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  • Man reading at night under a tree. Homme lisant sous un arbre pendant la nuit.
    Thursday Apr 24, 2025 at 7:00pm (series runs until May 29, 2025)

    Join us once a month for lively discussions on books in a variety of genres and voices.

    Cover to Cover has two groups reading the same books at different times of the year. By registering for this program, you are registering for a Thursday evening session. Please register for each session you would like to participate in.

    When you register, a physical copy will already be available to you! If you are on the waitlist, or if you would prefer a different format such as an e-book, audiobook, or large print (if available), please click on the title link below to place a hold through your own account.

    To register for a Tuesday morning session, please visit Cover to Cover: Daybreak Discussion.

    SPRING SESSIONS ❀ Registration opens March 3, 2025 ❀
    April 24: Klara and the Sun, by Keigo Ishiguro
    May 29: Yellowface, by R.F. Kuang
     

    PAST TITLES ❦ FALL 2024 - WINTER 2025 ❦
    September: Starter Villain, by John Scalzi
    October: The Librarianist, by Patrick DeWitt
    November: This Time Tomorrow, by Emma Straub
    December: This Is How You Lose The Time War, by Amal Al-Mohtar
    January: The Innocents, by Michael Crummey
    February: Lessons in Chemistry, by Bonnie Garmus
    March: The Theory of Crows, by David Robertson

  • Web banner for Arts and Culture
    Friday Apr 25, 2025 at 10:00am

    Lets have fun exploring watercolour painting using watercolour markers. No experience needed. For beginners.

    Amusons-nous en explorant les crayons feutres à l'aquarelle. Aucune expérience requise. Pour débutants.  

  • image of computer, phone, & tablet
    Friday Apr 25, 2025 at 2:00pm

    We are told: don't write down passwords; don't reuse passwords; make passwords long and complex. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will show how to use free software that stores all your usernames and passwords along with related information and protects them with a single, very strong password. Don't let your online accounts get compromised. It's easy and free. 

    Registration required

  • A picture of a book, notepad and a coffee mug
    Saturday Apr 26, 2025 at 10:30am

    Did you know that 2025 marks the 95th anniversary of the publication of the first Nancy Drew novel? We will be joined by local author, Nancy Lauzon, for a discussion on all things Nancy Drew, from the origins of the series to Nancy Drew Sleuth conventions!  Nancy will also bring her varied Nancy Drew collection for perusing. We hope to see you there!​

  • Saturday Apr 26, 2025 at 2:00pm

    To ensure success with your plants and garden, it is important to master the basics of gardening. Paying attention to the basics is the best way to have healthy, well-grown plants.  Topics covered include: soil and soil conditions, watering, soil amendments and fertilization, pests and diseases, plant selection and planting. 

    Presented by the Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton.

  • Web banner for Arts and Culture
    Saturday Apr 26, 2025 at 2:00pm (series runs until Jun 21, 2025)

    Come recreate a famous piece of art. We will select a new piece of art and give you all the supplies you need!

    April inspiration: Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter
    May inspiration: Giants by OSGEMEOS
    June inspiration: The Wisdom of the Universe by Christi Belcourt

    Ages 6-12.

  • Girl sitting on books reading a book
    Saturday Apr 26, 2025 at 2:00pm

    Join us for great discussions about fantastic books with friends old and new.

    For ages 9-12. Registration required

    Note: Books will be available to pick up at the 1st floor Information Desk.

  • Saturday Apr 26, 2025 at 2:00pm

    Join us for a viewing of Elsewhere, a documentary trilogy by Lynda Hall.

    This trilogy explores themes of belonging, of attachment to places, of ruptures in our lives, and how a connection to family can help define us, all explored through the lens of adoption.

    The film will be preceded by a short introduction to provide a personal context for the making of this work and followed by an open discussion with the audience.

    Registration is recommended Drop-in welcome.

  • Saturday Apr 26, 2025 at 2:00pm

    Get up close and personal with your photographic subjects such as flowers, insects, water droplets, or detailed parts of larger subjects or scenes. Learn how to isolate your subject from the background, and control how much of the image is in sharp focus. You can shoot up close with regular lenses and cell phones but Lynda will also include a discussion about using dedicated macro lenses. Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users' Group and the Orleans Photo Club.

  • Saturday Apr 26, 2025 at 2:30pm

    Sorry this event and its waiting list are full

    Learn the basics of using a sewing machine and craft your very first project: a drawstring bag. This two-hour session will take you through the steps of setting up, threading, and using a sewing machine. 

    The same lesson takes place once a month. Please register for one session only. Registration limited to 5 spaces.