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  • Mondays, Apr 29, 2024 - Jun 24, 2024
    1:30pm
    120 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

    The Ottawa Public Library has thousands of digital titles, discover how to access them using resources like Libby and cloudLibrary. Come join us in this monthly drop-in session where we help you learn how to use Ottawa Public Library resources to access eBooks and audiobooks.

  • a stack of board games

    Mondays, Apr 29, 2024 - Jun 24, 2024
    1:30pm
    180 minutes

    8 sessions remaining

    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.

    Drop-in program / Programme portes-ouvertes.

    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.

  • Mondays, Apr 29, 2024 - May 13, 2024
    2:00pm
    240 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

    Enjoy games and meet new friends. We will have tea, games, cards, puzzles and colouring books.

  • Mondays, Apr 29, 2024 - Jun 24, 2024
    4:00pm
    60 minutes

    8 sessions remaining

    Pratiquez votre français dans un milieu décontracté pour les débutants.

    Êtes-vous à un niveau intermédiaire ? Rejoignez notre groupe intemédiare à 17h.

    Practice your French conversation skills in a relaxed and friendly environment for beginners.
    Are you at an intermediate level? Join our intermediate conversation group at 5pm. 

  • Chess set

    Mondays, Apr 29, 2024 - Jun 03, 2024
    4:00pm
    90 minutes

    5 sessions remaining

    Interested in chess and looking for new opponents? 

    Teen volunteers will be on hand to help those who are learning!

    Reserved for players aged between 7-17.

  • child and adult playing with Lego bricks

    Mondays, Apr 29, 2024 - Jun 03, 2024
    4:00pm
    90 minutes

    5 sessions remaining

    Create and build with Lego®, Magna Tiles, blocks, etc.! We provide the toys, you bring your imagination! Ages 6 and up. Adult supervision is required.

    À vos Lego®, Magna Tiles, et autres jouets de construction! Nous fournissons les matériaux, vous apportez votre imagination! 6 ans et plus. Les adultes doivent superviser les enfants à leur charge.

  • Graphic of people talking

    Mondays, Apr 29, 2024 - Jun 24, 2024
    5:00pm
    60 minutes

    8 sessions remaining

    Pratiquez votre français dans un milieu décontracté. Niveau intermédiaire. 

    Vous êtes débutant? Rejoignez notre groupe débutant à 16h.

    Practice your French conversation skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. For an intermediate level.
    Are you a beginner? Join our beginner's conversation group at 4pm. 

  • Calculator and rulers

    Mondays, Apr 29, 2024 - Jun 10, 2024
    5:00pm
    90 minutes

    6 sessions remaining

    Tutoring and help with homework. After school for children ages 6 - 14 (Grades 1-10).

    Drop-in program offered in partnership with United for Literacy.

    Les étudiants de la 1ère à la 10ème année, agés de 6 à 14 ans, peuvent obtenir de l’aide aux devoirs.

    Programme portes ouvertes offert en collaboration avec l’organisme Littératie Ensemble.

  • Monday Apr 29, 2024 at 5:15pm
    30 minutes

    Sorry this event and its waiting list are full

    Do you have children ages 5-8?  Would you like them to read more?  Then join our weekly Reading Buddies program.   Each child will be paired with a teen volunteer for fun and interactive read aloud sessions.  Together they will share the joys of reading in a friendly, encouraging and enthusiastic environment.  Registration required.    

  • Mondays, Apr 29, 2024 - Jun 24, 2024
    6:00pm
    60 minutes

    8 sessions remaining

    Practice your English conversation skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. All levels are welcome to this drop-in program.