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Monday Director Spotlight - Akira Kurosawa - Ran

Main

Monday Mar 31, 2025 at 5:45pm

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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 Akira Kurosawa.

Join us for a free screening of Ran In as part of our Monday Director Spotlight Series. The film was released in 1985. 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. 162 minutes. In Japanese with English subtitles.
Armchair Travel: Newfoundland

Rosemount

Monday Mar 31, 2025 at 6:00pm

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Enjoy photos and narration from multiple car trips around this wonderful province. Highlights include the Viking settlement in L’anse aux meadows, the fjord at Western Brook Pond, the Tablelands, Bonavista, Twillingate, Cape Spear, icebergs, etc. Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users’ Group and the Orleans Photo Club.

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A (Bad) Night at the Movies: Phenomena (Creepers Cut)

Main

Wednesday Apr 2, 2025 at 6:30pm

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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.
Monday Director Spotlight - Céline Sciamma - Tomboy

Main

Monday Apr 7, 2025 at 6:00pm

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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.
Book Chat - The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store

Centennial

Wednesday Apr 9, 2025 at 1:30pm

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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.
Action/Adventure Wednesdays - Law Abiding Citizen

Main

Wednesday Apr 9, 2025 at 6:00pm

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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.
LGBTQ2S+ Death Café

North Gloucester

Thursday Apr 10, 2025 at 6:15pm

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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.
Osgoode Book Club

Osgoode

Monday Apr 14, 2025 at 1:30pm

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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.
Blackburn Hamlet Book Chat

Blackburn Hamlet

Monday Apr 14, 2025 at 2:00pm

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

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Apr 14, 2025* Jonny Appleseed by Joshua Whitehead

May 12,2025* All the light we Cannot see by Anthony Doerr
Monday Director Spotlight - Céline Sciamma - Girlhood

Main

Monday Apr 14, 2025 at 6:00pm

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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.