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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.

  • Web banner for Arts and Culture
    Saturday Jan 25, 2025 at 2:30pm

    Participants will create a windowpane painting by using an 8x11 sheet of paper, various mediums, and tape.  Let your artistic talent shine into your windows!

  • a variety of cameras
    Monday Jan 27, 2025 at 6:00pm

    Take your photography to the next level by getting your camera off "Auto" to achieve the creative effects you want. Learn how to tell your camera to capture what you see - don't let it decide for you.  Presented by Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group and Vice-president of the Orleans Photo Club.​

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

  • Tuesday Jan 28, 2025 at 6:30pm

    Learn the tradition of making a vision board. Using magazine tears, printed images and a pair of scissors and a glue stick, take a moment to create a collage of images and messages to help inspire you throughout the year.

  • Wednesday Jan 29, 2025 at 2:30pm (series runs until Mar 26, 2025)

    Have questions about your own device i.e.: tablet, phone, or laptop?  Need help with e-books or other online library services?  Hazeldean staff will be available to assist you with basic tech questions.  *NO TECHNOLOGY REPAIRS* Please bring your own device and library card.

    Registration Required. 30 minutes per person.

  • Books
    Thursday Jan 30, 2025 at 10:00am (series runs until Jun 26, 2025)

    Come meet to enjoy and discuss a wide variety of books selected by book club members. All are welcome!

    Drop-in program.

    This group meets the last Thursday of the month from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

    • September 26, "The Lincoln Highway" by Amor Towles
    • October 31, "A Sea of Tranquility" by Emily St. John Mandel
    • November 28, "The Librarianist" by Patrick deWitt
    • January 30th, "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
    • February 27, "Snow Road Station" by Elisabeth Hay
    • March 27, "Run Twoards the Danger" by Sarah Polley
    • April 24, "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline
    • May 29, Discussion about books we enjoyed
    • June 26, Book Selection for next year
  • White man sitting by a tree reading a glowing book at night
    Thursday Jan 30, 2025 at 7:00pm (series runs until Mar 27, 2025)

    Registration opens on Monday, December 9, 2024 - 9:00am

    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

  • Friday Jan 31, 2025 at 2:00pm (series runs until May 30, 2025)

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

  • Web banner for hobbies and crafts
    Saturday Feb 1, 2025 at 2:30pm

    It's like musical chairs, but with art! Each person will receive a canvas and freely paint or draw on that canvas. At random intervals each person will stop working on their own canvas and switch it with another person to continue working on the new painting or drawings.

  • Web banner for hobbies and crafts
    Monday Feb 3, 2025 at 1:30pm

    Come join Volunteer Ottawa for a presentation for older adults who want to learn about volunteering opportunities and how to make the volunteer process easier!​

    Registration limited. Please pre-register online.  

  • Friday Feb 7, 2025 at 1:30pm (series runs until Mar 07, 2025)

    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)