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NEW SESSION: Free Income Tax Clinic / Clinique d'impôts gratuite

Rideau

Friday Apr 26, 2024 at 1:00pm
270 minutes

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Do you need help with your tax return? If you have a modest income and a simple tax situation, CRA's 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).

3 new volunteers, all 3 students at La Cité in accounting, are coming from 1:30-5:30 pm this Friday to help the community od their taxes before the deadline.

3 nouveaux bénévoles, tous étudiants à La Cité en comptabilité, seront présents de 13h30-17h30 vendredi afin d'aider les membres de la communauté à faire leurs taxes avant la date limite.
Groupe de conversation en français de Cumberland / Cumberland French Conversation Group

Cumberland

Wednesdays, May 01, 2024 - Jun 26, 2024
10:00am
90 minutes
9 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, May 01, 2024 - Jun 05, 2024
6:30pm
60 minutes
6 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 (Thursdays)

Ruth E. Dickinson

Thursdays, Apr 25, 2024 - May 30, 2024
11:15am
30 minutes
6 sessions remaining

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Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers. Drop-in program.
Carlingwood Adult Colouring Club

Carlingwood

Thursdays, Apr 25, 2024 - Dec 26, 2024
2:00pm
60 minutes
36 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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Bilingual babytime/ Bébés à la biblio bilingue

Greenboro

Thursdays, Apr 25, 2024 - May 30, 2024
2:00pm
30 minutes
5 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.
Babytime

Manotick

Thursdays, Apr 25, 2024 - Jun 13, 2024
2:00pm
30 minutes
7 sessions remaining

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Drop-in for Storybook reading, songs, bounces and rhymes too!

Ages newborn to 17/18 months.
Chess Club drop-in

Cumberland

Thursday Apr 25, 2024 at 4:00pm
60 minutes

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Do you enjoy chess, or do you want to learn the game?

Drop in to play with other youth! Learn the basics and test your wits with a weekly chess challenge.

Ages: 8 to 18
Free Community Tax Clinic

Elmvale Acres

Thursdays, Apr 25, 2024 - Apr 30, 2024
5:00pm
90 minutes
2 sessions remaining

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Do you have a modest income and/or a simple tax situation? Our community volunteer may be able to help with your tax return. Elmvale Acres will be offering free tax clinics in English that operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Add your name to the list at the front desk and you'll be called in to meet with our volunteer when it's your turn.

Our volunteers cannot process returns that deal with self-employment, investments, rental income, bankruptcy, business taxes or foreign income. They may refuse anyone that does not meet the eligibility criteria.

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). Ces dates sont en anglais seulement.