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Thursday May 1, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until Aug 21, 2025)Drop-in program
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Thursday May 1, 2025 at 1:00pm (series runs until Dec 04, 2025)An open house for persons with dementia, their care partners, and families. This program is drop-in, but if you choose to register you will receive a reminder email.
Fun and stimulating mental activities are planned to enhance the social interactions and the connections that are built within the group. Light snacks and warm drinks are served alongside items that aim to spark conversations and reminiscing.
First Thursday of each month from 1-3pm.
January 2nd – Food for Thought
February 6th - School Days
March 6th - Tools of the Trade
April 3rd - In the Garden
May 1st - Leisure Time
June 5th - That's Entertaining!
July 3rd - Man's Best Friend
August 7th - Travel the World
September 4th - Sports
October 2nd - My Castle, My Home
November 6th - Anything Goes!
December 4th - Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
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Thursday May 1, 2025 at 1:30pm (series runs until Jun 19, 2025)Come and engage in creative writing with others from the community!
Join us on Thursday afternoons to find your unique voice.
Each session, the facilitator will offer writing prompts to inspire creative expression and exploration. The group will write together in silence and then everyone will be invited to share their “first draft” writing. The format will follow the practices of the Writers Collective of Canada, which is based on the Amherst Writers and Artists Method.
You will need to bring the writing instruments of your choice (tablet or computer; or pen and paper).
Registration is required for this program series
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Thursday May 1, 2025 at 2:30pm (series runs until Jun 05, 2025)Drop-in program
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Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere. All are welcome! Drop-in program.
This group meets the first Thursday of the month 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
January 2 - "Oh William" by Elizabeth Strout
February 6 - "The Humans" by Matt Haig
March 6 - "Lessons in Chemistry" by Bonnie Garmus
April 3 - "Notes on a writers' life" by David Adams Richards
May 1 - "All the colors of the dark" by Chris Whitaker
June 5 -"I (Athena)" by Ruth DyckFehderau
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Thursday May 1, 2025 at 6:30pmCurious about native plant gardening? Join us for a presentation with Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library; they will provide an overview of native plant gardening and how you can help make a difference in your garden.
The Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library is a grassroots organization that promotes gardening with native plants to provide food and habitat for bees, butterflies, insects, birds, and other wildlife.
Registration required
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Thursday May 1, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jul 03, 2025)Whether you're new to baking or well seasoned, this new book club is the perfect place to meet fellow bakers, try new recipes and share both the successes and failures of your bakes.
We will bake from and discuss a different cookbook every month. Limited copies of the book will be available to check out in advance at the main Nepean Centerpointe library hub - just ask one of the staff for a copy of the baking club cookbook.
Sessions will be held on the first Thursday of the month at 6:30pm to 8:00pm. All are welcome!
Upcoming books:
- May 1st : 50 Things to Bake Before You Die by Allyson Reedy
- June 5th : Sweet Tooth by Sarah Fennel
- July 3rd : The Savory Baker by America's Test Kitchen
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Friday May 2, 2025 at 1:30pm (series runs until Jun 06, 2025)Drop-in program
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Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere at the Hazeldean Library.
Join us for discussions on the first Friday of every month.
September 13: Meet & Greet - Talk about our summer reading
October 4: "All Things Consoled" by Elizabeth Hay (Memoir)
November 1: "Light Between Oceans" by M.L. Stedman (Fiction)
December 6: "State of Terror" by Hillary Clinton & Louise Penny (Fiction)
No Meeting in January
February 7: "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline (Canadian)
March 7: "Cul-de-Sac" by Joy Fielding (Canadian-Mystery)
April 4: "Looking for Jane" by Heather Marshall (Canadian)
May 2: "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini (Canadian-Fiction)
June 6: "The Dinner" by Herman Koch (Fiction)
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Saturday May 3, 2025 at 10:00am (series runs until Jun 28, 2025)This is a group for people who love to write.
Participants meet every second Saturday to discuss all things writing, whether it be highlighting their work, exchanging feedback or above all else, sharing their passion for the craft. Practitioners from all skill levels and writing genres are welcome.
Registration preferred. Drop-ins are welcome.
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Saturday May 3, 2025 at 11:00amSorry this event and its waiting list are full
Get a Techno Buddy!
Technology and Social Media can be overwhelming.
Teen Volunteers share their Social Media knowledge with older Adult in a two-on-one setting.
Areas of technology help will focus on user’s personal account use by initial setting up of the accounts and how use the site:
Facebook
Instagram
X (former Twitter)
Pinterest
One hour= One topic
If you want to cover a different topic from the list, Facilitator will need to approve it, as this is a one hour session.
Meeting place: Teen Zone on the 3rd floor.
Please bring your device fully charged (ex. cell phone, tablet, or laptop).
Please provide a phone number we can contact you about your topic.
You can sign up for one session and one waiting list slot per quarter.
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Saturday May 3, 2025 at 2:00pmAre you a new library user and want to learn about what we offer at the Ottawa Public Library? Have you been an OPL member for years, but want to learn more about our collections, services, and programs? Join us to discover what you can access at your local library branch, and have a chance at winning some OPL merch! Registration encouraged but drop-ins always welcome.