Every Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30 pm
September 13th- December 20th
Practice your English conversation skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. All levels are welcome in this free program.
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Wednesdays, Oct 04, 2023 - Dec 20, 2023
6:30pm
60 minutes12 sessions remaining
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Passport to Mystery
Tuesdays, Oct 17, 2023 - Dec 19, 2023
1:30pm
60 minutes3 sessions remaining
Pack your bags and prepare for the first chapter in a tour around the world! Joins us every third Tuesday until June 2024, where we will discuss a title set in a different country and/or written by a foreign author.
When you pick up a copy of September's title, you will receive a Traveler's Guide to keep with you for the year, in which you may keep notes as you read, draw something from the book that has inspired you, or bring up points you'd like to discuss during the meet-ups.
At every meeting you attend, you will get your "passport" stamped. We hope to see you well-traveled by summer 2024!
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Thursdays, Oct 19, 2023 - Dec 21, 2023
11:00am
60 minutes3 sessions remaining
Veuillez nous joindre le 3e jeudi de chaque mois pour des rencontres conviviales afin de discuter des livres de langue française.
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Thursdays, Oct 26, 2023 - Dec 21, 2023
7:00pm
60 minutes3 sessions remaining
Come join us the 4th Thursday of every month for lively discussion on a variety of English-language books.
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Sunday Nov 12, 2023 at 2:00pm
60 minutesDrop-in program
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The Cumberland branch of the Ottawa Public Library is pleased to present Ottawa mystery writers Brenda Chapman and Don Butler as they each read a short excerpt from their books, and answer your questions about their stories, their writing process, and their own recommended reads.
Brenda Chapman has authored more than 20 novels and novellas, including the lauded Stonechild and Rouleau police procedural series, set mainly in Kingston, Ontario. Her latest novel, When Last Seen, is the second in her new Ottawa-based mystery series Hunter and Tate.
Don Butler enjoyed a long career as a reporter and senior editor at the Ottawa Citizen, but has always aspired to write fiction. His first novel, A Life of Bliss, set in Ottawa and Greece, was released in 2021. He has just finished a sequel, Norman’s Conquest, slated for release in the spring 2024.
Following the discussion, the authors will have a selection of their books available for purchase for $20 each. Cash only.
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Thursday Nov 16, 2023 at 7:00pm
0 minutesFor National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, the Ottawa Public Library in partnership with the National Arts Centre, will be hosting a one man play called "Bloodline", written by elder Albert Dumont and Co-creator, writer and musician Phil Jenkins.
This one-person play, “Bloodline”, examines Indian Act harms. Using autobiography, poetry and photography, Albert tells the story of how the Indian Act shaped not only his own life, but the lives of his parents and grandparents.
Elder Albert Dumont, an Algonquin poet, storyteller and artist has been named the City of Ottawa's next English-language poet laureate in 2021.
Phil Jenkins is a local renowned historian, author, columnist, lecturer, musician & songwriter will explore the musical & visual arts and architectural.
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Wednesdays, Oct 04, 2023 - Dec 20, 2023
10:00am
90 minutes12 sessions remaining
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Join our free English conversation group to practice speaking in English in a relaxed and friendly environment.
All levels are welcome to this drop-in program.
Rejoignez notre groupe de conversation en anglais gratuit pour pratiquer l'anglais dans une atmosphère détendue.
Tous les niveaux sont les bienvenus à ce programme , inscription non requise.
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Wednesdays, Oct 04, 2023 - Oct 25, 2023
10:00am
30 minutes4 sessions remaining
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Stories, rhymes, songs and activities for babies (ages 0-18 months) and a parent/caregiver.
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Wednesdays, Oct 04, 2023 - Dec 31, 2023
10:00am
660 minutes85 sessions remaining
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Did you know that jigsaw puzzles can strengthen your short-term memory, enhance your eye-hand coordination and sharpen your observation skills?
Drop in at the Cumberland branch and stay a while for a relaxing time making jigsaw puzzles.
Anytime during our opening hours.
Savez-vous que faire un casse-tête peut renforcer votre mémoire à court terme, améliorer la coordination oeil-main et aiguiser vos compétences d'observation?
Faites un saut à la succursale Cumberland afin de relaxer tout en faisant un casse-tête.
En tout temps lors de nos heures d'ouverture.
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Wednesdays, Oct 04, 2023 - Dec 13, 2023
10:15am
30 minutes10 sessions remaining
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Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program.
Session 1: September 13 to October 25
Session 2: November 8 to December 13
Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien. Portes ouvertes.
Session 1 : Du 13 septembre au 25 octobre
Session 2 : Du 8 novembre au 13 décembre