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  • Wednesday Mar 19, 2025 at 10:00am (series runs until Apr 26, 2025)

    *Please note the following:

    **New dates added! Wednesday, March 19 & Thursday, March 20, from 10am-5pm (with a lunch hour).

    ***The clinic hours for Saturday, March 22 have been modified to 1-5pm.

    Do you need help with your tax return? If you have a modest income and a simple tax situation, trained volunteers may be able to complete your tax return for you for free. Ottawa Public Library is partnering with the Canada Revenue Agency to offer free tax preparation through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program.

    The North Gloucester branch will be offering free tax clinics in English on a first-come, first-served basis.

    Before arriving to the free tax clinics, please verify whether you meet the Canada Revenue Agency’s eligibility criteria.

    Click on the "View full schedule" button on the right of the screen to see when the clinics will be offered. 

    Check our branch's clinic listing for additional details. Still have questions? Please send us an email.

    *Veuillez noter le suivant:

    **Nouvelles dates! Le mercredi 19 mars et le jeudi 20 mars, de 10 h à 17 h ( avec une heure de dîner )

    ***Les heures de la clinique du samedi 22 mars ont été changé à 13 h à 17 h.

    Avez-vous besoin d’aide pour remplir votre déclaration de revenus? Si vous avez un revenu modeste et une situation fiscale simple, des bénévoles formés pourraient remplir vos déclarations de revenu gratuitement. La Bibliothèque publique d’Ottawa s’allie avec l’Agence du revenu du Canada afin d’offrir des comptoirs d’impôt gratuits par l’entremise du Programme communautaire des bénévoles en matière d’impôt.  

    La succursale Gloucester nord offrira des comptoirs d’impôts gratuits en anglais seulement selon le principe du premier arrivé, premier servi.

    Avant de vous présenter aux comptoirs d’impôt gratuits, veuillez vous assurer de répondre aux critères d’admissibilité de l’Agence du revenu du Canada.

    Appuyez sur le bouton « Voir l’horaire complet » à la droite de l’écran afin de voir quand les comptoirs seront offerts.

    Veuillez consulter notre annonce de clinique à notre succursale pour plus d'informations. Vous avez encore des questions? Envoyez-nous un courriel.

  • Candyland game. / Jeu de Candyland
    Wednesday Mar 19, 2025 at 10:00am (series runs until Mar 22, 2025)

    Join us for an adventure in Candyland! Explore this life sized board game where you are the pieces.

    Drop-in activity for families from March 17th to March 22nd, during open hours. Activity ends at 1pm on Saturday, March 22nd.

    For ages 4 and up.  

    Note to grown-ups: It will take approximately 30 minutes to play a round of Candyland. This life-sized game is fragile and we ask that parents/guardians be in the room with younger kids while they play.  

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    Venez à la bibliothèque pour une aventure à Candyland ! Explorez ce jeu de société grandeur nature dont vous êtes les pièces.

    Activité portes ouvertes pour familles du 17 mars au 22 mars, pendant les heures d'ouverture. L'activité se termine à 13h le samedi 22 mars.

    Pour les 4 ans et plus.  

    Note aux adultes : Il faut allouer environ 30 minutes pour jouer une partie de Candyland. Ce jeu grandeur nature est fragile et nous demandons aux adultes d'être présents dans la salle pendant que les plus petits jouent.  

  • English conversation group
    Wednesday Mar 19, 2025 at 10:15am (series runs until Jun 25, 2025)

    Join our free English conversation group to practice speaking in English in a relaxed and friendly environment.

    All levels are welcome to this drop-in program.

    Rejoignez notre groupe de conversation en anglais gratuit pour pratiquer l'anglais dans une atmosphère détendue.

    Tous les niveaux sont les bienvenus à ce programme , inscription non requise.

  • Wednesday Mar 19, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until Jun 25, 2025)

    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.

  • Wednesday Mar 19, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until Mar 26, 2025)

    Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver.

    Drop-in program. 

  • Wednesday Mar 19, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until May 14, 2025)

    Family Storytime and Stay & Play ​​​​​​

    Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver and then join us afterwards to play and chat. There will be self-directed activities and toys for parents, caregivers and young children.

    *Munster Library

    *Wednesday March 19, 2025 - May 14, 2025

    *English program

    *Drop-in  

  • Kids playing and listening to a story.
    Wednesday Mar 19, 2025 at 11:00am (series runs until Mar 26, 2025)

    Join us following Storytime in our children's area to play and chat! There will be self-directed activities and toys for parents/caregivers and young children. Drop-in program.

  • Wednesday Mar 19, 2025 at 12:00pm (series runs until Jun 11, 2025)

    Bring your knitting or crochet and meet fellow enthusiasts at the Sunnyside branch.  Knitters of all abilities are welcome.

  • Wednesday Mar 19, 2025 at 1:00pm (series runs until Jun 25, 2025)

    Join us for an informal gathering of knitting and crochet enthusiasts - from beginners to experts.  Share your ideas and projects in a relaxed and social atmosphere.  Every Wednesday afternoon, 1-3pm. 

  • Wednesday Mar 19, 2025 at 1:00pm (series runs until Jun 25, 2025)

    Speak, in person, with a Public Health Nurse to get support around infant feeding and parenting. No appointment is necessary, simply drop in during these hours. Learn ways to help your child eat healthy and be active Make sure your child is on track with their growth and development. In partnership with Ottawa Public Health.