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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.

  • Dungeons and Dragons logo

    Saturday Nov 09, 2024 at 2:45pm
    120 minutes

    Curious about Dungeons and Dragons (a.k.a. 'that game from Stranger Things')? Give it a try with this one-session-long adventure for beginners!  

    D&D is a popular fantasy role-playing game in which you and other players take on the role of different characters to explore, solve puzzles, and fight or outwit monsters. Learn the basic rules of this popular game as you undertake an adventure with fellow players!   

    This adventure uses pre-generated characters, so you must register by Thursday October 31st to receive a list of characters to choose from and receive your character info-sheet before game-day. Late registrants and those who do not reply to the character-choosing email will be assigned a random character. 

    Ages: 12-17

    Note: this session is a repeat/rerun of the game played on October 18th. If you attended that session, please do not register for this one, since it is less fun knowing the enemies/puzzles ahead of time and prevents a new player from joining and learning the game.

  • Tuesday Nov 12, 2024 at 6:00pm
    120 minutes

    If your Windows computer is getting sluggish, you don't have to re-install Windows just to gain back lost performance. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will demonstrate and explain how to safely use many native and free 3rd party tools that can help speed up Windows.

  • Peggy Blair and her book covers

    Wednesday Nov 13, 2024 at 6:30pm
    90 minutes

    The Stittsville branch is excited to welcome author Peggy Blair to talk about her road to getting published, self-publishing her most recent novel Double Vision, and other interesting stories about her life as a mystery writer.

    Peggy Blair is the award-winning author of the critically acclaimed Inspector Ramirez series. Peggy was a lawyer for more than thirty years and in between writing her novels, she works in real estate in Ottawa.   

    Books will be available for purchase from the author.

    Registration required.

  • Sleuth Hounds

    Thursdays, Nov 14, 2024 - Feb 13, 2025
    1:30pm
    90 minutes

    4 sessions remaining

    Come meet to enjoy and discuss a wide variety of books selected by book club members. All are welcome!

    Every second Thursday of the month from 1.30pm to 3.00pm.

    Here's what we're reading in 2024/2025:

    • March 14: Dead Wake by Eric Larson
    • April 11: Warlight by Michael Ondaatje 
    • May 9: American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins
    • June 6: Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Start-Up by John Carreyrou
    • July 11: Mansions of the Moon by Shyam Selvadurai
    • August 8: Looking for Jane by Heather Marshall
    • September 12: On the Ravine by Vincent Lam
    • October 10: The Story of Us by Catherine Hernandez
    • November 14: Snow by John Banville
    • December 12: Three Holidays and a Wedding by Uzma Jalaluddin
    • January 9: A Newfoundlander in Canada by Alan Doyle
    • February 13: The Drowning Woman by Robin Harding
  • Image of fish jumping out of computer screen onto photo, headshot of Lynda Buske

    Thursday Nov 14, 2024 at 5:30pm
    120 minutes

    Learn easy, stunning photo editing techniques!

    Lynda Buske will demo on how to enhance your photos by adjusting light, colour, and composition using free photo editing software (Photoscape X) available for both Windows and MacOS.  Although it is not necessary, if you wish to bring your laptop with Photoscape X downloaded, here are the instructions below.

    Download Photoscape X instructions:

    To download Photoscape X you must have Windows 10 or a recent Mac OS 10.10 or higher.

    To install PhotoScape X

    • Use a web browser to go to http://photoscape.org/ps/main/download.php
    • Click on the BLUE PhotoScape X for Windows 10 button. Your web browser will take you to the PhotoScape X page at the Microsoft Store. Click on the blue Get button.
    • During the download process, your computer may also update other windows 10 apps. Please note, this may take some time before it downloads Photoscape X.

    Lynda is from the Ottawa PC Users' Group and the Orleans Photo Club. 

  • Thursday Nov 14, 2024 at 6:00pm
    120 minutes

    Learn to crochet Santa hat ornaments at the Carlingwood Library! With the help of an instructor, you will be taken through the step-by-step process of crocheting Santa hat ornaments to take home. No experience required. 

    All supplies and equipment will be provided. ​

    This program is for teens aged 13-18. 

    Registration is limited for this program. Please pre-register online to reserve your spot.     

  • 3 children reading and one child browsing the bookshelf

    Thursdays, Nov 14, 2024 - Dec 12, 2024
    6:30pm
    60 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

    Sorry this event is full

    This club will meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month:

    October 10

    November 14

    December 12

    Come share the enjoyment of reading books with other kids ages 9-12!

    Each meeting we will have a book battle to choose the book we will be reading that month. 

    Registration required (up to 8 participants). 

  • Web banner for travel

    Saturday Nov 16, 2024 at 2:00pm
    60 minutes

    Enjoy photos and narration from a cruise that included Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Russia, Poland, Estonia, and Norway. Highlights include where Nobel prizes are awarded, a rock church, and palaces of Peter the Great and Catherine.

    Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users’ Group and the Orleans Photo Club.

  • Saturday Nov 16, 2024 at 2:00pm
    90 minutes

    Join us for a one-session evening of imagination and adventure. Beginner or experienced players are welcome! ​

    D&D is a popular fantasy role-playing game in which your characters explore, solve puzzles, and fight or outwit monsters. Meet new players as you undertake an adventure in this popular game!​

    Ages 9- 12. Register online.

  • People reading books

    Saturday Nov 16, 2024 at 2:30pm
    60 minutes

    Share the love of reading! This program is for kids aged 9-12 and a parent or guardian. Read a book together, and then join us for fun and a book chat. You may select one of the titles below, or you may bring your own favourite book to share. Registration required. One registration per family.

          cover of Dogtown                         cover of Hello, Universe

    Place a hold for Dogtown          Place a hold for Hello, Universe