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  • poster for Parallel Mothers

    Monday Jan 27, 2025 at 6:00pm
    150 minutes

    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 Pedro Almodóvar.

    Join us for a free screening of Talk to Her as part of our Monday Director Spotlight Series. The film was released in 2021. 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. 120 minutes. In Spanish with English subtitles.

  • poster for Sunset Boulevard

    Wednesday Jan 29, 2025 at 6:00pm
    150 minutes

    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 Sunset Boulevard.

    The film was directed by Billy Wilder was released in 1950. 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 English with subtitles.

  • poster for 35 Shots of Rum

    Monday Feb 03, 2025 at 6:00pm
    150 minutes

    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 Claire Denis.

    Join us for a free screening of 35 Shots of Rum as part of our Monday Director Spotlight Series. The film was released in 2008. 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. 100 minutes. In French and German with English subtitles.

  • Welcome to the Parents Circle Book Club

    Mondays, Feb 03, 2025 - Apr 07, 2025
    7:00pm
    60 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

    Welcome to the Parents Circle Book Club. 

    A book club for busy moms (inclusive of all caregivers who play a mom like role in a child's life) who would like a chance to connect over a good book and have conversation with other parents. 

    October 7, 2024 - Everything I Never Told You

    November 4, 2024 - The Push

    February 3, 2025 - Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine

    March 10, 2025 - Kukum

    April 7, 2025 - An American Marriage: A Novel

  • poster for New York Ninja

    Wednesday Feb 05, 2025 at 6:30pm
    150 minutes

    Ottawa Bad Movie Nights and Ottawa Public Library present a screening of New York Ninja (2021).

    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.

  • Books

    Monday Feb 10, 2025 at 1:30pm
    60 minutes

    Join us as we discuss "The Maid" by Nita Prose.  Copies of the book are available at the Osgoode Library service hub.  All are welcome, drop in.

  • Monday Feb 10, 2025 at 2:00pm
    60 minutes

    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.

    Feb 10, 2025*       The Lonely Hearts Hotel         by Heather O'Neil

    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

  • poster for Let the Sunshine In

    Monday Feb 10, 2025 at 6:00pm
    150 minutes

    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 Claire Denis.

    Join us for a free screening of Let the Sunshine In as part of our Monday Director Spotlight Series. The film was released in 2017. 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. 94 minutes. In French with English subtitles.

  • Wednesday Feb 12, 2025 at 1:30pm
    90 minutes

    Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for a lively discussion of  Fire Weather by John Vaillant.  Discussion held in English.  Drop-In.           

  • poster for The Raid

    Wednesday Feb 12, 2025 at 6:00pm
    150 minutes

    Join us for excitement and thrills every second Wednesday of the month as we play an action/adventure movie  This month's pick is The Raid.

    The film was directed by Gareth Evans and was released in 2011. 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. 101 minutes. In Indonesian with English subtitles.