Kim Thúy a quitté le Vietnam avec les boat people à l’âge de dix ans et s’est installée avec sa famille au Québec. Diplômée en traduction et en droit, l’écrivaine a travaillé comme couturière, interprète, avocate et propriétaire de restaurant. Ses livres sont traduits en 31 langues dans 43 pays et territoires. À l’occasion du Mois du patrimoine asiatique, BPO vous invite à venir à la rencontre de l’écrivaine, dont l'histoire a été traduite au grand écran en novembre 2023 avec le film RU, à travers un échange avec la journaliste et animatrice Evelyne Charuest.
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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Monday May 27, 2024 at 7:00pm
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Tuesdays, May 28, 2024 - Jun 25, 2024
10:30am
60 minutes3 sessions remaining
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Colouring can have a calming effect on the mind and promote overall wellness.
Join us every second week on Tuesday mornings for a fun and relaxing session of adult coloring. An opportunity to let your inner artist free and be a kid again!
All supplies are provided. No experience required. All you need to bring is your creativity!
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Tuesdays, May 28, 2024 - Aug 20, 2024
1:00pm
120 minutes7 sessions remaining
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Are you looking for work? Unemployed or underemployed? Drop in to meet one-on-one with an Employment Counsellor from the Pinecrest-Queensway Employment Services team.
This program runs every second Tuesday from 1:00-3:00 at the Stittsville Branch. Please click on "View Full Schedule" to see the list of upcoming Tuesdays. Any changes to the schedule will be reflected on this program listing.
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Tuesday May 28, 2024 at 2:00pm
90 minutesSorry this event and its waiting list are full
Join us for an afternoon where we walk you through the craft of making Teacup Succulents. All supplies will be provided, no experience needed!
If you have your own teacup, mug or container you would prefer to home your succulent in, please feel free to bring it along.
Date: Tuesday 28th of May, 2:00pm to 3:30pm.
Please note: registration is required.
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Tuesday May 28, 2024 at 3:30pm
90 minutesDrop-in program
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Drop by to play some of the many games on our Oculus Rift system! Explore mountains or deep seas, ride roller coasters, soar as an eagle, challenge your agility with Beat Saber or Fruit Ninja, defend your castle as an archer or your spaceship with a laser, and many more!
All games are single-player with English dialogue/text.
Safety tip: to prevent falls, wear closed flat shoes, not flip-flops or heels
Ages: 10 to Adult (headset may be too large to fit smaller players)
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Tuesdays, May 28, 2024 - Jun 18, 2024
6:30pm
60 minutes2 sessions remaining
Combine basic drawing strokes into easy-to-learn pattern combinations that inspire creativity, relaxation and meditation.
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Tuesday May 28, 2024 at 6:30pm
60 minutesDo you love to cook? Connect with other food enthusiasts and level up your cooking skills over great discussions. We will look at new and popular cookbooks together and share recipes that we have tried.
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Wednesday May 29, 2024 at 11:00am
60 minutesJoin this 1-hour hands-on session to learn how to use viewing resources provided by the Ottawa Public Library.
Discover how to access resources like Kanopy, Hoopla, and National Film Board Campus with your library card!
Register to ensure your spot.
The program will be held in the computer lab on the lower level of the Nepean Centrepointe library.
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Wednesdays, May 29, 2024 - Jun 26, 2024
2:00pm
120 minutes2 sessions remaining
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Un p’tit brin de jasette, ça vous dit ? Vous êtes invités à notre café.
Chaque dernier mercredi du mois, de 14 h à 15 h :
28 février, 27 mars, 24 avril, 29 mai, 26 juin
Du thé et du café seront offerts. Programme portes ouvertes.
Succ. Gloucester nord, 2036 ch. Ogilvie
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Feel like chatting? Come to the library for some coffee/tea and conversation.
Every last Wednesday of the month, from 2 to 3 pm:
February 28th, March 27th, April 24th, May 29th, June 26th
Tea and coffee will be provided. Drop-in program.
North Gloucester Branch, 2036 Ogilvie Rd.
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Wednesdays, May 29, 2024 - Jun 26, 2024
7:00pm
60 minutes3 sessions remaining
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If you are a knitter, a crocheter or a crafter, come and join us at Hazeldean Stitches. Share your ideas and projects with other yarn artists. All ages welcome!