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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.

  • Tuesdays, Sep 10, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
    10:30am
    30 minutes

    14 sessions remaining

    Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. 0-18 months. Drop-in.

  • Tuesdays, Sep 10, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
    2:00pm
    30 minutes

    14 sessions remaining

    Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. 0-18 months. Drop-in.

  • Tuesdays, Sep 10, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
    6:00pm
    90 minutes

    15 sessions remaining

    Practice your French conversation skills in a low-pressure, friendly environment. All levels are welcome. 

    ** This group will be meeting bi-weekly for the summer. Please check schedule.** 

  • Wednesdays, Sep 11, 2024 - Dec 18, 2024
    1:30pm
    120 minutes

    15 sessions remaining

    Bring your knitting project and share advice, ideas and conversations with fellow enthusiasts. For adults of all abilities. Drop-in.

  • Wednesdays, Sep 11, 2024 - Dec 18, 2024
    7:00pm
    60 minutes

    15 sessions remaining

    Practice your English conversation skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. All levels are welcome to this drop-in program.

  • Thursdays, Sep 12, 2024 - Dec 19, 2024
    10:30am
    30 minutes

    14 sessions remaining

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

    Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien. Programme bilingue.

  • Saturdays, Sep 14, 2024 - Dec 14, 2024
    2:30pm
    60 minutes

    14 sessions remaining

    Bring your friends, hang out, and defeat your enemies. Play Super Smash Bros, Mario Kart 8 & more on our Nintendo Switch.​

    ​Ages 9 & up ​

    ​No registration required ​

  • memory cafe

    Thursdays, Sep 26, 2024 - Dec 19, 2024
    1:00pm
    120 minutes

    4 sessions remaining

    An open house for persons with dementia, their care partners, and families. 

    Fun and stimulating mental activities are planned to enhance the social interactions and connections built within the group. Light snacks and warm drinks are served alongside items that aim to spark conversations and reminiscing. 

    Conversation themes

    • September 26: An Apple a Day
    • October 31: Wildlife
    • November 28: Music of My Life
    • December 19: Crazy for Cats
  • Fridays, Sep 27, 2024 - Dec 20, 2024
    2:00pm
    120 minutes

    7 sessions remaining

    Come engage in creative writing or academic writing!

    Each session starts with a 20-minute writing period, followed by a peer feedback session.

    You will need to bring the writing instruments of your choice (computer or pen and paper) so that we can write together.

    Registration is required for this program series
     

  • a variety of cameras

    Thursday Oct 03, 2024 at 6:00pm
    120 minutes

    Learn, in simple terms, how your camera works to enable you to take better photos. The lecture will cover tips on composition, depth of field, lighting, people pictures and how to avoid common pitfalls. Applicable to cell phones too. Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users' Group and the Orleans Photo Club. 

    If you plan to attend, please register to ensure the program is presented.