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  • Tuesday Apr 1, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 10, 2025)

    Do you love browsing through cookbooks and trying new recipes?  Then come and meet with fellow food enthusiasts and put a cookbook to the test! Each month we will follow a theme and select cookbooks from that theme. We will then make recipes at home and share comments on the results with the group.

    September 17: Meet & Greet - Choose themes for our upcoming cookbook topics

    October 15: Thanksgiving

    November 12: Crockpot and Slowcooker

    December 10: Entertaining

    January 7: Low Carb

    February 4: Valentine

    No Meeting in March

    April 1: Japanese Cuisine

    May 13: Celebrities

    June 10: BBQ and Grilling

  • poster for Phenomena (Creepers Cut)
    Wednesday Apr 2, 2025 at 6:30pm

    Ottawa Bad Movie Nights and Ottawa Public Library present a screening of Phenomena (Creepers Cut) (1985).

    Please join us from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, at the OPL's Main Branch Auditorium. The event will also feature other bad movie items like trailers and serials.

    The event is free to attend. In English.

    Note: This film is intended for a mature audience. Viewer discretion is advised.

  • Friday Apr 4, 2025 at 2:30pm

    Registration opens on Saturday, March 1, 2025 - 10:00am

    Join us for a relaxing afternoon, with a craft and a cup of tea. All supplies will be provided. All skill levels welcome. In this session, we will celebrate spring by making a flower-themed craft.

  • Saturday Apr 5, 2025 at 1:30pm

    Sorry this event and its waiting list are full

    AI is your writing partner, not your replacement. Learn how to use AI as your creative assistant for research, brainstorming, editing, overcoming writer’s block, and more. We'll also explore the ethical considerations and limitations of AI, ensuring you use these tools responsibly and effectively.

    No tech experience required. If you can use a word processor, you can use these tools. Bring a laptop, tablet, or phone along with samples of your writing.

    Sign up to experience firsthand how AI can make your writing workflow more productive.

  • poster for Tomboy
    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. ​

  • Wednesday Apr 9, 2025 at 1:30pm

    Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for a lively discussion of  The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride.  Discussion held in English.  Drop-In.           

  • poster for Law Abiding Citizen
    Wednesday Apr 9, 2025 at 6:00pm

    Join us for excitement and thrills every second Wednesday of the month as we play an action/adventure movie  This month's pick is Law Abiding Citizen.

    The film was directed by F. Gary Gray and was released in 2009. 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. 118 minutes. In English with subtitles.

  • Two hands joined around a cup of coffee
    Thursday Apr 10, 2025 at 6:15pm

    Feelings about death are as diverse as people are. And while we recognize that what someone thinks or feels about dying, death, grief or loss isn’t necessarily determined by their gender identity or sexual orientation, we also know how important it is to be able to talk about these issues and feelings in a space that feels safe and with people who share similar life experiences.

    North Gloucester Branch, 2036 Ogilvie Rd.,  

    Drop-ins welcome, but registration preferred.

    Ottawa Public Library is partnering with the Home Hospice Association to offer death cafés at various locations and with various themes. Check out the OPL website for other cafés.

  • Books
    Monday Apr 14, 2025 at 1:30pm

    Join us as we discuss "Wish you were here" by Jodi Picoult.  Copies of the book are available at the Osgoode service hub.  All are welcome, drop in.