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  • NDTR NFB film festival

    Saturday Sep 30, 2023 at 10:15am
    390 minutes

    Le français suit l'anglais

    The Ottawa Public Library welcomes you to a thought-provoking, day-long film festival, presented in partnership with the National Film Board of Canada, on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

    To commemorate National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, OPL chose to honour the Indigenous oral tradition by amplifying Indigenous voices and bring together our communities in the spirit of truth and reconciliation. Through the lens of these award-winning documentaries, the power of storytelling will help educate, inspire, and unite communities, as we reflect on our shared history and the path forward.

    So join us on September 30th, online via Zoom or at one of our seven open branches, on a cinematic journey centered around the theme of residential schools that explores the rich tapestry of Indigenous history, culture, and the path towards reconciliation.

    Stay with us throughout the day, or join us at planned times for specific films according to the schedule below:

    • 10h15: Word of welcome
    • 10h18: Sisters & Brothers
    • 10h21: We Were Children
    • 11h43: Honour to Senator Murray Sinclair
    • 12h12: We Can't Make the Same Mistake Twice
    • 14h54: Stories Are in Our Bones
    • 15h05: The Road Forward

    Register now to get the Zoom link, or visit one of our open branches (Beaverbrook, Cumberland, Greenboro, Nepean Centrepointe, Main, Ruth E Dickinson, St Laurent.)

    Visit this link for a full description of the films. 

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    La Bibliothèque publique d'Ottawa vous invite à participer à un festival du film d'une journée, présenté en partenariat avec l'Office national du film du Canada, à l'occasion de la Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation.

    Pour commémorer ce jour important, la BPO a choisi d'honorer la tradition orale autochtone en amplifiant les voix autochtones et en rassemblant nos communautés dans l'esprit de la vérité et de la réconciliation. À travers l'objectif de ces documentaires primés, le pouvoir de la narration contribuera à éduquer, inspirer et unir les communautés, alors que nous réfléchissons à notre histoire commune et à la voie à suivre.

    Rejoignez-nous le 30 septembre, en ligne via Zoom ou dans l'une de nos sept succursales ouvertes, pour un voyage cinématographique centré sur le thème des pensionnats, qui explore la riche tapisserie de l'histoire et de la culture autochtone, ainsi que le chemin vers la réconciliation.

    Restez avec nous tout au long de la journée, ou rejoignez-nous aux heures prévues pour des films spécifiques selon le programme ci-dessous :

    • 10h15: mot de bienvenue
    • 10h18: Soeurs et frères 
    • 10h21: Nous n’étions que des enfants
    • 11h43: Hommage au sénateur Murray Sinclair
    • 12h12: On ne peut pas faire deux fois la même erreur
    • 14h54: Des histoires ancrées en nous
    • 15h05: Droit devant

    Inscrivez-vous ici pour recevoir le lien Zoom, ou visitez l'une de nos succursales ouvertes le 30 septembre: Beaverbrook, Cumberland, Greenboro, Nepean CentrepointeCentrale, Ruth E Dickinson, St Laurent.

    Les films sont présentés en langue originale anglaise avec sous-titres français. 

    Suivez ce lien pour jeter un coup d'oeil aux descriptions des films.

  • Tuesdays, Oct 03, 2023 - Oct 24, 2023
    6:30pm
    120 minutes

    4 sessions remaining

    Interested in playing D&D?  Then join us on September 19, and 26 as well as October 3, 10, 17, and 24 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.

  • Saturdays, Oct 07, 2023 - Oct 28, 2023
    10:00am
    120 minutes

    4 sessions remaining

    Interested in playing D&D?  Then join us on October 7, 14, 21 and 28 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.

  • Anime and Manga Club;  Club d'anime et manga

    Saturdays, Oct 07, 2023 - Dec 16, 2023
    2:45pm
    120 minutes

    5 sessions remaining

    Love manga and anime?  Come join us to discuss all things Naruto, Demon Slayer, and much more with fellow fans!  We watch anime, eat snacks, and play games.

    Ages 13 - 18.  Registration required. 

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    Aimez-vous l'anime ou le manga ?  Venez à la bibliothèque pour discuter les séries comme Naruto, Demon Slayer et plus avec les autres amateurs d'anime !  Nous regardons l'anime, mangeons des collations et jouons les jeux.

    Pour les 13 - 18 ans.  Enregistrement requis. 

  • Saturdays, Oct 14, 2023 - Oct 28, 2023
    1:30pm
    180 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

    Learn the basic rules of this popular role-playing game with fellow adventurers as you crawl through a dungeon together! This will be a continuation of an earlier adventure from September. Continuing players should bring their existing pre-made characters. New players are welcome as space allows.

  • polyhedral dice scattered across a fantasy battlemap

    Monday Oct 16, 2023 at 3:00pm
    120 minutes

    Curious about Dungeons and Dragons? Give it a try with this one-session-long adventure for beginners! 

    D&D is a popular fantasy role-playing game in which your characters explore, solve puzzles, and fight or outwit monsters. Learn the basic rules of this popular game as you undertake an adventure with fellow players!  

    This adventure uses pre-generated characters, so you must register at least 5 days ahead of time to bid of your preference of character and get your info sheet before game-day. Late registrants will be assigned a random character. 

    Ages 12-18 

  • Mondays, Oct 16, 2023 - Jun 17, 2024
    6:30pm
    90 minutes

    7 sessions remaining

    The Stittsville Creative Writing Group – Youth Program (SCWG-YP) is an extension of the adult program with the goals of: fostering creativity and literacy in the next generation, inspiring future writers, and preserving the art of the written word. 

    Participants are youth 13-17 years of age, unless granted an exemption. SCWG-YP participants and members meet once a month, on the third Monday of the month from 6:30pm-8:00pm, for a series of lectures and writing exercises designed to achieve the group’s goals. The group is led by an adult member of the SCWG.

    Deliverables undertaken by the SCWG-YP include: 

    · Discussion on writing theory;

    · Practical lessons on writing;

    · In-session and independent writing exercises; 

    · Appraisal and workshopping of ideas, and

    · Guidance on creative writing and practical advice about publishing.

  • 5 pumpkins against a colourful background

    Thursday Oct 19, 2023 at 6:00pm
    90 minutes

    Drop in for an evening of spooky pumpkin painting at Carlingwood! Everything you need to paint a pumpkin will be provided. There will be candy, there will be music - perfect for getting into that Halloween mood.

    Ages 13-17

    While supplies last

    Register if you would like an event reminder.

  • Saturday Oct 21, 2023 at 2:00pm
    60 minutes

    Zombies are taking over the library. Join us for an afternoon of ghoulish crafting as we transform Barbie dolls into zombies. All materials provided. Ages 10-17. Registration Required.

  • polyhedral dice scattered across a fantasy battlemap

    Monday Oct 23, 2023 at 3:00pm
    120 minutes

    Curious about Dungeons and Dragons? Give it a try with this one-session-long adventure for beginners!

    D&D is a popular fantasy role-playing game in which your characters explore, solve puzzles, and fight or outwit monsters. Learn the basic rules of this popular game as you undertake an adventure with fellow players!  

    This adventure uses pre-generated characters, so you must register at least 5 days ahead of time to bid of your preference of character and get your info sheet before game-day. Late registrants will be assigned a random character. 

    Ages 12-18

    Note: this session is a repeat of the adventure played on October 16th, so if you played that session, please do not register for this session - it would be less fun knowing the puzzles and enemies ahead of time. Give other beginners a chance to learn, and stay tuned for a new game coming up later!