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Some in-branch programs require registration with your library card. Please log in with your library account or follow this link to apply for a card online. You can also apply for a card in person at any of our 33 locations.

  • Tuesdays, Sep 17, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
    11:00am
    90 minutes

    4 sessions remaining

    Meet up with other book lovers in the neighborhood and chat about your latest reads. 

    January 16th - Rocket Men by Robert Kurson

    February 20th - The Christie Affair by Nina Gramont

    March 19th - Kingdom of the Blind by Louise Penny

    April 16th - The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman

    May 21st - Blue by Danielle Steel

    June 18th - At the Edge of the Orchard by Tracy Chevalier

    September 17th - The Promise of Canada by Charlotte Gray

    October 15th - Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

    November 19th - Requiem by Frances Itani

    December 17th - The Christmas Bookshop by Jenny Colgan

  • Tuesdays, Sep 17, 2024 - Dec 10, 2024
    1:00pm
    120 minutes

    7 sessions remaining

    Are you looking for work? Unemployed or underemployed? Drop in to meet one-on-one with an Employment Counsellor from the Pinecrest-Queensway Employment Services team. 

    This program runs every second Tuesday from 1:00-3:00 at the Stittsville Branch. Please click on "View Full Schedule" to see the list of upcoming Tuesdays. Any changes to the schedule will be reflected on this program listing.

  • Tuesdays, Sep 17, 2024 - Jun 17, 2025
    1:00pm
    90 minutes

    72 sessions remaining

    Learn and practice new English language skills and meet new people in a relaxed and friendly environment. Everyone welcome! Drop in.​

    ​Apprenez et pratiquez votre anglais parlé et rencontrez des gens dans un milieu décontracté.​ Tous sont bienvenus! Inscription non-requise.

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    Tuesdays, Sep 17, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
    5:00pm
    90 minutes

    14 sessions remaining

    Come and get help with reading, math, science, French, English, etc. Led by United for Literacy volunteers. For students in grades 1 through 10. / Reçois de l'aide avec la lecture, les maths, les sciences, le français, l'anglais, etc. Avec des bénévoles de Littératie Ensemble. Pour les élèves de la 1e à la 10e année.

    Please note: A parent or caregiver for children participating in the homework club must remain in the library for the duration of a session. / Notez bien: Les parents ou les personnes en charge des enfants participant au club d'aide aux devoirs doivent rester dans la bibliothèque pendant toute la durée d'une séance.

    Online resources / Ressources en ligne

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    Tuesdays, Sep 17, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
    6:00pm
    135 minutes

    4 sessions remaining

    Enjoy a selection of films, each from an Italian director! Films will be presented with English subtitles. 

    Presented by the Ottawa Chapter of the Dante Alighieri Society in collaboration with the OPL presents a monthly Italian movie night. The Dante Alighieri Society is a volunteer not for profit organization registered in Ontario, dedicated to the promotion of Italian culture.

  • Tuesdays, Sep 17, 2024 - Feb 04, 2025
    6:30pm
    30 minutes

    6 sessions remaining

    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.

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    Tuesdays, Sep 17, 2024 - Jun 24, 2025
    6:30pm
    90 minutes

    35 sessions remaining

    Come and get help with reading, math, science, French, English, etc. Led by United for Literacy volunteers. For students in grades 1 through 10. / Reçois de l'aide avec la lecture, les maths, les sciences, le français, l'anglais, etc. Avec des bénévoles de Littératie Ensemble. Pour les élèves de la 1e à la 10e année.

    Please note: A parent or caregiver for children participating in the homework club must remain in the library for the duration of a session. / Notez bien: Les parents ou les personnes en charge des enfants participant au club d'aide aux devoirs doivent rester dans la bibliothèque pendant toute la durée d'une séance.

    Online resources / Ressources en ligne

    Homework help / Aide aux devoirs

    TumbleMath 

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    Tuesdays, Sep 17, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
    7:00pm
    60 minutes

    13 sessions remaining

    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? Join our English conversation group to help you gain confidence, grow your vocabulary, and meet new people.

    Please note there will be no class on October 29th. 

  • Wednesdays, Sep 18, 2024 - Dec 18, 2024
    10:00am
    60 minutes

    11 sessions remaining

    Join us for conversation and laughter as you ​connect with each other in a relaxed atmosphere.​

    Drop-in.​

    Wesnesdays* 10 am- 11 am

    *September 11th, October 9th, November 13th and December 11th, seniors are welcome to participate in the Dickinson Reads Book Club. ​

  • Wednesdays, Sep 18, 2024 - Oct 30, 2024
    10:30am
    30 minutes

    7 sessions remaining

    Please join us for stories, rhymes, and songs for children ages 0-6 years. Drop-in. Bilingual program.

    Rejoignez-nous pour des histoires, comptines et chansons pour les jeunes de 0 à 6 ans. Portes ouvertes. Programme bilingue.