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Due to unforeseen circumstances,the January 24, 2025, session of the "Adult crafternoons" program - has been canceled.
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.
Join us for creative afternoons at the library! We will create a new craft each month. We provide the supplies; you provide the creativity!
The program will take place the following days:
January 24, February 21, March 21
Join our free English conversation group to practice speaking in English in a relaxed and friendly environment.
All levels are welcome to this drop-in program.
Rejoignez notre groupe de conversation en anglais gratuit pour pratiquer l'anglais dans une atmosphère détendue.
Tous les niveaux sont les bienvenus à ce programme , inscription non requise.
In these 2 - two-hour sessions, paper crafter, Lorena Severson, will teach you the basic shapes and techniques of quilling. The goal is to complete a butterfly project at the end of the second session.
**You must be available for the 2 - two hour sessions**
Join our Creativebug workshops the last Saturday of each month! All material will be provided, and you will always get to take your creation with you.
Registration for each individual session required and attendance is limited.
Creativebug, which is included in your Library membership, gives you access to thousands of free arts & crafts video workshops. They are all taught by recognized design experts and artists. Categories include, but are not limited to, knitting, crochet, design, sewing, jewelry, and cooking. Classes are for beginner, intermediate and advanced students of all ages.
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Joignez-vous à nos ateliers Creativebug les derniers samedis de chaque mois! Tout le matériel sera fourni, et vous pourrez toujours emporter votre création avec vous. Puisque les ressources de Creativebug sont disponibles en anglais seulement, les vidéos diffusées en bibliothèque seront toujours en anglais. Cependant, nos organisateurs se feront un plaisir de traduire les instructions pour vous si nécessaire; n'hésitez pas à nous le demander!
L'inscription à chaque séance individuelle est obligatoire et le nombre de places est limité.
Creativebug, qui est inclus dans votre abonnement à la Bibliothèque, vous donne accès à des milliers d'enregistrements d'ateliers d’artisanat et de bricolage. Ils sont tous menés par des experts et des artistes connus. Les catégories incluent, entre autres, le tricot, le crochet, le design, la couture, la bijouterie, et la cuisson. Les cours ciblent les publics débutants, intermédiaires et avancés de tout âge.
Bring some seeds… take some seeds!
Chat with other avid gardeners and pick up a few books.
Amenez vos semences et repartez avec d'autres variétés!
Partagez vos connaisances avec d'autres jardiniers et ramassez quelques livres.
Drop In program/ programme portes ouvertes
Practice your English conversation skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. All levels are welcome.
No sessions on November 30, December 7 and December 14. Next session will be on December 21, 2024.
Regular weekly sessions resume on Saturday January 11, 2025.
Guy Badeaux, Le Droit's editorial cartoonist, will reflect on his remarkable four decade-plus award-winning career that has spanned two generations of Trudeau's and a vast expanse of lampoon-able Canadian and world history.
Guy will also reveal that artistic talent runs deep in his family roots; iconic sculptures crafted by his great-grandfather, Louis-Phillipe Hébert, and his great-uncle, Henri Hébert, adorn Parliament Hill, the Supreme Court and Nôtre-Dame Basilica to this day.
This presentation is brought to you by the Historical Society of Ottawa.
Repeat of fall program.
Learn to crochet at the Carlingwood Library! You'll be taken through the steps to make a little whale that you can then take home with you. Supplies and equipment provided.
This program is for adults only.
Registration limited. Please pre-register online.
Do you love puzzles? Ready to try some new ones?
Celebrate National Puzzle Day by joining us for a puzzle swap!
Bring a puzzle you're ready to part with; take another puzzle home!
Drop-in; no registration required.
The Ottawa Go Club (https://ottawagoclub.wixsite.com/ogcs) organizes a series of workshops for people who want to improve their knowledge of the Go game. We will discuss various aspects of the game, do practical exercises and problems, explore and practice. Designed for beginners and intermediate players.
Le Club de Go d'Ottawa (https://ottawagoclub.wixsite.com/ogcs) organise des ateliers pour tous ceux qui aimeraient approfondir leurs connaissances du jeu de Go. On y discute plusieurs aspects du jeu, on fait des exercices et des problèmes, on explore et on s’entraîne. Conçu pour les débutants et les intermédiaires.