Join us to discuss books from the science fiction and fantasy genres each month. All are welcome. Registrants are responsible for securing a copy of the book to read or listen to.
This month's book is Foundryside by Robert Jackson Bennett.
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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Thursday Mar 21, 2024 at 7:00pm
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Saturday Mar 23, 2024 at 2:30pm
90 minutesParticipants will create textile landscapes on a canvas board using fabric, twine and glue. Show off your artistic flair with your new masterpiece.
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Monday Mar 25, 2024 at 7:00pm
60 minutesCalling all trivia fans, game show enthusiasts, and people who know a lot of random facts! Join us for a trivia night at the Beaverbrook Branch where you'll tackle questions from a wide range of categories (not just about books!) to win a prize and the respect of the trivia community. Enjoy a fun atmosphere, good music, questions for teens and older adults alike, and refreshments!
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Tuesday Mar 26, 2024 at 3:30pm
90 minutesDrop-in program
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Drop by to play some of the many games on our Oculus Rift system! Explore mountains or deep seas, ride roller coasters, soar as an eagle, challenge your agility with Beat Saber or Fruit Ninja, defend your castle as an archer or your spaceship with a laser, and many more!
All games are single-player with English dialogue/text.
Safety tip: to prevent falls, wear closed flat shoes, not flip-flops or heels
Ages: 10 to Adult (headset may be too large to fit smaller players)
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Tuesday Mar 26, 2024 at 6:00pm
60 minutesAdults are invited to get creative and make a no-pressure, awful piece of art. All supplies will be provided. We will put out random art supplies; what you make is entirely up to you! Make it as bizarre and ridiculous as you wish. At the end of the night, you will get to judge your fellow artists’ work and decide which is the worst!
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Tuesday Apr 09, 2024 at 3:30pm
90 minutesDrop-in program
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Drop by to play some of the many games on our Oculus Rift system! Explore mountains or deep seas, ride roller coasters, soar as an eagle, challenge your agility with Beat Saber or Fruit Ninja, defend your castle as an archer or your spaceship with a laser, and many more!
All games are single-player with English dialogue/text.
Safety tip: to prevent falls, wear closed flat shoes, not flip-flops or heels
Ages: 10 to Adult (headset may be too large to fit smaller players)
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Tuesday Apr 09, 2024 at 6:30pm
90 minutesParticipez à des rencontres sociales pour discuter d’une grande variété de livres sélectionnés par les membres du club de lecture. Cette activité est ouverte à tous. Les personnes inscrites ont la responsabilité d’obtenir un exemplaire du livre à lire ou à écouter.
Le livre du mois est Niré par Aki Shimazaki.
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Wednesday Apr 10, 2024 at 6:15pm
120 minutesUn café mortel, c'est une rencontre où on discute de la mort. Notre but est d'aider les gens à être à l'aise avec l'idée de la mort et leur finitude.
La bibliothèque publique d'Ottawa (BPO) offre ce programme en partenariat avec l'association "Home Hospice Association".
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Thursday Apr 11, 2024 at 1:30pm
90 minutesMeet to enjoy and discuss a wide variety of books selected by book club members. All are welcome.
April 11 book: Warlight by Michael Ondaatje.
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Wednesdays, Apr 24, 2024 - Jun 26, 2024
4:00pm
60 minutes3 sessions remaining
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Teams of two teen volunteers will share their technology knowledge with one older adult each for one hour per month.
Volunteers will help older adults with topics such as basic use of devices like desktop computers, tablets and smartphones, internet applications like browsers, email, calendars, social media, and games, and file and photo management, such as Google Suite, OneDrive, and iCloud.
Register in-branch at the 2nd floor hub. Registration opens Tuesday, September 5th at 10 AM.