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Some in-branch programs require registration with your library card. Please log in with your library account or follow this link to apply for a card online. You can also apply for a card in person at any of our 33 locations.
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Saturday Apr 20, 2024 at 2:00pm
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Saturday Apr 20, 2024 at 2:30pm
90 minutesParticipants will create their own picture using pebbles and sea glass. Let the shapes of the pebbles guide you to personalize your unique work of art!
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Monday Apr 22, 2024 at 1:00pm
120 minutesParticipants will consider the potential for disasters including winter storms, heat waves, power outages, floods, pandemics, and more, as well as the risks for seniors, and how to prepare themselves to be ready when emergencies occur.
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Monday Apr 22, 2024 at 6:00pm
120 minutesThe average time it takes for an unprotected computer to be compromised after connecting to the Internet is under 15 minutes. Don't let it be yours. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will show you the simple steps you need to take to keep your PC from being hacked. And best of all, it can be done for free.
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Monday Apr 22, 2024 at 6:30pm
90 minutesCome and create an Upcycled Feather out of old denim. These feathers can be used as bookmarks, or grouped together for an art piece.
Supplies for Two feathers will be provided.
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Monday Apr 22, 2024 at 7:00pm
90 minutesPresented by Dying With Dignity Canada (Ottawa Chapter), Advance Care Planning is a workshop about making choices about how you would like to be cared for in the future, at a time when you are not able to speak for yourself. How to prepare an Advance Directive and choose a Power of Attorney for Personal Care are discussed. Materials include worksheets to identify and articulate one's beliefs about end of life care and choices around planning your own health care. Discussion will include how to talk to your loved ones about your health care wishes in the event of illness and unexpected physical events.
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Monday Apr 22, 2024 at 7:00pm
60 minutesCalling all trivia fans, game show enthusiasts, and people who know a lot of random facts! Join us for a trivia night at the Beaverbrook Branch where you'll tackle questions from a wide range of categories (not just about books!) to win a prize and the respect of the trivia community. Enjoy a fun atmosphere, music, and refreshments!
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Tuesday Apr 23, 2024 at 10:30am
90 minutesThis workshop, presented by Dying With Dignity Canada (Ottawa Chapter), End of Life Options (including MAiD) is to educate people about the options available to mitigate or end suffering at life's end, including:
palliative care
treatment options
Medical Assistance In Dying (MAiD
The workshop includes the current legislation on MAiD, the process for applying in Ontario and explanation of the experience by a loved one.
Adult, English event. Registration is required as space is limited.
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Tuesday Apr 23, 2024 at 2:00pm
120 minutesLearn how to more effectively tell the story of your vacations through pictures. Regardless of what kind of camera you use (cell phone, tablet, DSLR, etc.), Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users' Group and the Orleans Photo Club will show how to use light, foreground, people and framing to create a descriptive picture that needs no captioning.
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Tuesdays, Apr 23, 2024 - Jun 25, 2024
6:30pm
90 minutes10 sessions remaining
Colouring can have a calming effect on the mind and promote overall wellness.
Join us for a fun and relaxing session of adult colouring. An opportunity to let your inner artist free and be a kid again!
All supplies are provided. No experience required. All you need to bring is your creativity!
Registration required.
Redécouvrez le plaisir de colorier en vous joignant à notre club de coloriage pour adultes - un moment de détente et de relaxation tout en pratiquant l'art-thérapie.
Tout le matériel est fourni. Aucune expérience requise.
Tout ce dont vous avez besoin est votre créativité!
Inscription requise.