Do you need a casual, friendly environment where you can practice your English-speaking skills? Look no further than the English Conversation Group! Receive guidance from our experienced conversation group leaders, meet new people, and gain confidence in your English speaking.
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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Wednesdays, May 01, 2024 - Jun 26, 2024
10:30am
60 minutes9 sessions remaining
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Wednesdays, May 01, 2024 - Jun 05, 2024
10:30am
30 minutes6 sessions remaining
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Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers and a parent or caregiver. 19-35 months.
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Wednesdays, May 01, 2024 - Jun 26, 2024
2:00pm
90 minutes9 sessions remaining
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Are you looking for a relaxing activity that is low stress and doesn't require any special skills? Then colouring may be for you! Join us to explore your creative side, relax and meet new friends. All supplies will be provided.
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Tuesdays, May 07, 2024 - Aug 27, 2024
2:00pm
60 minutes9 sessions remaining
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Want to learn more about your family history or getting stuck working on your family tree?
Drop-in to work on your family tree, share research strategies, and discover what resources are available for your research.
Specialists from the Ontario Genealogical Society Ottawa Branch and the Ottawa Public Library will answer questions and help you get the most from library resources.
Bring your laptop, tablet, or borrow a Chromebook from the library.
All welcome!
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Thursdays, May 09, 2024 - Feb 13, 2025
1:30pm
90 minutes10 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
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Saturday May 11, 2024 at 2:00pm
75 minutesDrop-in program
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Join us for a screening of 4 short films:
A Passage Beyond Fortune by Weiye Su - NFB | 2022, 16 min, English with French subtitles
Highway to Heaven by Sandra Ignagni - NFB | 2019, 15 min, no spoken language
love, amma by Prajwala Dixit - NFB | 2022, 14 min, foreign language with either French or English subtitles
4 North A by Jordan Canning, Howie Shia - NFB | 2020, 10 min, no spoken language
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Sundays, May 12, 2024 - Jun 16, 2024
12:00pm
180 minutes2 sessions remaining
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Interested in miniature gaming with toy soldiers? Join in to play science fiction, high fantasy and historical games. Presented by the Ottawa Miniatures Gamers.
Drop-in program for ages 12 and up.
All materials will be supplied.
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Monday May 13, 2024 at 7:00pm
30 minutesDrop-in program
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Wear your pajamas, bring along your favourite stuffie, and come get cozy with us! Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and parents or caregivers.Drop-in program
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Tuesday May 14, 2024 at 6:30pm
90 minutesParticipez à des rencontres sociales pour discuter d’une grande variété de livres sélectionnés par les membres du club de lecture. Cette activité est ouverte à tous. Les personnes inscrites ont la responsabilité d’obtenir un exemplaire du livre à lire ou à écouter.
Le livre du mois est Première enquête de Maigret par Georges Simenon.
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Thursdays, May 16, 2024 - Jun 20, 2024
7:00pm
90 minutes2 sessions remaining
Join us to discuss books from the science fiction and fantasy genres each month. All are welcome!
Every 3rd Thursday of the month from 7:00pm to 8:30pm.
Here's what we're reading spring/summer 2024:
- April 18: Doing time by Jodi Taylor
- May 16: The Candy House by Jennifer Egan
- June 20: Good Omens by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman
Please note: Registrants are responsible for securing a copy of the book to read or listen to.