, explore oceans or mountains, ride roller coasters, defend your castle or spaceship from attack, see the world with Google Earth, and more!
Single-player games, all game text/dialogue in English
How it works: come during the session to sign up for a 10-minute time slot (first come first served, no sign-ups ahead of time)
Ages: 11 to Adult (headset may be too large to fit smaller/younger players)
Safety tip: to prevent falls, wear closed shoes (no flip-flops or high heels)
Monday Sep 23, 2024 at 6:30pm
90 minutes
Join us for a discussion of cookbooks and recipes. Try a recipe from each month’s cookbook selection and tell us what you think!
No registration required.
All are welcome!
Tuesdays, Sep 24, 2024 - Apr 29, 2025
1:00pm
90 minutes
16 sessions remaining
Join us for an informal gathering of knitting enthusiasts - from beginners to experts. Share your ideas and projects in a relaxed social atmosphere.
Tuesdays, Sep 24, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024
2:00pm
60 minutes
8 sessions remaining
Want to learn more about your family history or getting stuck working on your family tree?
Drop-in to work on your family tree, share research strategies, and discover what resources are available for your research. Sessions are held every other Tuesday at 2:00pm in the Genealogy area.
Specialists from the Ontario Genealogical Society Ottawa Branch and the Ottawa Public Library will answer questions and help you get the most from library resources.
Bring your laptop, tablet, or borrow a Chromebook from the library.
All welcome!
Tuesdays, Sep 24, 2024 - Nov 26, 2024
3:30pm
60 minutes
3 sessions remaining
Teams of two teen volunteers will share their technology knowledge with one older adult per session.
Volunteers will help older adults with basic use of devices such as laptops, tablets and smartphones. Some subjects that can be addressed include internet applications like browsers, email, calendars, social media, games, and file and photo management, such as Google Suite, OneDrive, and iCloud.
Register in-branch at the Ruth E. Dickinson 2nd floor hub.
Tuesdays, Sep 24, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
5:30pm
150 minutes
7 sessions remaining
Bring your friends & family for exciting card games, board games, & brain teasers! We have many games including Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride, King of Tokyo, Dutch Blitz, Bananagrams, Monopoly, Scrabble, Chess, & more! You may also bring some of your own. Brain teasers include puzzles, riddles, & Rubik's cubes.
Tuesdays once every 2 weeks
Drop-in
Tuesday Sep 24, 2024 at 6:30pm
60 minutes
Meet and Greet + Book Selection
September's meeting will offer you a chance to meet your fellow book club members and decide the book picks for the rest of the year. Bring your ideas! You can also pick up October's book pick (pre-selected).
All are welcome!
Thursdays, Sep 26, 2024 - Jun 26, 2025
10:00am
120 minutes
9 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.