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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.

  • Thursday Dec 14, 2023 at 2:30pm
    60 minutes

    Sorry this event and its waiting list are full

    Watercolours for beginners, with the help of Creativebug, an arts and crafts online resource with thousands of video classes and workshops. This series will be in 4 parts.

    Brush strokes basics

    1. Understanding brush strokes - Explore different techniques using different brushes and strokes

    2. Painting leaves  

    3. Painting trees  

    Combining elements

    4. Painting a wreath

    Registration required.  Participants must be available for the entire series.

    Shared supplies included.

    Aquarelle pour débutants, avec l'aide de Creativebug, une ressource en ligne contenant des milliers de vidéos d'art et de bricolages. Cette série se fera en 4 sessions.

    Base des coups de pinceaux

    1. Comprendre les coups de pinceaux - Explorer les différentes techniques en utilisant différents pinceaux.

    2. Peindre des feuilles

    3. Peindre des arbres

    Combiner les éléments 

    4. Peindre une couronne

    Inscription requise. Vous devrez être disponible pour toute la série.

    Les fournitures sont incluses et partagées.

  • Bedtime Math

    Thursday Dec 14, 2023 at 6:00pm
    45 minutes

    Engage, Encourage and Grow Together with STEM Learning Opportunities.

    An evening family storytime program with math and science themed stories and related hands-on activities.

    For young thinkers ages 3-6 and their adult co-learner.

  • Thursday Dec 14, 2023 at 6:30pm
    60 minutes

    Join us as we explore a dungeon and fight fearsome monsters! This easy roleplaying system is perfect for complete beginners who are curious about roleplaying games. Ages 7-13.

  • Thursdays, Dec 14, 2023 - Dec 21, 2023
    6:30pm
    90 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

    Do you love to write? Is writing the air you breathe, or is there ink in your veins?

    The Stittsville Creative Writing Group is a collection of people who love to write.

    We meet weekly to read from text we have written on our own time during the previous week, and engage in other writing activities.

    This is not a class on writing, or a workshop for manuscripts. Instead, we are people who love to write and share our works. 

    There are those who mostly listen rather than write, those who write prolifically but only share with the group, and a broad spectrum in between.

    If your interest is in the love of writing, this group may be for you.

  • Three children reading together

    Thursday Dec 14, 2023 at 6:30pm
    60 minutes

    This club will start meeting on the 2nd Thursday of the month starting in October! Come share the enjoyment of reading books with other kids ages 9-12.

    November 9th Meeting:

    Scurry by Mac Smith
    Dog Knight by Jeremy Whitley

    December 14th Meeting:

    Parker Inheritance by Varian Johnson

    Registration required (up to 10 participants).

  • sewing machine

    Friday Dec 15, 2023 at 4:15am
    90 minutes

    Come learn the very basics of using a sewing machine with us and make a drawstring bag!

    For ages 12-17 years old. Registration is required.

    ONLY ONE PLACE REMAINS AVAILABLE. It's for Saturday Nov 25th, 3pm-4:30pm. Contact Véro Dupuis directly to register : veronique.dupuis@biblioottawalibrary.ca 

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    Viens apprendre les bases de la couture à la machine avec nous et fais un sac à cordon coulissant !

    Pour les 12 à 17 ans. Inscription requise.

    UNE SEULE PLACE DISPONIBLE - c'est pour le samedi 25 novembre, 3:00pm-4:30pm.

    SVP contactez Véro Dupuis directement pour la réserver : veronique.dupuis@biblioottawalibrary.ca

  • Saturday Dec 16, 2023 at 10:30am
    60 minutes

    Sorry this event and its waiting list are full

    Spend your Saturday investigating the world of S.T.E.A.M. 

    This session we will look at electricity through and introduction to Little Bits and creation of a battery operated machine.

    Ages 8-12

    Registration required

  • Saturday Dec 16, 2023 at 10:30am
    60 minutes

    Sorry this event and its waiting list are full

    Let your creativity flow with Pop-up Painters. Transform a blank canvas into a majestic snowy trees painting! Guided tutorial and supplies will be provided. Registration is required. Ages 8 and up.

    This program is made possible with support from Friends of the Ottawa Public Library.

    Paint me a Picture workshop is part of Emerald Plaza’s Holiday Open House. Throughout the day enjoy light refreshments, make holiday gift supplies at our crafting table, and play Chocolate Bar Bingo in the afternoon.

  • Saturday Dec 16, 2023 at 11:00am
    60 minutes

    Sorry this event and its waiting list are full

    Get a  Techno Buddy!

    Technology and Social Media can be overwhelming.

    Teen Volunteers share their Social Media knowledge with older Adults in a two-on-one setting.  

    Areas of technology help will focus on user’s personal account use by initial setting up of the accounts and how use the site:

    Facebook

    Instagram

    X (former Twitter)

    Pinterest

    Meeting place:  Teen Zone.

    Please provide a phone number we can contact you about your topic.

    One topic per session.

  • Banner reading "Holiday Card Quilling" on a red background surrounded by pine branches.

    Saturday Dec 16, 2023 at 2:30pm
    60 minutes

    Sorry this event and its waiting list are full

    Create intricate paper art perfect for the season in a simple, easy to follow craft. Enjoy a calm atmosphere, good conversation, and discover how to turn swirls of paper into a wintery art piece or holiday card that is sure to impress.