New to independent reading?
Join us for a story and then craft or artwork about the story and characters.
Drop-in program.
For kids ages 5-8 and their adult reading partner.
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.
New to independent reading?
Join us for a story and then craft or artwork about the story and characters.
Drop-in program.
For kids ages 5-8 and their adult reading partner.
Dive into the fascinating world of typography with Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users’ Group. Chris will demystify the terminology of typography and explore its rich history. Learn what makes a typeface readable or distracting, how to effectively combine multiple typefaces, and the emotions different fonts can evoke.
Whether your next project is a greeting card, poster, newsletter, business card, logo, or anything else that incorporates text, Chris can help you avoid common typographic pitfalls. Practical tips will be shared to choose the right typeface, create visually appealing and readable text, and more. For the design novice or seasoned pro, this presentation will enhance your appreciation and understanding of typography’s powerful impact.
Registration required
Create a unique dyed piece using powdered dyes and snow. Bring your own cotton, linen, or rayon item to dye, and pick up your creation the following week. Ages 12+.
The Pet Loss Death Café brings together the pet lover population so that the topic of pet death can be normalized and compassionately discussed through encouraging open discourse and examination.
Talking about our experiences and feelings related to the illness and loss of a beloved pet can also be a great way to start the conversation about our own dying and death.
North Gloucester Branch, 2036 Ogilvie Rd.,
Drop-ins welcome, but registration preferred.
Ottawa Public Library is partnering with the Home Hospice Association to offer death cafés at various locations and with various themes. Check out the OPL website for other cafés.
Do you love to write? Is writing the air you breathe, or is there ink in your veins?
The Stittsville Creative Writing Group is a collection of people who love to write.
We meet weekly to read from text we have written on our own time during the previous week, and engage in other writing activities.
This is not a class on writing, or a workshop for manuscripts. Instead, we are people who love to write and share our works.
There are those who mostly listen rather than write, those who write prolifically but only share with the group, and a broad spectrum in between.
If your interest is in the love of writing, this group may be for you.
What is your next step after completing your laser cutter certification? Want to learn the basics of Inkscape, and leave with a personalized keychain? Register for an absolute beginner's look at Inkscape, an open-source drawing program that enables you to create and edit files for your laser cutter project, or other personal uses. Ages 13 and up. Registration Required.
Join us to discuss books from the science fiction and fantasy genres each month. All are welcome!
Every 3rd Thursday of the month from 7:00pm to 8:30pm.
Here's what we're reading Winter/Spring 2025:
January 16th: Agency by William Gibson
February 20th: The Ferryman by Justin Cronin
March 20th: The Terraformers by Annalee Newitz
April 17th: The Witch King by Martha Wells
May 15th: Camp Zero by Michelle Min Sterling
June 19th: The Lives of Puppets by TJ Klune
Please note: Registrants are responsible for securing a copy of the book to read or listen to.
Join us for a workshop presented by the Ontario Legal Information Centre. This workshop will address topics such as tenants’ rights & obligations - before the tenancy begins (discrimination, deposit, pets, tenancy agreement) - after the tenancy begins (Tenant Insurance, maintenance and repairs, quiet enjoyment of the rental unit, payment of rent, eviction) and how to pursue a LTB matter (what is the Landlord & Tenant Board, how to file an application against a landlord).
Free. Register online.
Discover how to draw, paint, and print like an artist. In each session, you'll explore various techniques inspired by renowned artists.
January 10: Draw and Paint like Paul Klee
February 21: Draw, Paint, and Print like Andy Warhol
Due to unforeseen circumstances,the January 24, 2025, session of the "Adult crafternoons" program - has been canceled.
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.
Join us for creative afternoons at the library! We will create a new craft each month. We provide the supplies; you provide the creativity!
The program will take place the following days:
January 24, February 21, March 21