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  • Tuesday Dec 3, 2024 at 1:00pm (series runs until Apr 29, 2025)

    Join us for an informal gathering of knitting enthusiasts - from beginners to experts. Share your ideas and projects in a relaxed social atmosphere.

  • Tuesday Dec 3, 2024 at 2:00pm (series runs until Dec 30, 2025)

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

    Drop-in to work on your family tree, share research strategies, and discover what resources are available for your research. Sessions are held every other Tuesday at 2:00pm in the Genealogy area. 

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

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

    All welcome! 

  • Against a blue background: a puzzle, a card game, dice, and a group of people playing Jenga.
    Tuesday Dec 3, 2024 at 2:30pm (series runs until Dec 10, 2024)

    Join us every Tuesday for a fun, casual hour of games and activities for adults at the Rideau Branch. Come do a puzzle, relax with some adult colouring, or play a board game!

    Tuesdays from 2:30-3:30pm.

    All supplies are provided.

    Full list of activities may vary from week to week.

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    Joignez-vous à nous chaque mardi à la succursale Rideau pour un après-midi social et relax. Au menu: des jeux et activités variées pour adultes tels que des casse-têtes, du matériel pour dessiner, des jeux de carte et plus encore. 

    Mardi après midi, de 14h30-15h30 

    Tout le matériel nécessaire sera fourni. 

    Les activités peuvent varier d'une semaine à une autre. 

  • English Conversation Group
    Tuesday Dec 3, 2024 at 6:00pm (series runs until Jun 24, 2025)

    Practice your English conversation skills in a low-pressure, friendly environment. All levels are welcome. 

  • A keyboard with letters spelling Pen & Paper Writers' Workshop
    Tuesday Dec 3, 2024 at 6:00pm (series runs until Apr 29, 2025)

    Get feedback on your writing (any genre) and ideas from the group. Hear the work of other writers and offer your feedback. Discuss issues about writing and publishing. Share your triumphs, trials and tribulations with a supportive, informal group.  "Pen and Paper" is just a name.  Bring any medium you want. 

  • Web banner for hobbies and crafts
    Tuesday Dec 3, 2024 at 6:15pm (series runs until Mar 25, 2025)

    Drop in with your knitting every Tuesday

    Share advice, ideas and conversation with other knitters.

    Venez faire un tour, échanger des conseils et des idées et converser avec d'autres adeptes du tricot!.

  • english
    Tuesday Dec 3, 2024 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 24, 2025)

    Do you already have some basic English language skills, and are you looking for a casual, friendly environment where you can practice your English-speaking skills? Join our English conversation group to help you gain confidence, grow your vocabulary, and meet new people.

    Tuesdays

    6:30-7:30 pm.

    September - June.

    Sessions resume January 7th, 2025. 

  • Tuesday Dec 3, 2024 at 6:30pm (series runs until Dec 17, 2024)

    Do you need a casual, friendly environment where you can practice your English-speaking skills?  Look no further than the English Conversation Group!  Receive guidance from our experienced conversation group leaders, meet new people, and gain confidence in your English speaking.

  • pile of cream- and brown-coloured balls of yarn with brown knitting needles
    Tuesday Dec 3, 2024 at 6:30pm (series runs until Dec 30, 2025)

    The North Gloucester Knit Wits meet Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8:30 pm. Come share advice, ideas, and conversation with other knitters. Open to all adults and teens. Drop in. (Not for those looking to learn). /  Les tricoteurs de la succursale Gloucester nord se rencontrent les mardi soirs de 18 h 30 à 20 h 30. Venez partager vos suggestions et idées tout en placotant avec d’autres tricoteurs! Ouverte aux adultes et ados. Inscription non-requise. (Pas pour ceux qui cherche à apprendre).

  • Wednesday Dec 4, 2024 at 10:30am (series runs until Dec 18, 2024)

    Do you need a casual, friendly environment where you can practice your English-speaking skills?  Look no further than the English Conversation Group!  Receive guidance from our experienced conversation group leaders, meet new people, and gain confidence in your English speaking.