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Income Tax Clinic / Clinique d'impôts

Rideau

Fridays, Apr 19, 2024 - Apr 26, 2024
1:00pm
270 minutes
5 sessions remaining

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Do you need help with your tax return? If you have a modest income and a simple tax situation, trained volunteers may be able to complete your tax return for you for free. Ottawa Public Library is partnering with the Canada Revenue Agency to offer free tax preparation through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP).

Avez-vous besoin d'aide pour préparer vos impôts? Si vous avez un revenu modeste et une situation fiscale simple, des bénévoles formés pourront vous aider à remplir votre déclaration de revenus et ce, gratuitement. La Bibliothèque publique d'Ottawa collabore avec son partenaire, l'Agence du Revenu du Canada, afin d'offrir ces comptoirs d'impôts gratuits grâce au Programme communautaire des bénévoles en matière d’impôt (PCBMI).

April 12th clinic is cancelled. We are sorry for the inconvenience.

La clinique du 12 avril est annulée. Nous sommes désolé du trouble que cela peut vous causer.
Groupe de conversation en français de Cumberland / Cumberland French Conversation Group

Cumberland

Wednesdays, Apr 24, 2024 - Jun 26, 2024
10:00am
90 minutes
10 sessions remaining

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Participez à notre groupe de conversation, dans une ambiance amicale et décontractée, afin d'améliorer vos habiletés à converser en français.

Aucune inscription requise.

Participate in our conversation group so that you can improve your French language conversation skills in a relaxed and friendly environment.

No registration required.
Rideau English Conversation Group

Rideau

Wednesdays, Apr 24, 2024 - Jun 05, 2024
6:30pm
60 minutes
7 sessions remaining

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Do you already have some basic English language skills, and are you looking for a casual, friendly environment where you can practice your English speaking skills? All levels are welcome.

Join our free English conversation group!

Receive guidance from our leaders, meet new people and gain confidence in your ability to speak English.

Every Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30 pm (no conversation group on April 17)

Vous avez déjà une base en anglais et vous cherchez un endroit avec une ambiance décontractée et amicale pour pratiquer vos habiletés de converser en anglais? Tous les niveaux sont les bienvenus.

Joignez-vous à notre groupe de conversation en anglais! C'est gratuit!

Recevez des conseils, rencontrez de nouvelles personnes et gagnez de la confiance à converser en anglais.

Tous les mercredis soirs de 18h30-19h30 (sauf le 17 avril)
Film: Star Wars Kid: The Rise of the Digital Shadows

Cumberland

Saturday May 04, 2024 at 1:00pm
90 minutes

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In this Mathieu Fournier documentary on the first viral phenomenon of the digital age, Ghyslain Raza ("the Star Wars Kid") breaks his silence and reflects on his story for the first time. In doing so, he also explores our collective experience living in an online world in which we have to make peace with our digital shadows.

2022. 1 h 19 min. In French with English subtitles. Courtesy of the National Film Board.

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Dans ce documentaire de Mathieu Fournier, Ghyslain Raza, le « Star Wars Kid », sort du silence afin de réfléchir à notre soif de contenu et au droit à l’oubli à l’ère numérique.

2022. 1 h 19 min. En français avec sous-titres anglais. Gracieuseté de l'Office national du film.
Family Storytime with a Stay and Play

Emerald Plaza

Wednesdays, Apr 17, 2024 - Jun 05, 2024
10:30pm
60 minutes
8 sessions remaining

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Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Stay and Play following Storytime. Meet new friends and play with self-directed toys. Drop-in family program.
Help accessing Employment & Social Services / Aide à obtenir des services sociaux et d'emploi

Main

Thursdays, Apr 18, 2024 - Jun 27, 2024
10:00am
360 minutes
11 sessions remaining

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A member of Employment & Social Services’ Outreach and Mobile Services Team (OMST) will be at the Main branch of OPL in Room 117 on the 1st floor each Thursday from 10 am to 4 pm.

Financial Support
- Ontario Works
- Emergency Assistance
- Dental and Vision Care
- Utilties – Enbridge and Hydro Bills
- Housing – Rent and Rent Deposits
Ongoing Assistance
- System navigation
- Connecting with your Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) worker
- Requesting additional benefits
- Booking appointments
- Obtaining documents and identification
- Transportation and more!
Referrals to Other Resources
- Employment Ontario
- Housing Services (e.g. Social Housing Registry)
- Child Care Subsidy
- Ottawa Food Bank
- Free Counselling Services
- Mental Health and Addictions Services
- Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
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Un membre de l’Équipe de services mobiles et d'intervention (ESMI) sera présent à la succursale Centrale dans la salle 117 au 1er étage les jeudis de 10h à 16h. Services de l'ESMI :

Soutien financier
- Ontario au travail
- Aide d'urgence
- Soins dentaires et de la vue
- Services publics : factures d'Enbridge et d'électricité
- Logement: loyer, dépôts de loyer
Aide continue
- Navigation dans le système
- Liaison avec votre chargé de cas d'OT ou du POSPH
- Demande pour d'autres avantages
- Prise de rendez-vous
- Obtention de documents et pièces d'identité
- Transport et plus!
Aiguillage vers d'autres ressources
- Emploi Ontario
- Services du logement (p. ex. Registre du logement social)
- Subventions pour la garde d'enfants
- Banque d'alimentation d'Ottawa
- Services de consultation gratuits
- Services en santé mentale et de lutte contre les dépendances
- Programme ontarien de soutien aux personnes handicapées (POSPH)
Family Storytime | Contes en famille

Main

Thursdays, Apr 18, 2024 - Jun 13, 2024
10:00am
30 minutes
8 sessions remaining

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Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program.

Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien. Portes ouvertes.
Contes en famille

Sunnyside

Thursdays, Apr 18, 2024 - Jun 06, 2024
10:15am
30 minutes
8 sessions remaining

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C'est l'heure du conte!

Histoires, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien. Inscription non requise.
Rideau Morning Book Club

Rideau

Thursdays, Apr 18, 2024 - May 16, 2024
10:15am
75 minutes
2 sessions remaining

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Join us as we share the enjoyment of reading and discuss books in a relaxed atmosphere. All are welcome.

January 18 - The White Hare by Jane Johnson

February 15 - Woman, Watching : Louise de Kiriline Lawrence and the Songbirds of Pimisi Bay by Merilyn Simonds

March 21 - The Music Shop by Rachel Joyce

April 18 - Different by Frans De Waal

May 16 - Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro

The book club meets on the third Thursday of each month at 10:15-11:30 except July, August and December, when there is no meeting. You can place a hold on library copies in advance
Family Storytime - Spring Session 1

Hazeldean

Thursdays, Apr 18, 2024 - Apr 25, 2024
10:15am
30 minutes
2 sessions remaining

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Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. 30 min. Drop in.