Join us for open games of chess. Whether you're a beginner or more advanced, this is a relaxed environment where everyone is welcome. Bring your own board or borrow one of ours.
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 15, 2024 - Jul 31, 2024
4:00pm
120 minutes12 sessions remaining
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Wednesdays, May 15, 2024 - Jul 31, 2024
6:00pm
150 minutes10 sessions remaining
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Join us in the auditorium every Wednesday for a free Wes Anderson film at 6 pm.
May 8 - Bottle Rocket (1996)
Three friends plan to pull off a simple robbery and go on the run. | R, 91min
May 15 - Rushmore (1998)
A teenager at Rushmore Academy falls for a much older teacher and befriends a middle-aged industrialist. Later, he finds out that his love interest and his friend are having an affair, which prompts him to begin a vendetta. | R, 93min
May 22 - The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)
The eccentric members of a dysfunctional family reluctantly gather under the same roof for various reasons. | R, 110min
May 29 - The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004)
With a plan to exact revenge on a mythical shark that killed his partner, Oceanographer Steve Zissou rallies a crew that includes his estranged wife, a journalist, and a man who may or may not be his son. | R, 119min
June 12 - The Darjeeling Limited (2007)
A year after their father's funeral, three brothers travel across India by train in an attempt to bond with each other. | R, 91min
June 19 - Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)
An urbane fox cannot resist returning to his farm raiding ways and then must help his community survive the farmers' retaliation. | PG, 87min
June 26 - Moonrise Kingdom (2012)
Two 12-year-olds, who live on an island, fall in love with each other and elope into the wilderness. While people set out on a search mission, a violent storm approaching them catches their attention. | PG-13, 94min
July 10 - The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014)
A writer encounters the owner of an aging high-class hotel, who tells him of his early years serving as a lobby boy in the hotel's glorious years under an exceptional concierge. | R, 99min
July 17 - Isle of Dogs (2018)
Set in Japan, Isle of Dogs follows a boy's odyssey in search of his lost dog. | PG-13, 101min
July 24 - The French Dispatch (2021)
A love letter to journalists set in an outpost of an American newspaper in a fictional twentieth century French city that brings to life a collection of stories published in "The French Dispatch Magazine". | R, 107min
July 31 - Asteroid City (2023)
Following a writer on his world famous fictional play about a grieving father who travels with his tech-obsessed family to small rural Asteroid City to compete in a junior stargazing event, only to have his world view disrupted forever. | PG-13, 105min
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Wednesdays, May 15, 2024 - Jul 31, 2024
6:30pm
90 minutes12 sessions remaining
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Join our free English conversation to practice speaking in English in a relaxed and friendly environment.
All levels are welcome to this drop-in program.
Rejoignew notre groupe de conversation en anglais gratuis pour pratiquer l'anglais dans une atmosphère détendue.
Tous les niveaux sont les bienvenus à ce programme, inscription non requise.
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Thursdays, May 16, 2024 - Jun 27, 2024
10:00am
360 minutes6 sessions remaining
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A member of Employment & Social Services’ Outreach and Mobile Services Team (OMST) will be at the Main branch of OPL in Room 117 on the 1st floor each Thursday from 10 am to 4 pm.
Financial Support
- Ontario Works
- Emergency Assistance
- Dental and Vision Care
- Utilties – Enbridge and Hydro Bills
- Housing – Rent and Rent Deposits
Ongoing Assistance
- System navigation
- Connecting with your Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) worker
- Requesting additional benefits
- Booking appointments
- Obtaining documents and identification
- Transportation and more!
Referrals to Other Resources
- Employment Ontario
- Housing Services (e.g. Social Housing Registry)
- Child Care Subsidy
- Ottawa Food Bank
- Free Counselling Services
- Mental Health and Addictions Services
- Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
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Un membre de l’Équipe de services mobiles et d'intervention (ESMI) sera présent à la succursale Centrale dans la salle 117 au 1er étage les jeudis de 10h à 16h. Services de l'ESMI :
Soutien financier
- Ontario au travail
- Aide d'urgence
- Soins dentaires et de la vue
- Services publics : factures d'Enbridge et d'électricité
- Logement: loyer, dépôts de loyer
Aide continue
- Navigation dans le système
- Liaison avec votre chargé de cas d'OT ou du POSPH
- Demande pour d'autres avantages
- Prise de rendez-vous
- Obtention de documents et pièces d'identité
- Transport et plus!
Aiguillage vers d'autres ressources
- Emploi Ontario
- Services du logement (p. ex. Registre du logement social)
- Subventions pour la garde d'enfants
- Banque d'alimentation d'Ottawa
- Services de consultation gratuits
- Services en santé mentale et de lutte contre les dépendances
- Programme ontarien de soutien aux personnes handicapées (POSPH)
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Thursdays, May 16, 2024 - Jun 13, 2024
10:30am
30 minutes4 sessions remaining
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Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program.
Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien. Portes ouvertes.
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Thursday May 16, 2024 at 6:00pm
120 minutesDrop-in program
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Tous les jeudis dans l'auditorium de la succursale Centrale à 18h !
jeudi le 2 mai - Un amour impossible
À la fin des années 50 à Châteauroux, Rachel, modeste employée de bureau, rencontre Philippe, brillant jeune homme issu d'une famille bourgeoise. De cette liaison passionnelle mais brève naîtra une petite fille, Chantal. Philippe refuse de se marier en dehors de sa classe sociale. Rachel devra élever sa fille seule. Peu importe, pour elle Chantal est son grand bonheur, c'est pourquoi elle se bat pour qu'à défaut de l'élever, Philippe lui donne son nom. Une bataille de plus de dix ans qui finira par briser sa vie et celle de sa fille. | 120 minutes. Pour un public mature.
jeudi le 9 mai - Les chambres rouges
Kelly-Anne se réveille chaque matin aux portes du palais de justice pour s'assurer une place au procès hyper-médiatisé de Ludovic Chevalier, un tueur en série par lequel elle est obsédée. Motivée par des fantasmes de plus en plus morbides, elle tentera par tous les moyens de mettre la main sur l'ultime pièce du puzzle : la vidéo manquante du meurtre d'une adolescente de 13 ans qui porte une inquiétante ressemblance avec elle. | 120 minutes. Pour un public mature.
jeudi le 16 mai - Le fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain
Amélie, fille innocente et naïve, parisienne, a son propre sens de justice, Elle décide d'aider ceux autour d'elle, et sur le chemin, et trouve l'amour. | 122 minutes. G
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Thursdays, May 16, 2024 - Jun 27, 2024
6:00pm
90 minutes7 sessions remaining
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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.
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Fridays, May 17, 2024 - May 31, 2024
10:30am
90 minutes3 sessions remaining
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Join us in our children's area to play and chat! Drop-in program.
Joignez-vous à nous au département des enfants pour jouer et socialiser. Portes ouvertes.
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Fridays, May 17, 2024 - Jun 28, 2024
3:00pm
90 minutes7 sessions remaining
Drop-in program
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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.
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Sunday May 19, 2024 at 2:30pm
60 minutesStories, rhymes, and songs for children ages 0-6 accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Registration recommended. Please only register as many spots as there will be children attending.
The first half hour will be an interactive storytime program. During the last half hour, we will explore activities like planting our own “magic” beans! Come dressed for a messy craft.