Kim Thúy a quitté le Vietnam avec les boat people à l’âge de dix ans et s’est installée avec sa famille au Québec. Diplômée en traduction et en droit, l’écrivaine a travaillé comme couturière, interprète, avocate et propriétaire de restaurant. Ses livres sont traduits en 31 langues dans 43 pays et territoires. À l’occasion du Mois du patrimoine asiatique, BPO vous invite à venir à la rencontre de l’écrivaine, dont l'histoire a été traduite au grand écran en novembre 2023 avec le film RU, à travers un échange avec la journaliste et animatrice Evelyne Charuest.
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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Monday May 27, 2024 at 7:00pm
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Tuesday May 28, 2024 at 1:30pm
120 minutesJoin us at Rockcliffe Park for a new program and unique opportunity to experience George Orwell's classic book "Animal Farm".
In a group setting moderated by playwright and teacher Maeve Damico, participants will select one of 16 characters from Animal Farm. Together the group will read their lines to experience the story in a new way. The script will be sent in advance after registration.
This is not about acting or public speaking. In fact, no experience or rehearsals are necessary. It is a 2 hour event, including a break.
Adult. English. Registration is required as there is limited space.
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Tuesday May 28, 2024 at 2:00pm
90 minutesJoin us for an afternoon where we walk you through the craft of making Teacup Succulents. All supplies will be provided, no experience needed!
If you have your own teacup, mug or container you would prefer to home your succulent in, please feel free to bring it along.
Date: Tuesday 28th of May, 2:00pm to 3:30pm.
Please note: registration is required.
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Tuesday May 28, 2024 at 6:00pm
60 minutesAre you ready to start your garden chores?
Please join us for the Garden info session by Judith Cox. Judith is a president of Stittstville Goulbourn Holticultural Society and a Master Gardener.
A new gardener or an experienced one just bring your questions and concerns and Judith will be happy to answer them or share her experience with you.
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Tuesdays, May 28, 2024 - Jun 18, 2024
6:30pm
60 minutes2 sessions remaining
Combine basic drawing strokes into easy-to-learn pattern combinations that inspire creativity, relaxation and meditation.
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Tuesday May 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.
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Wednesday May 29, 2024 at 11:00am
60 minutesJoin this 1-hour hands-on session to learn how to use viewing resources provided by the Ottawa Public Library.
Discover how to access resources like Kanopy, Hoopla, and National Film Board Campus with your library card!
Register to ensure your spot.
The program will be held in the computer lab on the lower level of the Nepean Centrepointe library.
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Wednesday May 29, 2024 at 5:30pm
90 minutesCome and join us for the evening of learning how to crochet amigurumi Cupcake.
All material provided. Basic experience needed.
Registration only.
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Thursday May 30, 2024 at 6:00pm
60 minutesSorry this event and its waiting list are full
Tinkering, Coding, Creating, Experimenting and Designing.
Come get excited about STEM with us.
For thinkers ages 6-8 years and their adult co-learner.
A program in partnership with the University of Ottawa's Let's Talk Science Program.
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Thursday May 30, 2024 at 6:00pm
120 minutesPhotos and narration from multiple car trips around this wonderful province. Highlights include Viking settlement in L’anse aux meadows, 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.