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Some in-branch programs require registration with your library card. Please log in with your library account or follow this link to apply for a card online. You can also apply for a card in person at any of our 33 locations.

  • Colorful picture of people conversing, with different shape bubbles above their heads

    Wednesdays, Dec 06, 2023 - Apr 10, 2024
    6:30pm
    60 minutes

    17 sessions remaining

    Every Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30 pm

    September 13th- December 20th

    Practice your English conversation skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. All levels are welcome in this free program.

  • Tuesdays, Dec 05, 2023 - Dec 21, 2023
    10:00am
    660 minutes

    17 sessions remaining

    Donate to help your community ​at the Ruth E. Dickinson library during opening hours. ​

    100 Malvern Drive​

    Friday December 1st at 10am to ​

    Thursday, December 21st at 1pm 

    Items most need are: ​peanut butter, jam, juice boxes, fruit cups, granola bars, crackers, boxed macaroni & cheese, and canned pasta.​

    Visit barrhavenfoodcupboard.ca ​to find more information about how you can help. ​

  • Tuesdays, Dec 05, 2023 - Dec 21, 2023
    10:00am
    90 minutes

    6 sessions remaining

    Ready to get back to socializing and hobbies? Drop into the Cumberland Branch Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 am to11:30 am .  We will have puzzles, board games and adult colouring books for those who wish to participate. 

    Prêts à socialiser et faire des loisirs à nouveau? Rendez-vous à la succursale de Cumberland les mardis et jeudis de 10h à 11h30.  Nous aurons des casse-têtes, des jeux de société et des livres de coloriage  pour ceux qui souhaitent participer. 

  • Tuesdays, Dec 05, 2023 - Jun 11, 2024
    1:00pm
    90 minutes

    50 sessions remaining

    Learn and practice new English language skills and meet new people in a relaxed and friendly environment. Offered in partnership with Greenbelt Church. All are welcome to this drop-in program!

    Apprenez et pratiquez votre anglais parlé et rencontrez des gens dans un milieu décontracté. Offert en partenariat avec l'Église Greenbelt. Tout le monde est bienvenue à ce programme sans inscription!

  • green web banner with tree growing out of a book and tree branches

    Tuesdays, Dec 05, 2023 - Aug 27, 2024
    2:00pm
    60 minutes

    20 sessions remaining

    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.  

    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! 

  • Tuesdays, Dec 05, 2023 - Jan 09, 2024
    2:00pm
    60 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

    Join us for a discussion of cookbooks and recipes. Try a recipe from each month’s cookbook selection and tell us what you think! ​

    Feel free to ask staff for more information. All are welcome.

  • Brush lettering

    Tuesday Dec 05, 2023 at 2:00pm
    60 minutes

    Join us for an afternoon of crafting! Create letters for cards, signs and other decorations using brush markers

  • English Conversation Group

    Tuesdays, Dec 05, 2023 - Jun 25, 2024
    6:00pm
    60 minutes

    28 sessions remaining

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

  • A keyboard with letters spelling Pen & Paper Writers' Workshop

    Tuesdays, Dec 05, 2023 - Apr 30, 2024
    6:00pm
    120 minutes

    21 sessions remaining

    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

    Tuesdays, Dec 05, 2023 - Jun 25, 2024
    6:15pm
    75 minutes

    28 sessions remaining

    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!.