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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.

  • Tuesday Mar 18, 2025 at 1:00pm (series runs until Jun 24, 2025)

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

    ***Note: No program December 26, 2023 and January 2, 2024

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    Apportez votre projet de tricot ou de crochet afin d'échanger des conseils, des idées et converser avec d'autres passionnés.  Pour les adultes et adolescents de tous les niveaux.  Aucune inscription requise.

    ***Note: il n'y aura pas de programme le 26 décembre 2023 et le 2 janvier 2024

  • Tuesday Mar 18, 2025 at 1:00pm (series runs until Jun 17, 2025)

    Learn and practice new English language skills and meet new people in a relaxed and friendly environment. Everyone welcome! Drop in.​

    ​Apprenez et pratiquez votre anglais parlé et rencontrez des gens dans un milieu décontracté.​ Tous sont bienvenus! Inscription non-requise.

  • Tuesday Mar 18, 2025 at 1:00pm (series runs until Apr 29, 2025)

    Join us for an informal gathering of knitting enthusiasts - from beginners to experts. Share your ideas and projects in a relaxed social atmosphere.

  • Parenting in Ottawa
    Tuesday Mar 18, 2025 at 1:00pm (series runs until Jun 24, 2025)

    Speak, in person, with a Public Health Nurse to get support around infant feeding and parenting. No appointment is necessary, simply drop in during these hours. Learn ways to help your child eat healthy and be active Make sure your child is on track with their growth and development. In partnership with Ottawa Public Health.

  • Tuesday Mar 18, 2025 at 2:00pm (series runs until Mar 25, 2025)

    Do you like to knit, crochet, or do handwork of some sort? Please join like-minded individuals for an enjoyable afternoon of crafting. Bring any project that you are working on.  Drop In.

  • Tuesday Mar 18, 2025 at 2:00pm (series runs until Jun 17, 2025)

    Join us at the Blackburn Hamlet branch for a watercolour painting session. Bring your own project or start something new in the company of like-minded artists. No experience necessary. No instructors. Supplies will be provided and resources will be available to guide your project. This activity is from 2-3:15 pm every third Tuesday of the month.

    • January 21, 2025 
    • February 18, 2025 
    • March 18, 2025 
    • April 15, 2025
    • May 20, 2025 
    • June 17, 2025 

    Soyez des nôtres à la succursale de Blackburn Hamlet pour une activité amusante d’aquarelle. Aucune expérience nécessaire. Aucune instruction offerte. Les fournitures vous seront fournies. Des livres seront à votre disponibilité afin d'inspirer votre projet. Cette activité est offert le troisième mardi du mois de 14h-15:15

    • 21 janvier, 2025
    • 18 février, 2025
    • 18 mars, 2025
    • 15 avril, 2025
    • 20 mai, 2025
    • 17 juin, 2025
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    Tuesday Mar 18, 2025 at 2:30pm

    Join us each month for discussions on mystery novels! From cold-blooded murders to humourous whodunnits, come meet fellow mystery enthusiasts as we chat about the pre-selected book.

    When you register, a physical copy will already be available to you! If you are on the waitlist, or if you would prefer a different format such as an e-book or audiobook, please click on the title link below to place a hold through your own account.

    WINTER SESSIONS ❄ Registration opens 9 AM, December 9, 2024 ❄

    January 21: The Turn of the Key, by Ruth Ware
    February 18: Dead Man's Grave, by Neil Lancaster
    March 18: The Woman in the Library, by Sulari Gentill

    SPRING SESSIONS ❀ Registration opens March 2025 ❀

    April: Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead, by Olga Tokarczuk
    May: Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers, by Jessie Q. Sutanto
    June: The Thursday Murder Club, by Richard Osman

    PAST TITLES ❦ FALL 2024 ❦

    September: Still Life, by Louise Penney
    October: Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone, by Benjamin Stevenson
    November: The Spy Coast, by Tess Gerritsen
    December: Treasure State, by C.J. Box

  • Mario
    Tuesday Mar 18, 2025 at 3:00pm (series runs until Jun 10, 2025)

    Drop-in to play video games on our PS4 and WiiU. For ages 13-18. Drop-in. 

  • Couch piled high with crocheted squares
    Tuesday Mar 18, 2025 at 3:00pm (series runs until Jun 10, 2025)

    The Granny Squares for Warmth (GSFW) group was created in November 2020 as a Barrhaven-based group with a mission to create and donate hand-made blankets and shawls to people in need in the Ottawa area.  ​

    Crocheters and Knitters - please join us to make granny squares for blankets, as well as to join squares, and to crochet or knit blankets and shawls. Everyone is welcome!

  • smiling woman playing with virtual reality equipment
    Tuesday Mar 18, 2025 at 3:30pm (series runs until Jun 03, 2025)

    Drop in to try some of the many games on our Oculus Rift system! 

    Test your reflexes with Beat Saber or Fruit Ninja, explore oceans or mountains, ride roller coasters, defend your castle or spaceship from attack, see the world with Google Earth, and more! 

    Single-player games, all game text/dialogue in English 

    How it works: come during the session to sign up for a 10-minute time slot (first come first served, no sign-ups ahead of time) 

    Ages: 11 to Adult (headset may be too large to fit smaller/younger players) 

    Safety tip: to prevent falls, wear flat, closed shoes (no flip-flops or high heels)