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  • Barrhaven Knitting Group
    Monday Mar 27, 2023 at 1:30pm / until Jun 26, 2023

    Come join our group of experienced knitters. We make substantial donations of knitted materials each year to Ottawa's premature babies and adults in need. You can choose to knit for charity or for yourself while making new friends and getting new project ideas. A fun time for all!

  • Cookbook
    Monday Mar 27, 2023 at 6:30pm / until Jun 26, 2023

    Meet with fellow food enthusiasts and put a cookbook to the test. Sample a few recipes from the selected cookbook and review your results with the group. Drop-in program.

  • Tuesday Mar 28, 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. 

  • stacks of coins and blue and black pens sitting on paper
    Tuesday Mar 28, 2023 at 5:00pm

    Need help with your income taxes? Register now with your OPL library card and let our community volunteer take care of your tax return this year.

    The Cumberland branch will be offering free English tax clinics for individuals with modest incomes and simple tax situations. Business taxes will not be accepted. Expect appointments to run about 45 minutes.

    Clinics will run Tuesday and Thursday evenings beginning March 21st, with additional hours during the day of Wednesday, March 29th. More dates may be added depending on the demand.

    If you do not already have a valid library card, you can obtain one online here, or by visiting any of our 33 branches.

  • Web banner for hobbies and crafts
    Tuesday Mar 28, 2023 at 6:00pm

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    Roll, shape, and glue colorful strips of paper to create decorative shapes into art!

  • stacks of coins and blue and black pens sitting on paper
    Tuesday Mar 28, 2023 at 6:00pm

    Need help with your income taxes? Register now with your OPL library card and let our community volunteer take care of your tax return this year.

    The Cumberland branch will be offering free English tax clinics for individuals with modest incomes and simple tax situations. Business taxes will not be accepted. Expect appointments to run about 45 minutes.

    Clinics will run Tuesday and Thursday evenings beginning March 21st, with additional hours during the day of Wednesday, March 29th. More dates may be added depending on the demand.

    If you do not already have a valid library card, you can obtain one online here, or by visiting any of our 33 branches.

  • Tuesday Mar 28, 2023 at 6:00pm / until May 23, 2023

    Join author Michael Stewart each month to discuss an element of writer's craft followed by a generative prompt and sharing. Hone your craft. Dig deeper into your manuscript. Meet other writers.

    All stages and styles of writer welcome, 16+

    Come prepare to write.

  • Tuesday Mar 28, 2023 at 6:30pm / until Jun 20, 2023

    Partagez avec nous le plaisir des livres dans une ambiance détendue. Le 3e semaine de chaque mois. Bienvenue aux nouveaux venus.

  • stacks of coins and blue and black pens sitting on paper
    Tuesday Mar 28, 2023 at 7:00pm

    Need help with your income taxes? Register now with your OPL library card and let our community volunteer take care of your tax return this year.

    The Cumberland branch will be offering free English tax clinics for individuals with modest incomes and simple tax situations. Business taxes will not be accepted. Expect appointments to run about 45 minutes.

    Clinics will run Tuesday and Thursday evenings beginning March 21st, with additional hours during the day of Wednesday, March 29th. More dates may be added depending on the demand.

    If you do not already have a valid library card, you can obtain one online here, or by visiting any of our 33 branches.

  • stacks of coins and blue and black pens sitting on paper
    Wednesday Mar 29, 2023 at 5:00pm

    Need help with your income taxes? Register now with your OPL library card and let our community volunteer take care of your tax return this year.

    The Cumberland branch will be offering free English tax clinics for individuals with modest incomes and simple tax situations. Business taxes will not be accepted. Expect appointments to run about 45 minutes.

    Clinics will run Tuesday and Thursday evenings beginning March 21st, with additional hours during the day of Wednesday, March 29th. More dates may be added depending on the demand.

    If you do not already have a valid library card, you can obtain one online here, or by visiting any of our 33 branches.