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  • Monday Apr 7, 2025 at 6:00pm (series runs until Jun 02, 2025)

    Join author Michael F. Stewart for an evening of shared writing, support, and constructive criticism from peers. No experience necessary, all forms of writing welcome.

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    Monday Apr 7, 2025 at 6:00pm

    Every Monday evening we put the spotlight on a director's work, giving us a chance to explore their oeuvre, revisit movies we've played on Tuesdays, and just....watch some good movies. This month's pick is Céline Sciamma.

    Join us for a free screening of Tomboy In as part of our Monday Director Spotlight Series. The film was released in 2011. The screening will take place in our auditorium, starts at 6:00PM and is free to attend.

    Note: The film is intended for a mature audience. 82 minutes. In French with English subtitles.

  • Monday Apr 7, 2025 at 6:00pm

    Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools have exploded over the last few years. They can supercharge your web searches and help you find the most relevant information. They can generate images, a personalized song, summarize long text, describe the content of videos, and more. Chris Taylor from the Ottawa PC Users' Group will show you how easily it can be done and how to detect dreaded "AI hallucinations". And you can do it all for free!  

    Registration is limited. Please pre-register online. ​

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    Monday Apr 7, 2025 at 6:45pm (series runs until Jun 02, 2025)

    Share the pleasure of reading and discussing books ranging from the classics to the contemporary, but mostly fiction, in a relaxed atmosphere

    (If the first Monday of a month falls on a Civic Holiday, the book club will be postponed to the following week)

    January 6 - The unseen by Roy Jacobson

    February 3- The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead (book club kit to be available at January meeting)

    March 3 - Old God's Time by Sebastian Barry 

    April 7 - Trust by Herman Diaz 

    May 5 - Moon of the Crusted Snow (Canadian)- book kit reserved 

    June 2 - Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus 

  • Welcome to the Parents Circle Book Club
    Monday Apr 7, 2025 at 7:00pm

    Welcome to the Parents Circle Book Club. 

    A book club for busy moms (inclusive of all caregivers who play a mom like role in a child's life) who would like a chance to connect over a good book and have conversation with other parents. 

    October 7, 2024 - Everything I Never Told You

    November 4, 2024 - The Push

    February 3, 2025 - Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine

    March 10, 2025 - Kukum

    April 7, 2025 - An American Marriage: A Novel

  • Tuesday Apr 8, 2025 at 9:00am (series runs until Jun 24, 2025)

    Need Skills Training to Stand Out from the Crowd?  Learn how to access Free Online Courses.  Join us for a presentation and Q & A!

    Offered by Contact North.

    Avez-vous besoin de développer des compétences pour vous distinguer?  Apprenez comment accéder à des cours en ligne gratuits.​

    Offert par Contact Nord.​

  • A CPU, tablet, and smartphone
    Tuesday Apr 8, 2025 at 6:00pm

    Join us for an overview of Libby, an app that allows you to borrow eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines through the Ottawa Public Library.

    This session will include how to navigate the app, borrowing and putting books on hold, logging into our partner libraries, and other helpful tips and tricks. This program will be held in the computer lab so that you can follow along on the computer, but feel free to bring your own device if you would prefer. 

  • poster for Ingrid Goes West
    Tuesday Apr 8, 2025 at 6:00pm

    Join us for a free screening of Ingrid Goes West as part of our "I'm Obsessed with..." movie theme for April. The film was directed by Matt Spicer and was released in 2017. The screening will take place in our auditorium, starts at 6:00PM and is free to attend.

    Note: The film is intended for a mature audience. 97 minutes. In English with subtitles.

  • Tuesday Apr 8, 2025 at 6:15pm

    Sorry this event and its waiting list are full

    Learn to crochet at the Carlingwood Library! You'll be taken through the steps to make a little mouse that you can then take home with you. Beginner level. Supplies and equipment provided. This program is for adults only. 

    Registration limited. Please pre-register online.    ​

  • Sleuth Hounds
    Tuesday Apr 8, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 10, 2025)

    Participez à des rencontres sociales pour discuter d’une grande variété de livres sélectionnés par les membres du club de lecture. Cette activité est ouverte à tous. Les personnes inscrites ont la responsabilité d’obtenir un exemplaire du livre à lire ou à écouter.

    Les 2e mardi du mois de septembre à juin, de 18h30 à 20h.

    janvierAmis, chers amis par Bernard Pivot

    févrierQimmik par Michel Jean

    marsLes villes de papier par Dominique Fortier

    avril: La vie heureuse par David Foenkinos

    maiLe livre des sœurs par Amélie Nothomb

    juin: Le violon d'Adrien par Gary Victor