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    Penpal Program with the North Clondalkin Library in Ireland!

    Hazeldean

    Saturdays, May 04, 2024 - May 11, 2024
    11:30am
    30 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

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    Have you ever wondered what it was like to live in Ireland? Are you interested in having a penpal abroad? If so then this program is for you! Please join us on Saturday May 4 or Saturday May 11 at 11:30 (30 min) in the meeting room to be matched with an Irish penpal and to create a letter! 

    Please note: Communications will be sent and received strictly through the library address. All letters will be monitored by library staff to ensure certain guidelines are followed in terms of appropriate language, content and to ensure that personally identifiable information is not shared. 

    Ages 8-13

  • How To Teach Your Kids About Money​ with CPA

    Carlingwood

    Saturday May 04, 2024 at 1:30pm
    120 minutes

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    This program is for adults only. 

    Join a professional from the Chartered Professional ​ Accountants of Canada to learn how to address age ​appropriate money-related topics with young kids, pre-teens, teenagers and emerging adults. Topics such as the evolution of financial decisions throughout childhood, giving allowances, budgeting, credit cards, cell phones, and virtual spending will be covered. ​

    Registration is limited. Please register online. 

  • Star Wars Day!

    Manotick

    Saturday May 04, 2024 at 1:30pm
    60 minutes

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    Ages 6 - 12 years old (we will have crafts for younger siblings too).

    Learn to speak Wookie (or Wookie sounds): make your own loyal Droid Cubecraft; test a saber in dual circle; complete a scavenger hunt; learn the planets in the Star Wars universe; fly your plane through the death star and knock down some Stormtroopers. For the younger ones: make a Chewbacca puppet and a yoda or lei bun headband. Origami Yoda awaits you! (yes, we have to say it: May the 4th be with you!). 

    Please register. 

  • Windows Performance Tune-up​

    Blackburn Hamlet

    Saturday May 04, 2024 at 2:00pm
    120 minutes

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    If your Windows computer is getting sluggish, you don't have to re-install Windows just to gain back lost performance. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will demonstrate and explain how to safely use many native and free 3rd party tools that can help speed up Windows. ​

    Registration limited. Please pre-register online.

  • In the Garden

    Cumberland

    Saturday May 04, 2024 at 2:30pm
    45 minutes

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    Join us for a celebration of gardens! We will be reading a  picture book, planting a mini-garden to take home and doing a plant related craft.

    Registration required.

  • Dans le jardin

    Cumberland

    Saturday May 04, 2024 at 3:30pm
    45 minutes

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    Rejoignez-nous pour une célébration des jardins! Ensemble, nous lirons un album, planterons un mini-jardin et ferons un bricolage en rapport avec les plantes.

    Inscription requise. 
  • Web banner for hobbies and crafts

    Patio Lanterns

    Hazeldean

    Monday May 06, 2024 at 6:00pm
    90 minutes

    Sorry this event and its waiting list are full

    Create a decorative patio lantern with a mason jar, tissue paper, flowers or leaves. Perfect for your outdoor setting!

  • Tips and Techniques for Better Photos

    Stittsville

    Monday May 06, 2024 at 6:00pm
    120 minutes

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    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.  

    Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users' Group and the Orleands Photo Club.
  • two embroidered felt corner bookmarks

    Adult Crafternoon : Embroidered Corner Bookmark

    North Gower

    Tuesday May 07, 2024 at 2:00pm
    60 minutes

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    Join us for an afternoon of crafting!  Participants will embroider a corner bookmark to take home!  All supplies are provided.  
  • Hobbies and crafts

    Spring Bad Art Night

    Centennial

    Tuesday May 07, 2024 at 6:00pm
    90 minutes

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    Adults and teens are invited to get creative and make an awful imperfect piece of art. At the end of the session, you will get to vote on which of your fellow artists’ work is the worst! All supplies are provided. 

    Tuesday May 7, 6:00-7:30pm

    Registration required