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  • Monday Feb 24, 2025 at 6:30pm

    Happiness Habits 613 and Ottawa Public Library present: Happiness Book Club: Book Walk Book Talk

    Meet new people and join in discussions on selected titles in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Walks will start at the Sunnyside library.

    February's book walk book talk title is: IKIGAI: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life by Héctor García and Francesc Miralles. The authors explore the Japanese concept of ikigai, Happiness Habits 613 is a grassroots crew in Ottawa cultivating healthy habits using the 9 pillars of happiness: altruism, connection, gratitude, movement, mindfulness, minimalism, nature, nutrition and purpose.the "reason for being". The book aims to show how finding and pursuing one's ikigai can lead to a more fulfilling life.

  • Tuesday Feb 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! 

  • Tuesday Feb 25, 2025 at 2:00pm

    The average time it takes for an unprotected computer to be compromised after connecting to the Internet is under 15 minutes.

    Don't let it be yours!

    Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will show you the simple steps you need to take to keep your PC from being hacked.

    Best of all, it can be done for free!

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

  • Web banner for hobbies and crafts
    Tuesday Feb 25, 2025 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 Feb 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 Feb 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 Feb 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

    24 juin 2025 : le livre sera annoncé bientôt

    29 juillet 2025 : le livre sera annoncé bientôt

    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

  • Tuesday Feb 25, 2025 at 6:30pm

    Trivia Night at the Stittsville Branch!

    Come with your team of 2-5 for a fun filled trivia night at the Stittsville branch! Test your knowledge on topics ranging from general knowledge to pop culture to geography and more!

    Questions will be in multiple choice format. Registration is required.