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Monday May 5, 2025 at 1:30pmDrop-in program
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Monday May 5, 2025 at 6:00pmMany wireless routers do not default to the most secure configuration. Make sure you are not the "low-hanging fruit" that someone will decide to attack. It is surprisingly easy to make sure your network is secure. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will show you just how easy it is.
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Tuesday May 6, 2025 at 6:00pmArtificial Intelligence (AI) tools have exploded over the last few years. They can supercharge your web searches and help you find the most relevant information. They can generate images, personalized songs, summarize long text, describe the content of videos, and more. Chris Taylor from the Ottawa PC Users' Group will show you how easily it can be done and how to detect dreaded "AI hallucinations". And you can do it all for free.
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Wednesday May 7, 2025 at 1:00pmDrop-in program
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Have a legal question?
A lawyer from the Ontario Legal Information Centre will be on-site to provide legal information specific to Ontario and answer your questions. No question too small!
Une question juridique?
Une avocate du Centre d’information juridique de l’Ontario sera sur place pour offrir de l’information juridique spécifique à l’Ontario et répondre à vos questions. Peu importe la nature de votre question, nous sommes là pour vous accompagner!
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Wednesday May 7, 2025 at 6:00pmSorry this event and its waiting list are full
Paint a masterpiece using any object, except a brush. We will have acrylics and various objects to create a still-life or landscape. Unlock your imagination!
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Thursday May 8, 2025 at 6:00pmEnjoy photos and narration of coastal, interior and island beauty including stunning gardens and birdlife. Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users' Group and the Orleans Photo Club.
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Saturday May 10, 2025 at 2:30pm
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Participants will learn to make pulled string paintings using string, paint, and paper.
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Monday May 12, 2025 at 6:00pmCanada North attracts travellers from around the world who want to discover the pristine beauty and grandiose space our country has to offer. Carole Gobeil, a polar travel specialist here in Ottawa has travelled to these remote areas many times and loves sharing her passion with other curious adventurers. Places like Yukon, NorthWest Territories, Nunavut, Nunavik, Labrador are to be discovered at this travel talk.
Registration is limited. Please pre-register online
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Tuesday May 13, 2025 at 6:00pm
Join us for an overview of Libby, an app that allows you to borrow eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines through the Ottawa Public Library.
This session will include how to navigate the app, borrowing and putting books on hold, logging into our partner libraries, and other helpful tips and tricks. This program will be held in the computer lab so that you can follow along on the computer, but feel free to bring your own device if you would prefer.
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Wednesday May 14, 2025 at 2:00pm (series runs until May 14, 2025)Planning for your dependant's end of life' experience.
Do you have a dependant with a disability that would hinder them from making decisions concerning their care at the end of life ? Do you think you may die before your dependant? Would you like to have a say in medical interventions at the end of their lives? Would you like to make sure they would have the care that you would choose if you were with them? Would you like input into their after death service?
Come and chat with Mar. We'll chat about Guardianship, Recording idiosyncrasies your child may have that your guardian and care staff would need to know, Writing down your wishes for your child for medical interventions, Expressing your desire for your child to die at their home, hospital or hospice and Making burial and funeral arrangements,
Mainly, How to talk to your guardian. You need to talk, talk, talk so they know your wishes
Drop-ins welcome, but registration preferred.
Please choose one session (afternoon or evening).
Ottawa Public Library is partnering with the Home Hospice Association to offer death cafés with various themes. Check out the OPL website for upcoming death cafés.