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  • Green lightsaber on black background

    Saturday May 04, 2024 at 1:00pm
    90 minutes

    In this Mathieu Fournier documentary on the first viral phenomenon of the digital age, Ghyslain Raza ("the Star Wars Kid") breaks his silence and reflects on his story for the first time. In doing so, he also explores our collective experience living in an online world in which we have to make peace with our digital shadows.

    2022. 1 h 19 min. In French with English subtitles. Courtesy of the National Film Board.

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    Dans ce documentaire de Mathieu Fournier, Ghyslain Raza, le « Star Wars Kid », sort du silence afin de réfléchir à notre soif de contenu et au droit à l’oubli à l’ère numérique.

    2022. 1 h 19 min. En français avec sous-titres anglais. Gracieuseté de l'Office national du film.

  • Thursday Apr 18, 2024 at 6:00pm
    120 minutes

    Tous les mercredis, Pierre Brochant et ses amis organisent un dîner où chacun doit amener un con. Celui qui a trouvé le plus spectaculaire est déclaré vainqueur. Ce soir, Brochant exulte, il est sur d'avoir trouvé la perle rare, un con de classe mondiale: François Pignon, comptable au ministère des Finances et passionné de modèles réduits en allumettes. Ce qu'il ignore c'est que Pignon est passe maître dans l'art de déclencher des catastrophes. G, 120 minutes. 

  • Anime and manga club

    Thursday Apr 18, 2024 at 6:30pm
    90 minutes

    Love manga and anime? Come join us to discuss all things Naruto, Demon Slayer, and much more with fellow fans! We watch anime, eat snacks, and play games. Drop-in Program

    Ages 13 - 18.

  • obmn 3D double bill poster

    Saturday Apr 20, 2024 at 1:00pm
    210 minutes

    Ottawa Bad Movie Nights and Ottawa Public Library present a screening of The Mask (1961) and Robot Monster (1953) in glorious 3D!!!!!!!!! 3D Glasses will be provided for your enjoyment.

    The film is free to attend, starts at 1:00 PM and will take place in the Main branch auditorium.

  • Jumanji film poster

    Monday Apr 22, 2024 at 6:15pm
    120 minutes

    Come watch the movie Jumanji with us in a relaxed atmosphere! Which of the two movies is best? 

    You can bring your lawn chair and a blanket for extra comfort if you like :)

    *organized by the Teen volunteers of the Sunnyside Library.

  • poster for Yellow Sky

    Tuesday Apr 23, 2024 at 6:00pm
    150 minutes

    Join us for our yellow selection for the Month of Colors with a free screening of Yellow Sky. The film was directed by Wiiliam A. Wellman and 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. 98 minutes. In English with subtitles.

  • poster for Red Rocket

    Tuesday Apr 30, 2024 at 6:00pm
    150 minutes

    Join us for our red selection for the Month of Colors with a free screening of Red Rocket. The film was directed by Sean Baker and was released in 2021. 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. 128 minutes. In English with subtitles.

  • Sky High poster

    Wednesday May 01, 2024 at 3:30pm
    120 minutes

    Will is the third generation of the Stronghold family to attend the esteemed and celebrated Sky High. This elite high school is entrusted with the responsibility of molding today's power-gifted students into tomorrow's superheroes. The only problem... Will is starting his freshman year without any super powers of his own.

    Snacks will be provided. 

  • Star Wars: The Force Awakens

    Saturday May 04, 2024 at 2:00pm
    135 minutes

    Celebrate "May the 4th Be With You" with a screening of Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens.

    Thirty years after the defeat of the Galactic Empire, Han Solo and his young allies face a new threat from the evil Kylo Ren and the First Order. 

    Rated PG.

  • poster for Toni Erdmann

    Tuesday May 07, 2024 at 6:00pm
    150 minutes

    Join us for a free screening of Toni Erdmann as part of our Fathers and Daughters theme in May. The film was directed by Maren Ade and was released in 2016. 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. 162 minutes. In German, English and Romanian, with English subtitles.