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Tuesdays, May 07, 2024 - Jun 11, 2024
7:00pm
60 minutes
6 sessions remaining
Practice English and meet new friends in a relaxed and friendly environment.
Margaret is an accredited teacher of English as a Second Language with more than 8 years experience in teaching adults who are new to Canada. Margaret endeavours to assist English learners strengthen their language skills through engaging conversations and discussions of some of the practical and cultural intricacies of living in Canada.
Wednesdays, May 08, 2024 - Jun 05, 2024
10:15am
30 minutes
8 sessions remaining
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Every Monday and Wednesday.
**Please note :
-No programming on March 4 and 6 (week *before* March Break)
-March Break : this program will occur as usual, followed by a craft activity (suitable for ages 4 and up, as supplies last).
Fridays, May 10, 2024 - Jun 14, 2024
1:30pm
90 minutes
2 sessions remaining
Meet new people and join in discussions on selected titles in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere every second Friday of the month. Newcomers are welcome.
Saturday May 11, 2024 at 2:00pm
150 minutes
Come watch a family-friendly movie in English on the projector.
Bring a friend, some snacks, a sleeping bag or lawn chair! Costumes are always welcome!
*Note: available seating is on straight chairs, or on floor cushions.
May 11 : Ratatouille
Come again on June 8 for another great movie : Moana
Mondays, May 13, 2024 - Jun 03, 2024
4:00pm
90 minutes
3 sessions remaining
Interested in chess and looking for new opponents?
Teen volunteers will be on hand to help those who are learning!
Reserved for players aged between 7-17.
Mondays, May 13, 2024 - Oct 07, 2024
7:00pm
60 minutes
6 sessions remaining
This is a book club, conversation space and community for parents or caregivers of little people who are looking for shared connection on the struggles and joys of parenting. Sleepless nights, big emotions, stepping on a toy car that feels like a shard of glass and surprise jam on your best work shirt, parenting is not always the social media perfect picnic it is cracked up to be. At the same time you love them to bits and are trying to merge the life before them with your current reality while also keeping all the balls in the air and doing your best to raise kind and thoughtful humans amidst a crazy and changing world.
Explore concepts of parenting, identity and the ever present “mom or dad guilt”.
If you don’t have time to read the book, still come! Chill vibes and welcoming space.
Fridays, May 17, 2024 - Jun 21, 2024
2:00pm
60 minutes
2 sessions remaining
Do you enjoy reading mysteries? Share the enjoyment of good mysteries in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for discussion usually every third Friday of the month.
Mondays, May 27, 2024 - Jun 24, 2024
1:30pm
120 minutes
2 sessions remaining
The Ottawa Public Library has thousands of digital titles, discover how to access them using resources like Libby and cloudLibrary. Come join us in this monthly drop-in session where we help you learn how to use Ottawa Public Library resources to access eBooks and audiobooks.
Friday May 31, 2024 at 2:00pm
60 minutes
Join in stimulating discussions on selected titles in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere on the last Friday of the month.
Saturday Jun 01, 2024 at 10:15am
30 minutes
On the first Saturday of the month starting in February 2024, wear your pajamas, bring along your favourite stuffie, and come get cozy with us!
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and parents or caregivers.