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  • Thursday Dec 12, 2024 at 10:30am (series runs until Dec 19, 2024)

    Do you need a casual, friendly environment where you can practice your English-speaking skills?  Look no further than the English Conversation Group!  Receive guidance from our experienced conversation group leaders, meet new people, and gain confidence in your English speaking.

  • Thursday Dec 12, 2024 at 1:00pm (series runs until May 29, 2025)

    Do you already have some basic English language skills, and are you looking for a casual, friendly environment where you can practice your English speaking skills? All levels are welcome.

    Join our free English conversation group!

    Receive guidance from our leaders, meet new people and gain confidence in your ability to speak English.

    Every Thursdays from 1:00-2:30 pm

    Vous avez déjà une base en anglais et vous cherchez un endroit avec une ambiance décontractée et amicale pour pratiquer vos habiletés de converser en anglais? Tous les niveaux sont les bienvenus.

    Joignez-vous à notre groupe de conversation en anglais! C'est gratuit!

    Recevez des conseils, rencontrez de nouvelles personnes et gagnez de la confiance à converser en anglais.

    Tous les jeudis après-midi de 13h-14h30

  • Sleuth Hounds
    Thursday Dec 12, 2024 at 1:30pm (series runs until Dec 11, 2025)

    Come meet to enjoy and discuss a wide variety of books selected by book club members. All are welcome!

    Every second Thursday of the month from 1.30pm to 3.00pm.

    Here's what we're reading in 2024/2025:

    • December 12: Three Holidays and a Wedding by Uzma Jalaluddin
    • January 9: A Newfoundlander in Canada by Alan Doyle
    • February 13: The Drowning Woman by Robin Harding
    • March 13: Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah
    • April 10: Sea between Two Shores by Tanis Rideout
    • May 8: Commonwealth by Ann Patchett
  • Thursday Dec 12, 2024 at 2:00pm

    Come join us for a fun afternoon and up-cycle a book into a decorative winter tree!

    All materials are provided.

  • Open book with middle pages curved inward to resemble a heart
    Thursday Dec 12, 2024 at 2:00pm

    L'automne s'approche, et sur ses pas suit la nouvelle saison des clubs de lecture!

    Joignez-vous à nous pour des discussions conviviales au sujet des livres francophones. Quand vous vous inscrivez, vous recevrez une copie physique du livre - sans avoir besoin de la réserver! Si vous voulez une copie numérique, veuillez placer une commande en cliquant sur le lien du titre désiré ci-bas.

    12 septembre: Qimmik, par Michel Jean

    17 octobre: La vie de ma mère, par Natalie Petrowski

    14 novembre: Rue Duplessis, par Jean-Phillipe Pleau

    12 décembre: Peuple de verre, par Catherine Leroux

  • A collection of activities are featured against a blue background: a puzzle, a card game, dice, and a group of people playing Jenga.
    Thursday Dec 12, 2024 at 2:00pm (series runs until May 29, 2025)

    Join us for a fun, casual hour of games and activities for adults. Do a puzzle, relax with adult colouring, or play a board game!

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    Joignez-vous à nous pour un après-midi social. Au menu : des jeux de société, des casse-têtes, des jeux de cartes, du matériel pour dessiner, et plus encore. 

  • Thursday Dec 12, 2024 at 2:00pm (series runs until Dec 26, 2024)

    Coloring can have a calming effect on the mind and promote overall wellness. Join us for a fun and relaxing afternoon of adult coloring. 

    All supplies are provided.  No experience required.  All you need to bring is your creativity!

    Drop-in.

  • Winter forest painting, splashes of paint, headshot Stephanie Browness
    Thursday Dec 12, 2024 at 5:30pm

    Join us at Rockcliffe Park and create an original artwork with professional artist Stephanie Browness. Get step by step instructions in real time as you create your own version of a pre-planned winter landscape themed acrylic on canvas.

     All experience levels welcome. All supplies provided! Registration required - spaces are limited. 

    About Stephanie

    Stephanie Browness is a painter and art instructor who has been teaching in Ottawa for 20 years. She has worked with all age groups and firmly believes that anyone can make art. Stephanie holds a BFA in fine arts from the University of Ottawa and Master's in art history from Carleton University.

  • Thursday Dec 12, 2024 at 6:00pm

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

    Hosted by Contact North.

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

    Par Contact Nord.

  • Thursday Dec 12, 2024 at 6:00pm (series runs until Apr 24, 2025)

    Tous les jeudis dans l'auditorium de la succursale Centrale à 18h ! Et c'est gratuit ! 

    Le programme sera mis à jour ici : 

    • 28 novembre - Le journal d'un vieil homme (2015) 82 min.
    • 5 decembre  Pupille (2018) 110 min.