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  • Monday Apr 14, 2025 at 3:30pm

    Join us for a free screening of Pride and Prejudice (2009). For Teens. Drop-In. Rated PG. 129 min. 

  • poster for Girlhood
    Monday Apr 14, 2025 at 6:00pm

    Every Monday evening we put the spotlight on a director's work, giving us a chance to explore their oeuvre, revisit movies we've played on Tuesdays, and just....watch some good movies. This month's pick is Céline Sciamma.

    Join us for a free screening of Girlhood In as part of our Monday Director Spotlight Series. The film was released in 2014. 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. 113 minutes. In French with English subtitles.

  • poster for Confessions of a Shopaholic
    Wednesday Apr 16, 2025 at 6:00pm

    Join us for lighthearted love and laughs every third Wednesday of the month as we play a romantic comedy movie  This month's pick is Confessions of a Shopaholic.

    The film was directed by P. J. Hogan was released in 2009. 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. 104 minutes. In English with subtitles.

  • Tuesday Apr 22, 2025 at 6:30pm

    The 4th native plant workshop presented by the Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library will discuss:

    Myths about Spring Cleaning, and how to gently prepare your garden for spring planting

    Lifecycle of key pollinators à focus on birds, bees and other pollinators and what they need at this time of year from your garden.

    Now is the time to tackle the invasive species – tips and resources to help.

    Things to watch out for – worms, cultivars, nativars, and more.

    How to transplant winter-sown seedlings into larger pots/ground. Demonstration seedlings, pots and soil will be provided.

    How to participate in upcoming OWSL Free Seed, Seedling & Plant exchanges and other local native plant swaps and sales

  • poster for Easter Parade
    Wednesday Apr 23, 2025 at 6:00pm

    Reminisce with us on a nostalgic trip every fourth Wednesday of the month as we play a film from the classic/Golden era of Hollywood  This month's pick is Easter Parade.

    The film was directed by Charles Walters was released in 1948. 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. 108 minutes. In English with subtitles.

  • Friday Apr 25, 2025 at 2:00pm

    When the kids are not in school on PA days, don't let their creativity dwindle! Let them show off your architectural creativity with Lego®! Drop-in program.

    Lorsque les enfants sont en congés lors des journées pédagogiques, ne les laissez pas perdre leur créativité !  Laissez les devenir des architectes en herbes avec nos Lego®! Inscription non requise.

  • poster for Portrait of a Lady on Fire
    Monday Apr 28, 2025 at 6:00pm

    Every Monday evening we put the spotlight on a director's work, giving us a chance to explore their oeuvre, revisit movies we've played on Tuesdays, and just....watch some good movies. This month's pick is Céline Sciamma.

    Join us for a free screening of Portrait of a Lady on Fire In as part of our Monday Director Spotlight Series. The film was released in 2019. 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. 120 minutes. In French with English subtitles.

  • Monday Apr 28, 2025 at 6:30pm

    Join us for a discussion of cookbooks and recipes. Try a recipe from each month’s cookbook selection and tell us what you think!

    Maman:The Cookbook : All-day Recipes to Warm your Heart

    by Marshall, Elisa

     No registration required. All are welcome!

  • Friday May 2, 2025 at 4:00pm

    Drop-in at the Carlingwood Branch for Wii U Game On!

    Not sure how to play? No worries! Our teen volunteers running this program will be happy to help. 

  • Monday May 5, 2025 at 1:30pm

    Want to learn more about your family history or getting stuck working on your family tree? Drop-in to work on your family tree and share research strategies. Discover what library resources are available for your research with specialists from the Ontario Genealogical Society Ottawa Branch. ​