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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)
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
The Morning Coffee Break / La pause café matinale

Cumberland

Thursdays, Apr 18, 2024 - Jun 20, 2024
10:30am
90 minutes
18 sessions remaining

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Join us at the Cumberland Branch Tuesday and Thursday mornings to enjoy a coffee and meet new friends. We will have coffee, games, puzzles and colouring books

Joignez-vous à nous à la succursale de Cumberland les mardis et jeudis matins pour prendre un café et rencontrer de nouveaux amis. Nous aurons du café, des jeux, des casse-têtes et des livres à colorier.
Greenbelt ESL Beginner Classes

North Gloucester

Thursdays, Apr 18, 2024 - Apr 25, 2024
1:00pm
90 minutes
2 sessions remaining

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Ready for more than conversation? These 4-week module classes will help build on your English language skills. Beginner and Intermediate sessions. Each session's registration will open three (3) weeks prior to the first class.

Everyone welcome! Register online.

You are registering for: Beginner classes : April, 4, 11, 18 and 25 2024

Vous cherchez un peu plus qu'une conversation? Nos classes en format module de 4 semaines vous aideront à développer vos compétences linguistiques en anglais. Sessions au niveau débutant ainsi qu'intermédiaire. Ouverture des inscriptions trois (3) semaines avant la première classe pour chaque session.

Tous sont bienvenus ! Inscription en ligne.

Vous vous enregistrez pour: session débutant: les 4, 11, 18 et 25 2024
Greenbelt ESL Intermediate Classes

North Gloucester

Thursdays, Apr 18, 2024 - Apr 25, 2024
1:00pm
90 minutes
2 sessions remaining

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Ready for more than conversation? These 4-week module classes will help build on your English language skills. Beginner and Intermediate sessions. Each session's registration will open three (3) weeks prior to the first class.

Everyone welcome! Register online.

You are registering for: Intermediate classes : April, 4, 11, 18 and 25 2024

Vous cherchez un peu plus qu'une conversation? Nos classes en format module de 4 semaines vous aideront à développer vos compétences linguistiques en anglais. Sessions au niveau débutant ainsi qu'intermédiaire. Ouverture des inscriptions trois (3) semaines avant la première classe pour chaque session.

Tous sont bienvenus ! Inscription en ligne.

Vous vous enregistrez pour: session intermédiaire: les 4, 11, 18 et 25 2024
Carlingwood Adult Colouring Club

Carlingwood

Thursdays, Apr 18, 2024 - Dec 26, 2024
2:00pm
60 minutes
37 sessions remaining

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Coloring can have a calming effect on the mind and promote overall wellness. Join us for a fun and relaxing afternoon of adult coloring.

All supplies are provided. No experience required. All you need to bring is your creativity!

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Free Tax Clinic

Ruth E. Dickinson

Thursdays, Apr 18, 2024 - Apr 25, 2024
5:30pm
180 minutes
2 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.

The Ruth E. Dickinson branch will be offering free tax clinics in English on a first-come, first-served basis.

Before arriving at the free tax clinics, you must verify whether you meet the Canada Revenue Agency’s eligibility criteria and ensure to bring the appropriate documentation with you. Our volunteers will not process self-employment or business taxes.

Click on the "View full schedule" button on the right of the screen to see when the clinics will be offered.
English conversation group

Main

Thursdays, Apr 18, 2024 - Jun 27, 2024
6:00pm
90 minutes
11 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.
Soirée de jeux de société pour adultes / Adult Game Night

North Gloucester

Thursdays, Apr 18, 2024 - Jun 13, 2024
6:00pm
120 minutes
9 sessions remaining

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Aimez-vous les jeux de société ? Jouer aux cartes ou aux échecs ? Vous choisissez le jeu ! Plusieurs options seront disponibles. Vous pouvez aussi apporter vos propres jeux.

Programme portes-ouvertes

Do you love board games? Cards? Chess? Any game goes! We will provide an assortment of games, but you're welcome to bring your own board games, too.

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Knitting/Crochet Group

Munster

Thursdays, Apr 18, 2024 - Aug 29, 2024
6:00pm
120 minutes
20 sessions remaining

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Come knit/crochet/chat at the Munster Library Thursdays 6-8pm All levels are welcome!