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    Cover to Cover: Nightfall Forum

    Cumberland
    Thursday Mar 27, 2025 at 7:00pm

    Sorry this event and its waiting list are full

    Join us once a month for lively discussions on books in a variety of genres and voices.

    Cover to Cover has two groups reading the same books at different times of the year. By registering for this program, you are registering for a Thursday evening session. Please register for each session you would like to participate in.

    When you register, a physical copy will already be available to you! If you are on the waitlist, or if you would prefer a different format such as an e-book, audiobook, or large print (if available), please click on the title link below to place a hold through your own account.

    To register for a Tuesday morning session, please visit Cover to Cover: Daybreak Discussion.

    WINTER SESSIONS ❄ Registration opens 9 AM, December 9, 2024 ❄
    January 30: The Innocents, by Michael Crummey
    February 27: Lessons in Chemistry, by Bonnie Garmus
    March 27: The Theory of Crows, by David Robertson

    SPRING SESSIONS ❀ Registration opens March 2025 ❀
    April: Klara and the Sun, by Keigo Ishiguro
    May: Yellowface, by R.F. Kuang
    June: Bring Your Favourite Book Party!

    PAST TITLES ❦ FALL 2024 ❦
    September: Starter Villain, by John Scalzi
    October: The Librarianist, by Patrick DeWitt
    November: This Time Tomorrow, by Emma Straub
    December: This Is How You Lose The Time War, by Amal Al-Mohtar
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    Game Café for Adults

    Greenboro
    Friday Mar 28, 2025 at 1:30pm (series runs until Jun 27, 2025)

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    Come play cards, roll the dice or play board games with us!

  • Greenbelt ESL Classes

    North Gloucester
    Friday Mar 28, 2025 at 1:30pm (series runs until Jun 06, 2025)

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    In these ESL classes for beginner and intermediate levels, participants will learn and practice vocabulary, grammar, speaking, pronunciation, reading, and writing. A wide range of topics will be presented and each class is tailored to meet the needs of the group, always in a warm and welcoming environment.

    No registration required; however, space is limited. 

  • Sunnyside Adult Book Club

    Sunnyside
    Friday Mar 28, 2025 at 2:00pm (series runs until May 30, 2025)

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    Join in stimulating discussions on selected titles in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere on the last Friday of the month.

  • Free Income Tax Clinic / Clinique d’impôts gratuite

    North Gloucester
    Saturday Mar 29, 2025 at 10:00am (series runs until Apr 26, 2025)

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    *Please note the following:

    **New dates added! Wednesday, March 19 & Thursday, March 20, from 10am-5pm (with a lunch hour).

    ***The clinic hours for Saturday, March 22 have been modified to 1-5pm.

    Do you need help with your tax return? If you have a modest income and a simple tax situation, trained volunteers may be able to complete your tax return for you for free. Ottawa Public Library is partnering with the Canada Revenue Agency to offer free tax preparation through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program.

    The North Gloucester branch will be offering free tax clinics in English on a first-come, first-served basis.

    Before arriving to the free tax clinics, please verify whether you meet the Canada Revenue Agency’s eligibility criteria.

    Click on the "View full schedule" button on the right of the screen to see when the clinics will be offered. 

    Check our branch's clinic listing for additional details. Still have questions? Please send us an email.

    *Veuillez noter le suivant:

    **Nouvelles dates! Le mercredi 19 mars et le jeudi 20 mars, de 10 h à 17 h ( avec une heure de dîner )

    ***Les heures de la clinique du samedi 22 mars ont été changé à 13 h à 17 h.

    Avez-vous besoin d’aide pour remplir votre déclaration de revenus? Si vous avez un revenu modeste et une situation fiscale simple, des bénévoles formés pourraient remplir vos déclarations de revenu gratuitement. La Bibliothèque publique d’Ottawa s’allie avec l’Agence du revenu du Canada afin d’offrir des comptoirs d’impôt gratuits par l’entremise du Programme communautaire des bénévoles en matière d’impôt.  

    La succursale Gloucester nord offrira des comptoirs d’impôts gratuits en anglais seulement selon le principe du premier arrivé, premier servi.

    Avant de vous présenter aux comptoirs d’impôt gratuits, veuillez vous assurer de répondre aux critères d’admissibilité de l’Agence du revenu du Canada.

    Appuyez sur le bouton « Voir l’horaire complet » à la droite de l’écran afin de voir quand les comptoirs seront offerts.

    Veuillez consulter notre annonce de clinique à notre succursale pour plus d'informations. Vous avez encore des questions? Envoyez-nous un courriel.
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    Creativebug series: arts and craft for adults! / Série Creativebug : bricolage pour adultes!

    Main
    Saturday Mar 29, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until Aug 30, 2025)

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    Join our Creativebug workshops the last Saturday of each month! All material will be provided, and you will always get to take your creation with you. 

    Registration for each individual session required and attendance is limited. 

    Creativebug, which is included in your Library membership, gives you access to thousands of free arts & crafts video workshops. They are all taught by recognized design experts and artists. Categories include, but are not limited to, knitting, crochet, design, sewing, jewelry, and cooking. Classes are for beginner, intermediate and advanced students of all ages.

    • February 22, 2025: friendship bracelets
    • March 29, 2025: fold a paper lotus flower
    • April 26, 2025: seed "bombs"
    • May 31, 2025: workshop to be announced soon

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    Joignez-vous à nos ateliers Creativebug les derniers samedis de chaque mois! Tout le matériel sera fourni, et vous pourrez toujours emporter votre création avec vous. Puisque les ressources de Creativebug sont disponibles en anglais seulement, les vidéos diffusées en bibliothèque seront toujours en anglais. Cependant, nos organisateurs se feront un plaisir de traduire les instructions pour vous si nécessaire; n'hésitez pas à nous le demander!

    L'inscription à chaque séance individuelle est obligatoire et le nombre de places est limité. 

    Creativebug, qui est inclus dans votre abonnement à la Bibliothèque, vous donne accès à des milliers d'enregistrements d'ateliers d’artisanat et de bricolage. Ils sont tous menés par des experts et des artistes connus. Les catégories incluent, entre autres, le tricot, le crochet, le design, la couture, la bijouterie, et la cuisson. Les cours ciblent les publics débutants, intermédiaires et avancés de tout âge. 

    • 22 fébrier 2025 : bracelets d'amilité 
    • 29 mars 2025 : pliez un lotus en papier
    • 26 avril 2025 : « bombes » à graines
    • 31 mai 2025 : atelier sera annoncé sous peu
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    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. ​

    If you plan to attend, please register to ensure the program is presented.

  • Cook the Cookbook Club - Mediterranean

    Stittsville
    Monday Mar 31, 2025 at 6:30pm

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    Do 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.

  • Carp social KNITwork

    Carp
    Tuesday Apr 1, 2025 at 1:00pm (series runs until Apr 29, 2025)

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    Join us for an informal gathering of knitting enthusiasts - from beginners to experts. Share your ideas and projects in a relaxed social atmosphere.

  • Hazeldean Cookbook Book Club (2024-2025 Season)

    Hazeldean
    Tuesday Apr 1, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 10, 2025)

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    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

    October 15: Thanksgiving

    November 12: Crockpot and Slowcooker

    December 10: Entertaining

    January 7: Low Carb

    February 4: Valentine

    No Meeting in March

    April 1: Japanese Cuisine

    May 13: Celebrities

    June 10: BBQ and Grilling