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Café à la biblio / Coffee time at the library

North Gloucester

Wednesday Mar 26, 2025 at 2:00pm (series runs until Jun 25, 2025)

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Un p’tit brin de jasette, ça vous dit ? Vous êtes invités à notre café.

Chaque dernier mercredi du mois, de 14 h à 15 h 30 :

29 janvier, 26 février, 26 mars, 30 avril, 28 mai, 25 juin

Du thé et du café seront offerts. Programme portes ouvertes.

Succ. Gloucester nord, 2036 ch. Ogilvie

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Feel like chatting? Come to the library for some coffee/tea and conversation.

Every last Wednesday of the month, from 2 to 3:30 pm:

January 29th, February 26th, March 26th, April 30th, May 28th, June 25th

Tea and coffee will be provided. Drop-in program.

North Gloucester Branch, 2036 Ogilvie Rd.
Tech Help for Adults

Hazeldean

Wednesday Mar 26, 2025 at 2:30pm

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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.
Science Café

Sunnyside

Wednesday Mar 26, 2025 at 6:30pm

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Explore science through Carleton University’s popular Science Cafés. Put on by the Faculty of Science.

You are invited to join us for lively discussions around a scientific issue of the day. Be prepared to be informed, engaged and entertained, as our professors share their scientific discoveries and research with you. Each Café includes a 30 to 40 minute talk by a scientist followed by a moderated question and answer period.

The Science Café series is free to attend and all are welcome!
Welcome to Your Library - March Session

Beaverbrook

Wednesday Mar 26, 2025 at 7:00pm

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Are 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.
St-Laurent English Book Club

St-Laurent

Thursday Mar 27, 2025 at 10:00am (series runs until Jun 26, 2025)

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

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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
The Great Yarn of Manotick

Manotick

Thursday Mar 27, 2025 at 11:00am (series runs until Dec 18, 2025)

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Join us at yarn club!

Knitters, crocheters, needle workers, rug hookers – all are welcome to socialize with fellow yarn crafters and work on their latest project.

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Memory Café

Rosemount

Thursday Mar 27, 2025 at 1:00pm (series runs until Jun 26, 2025)

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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 connections built within the group. Light snacks and warm drinks are served alongside items that aim to spark conversations and reminiscing.

Conversation themes
- January 30: Working 9 to 5
- February 27: The 1950's
- March 27: Country Life
- April 24: Childhood Games
- May 29: Food for Thought
- June 26: School Days
Basic Photo Editing - Learn Easy, Stunning Techniques

Centennial

Thursday Mar 27, 2025 at 2:00pm

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Demo on how to enhance your photos by adjusting light, colour, and composition using free photo editing software (Photoscape X) available for both Windows and MacOS. Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users' Group and the Orleans Photo Club.

Registration required
Adult English Conversation Group

Hazeldean

Thursday Mar 27, 2025 at 6:30pm

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Practice your English language conversation skills and meet new friends in a relaxed and friendly environment. Registration is required. Space is limited.
Slow Stitchers and Handcrafters

Ruth E. Dickinson

Thursday Mar 27, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 26, 2025)

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Calling all slow-stitchers and handcrafters.

If you hand sew, quilt, knit, crochet, needlefelt, cross-stitch, embroider, needlepunch, english paper piece or any other handcraft, please join us for a fun, welcoming get together to work on your own projects.

Everyone and all ages welcome. Looking forward to meeting new friends and hope to see you there!

You will also be able to share good condition crafting items that need a new home at the 'give away table’.