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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.

  • Tuesday Mar 25, 2025 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! 

  • workstation with notebook and keyboard
    Tuesday Mar 25, 2025 at 2:00pm

    When buying a personal computer (PC), you are faced with a lot of choices, laptop or desktop, how many cores in the processor, Intel or AMD processor, size of storage, how big a monitor, is it better to buy a faster processor or more memory… Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will help sort out the choices so you can buy the computer that is right for your needs.

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    Tuesday Mar 25, 2025 at 2:00pm

    Sorry this event and its waiting list are full

    Join us for this fun and easy craft as we teach you to make coasters out of cotton fabric to place your cups, mugs and glasses on.

    Absolutely no experience with a sewing machine needed. We will walk you step-by-step through the entire process, teaching you everything that you need to know. All supplies will be provided. 

    Registration is required. 

  • A keyboard with letters spelling Pen & Paper Writers' Workshop
    Tuesday Mar 25, 2025 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. 

  • English Conversation Group
    Tuesday Mar 25, 2025 at 6:00pm (series runs until Jun 24, 2025)

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

  • Tuesday Mar 25, 2025 at 6:00pm (series runs until Apr 29, 2025)

    Come puzzle with us, all are welcome!

    Bring a puzzle to do or use one of ours.  Make new friends by working together to complete their puzzles.

  • Web banner for hobbies and crafts
    Tuesday Mar 25, 2025 at 6:15pm (series runs until Jun 24, 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!.

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    Tuesday Mar 25, 2025 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.

    The 2025 sessions resume January 7th.  

  • pile of cream- and brown-coloured balls of yarn with brown knitting needles
    Tuesday Mar 25, 2025 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).

  • Open book / Livre ouvert
    Tuesday Mar 25, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Dec 30, 2025)

    Joignez-vous à nous pour des discussions conviviales à propos de livres en français.

    Présentez-vous au bureau de consultation du 1er étage afin de récupérer votre copie du prochain livre. La période de prêt s’étendra jusqu’à la séance du club de lecture dédiée au livre! Notre objectif est que les livres soient disponibles six semaines avant la discussion.

    25 février 2025 : Anna et l’enfant-vieillard par Francine Ruel

    25 mars 2025 : Plus grand que le ciel par Virginie Grimaldi

    29 avril 2025 : le livre sera annoncé bientôt

    27 mai 2025 : le livre sera annoncé bientôt

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    26 août 2025 : le livre sera annoncé bientôt

    30 septembre 2025 : le livre sera annoncé bientôt

    28 octobre 2025 : le livre sera annoncé bientôt

    25 novembre 2025 : le livre sera annoncé bientôt

    30 décembre 2025 : le livre sera annoncé bientôt