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The Granny Squares for Warmth (GSFW) group was created in November 2020 as a Barrhaven-based group with a mission to create and donate hand-made blankets and shawls to people in need in the Ottawa area.
Crocheters and Knitters - please join us to make granny squares for blankets, as well as to join squares, and to crochet or knit blankets and shawls. Everyone is welcome!
Alta Vista is happy to welcome all children ages 7-12 for our Tuesday night reading circle from 4-5 pm. During our hour long read-a-loud circle we will take turns reading, sharing thoughts and opinions, and defining new vocabulary.
Join us and help us all improve together!
Do you have children ages 6 to 9? Would you like them to read more?
Join our weekly Reading Buddies program. Each child will be paired with a teen volunteer for fun and interactive, 30-minute read aloud sessions.
Registration is required for this program.
To register, email: Rosemount@BiblioOttawaLibrary.ca
Get feedback on your writing (any genre) and ideas from the group. Hear the work of other writers and offer your feedback. Discuss issues about writing and publishing. Share your triumphs, trials and tribulations with a supportive, informal group. "Pen and Paper" is just a name. Bring any medium you want.
Come knit/crochet/chat at the Munster Library Thursdays 6-8pm All levels are welcome!
Practice your English conversation skills in a low-pressure, friendly environment. All levels are welcome.
Join us for a free screening of American Honey as part of our "On the Road" movie theme for January. The film was directed by Andrea Arnold and was released in 2016. 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. 183 minutes. In English with subtitles.
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Feel free to wear your pjs. 30 min.
Do you already have some basic English language skills, and are you looking for a casual, friendly environment where you can practice your English-speaking skills? Join our English conversation group to help you gain confidence, grow your vocabulary, and meet new people.
Tuesdays
6:30-7:30 pm.
September - June.
The 2025 sessions resume January 7th.
Do you need a casual, friendly environment where you can practice your English-speaking skills? Look no further than the English Conversation Group! Receive guidance from our experienced conversation group leaders, meet new people, and gain confidence in your English speaking.