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English Conversation Group

Main

Wednesdays, Apr 24, 2024 - Jul 31, 2024
6:30pm
90 minutes
15 sessions remaining

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Join our free English conversation to practice speaking in English in a relaxed and friendly environment.

All levels are welcome to this drop-in program.

Rejoignew notre groupe de conversation en anglais gratuis pour pratiquer l'anglais dans une atmosphère détendue.

Tous les niveaux sont les bienvenus à ce programme, inscription non requise.
French Conversation Group - Beginner /Groupe de conversation en français débutants

Manotick

Wednesdays, Apr 24, 2024 - Jun 12, 2024
7:00pm
60 minutes
4 sessions remaining

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Pratiquez votre français dans un milieu décontracté pour les débutants.

Practice your French conversation skills in a relaxed and friendly environment for beginners.
Family Storytime with a Stay and Play

Emerald Plaza

Wednesdays, Apr 24, 2024 - Jun 05, 2024
10:30pm
60 minutes
7 sessions remaining

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Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Stay and Play following Storytime. Meet new friends and play with self-directed toys. Drop-in family program.
St-Laurent Book Club

St-Laurent

Thursdays, Apr 25, 2024 - Jun 27, 2024
10:00am
120 minutes
3 sessions remaining

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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:
- Thursday, September 28th, 10am to 12pm - A Good Man by Guy Vanderhaeghe
- Thursday, October 26th, 10am to 12pn - Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
- Thursday, November 30th, 10am to 12pm - Circe by Madeline Miller
- Thursday, January 25th, 10am to 12pm - The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
- Thursday, February 29th, 10am to 12pm - Klara in the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro
- Thursday, March 28th, 10am to 12pm - All Things Consoled by Elisabeth Hay
- Thursday, April 25th, 10am to 12pm - Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Gamus
- Thursday, June 6, 10am to 12pm - The Covenant of Water by Abraham Varghese
- Thursday, June 27th, 10am to 12pm - Selection of titles for fall 2024
Help accessing Employment & Social Services / Aide à obtenir des services sociaux et d'emploi

Main

Thursdays, Apr 25, 2024 - Jun 27, 2024
10:00am
360 minutes
10 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)
Contes en famille

Sunnyside

Thursdays, Apr 25, 2024 - Jun 06, 2024
10:15am
30 minutes
7 sessions remaining

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C'est l'heure du conte!

Histoires, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien. Inscription non requise.
Family Storytime - Spring Session 1

Hazeldean

Thursday Apr 25, 2024 at 10:15am
30 minutes

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Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. 30 min. Drop in.
Toddlertime / Tout-petits à la biblio

Orléans

Thursday Apr 25, 2024 at 10:15am
30 minutes

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Toddlertime / Tout-petits à la biblio

Stories, rhymes, songs and activities for toddlers (ages 19-35 months) and a parent/caregiver. Drop-in program. (No registration needed)

Contes, comptines, et chansons pour les tout-petits (19-35 mois) accompagnés d’un parent ou gardien(ne). Portes-ouvertes. (inscription non-requise)
Toddlertime (Thursday Session)

Beaverbrook

Thursdays, Apr 25, 2024 - May 30, 2024
10:15am
30 minutes
6 sessions remaining

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Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers 19-36 months and a parent/caregiver. Drop-in.
Babytime

Ruth E. Dickinson

Thursdays, Apr 25, 2024 - May 30, 2024
10:15am
30 minutes
6 sessions remaining

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Stories, rhymes and songs for babies (newborn to 18 months) with a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program.