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Cover to Cover English Book Club

Cumberland

Thursdays, Apr 25, 2024 - Jun 27, 2024
7:00pm
60 minutes
3 sessions remaining

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Our final book club sessions before the summer break!

Come join us the 4th Thursday of every month for lively discussion on a variety of English-language books. Everything from non-fiction to fantasy to gentle reads, there's something for everyone - and you may find a new genre that appeals to you!

When you register, we will reserve a copy of the book for you - no need to place a hold, unless you would like to enjoy the book in a different format.

For June, we'll be having a BYOB party... Bring Your Own Book Party, that is! Whether it be an old favourite, or something new and amazing that recently crossed your path, we want to see what you recommend everyone should read and hear why you loved it. A list of the recommended titles will appear on the website after the event.
Passport to Mystery: English Mystery Club

Cumberland

Tuesdays, May 21, 2024 - Jun 18, 2024
1:30pm
60 minutes
2 sessions remaining

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All aboard for the final leg of our tour around the world, with Sweden, Nigeria, and Spain! Join us the third Tuesday of each month where we will discuss a title set in a different country and/or written by a foreign author.

When you register, we will reserve a copy of the book for you - no need to place a hold, unless you would like to enjoy the book in a different format. This is the last chance to get your Reader's Passport stamped before the summer!
Protecting Your PC

Cumberland

Saturday Jun 22, 2024 at 2:00pm
120 minutes

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The average time it takes for an unprotected computer to be compromised after connecting to the Internet is under 15 minutes. Don't let it be yours!

Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group, will show you the simple steps you need to take to keep your PC from being hacked.

And best of all, it can be done for free!

**Please note that you are not required to bring your laptop for the session.
Babytime - Spring Session 1

Hazeldean

Tuesday Apr 23, 2024 at 10:15am
30 minutes

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Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. 0-18 months. 30 min. Registration required.
Spark: A STEM Storytime Spring Session

Ruth E. Dickinson

Tuesdays, Apr 23, 2024 - May 07, 2024
10:30am
60 minutes
3 sessions remaining

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A fun program of discovery for preschoolers and their adult co-learner.

Explore elements of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) through hands-on inquiry-based activities and story. For ages 3-4.
End of Life Options (including MAiD) Workshop by Dying With Dignity Canada

Sunnyside

Tuesday Apr 23, 2024 at 10:30am
90 minutes

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This workshop, presented by Dying With Dignity Canada (Ottawa Chapter), End of Life Options (including MAiD)  is to educate people about the options available to mitigate or end suffering at life's end, including:

palliative care

treatment options

Medical Assistance In Dying (MAiD

The workshop includes the current legislation on MAiD, the process for applying in Ontario and explanation of the experience by a loved one.

Adult, English event. Registration is required as space is limited.
Ready, Set, Kindergarten!

Stittsville

Tuesdays, Apr 23, 2024 - May 14, 2024
10:30am
60 minutes
4 sessions remaining

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A school readiness program for children 3–4 years old, who will be entering kindergarten in September 2024, and their adult co-learner.

Stories and child-centered learning stations with a focus on the foundational concepts of letter recognition, numeracy, colors, shapes, measurement, rhyming, and retelling.
How To Take Better Vacation Photos

Carp

Tuesday Apr 23, 2024 at 2:00pm
120 minutes

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Learn how to more effectively tell the story of your vacations through pictures. Regardless of what kind of camera you use (cell phone, tablet, DSLR, etc.), Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users' Group and the Orleans Photo Club will show how to use light, foreground, people and framing to create a descriptive picture that needs no captioning.
RP Rebel Readers - Kids Bookclub

Rockcliffe Park

Tuesdays, Apr 23, 2024 - May 21, 2024
4:00pm
60 minutes
2 sessions remaining

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Join us as we kickoff the 2023-2024 RP Rebel Readers Bookclub at Rockcliffe Park. For the first meeting our book is "Children of the Fox" by Kevin Sands.

Click here to place a hold for Children of the Fox for the physical book, eBook or audiobook.

This bookclub is for kids ages 9-12 and will be in English. Registration is required as space is limited.

For our first meeting on 26 Sept at 4:00PM, bring at least one suggestion of a book to suggest to the group to read. We will create our list of books for the remaining meetings.

We will meet once a month, on a Tuesday from 4-5PM on these dates: You can click the link on the book titles below to place a hold.

26 Sept, 2023

24 Oct, 2023

28 Nov, 2023

19 Dec, 2023

23 Jan, 2024 : The School of Good and Evil - book 1

20 Feb, 2024 : The Land of Stories - The Wishing Spell - book 1

26 Mar, 2024 : Keeper of Lost Cities - book 1

23 April, 2024: The Revenge of Magic - book 1

21 May, 2024 :The Blackthorn Key - book 1

June date to be determined
Dungeons and Dragons

Ruth E. Dickinson

Tuesdays, Apr 23, 2024 - May 28, 2024
6:30pm
120 minutes
6 sessions remaining

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Interested in playing D&D? Then join us on for a D&D adventure. Dungeons and Dragons is a fantasy role playing game in which your characters explore the world, solve puzzles and fight monsters. For ages 13-17. Spaces limited.