Calling all goblins and ghouls....and other scary monsters too. Come decorate your own boo-tiful pumpkin to display this season. Pumpkins and paint will be supplied. There will be no pumpkin carving at this event. One pumpkin per family. Please register one family member.
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.
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Saturday Oct 26, 2024 at 12:30pm
90 minutesSorry this event and its waiting list are full
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Saturday Oct 26, 2024 at 1:00pm
120 minutesRejoignez-nous pour une session de rencontres éclairs de l’amitié à la succursale Centrale! Faites des nouvelles connaissances dans des courtes conversations, avec l’aide d’activités brise-glace.
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Saturdays, Oct 26, 2024 - Dec 21, 2024
2:00pm
60 minutes3 sessions remaining
Come recreate a famous piece of art. We will select a new piece of art and give you all the supplies you need!
September inspiration: Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh
October inspiration: The Scream by Edvard Munch
November inspiration: Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci
December inspiration: The Polar Express by Chris van AllsburgAges 6-12.
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Saturdays, Oct 26, 2024 - Dec 21, 2024
2:30pm
120 minutes3 sessions remaining
Learn the basics of using a sewing machine and craft your very first project: a drawstring bag. This two-hour session will take you through the steps of setting up, threading, and using a sewing machine.
The same lesson takes place once a month. Please register for one session only. Registration limited to 5 spaces.
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Saturdays, Oct 26, 2024 - Dec 21, 2024
2:30pm
90 minutes3 sessions remaining
Sorry this event is full
Discover how to draw, paint, and print like an artist. In each session, you'll explore various techniques inspired by renowned artists.
September 14 - Draw & Paint like Joan Miró
October 26 – Draw & Paint like Henri Matisse
November 23 – Paint like Wassily Kandinsky
December 21 – Photomontage like Hannah Höch
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Saturday Oct 26, 2024 at 2:30pm
60 minutesCome to the library for a Tween Halloween program filled with zombies, monsters, ghosts, and more! Registration. For ages 10-14.
Venez à la biblio pour un programme d'Halloween pour pré-ados rempli de zombies, de monstres, de fantômes et plus encore ! Inscription. Pour les 10 à 14 ans.
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Monday Oct 28, 2024 at 10:00am
60 minutesJoin us for a lecture on Mary Shelley's classic novel, Frankenstein, presented by Carleton Professor, Julie Murray.
Registration required.
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Monday Oct 28, 2024 at 2:00pm
120 minutesLearn various ways you can organize your photos on your computer or in the cloud. You should be able to find even your oldest photos quickly and easily. Understand how to create backups so your photos are protected against theft, fire, or other disasters. Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users' Group and the Orleans Photo Club. Registration required.
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Monday Oct 28, 2024 at 6:00pm
120 minutesEnjoy photos and narration of travels to beautiful and scenic Ireland and Scotland. Presented by Lynda Buske from the Orleans Photo Club and the Ottawa PC Users' Group.
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Monday Oct 28, 2024 at 6:30pm
60 minutesDo you love to cook? Connect with other food enthusiasts and level up your cooking skills over great discussions. We will look at new and popular cookbooks together and share recipes that we have tried.