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.
Thursdays, May 23, 2024 - Jun 27, 2024
6:30pm
120 minutes
6 sessions remaining
Bring your knitting or crochet project and share advice, ideas, new techniques and conversations with fellow enthusiasts. For adults of all abilities. Drop-in.
Apportez votre projet de tricot ou de crochet afin d'échanger des conseils, des idées, des nouvelles techniques et converser avec d'autres passionnés. Pour les adultes de tous les niveaux. Aucune inscription requise
Thursdays, May 23, 2024 - Jun 27, 2024
6:30pm
90 minutes
6 sessions remaining
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.
Thursdays, May 23, 2024 - Jun 27, 2024
6:45pm
60 minutes
6 sessions remaining
Améliorez votre français parlé et rencontrez des gens dans une ambiance décontractée et conviviale. Niveau intermédiaire. Practice your French language conversation skills and meet new friends in a relaxed and friendly environment. Intermediate level.
Thursdays, May 23, 2024 - Jun 20, 2024
7:00pm
60 minutes
2 sessions remaining
Join us for a discussion of cookbooks and recipes. Try a recipe from each month’s cookbook selection and tell us what you think!
All are welcome.
Saturday May 25, 2024 at 1:00pm
180 minutes
Did you start too many seedlings?
Have some extra perennials or houseplants?
Bring them to the Ruth E. Dickinson Branch Spring Plant Swap and take some other plants home!
Weather permitting, we'll be set up outside of the branch near the main entrance.
Please don't forget to clearly label your plants.
Saturday May 25, 2024 at 1:00pm
90 minutes
Agents, editors, and professors of creative writing make a big deal about point of view (POV). As well, different POVs sound and feel different to the reader, POV comes in different flavors: first person, second person, third person limited, omniscient, objective; and different cases: past and present; and different depths. Furthermore, you can use different POVs in different sections of a story to achieve different effects. Deft management of POV in your stories will make your writing more professional and more appealing to readers.
Saturday May 25, 2024 at 2:00pm
60 minutes
Create your own magnets and bookmarks using bottle caps and images from paper, photographs, and fabric.
Saturday May 25, 2024 at 2:00pm
60 minutes
Discover South America with Rachel Lalonde from CAA Orleans. From the Venezuela to Cape Horn, Rachel will be your guide through the hottest new travel trends, essential flight information, and must-know documentation details.
Open to all who love to travel (or just dream of it!)
Register Online
Saturday May 25, 2024 at 2:00pm
120 minutes
Join us for a viewing of Jujutsu Kaisen 0 as we celebrate Asian Heritage Month at the Ottawa Public Library.
Film synopsis: "Yuta Okkotsu is haunted by the spirit of his childhood friend Rika, who died in a tragic traffic accident. Her spirit no longer appears as the sweet girl he called his beloved. Instead, her spirit has been cursed and she manifests as a monstrous entity who protects him against his will. Unable to control Rika's immense power, Yuta is helpless to stop the bloodshed caused by his curse. As a result, Yuta is apprehended by Jujutsu Sorcerers, secret guardians of the world who are trained to combat Cursed Spirits like Rika. Yuta wishes to die in complete isolation so no one else can get hurt, but Satoru Gojo offers him a different path."
Popcorn will be provided. Please feel free to bring your own drinks and snacks too!
105 min. English with subtitles. PG-13.
Saturday May 25, 2024 at 2:30pm
120 minutes
Learn the basics of using a sewing machine and craft your very first project: a drawstring bag. This two-hour session will take you through the steps of setting up, threading, and using a sewing machine. Registration limited to 5 spaces.