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  • Synapcity Pulses Conversations that Matter

    Mondays, Nov 04, 2024 - Nov 25, 2024
    6:00pm
    120 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

    Introducing Pulses, a new offering from Synapcity, the hosts of Ottawa's Civics Boot Camp. 

    Be a part of weekly conversations that matter. With local chapters launching in locations across Ottawa, these weekly discussions will not only inform but allow you to have your say on key issues such as climate, housing, transit, arts, inclusion and more. 

    Perfect for anyone looking to engage with their community in a fresh way, these spaces are made for you to build and connect with your neighbours.

    Each of these small group sessions will be guided by a trained facilitator. Whether it's a mini Boot Camp, a guest speaker session, a book club talk or an open dialogue, these sessions provide a space focused on community building and fostering local connections.

    Coming this fall, don’t miss Pulses - the newest city-making program from Synapcity. 

    REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/SynapcityPulses 

    No program October 14 (due to branch closure for Thanksgiving Day).

    Program locations TBD for September 30 & November 11 (due to branch closure for statutory holidays).

  • Mondays, Nov 04, 2024 - Dec 09, 2024
    6:00pm
    90 minutes

    5 sessions remaining

    Vous avez déjà une base en anglais et vous cherchez un endroit avec une ambiance décontractée et amicale pour pratiquer vos habiletés de converser en anglais? Joignez-vous à notre groupe de conversation en anglais! Recevez des conseils, rencontrez de nouvelles personnes et gagnez de la confiance à converser en anglais.

    • 7, 21 et 28 octobre 2024
    • 4, 18 et 25 novembre 2024
    • 2 et 9 décembre 2024

    Do you already have some basic English language skills, and are you looking for a casual, friendly environment where you can practice your English speaking skills? Join our English conversation group! Receive guidance from our leaders, meet new people and gain confidence in your ability to speak English.

    • October 7, 21 and 28, 2024
    • November 4, 18 and 25, 2024
    • December 2 and 9, 2024
  • poster for Taxi Driver

    Monday Nov 04, 2024 at 6:00pm
    150 minutes

    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 Martin Scorsese.

    Join us for a free screening of Taxi Driver as part of our Monday Director Spotlight Series. The film was released in 1976. 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. 114 minutes. In English with subtitles.

  • pen resting in open notebook

    Mondays, Nov 04, 2024 - Dec 02, 2024
    6:00pm
    120 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

    Come and share your writing and participate in guided writing activities with other writers in the neighborhood. Writers of all genres and skill levels are welcome. 

    Every first Monday of the month (second Monday if the first is a holiday) at the North Gloucester branch, 2036 Ogilvie Road.

  • Mondays, Nov 04, 2024 - Dec 23, 2024
    6:30pm
    90 minutes

    7 sessions remaining

    Improve your French, share stories and make new friends!

    Améliorez votre français, partager des histoires et faites des amis!

  • Mondays, Nov 04, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
    6:30pm
    60 minutes

    13 sessions remaining

    Come join our homework club and get help with reading, math, science, French, English, etc. Ages 6-12.  Drop in.
    Led by United for Literacy. 

    Joins-toi à notre club d’aide aux devoirs, pour recevoir de l’aide avec la lecture, les maths, les sciences, le français, l’anglais, etc. 6-12 Ans. Portes ouvertes, aucune inscription requise!
    Avec des bénévoles de Littératie Ensemble.

  • Monday Nov 04, 2024 at 6:30pm
    90 minutes

    Learn to create beautiful, delicate, raised images from paper strips. You’ll use a few basic tools to wind the paper strips into coils to create a flower note card.

    Supplies will be provided.

  • starry night storytime

    Mondays, Nov 04, 2024 - Dec 09, 2024
    6:30pm
    30 minutes

    5 sessions remaining

    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

    Please Note: No program Sept 30, Oct 14, Oct 28 and Nov 11th

  • book Club Image

    Mondays, Nov 04, 2024 - Dec 02, 2024
    6:45pm
    90 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

    Share the pleasure of reading and discussing books ranging from the classics to the contemporary, but mostly fiction, in a relaxed atmosphere

    (If the first Monday of a month falls on a Civic Holiday, the book club will be postponed to the following week)

    September 9 - Metamorphosis by F. Kafka 

    October 7 - Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng

    November 4 - Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel

    December 2 - A Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion

  • Welcome to the Parents Circle Book Club

    Mondays, Nov 04, 2024 - Apr 07, 2025
    7:00pm
    60 minutes

    4 sessions remaining

    Welcome to the Parents Circle Book Club. 

    A book club for busy moms (inclusive of all caregivers who play a mom like role in a child's life) who would like a chance to connect over a good book and have conversation with other parents. 

    October 7, 2024 - Everything I Never Told You

    November 4, 2024 - The Push

    February 3, 2025 - Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine

    March 10, 2025 - Kukum

    April 7, 2024 - An American Marraige: A Novel