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  • 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.

  • Monday Apr 14, 2025 at 2:00pm

    Members of the Blackburn Hamlet Book Club meet to enjoy and discuss a wide variety of books selected by book club members. All welcome!

    Drop in.

    Apr 14, 2025*         Jonny Appleseed                      by Joshua Whitehead

    May 12,2025*         All the light we Cannot see      by Anthony Doerr

  • poster for Girlhood
    Monday Apr 14, 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 Girlhood In as part of our Monday Director Spotlight Series. The film was released in 2014. 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. 113 minutes. In French with English subtitles.