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  • Tuesday Apr 11, 2023 at 2:00pm / until Jun 20, 2023

    Want to learn more about your family history or getting stuck working on your family tree?  

    Drop-in on alternating Tuesday afternoons, anytime between 2 – 3 to work on your family tree, share research strategies, and discover what resources are available for your research.  

    Specialists from the Ontario Genealogical Society Ottawa Branch and the Ottawa Public Library will be here to answer questions and help you get the most from library resources.  

    Bring your laptop, tablet, or borrow a Chromebook from the library.  

    All welcome! 

    Local History & Genealogy Reference Department Second Floor 

    No registration required. 2 – 3 on alternating Tuesdays; please see schedule at right. 

  • livres; lunettes
    Tuesday Apr 11, 2023 at 6:30pm

    Participez à des rencontres sociales pour discuter d’une grande variété de livres sélectionnés par les membres du club de lecture. Cette activité est ouverte à tous. Les personnes inscrites ont la responsabilité d’obtenir un exemplaire du livre à lire ou à écouter.

    Le livre du mois est Ferdinand, je suis à Paris par Jean-Claude Charles.

    Veuillez réserver une place pour chaque adulte présent. Chaque personne doit avoir sa propre carte de bibliothèque pour pouvoir s’inscrire à l’activité. Vous pouvez obtenir une carte de bibliothèque ici : https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/fr/getacard

  • books; glasses
    Thursday Apr 13, 2023 at 1:30pm

    Meet to enjoy and discuss a wide variety of books selected by book club members.  All are welcome.

    April 13 book: State of Terror by Hilary Clinton and Louise Penny.

    Please register one spot for each adult in attendance. Each registrant must have their own individual Library card in order to register. If you need a Library card get one here: https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/getacard

  • Banner image of family storytime
    Saturday Apr 15, 2023 at 10:30am

    Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver.

    Drop In

    30 minutes

    Cuentos, rimas y canciones para niños de todas las edades, acompañados de un padre o guardian

    No necesita inscribirse

    Duración: 30 minutos

  • Monday Apr 17, 2023 at 10:00am / until Jun 26, 2023

    Are you looking for work? Unemployed or underemployed?

    Drop-in to meet one-on-one with an Employment Counsellor from the Pinecrest-Queensway Employment Services team.

  • Picture of pens and coins
    Wednesday Apr 19, 2023 at 2:00pm

    •What do seniors get in Ontario?

    •What does “low income” mean?

    •How do you reduce taxable income or get money back?

    •How do you protect a low retirement income?

  • Canadian Film Day
    Wednesday Apr 19, 2023 at 4:00pm

    This touching documentary, narrated by Ryan Reynolds, tells the story of a young killer whale, Luna, who gets separated from his family on the rugged west coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia. As rambunctious and surprising as a visitor from another planet, Luna endears himself to the community with his determination to make contact, leading to many unexpected consequences.

    The Whale charts the community’s struggle to deal with Luna, since whales who are separated from their pods rarely survive in the wild. Raising more questions than it can answer, the film is a truly compelling exploration of our relationship with animals.

    “The issues surrounding the emotional lives of animals — and the often presumptuous assumption of humans that they comprehend them — are explored in The Whale with a quiet dignity and gorgeous images.” — Andy Webster, New York Times

    2010. 85 min. Rated G. English.

  • Colourful Leaves
    Thursday Apr 20, 2023 at 6:30pm / until May 18, 2023

    Get cozy with a good book and a craft project! If you enjoy reading and are feeling crafty, you will appreciate this club! No talent or knowledge is required. Discuss books while trying glass etching, making bath bombs, and much more! 

    Ages 13-18. Registration Required.

  • Thursday Apr 20, 2023 at 6:30pm

    Join us to discuss books from the science fiction and fantasy genres each month.  All are welcome.  Registrants are responsible for securing a copy of the book to read or listen to.

    This month's book is Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo. 

    Please register one spot for each adult in attendance. Each registrant must have their own individual Library card in order to register. If you need a Library card get one here: https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/getacard

  • Friday Apr 28, 2023 at 1:00pm

    A world of fun and games at the library