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Alta Vista is happy to welcome all children ages 8-12 for our Tuesday night reading circle from 4-5 pm. During our hour long read-a-loud circle we will take turns reading, sharing thoughts and opinions, and defining new vocabulary.
Join us and help us all improve together!
Come and get help with reading, math, science, French, English, etc. Led by United for Literacy volunteers. For students in grades 1 through 10. / Reçois de l'aide avec la lecture, les maths, les sciences, le français, l'anglais, etc. Avec des bénévoles de Littératie Ensemble. Pour les élèves de la 1e à la 10e année.
Please note: A parent or caregiver for children participating in the homework club must remain in the library for the duration of a session. / Notez bien: Les parents ou les personnes en charge des enfants participant au club d'aide aux devoirs doivent rester dans la bibliothèque pendant toute la durée d'une séance.
Online resources / Ressources en ligne
Let's celebrate spring! Join us for botanical-themed crafts. All materials are included! Try one of our featured projects:
For teens and tweens of all abilities. Drop-in program.
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Célébrons le printemps! Joignez-vous à nous pour du bricolage à thématique botanique. Tous les matériels sont inclus! Essayez l'un de nos projets vedette :
Pour ados et pré-ados de tous les niveaux. Activité portes-ouvertes.
Get feedback on your writing (any genre) and ideas from the group. Hear the work of other writers and offer your feedback. Discuss issues about writing and publishing. Share your triumphs, trials and tribulations with a supportive, informal group. "Pen and Paper" is just a name. Bring any medium you want.
Practice your French conversation skills in a low- pressure, friendly environment. All levels are welcome.
No program on Tuesday, March 11.
Practice your English conversation skills in a low-pressure, friendly environment. All levels are welcome.
Colouring can have a calming effect on the mind and promote overall wellness.
Join us fo 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. Drop-in program. **This is not a course**
Redécouvez le plaisir de colorier en vous joignant à notre club de coloriage pour adultes - un moment de détente et de relaxation.
Tout le matériel est fourni. Insciption non requise. ""Ce n'est pas un cours""
Everyone is welcome to bring a project to work on (any skill level) or just chat. Every Tuesday and Thursday night at the Munster Library, 6-8pm (closed on holidays).
Enjoy a selection of films, each from an Italian director! Films will be presented with English subtitles.
Presented by the Ottawa Chapter of the Dante Alighieri Society in collaboration with the OPL presents a monthly Italian movie night. The Dante Alighieri Society is a volunteer not for profit organization registered in Ontario, dedicated to the promotion of Italian culture.
In April, we are watching The King of Laughter (2hrs 12min.) Naples, 1904: Eduardo Scarpetta risked everything by staging a parody of the great Italian poet, Gabriele D’Annunzio. Despite legal troubles and familial strife, Scarpetta fought for his legacy as one of the greats of Italian theater.
Join us for a free screening of Claire's Knee as part of our "I'm Obsessed with..." movie theme for April. The film was directed by Éric Rohmer and was released in 1970. The screening will take place in our auditorium, starts at 6:00PM and is free to attend.
Note: The film is intended for a mature audience. 106 minutes. In French with English subtitles.