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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.

  • Monday Oct 28, 2024 at 10:00am
    60 minutes

    Join us for a lecture on Mary Shelley's classic novel, Frankenstein, presented by Carleton Professor, Julie Murray.

    Registration required. 

  • Monday Oct 28, 2024 at 2:00pm
    120 minutes

    Learn various ways you can organize your photos on your computer or in the cloud. You should be able to find even your oldest photos quickly and easily. Understand how to create backups so your photos are protected against theft, fire, or other disasters. Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users' Group and the Orleans Photo Club.​ Registration required.

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    Monday Oct 28, 2024 at 6:00pm
    120 minutes

    Enjoy photos and narration of travels to beautiful and scenic Ireland and Scotland. Presented by Lynda Buske from the Orleans Photo Club and the Ottawa PC Users' Group.

  • Monday Oct 28, 2024 at 6:30pm
    60 minutes

    Registration opens on Monday, October 7, 2024 - 10:00am

    Do you love to cook? Connect with other food enthusiasts and level up your cooking skills over great discussions. We will look at new and popular cookbooks together and share recipes that we have tried. 

  • Monday Oct 28, 2024 at 6:30pm
    90 minutes

    Learn how to protect yourself against fraud and cyber fraud in this session presented by RBC.  This session will cover: 

    - What is fraud and cyber fraud?

    - How does fraud happen?

    - The most common types of fraud ( social engineering, phishing, smishing, identity theft, malwares, financial abuse, debit and credit card fraud, cheque fraud, job scams, mobile scam, etc.)

    - How to protect yourself against fraud and cyber fraud

    - Resources for reference to report fraud and be aware of recent trends in scams

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    Monday Oct 28, 2024 at 6:30pm
    45 minutes

    Wanda Witch and her friends, Ghost, Spider, and Pumpkin are excited about their favorite holiday, Halloween! Most kids love Halloween because of the treats, but these friends love the tricks! It looks like they are playing a trick on our class. They left us treats but tricked us and locked them in these boxes! Can you help solve the puzzles to open the boxes? Ages 8-12. Registration required.

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    Tuesdays, Oct 29, 2024 - Oct 30, 2024
    6:15pm
    120 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

    Discussing death with children and young adults can be challenging and many tend to avoid the conversations altogether. But death, just like birth, is a natural part of our lives. As parents, guardians, and caregivers, it is our responsibility to ensure young people know it’s okay to talk about death and learn healthy ways of coping with grief.

    Are these appropriate conversations for young people? Absolutely! In fact, their mental health might depend on it.

    For parents, caregivers, professionals, and volunteers who engage with children and teens.

    Drop-ins welcome, but registration preferred. Please choose the session of your choice: evening or afternoon.

    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.

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    Tuesdays, Oct 29, 2024 - Nov 26, 2024
    6:30pm
    90 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

    Combine basic drawing strokes into easy-to-learn pattern combinations that inspire creativity, relaxation, and meditation. 

  • Tuesday Oct 29, 2024 at 7:00pm
    45 minutes

    Wear your costumes! Stories, songs, games and a craft for children ages 4-7. Please reserve a space for each child attending with a library card. / Portez vos costumes! Histoires, chansons, jeux et un bricolage pour les enfants de 4-7 ans. Veuillez réserver une place pour chaque enfant participant avec une carte de bibliothèque.

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    Wednesday Oct 30, 2024 at 3:00pm
    60 minutes

    Create art in good company. 

    This series is perfect for aspiring artists, crafters who are in a rut, and anyone who suspects that a creative habit would be good for their soul. 

    We will explore our creativity using art prompts from Creativebug.

    All supplies will be provided.