You are here

Find a program or event

  • 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. 

    __________________________________________________

    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 17, 2023 - Dec 19, 2023
    1:30pm
    60 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

    Pack your bags and prepare for the first chapter in a tour around the world! Joins us every third Tuesday until June 2024, where we will discuss a title set in a different country and/or written by a foreign author.

    When you pick up a copy of September's title, you will receive a Traveler's Guide to keep with you for the year, in which you may keep notes as you read, draw something from the book that has inspired you, or bring up points you'd like to discuss during the meet-ups.

    At every meeting you attend, you will get your "passport" stamped. We hope to see you well-traveled by summer 2024!

  • slim white-covered book on a round wooden table

    Thursdays, Oct 19, 2023 - Dec 21, 2023
    11:00am
    60 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

    Veuillez nous joindre le 3e jeudi de chaque mois pour des rencontres conviviales afin de discuter des livres de langue française.

  • Open book on a table

    Thursdays, Oct 26, 2023 - Dec 21, 2023
    7:00pm
    60 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

    Come join us the 4th Thursday of every month for lively discussion on a variety of English-language books.

  • Thursday Nov 16, 2023 at 7:00pm
    0 minutes

    For National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, the Ottawa Public Library in partnership with the National Arts Centre, will be hosting a one man play called "Bloodline", written by elder Albert Dumont and Co-creator, writer and musician Phil Jenkins.

    This one-person play, “Bloodline”, examines Indian Act harms. Using autobiography, poetry and photography, Albert tells the story of how the Indian Act shaped not only his own life, but the lives of his parents and grandparents.

    Elder Albert Dumont, an Algonquin poet, storyteller and artist has been named the City of Ottawa's next English-language poet laureate in 2021.

    Phil Jenkins is a local renowned historian, author, columnist, lecturer, musician & songwriter will explore the musical & visual arts and architectural.

  • Monday Oct 02, 2023 at 1:30pm
    30 minutes

    Stories, rhymes, songs and activities for babies (ages 0-18 months) and a parent/caregiver. Using only one library card, please register one spot for each child in attendance. To get a Library card, register online here: https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/getacard

    Contes, comptines, et chansons pour les bébés (0-18 mois) accompagnés d’un parent ou gardien. En utilisant une seule carte de bibliothèque, veuillez inscrire une place pour chaque enfant présent. Si vous n'avez pas de carte de bibliothèque, vous pourrez en obtenir une ici: https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/fr/getacard

  • .

    Monday Oct 02, 2023 at 5:30pm
    60 minutes

    Join the Ottawa Humane Society and learn to be a good buddy to dogs! Participants will learn how to safely approach a dog and explore bite-prevention tips through role-playing scenarios. Family program for ages 5+

  • Monday Oct 02, 2023 at 5:30pm
    90 minutes

    Cross-stitch is most versatile of embroidery stitches. The two actions which form each stitch create a perfect and pleasing symmetry. It can be repeated to build up dense shapes or can be applied to form fine curved and twining lines or delicate patterns.

    Join us for the evening to master only one stitch, with minimum materials to become a proficient stitcher.

  • Monday Oct 02, 2023 at 6:30pm
    90 minutes

    Sorry this event and its waiting list are full

    Bring an idea and/or a simple picture you might like to recreate and try your hand at the Japanese style paper collage technique called chigiri-e (torn paper art)

    We will provide the space, glue, and paper to create your piece of art!

    (Chigiri-e is a Japanese art form in which the primary technique uses coloured paper that is torn to create images, and may resemble a water colour painting).

  • Tuesdays, Oct 03, 2023 - Oct 24, 2023
    9:30am
    30 minutes

    4 sessions remaining

    Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. 0-18 months. 30 min. Registration Required.