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Wednesday Jun 05, 2024 at 6:30pm
150 minutes
Ottawa Bad Movie Nights and Ottawa Public Library present a screening of Mac and Me (1988).
Please join us from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, at the OPL's Main Branch Auditorium. The event will also feature other bad movie items like trailers and serials.
The event is free to attend. In English.
Note: This film is intended for a mature audience. Viewer discretion is advised.
Thursdays, Jun 06, 2024 - Jun 27, 2024
10:00am
120 minutes
2 sessions remaining
The St. Laurent Book Club meet to enjoy and discuss a wide variety of books selected by book club members.
All are welcome.
Upcoming dates and books:
Thursdays, Jun 06, 2024 - Dec 05, 2024
1:00pm
120 minutes
7 sessions remaining
An open house for persons with dementia, their care partners, and families.
Fun and stimulating mental activities are planned to enhance the social interactions and the connections that are built within the group. Light snacks and warm drinks are served alongside items that aim to spark conversations and reminiscing.
First Thursday of each month (starts in May 2023). 1-3pm.
Thursday Jun 06, 2024 at 1:30pm
90 minutes
Share the enjoyment of good books in an informal and relaxed atmosphere. First Thursday of every month. New members welcome.
Thursday Jun 06, 2024 at 2:00pm
120 minutes
Learn, in simple terms, how your camera works to enable you to take better photos. The lecture will cover tips on composition, depth of field, lighting, people pictures and how to avoid common pitfalls. Learn how to get off the automatic setting on your camera and take control!
Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users' Group and the Orleans Photo Club
Thursday Jun 06, 2024 at 2:30pm
60 minutes
Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere. All are welcome! Drop-in program.
This group meets the first Thursday of the month 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
January 4 "Beloved" by Toni Morrison
February 1 "Lady Tan's Circle" by Lisa See
March 7 "Wrong Place, Wrong Time" by Gillian McAllister
April 4 "Talking to Canadians" by Rick Mercer
May 2 "The Buried Giant" by Kazuo Ishiguro
June 6 "The Mistress of Nothing" by Kate Pullinger
Thursday Jun 06, 2024 at 6:30pm
60 minutes
Everyone is welcome to join Vernon’s book club!
Visit with your friends and neighbours to discuss great books.
First Thursday of the month
January 4th, February 1st, March 7th, April 4th, May 2nd & June 6th
6:30pm-7:30pm
January – Haven by Emma Donoghue
February – Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney
March – All You Can Ever Know by Nicole Chung
April - The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer
May – Between Two Kingdoms by Suleika Jaouad
Books will be available at the Vernon branch service hub.
Friday Jun 07, 2024 at 1:30pm
90 minutes
Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere at the Hazeldean Library. Join us for discussion on the first Friday of every month.
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
“Atonement” by Ian McEwan (Fiction)
DECEMBER 1, 2023
“When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing”by Daniel Pink (Non-Fiction)
NO MEETING IN JANUARY
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
“Washington Black” by Esi Erdugan (Canadian-Fiction)
MARCH 1, 2024
“Five Little Indians” by Michelle Good (Canadian-Fiction)
APRIL 5, 2024
“Rules of Civility” by Amor Towles (Fiction)
MAY 3, 2024
“The Vanishing Half” by Britt Bennett (Fiction)
June 7, 2024
“Full Disclosure” by Beverley McLachlin (Canadian-Mystery)
Friday Jun 07, 2024 at 2:30pm
90 minutes
Create and build with Lego®! Drop-in program. Ages 6-12.
Architectes en herbe, à vos Lego®! Programme portes ouvertes. Pour les enfants de 6 à 12 ans.
Friday Jun 07, 2024 at 3:30pm
120 minutes
It's PD Day and school's off! Play card games, board games or video games on the big screen! For kids 6-12.