Practice your English as a 2nd language in a conversational, relaxed environment.
Tuesdays
6:30-7:30 pm.
September - June.
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.
Tuesdays, Sep 24, 2024 - Jun 24, 2025
6:30pm
60 minutes
39 sessions remaining
Practice your English as a 2nd language in a conversational, relaxed environment.
Tuesdays
6:30-7:30 pm.
September - June.
Thursdays, Sep 26, 2024 - Aug 28, 2025
2:00pm
60 minutes
46 sessions remaining
Coloring can have a calming effect on the mind and promote overall wellness. Join us for a fun and relaxing afternoon of adult coloring.
All supplies are provided. No experience required. All you need to bring is your creativity!
Drop-in.
Wednesdays, Oct 02, 2024 - Jun 04, 2025
2:00pm
90 minutes
9 sessions remaining
Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere!
Sept-June.
1st Wednesday of the month.
January 2025 session will be held January 8th.
September 2024 - June 2025 Selections
September 4th :
Truth Be Told by Beverley McLachlin
October 2nd:
After Lives by Abdulrazak Gurnah
November 6th:
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
December 4th:
The Adversary by Michael Crummey
January 8th:
What Strange Paradise by Omar El Akkad
February 5th:
Erebus by Michael Palin
March 5th:
The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict
April 2nd :
Mouth to Mouth by Antoine Wilson
May 7th:
The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen
June 4th:
The Future by Catherine Leroux
Mondays, Oct 21, 2024 - Jun 16, 2025
1:30pm
90 minutes
9 sessions remaining
Enjoy singing your favourite soft pop songs from the 50’s-80’s, Celtic and other folk music! All ages and levels of experience welcome.
3rd Monday of the month@ 1:30-3:00.
September-June. Some exceptions may apply.
Monday Nov 04, 2024 at 1:30pm
120 minutes
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.
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 or tablet!)