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  • Baking Cookbook Book Club

    Nepean Centrepointe
    Thursday May 1, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jul 03, 2025)

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    Whether you're new to baking or well seasoned, this new book club is the perfect place to meet fellow bakers, try new recipes and share both the successes and failures of your bakes.

    We will bake from and discuss a different cookbook every month. Limited copies of the book will be available to check out in advance at the main Nepean Centerpointe library hub - just ask one of the staff for a copy of the baking club cookbook. 

    Sessions will be held on the first Thursday of the month at 6:30pm to 8:00pm. All are welcome!

    Upcoming books:

    • May 1st : 50 Things to Bake Before You Die by Allyson Reedy
    • June 5th : Sweet Tooth by Sarah Fennel
    • July 3rd : The Savory Baker by America's Test Kitchen

  • Saturday Family Storytime

    Nepean Centrepointe
    Saturday May 3, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until May 17, 2025)

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    All Storytimes are Drop In

    Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver.
    Saturday March 29, April 19, April 26, May 17 

    STEAM themed Family Storytime - All ages, accompanied by a parent or guardian. Hands-on activities and stories to explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math. 
    Saturday Apr 5, May 3, May 31

    Spanish-English Storytime – All ages. Cuentos, rimas y canciones para niños de todas las edades, acompañados de un padre o guardian. No necesita inscribirse. 
    Saturday Mar 15, Apr 12, May 10

  • Chess @ Centrepointe

    Nepean Centrepointe
    Saturday May 3, 2025 at 1:30pm (series runs until May 17, 2025)

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    For children 7-12, interested in learning to play chess and finding out more about the game. Teen volunteers will be on hand to help those who are learning!

  • Employment Support

    Nepean Centrepointe
    Monday May 5, 2025 at 10:00am (series runs until Dec 29, 2025)

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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.

  • Monday Morning Family Storytime & Stay and Play

    Nepean Centrepointe
    Monday May 5, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until May 12, 2025)

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    Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers.  Drop-in program.

  • Starry Night Storytime

    Nepean Centrepointe
    Monday May 5, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until May 12, 2025)

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    Wear your pajamas, bring along your favourite stuffie, and come get cozy with us!  

    Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and parents or caregivers. Drop in

  • Genealogy Drop-In

    Nepean Centrepointe
    Tuesday May 6, 2025 at 2:00pm (series runs until Dec 30, 2025)

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    Want to learn more about your family history or getting stuck working on your family tree?  

    Drop-in to work on your family tree, share research strategies, and discover what resources are available for your research. Sessions are held every other Tuesday at 2:00pm in the Genealogy area. 

    Specialists from the Ontario Genealogical Society Ottawa Branch and the Ottawa Public Library will answer questions and help you get the most from library resources.  

    Bring your laptop, tablet, or borrow a Chromebook from the library.  

    All welcome! 
  • Sleuth Hounds

    Nepean Centerpointe Book Club

    Nepean Centrepointe
    Thursday May 8, 2025 at 1:30pm

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    Come meet to enjoy and discuss a wide variety of books selected by book club members. All are welcome!

    Every second Thursday of the month from 1.30pm to 3.00pm.

    Here's what we're reading in 2024/2025:

    • December 12: Three Holidays and a Wedding by Uzma Jalaluddin
    • January 9: A Newfoundlander in Canada by Alan Doyle
    • February 13: The Drowning Woman by Robin Harding
    • March 13: Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah
    • April 10: Sea between Two Shores by Tanis Rideout
    • May 8: Commonwealth by Ann Patchett

  • Intro to 3D Printing

    Nepean Centrepointe
    Thursday May 8, 2025 at 7:00pm

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    This program is designed to introduce clients to 3D printing at the Imagine Space. We will teach about how 3D printing works, how to prepare a file for 3D printing, and how to use the MakerBot software to produce the best and most efficient 3D printing projects on our MakerBot Replicator+ 3D printers. Some computer knowledge helpful, but not essential. Participants under 12 must be accompanied by a guardian. Registration Required.

  • Teen Pride Social

    Nepean Centrepointe
    Friday May 9, 2025 at 4:30pm (series runs until Jun 06, 2025)

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    Ages 13-18

    Find community, be yourself, and come hang out with other teens in this monthly drop-in social. Chat, listen to music, or participate in the optional activity. 

    The optional activity changes every month and could include board games, origami, making friendship bracelets, or making zines.

    Dates: January 31, February 28, March 14, April 11, May 9th, June 6th