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Greenbelt ESL Intermediate Classes - May Session

North Gloucester

Thursdays, May 02, 2024 - May 23, 2024
1:00pm
90 minutes
4 sessions remaining

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Ready for more than conversation? These 4-week module classes will help build on your English language skills. Beginner and Intermediate sessions. Each session's registration will open three (3) weeks prior to the first class.

Everyone welcome! Register online.

You are registering for: Intermediate classes : May 2, 9, 16 and 23 2024

Vous cherchez un peu plus qu'une conversation? Nos classes en format module de 4 semaines vous aideront à développer vos compétences linguistiques en anglais. Sessions au niveau débutant ainsi qu'intermédiaire. Ouverture des inscriptions trois (3) semaines avant la première classe pour chaque session.

Tous sont bienvenus ! Inscription en ligne.

Vous vous enregistrez pour: session intermédiaire: les 2, 9, 16 et 23 mai 2024
Novel Conversations

Beaverbrook

Thursdays, May 02, 2024 - Jun 06, 2024
1:30pm
90 minutes
2 sessions remaining

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Share the enjoyment of good books in an informal and relaxed atmosphere. First Thursday of every month. New members welcome.
Book Banter (January to June 2024)

Alta Vista

Thursdays, May 02, 2024 - Jun 06, 2024
2:00pm
60 minutes
2 sessions remaining

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Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for discussions on the first Thursday of every month from 2 to 3 p.m.

January 11 : Bloomsbury Girls by Natalie Jenner (Note the date change)

February 1: Horse by Geraldine Brooks

March 7: Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman

April 4: The Mercies by Kiran Millwood Hargrave

May 2: Hang the Moon by Jeannette Walls

June 6: The Night Portrait by Laura Morelli

All meetings are scent-free.
Carp Book Club 2024

Carp

Thursdays, May 02, 2024 - Jun 06, 2024
2:30pm
120 minutes
2 sessions remaining

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Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere. All are welcome! Drop-in program.

This group meets the first Thursday of the month 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

January 4 "Beloved" by Toni Morrison

February 1 "Lady Tan's Circle" by Lisa See

March 7 "Wrong Place, Wrong Time" by Gillian McAllister

April 4 "Talking to Canadians" by Rick Mercer

May 2 "The Buried Giant" by Kazuo Ishiguro

June 6 "The Mistress of Nothing" by Kate Pullinger
Chess Club drop-in

Cumberland

Thursdays, May 02, 2024 - May 30, 2024
4:00pm
60 minutes
5 sessions remaining

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Do you enjoy chess, or do you want to learn the game?

Drop in to play with other youth! Learn the basics and test your wits with a weekly chess challenge.

Ages: 8 to 18

Note: Chess Club will be paused during June for exam period, but will return in July! Stay tuned for scheduled dates.
Protecting Your PC

Beaverbrook

Thursday May 02, 2024 at 6:00pm
120 minutes

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The average time it takes for an unprotected computer to be compromised after connecting to the Internet is under 15 minutes. Don't let it be yours. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will show you the simple steps you need to take to keep your PC from being hacked. And best of all, it can be done for free.
Groupe de conversation en français

Rideau

Thursdays, May 02, 2024 - May 30, 2024
6:30pm
60 minutes
5 sessions remaining

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Profitez de notre groupe de conversation afin d'améliorer vos habiletés en français à l'oral.

Join our free French Conversation Group to practice speaking French in a relaxed atmosphere.

CANCELLED - Thursday April 25

Bienvenue à tous! All level welcome!

Tous les jeudis soir de 18h00-19h30 du 4 janvier au 30 mai 2024

Every Thursday night from 6:00-7:30 pm, from January 4th to May 30th, 2024

ANNULÉ: Jeudi le 25 avril
Vernon Book Club

Vernon

Thursdays, May 02, 2024 - Jun 06, 2024
6:30pm
60 minutes
2 sessions remaining

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Everyone is welcome to join Vernon’s book club!

Visit with your friends and neighbours to discuss great books.

First Thursday of the month

January 4th, February 1st, March 7th, April 4th, May 2nd & June 6th

6:30pm-7:30pm

January – Haven by Emma Donoghue

February – Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney

March – All You Can Ever Know by Nicole Chung

April - The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer

May – Between Two Kingdoms by Suleika Jaouad

Books will be available at the Vernon branch service hub.
Ottawa Public Library and Family Storytime / Bibliothèque publique d’Ottawa Contes en famille

Ledbury Pavilion

Friday May 03, 2024 at 10:30am
60 minutes

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Staff from the Greenboro Branch will come to the Ledbury Pavilion, 1250 Ledbury Avenue, the first Friday of every month from October until May, between 10:30 and 11:30.

Each visit will include a 30-minute Family Storytime with stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver.

Register for a library card for you and your children. Ask for reading recommendations or tell us about YOUR favourite book from when you were a child.

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Joignez-vous à nous le premier vendredi de chaque mois pour un programme de contes en famille au Pavillon Ledbury, 1250 avenue Ledbury.

Chaque visite comprendra un programme de contes en famille de 30 minutes avec des histoires, comptines et chansons et s’adressera aux enfants de tous âges accompagnés d’un parent ou gardien(ne).

Demandez une carte de bibliothèque pour vous et vos enfants.

Aucune inscription requise / PROGRAMME GRATUIT
Lecture et brico avec Anne Renaud

Online

Friday May 03, 2024 at 10:30am
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Rencontrez l'autrice Anne Renaud et profitez d'une lecture de son livre Albertine Petit-Brindamour déteste les choux de Bruxelles. Vous aurez également l'occasion de lui poser des questions et de participer à une activité de bricolage. Des instructions et une liste de matériel seront fournies en avance du programme.

Anne Renaud est l’autrice de plus de vingt-cinq œuvres jeunesse, écrites autant en français qu’en anglais. Elle est reconnue pour ses albums illustrés et ses documentaires sur l’histoire du Québec et du Canada. Ses œuvres ont remporté plusieurs prix, dont le Prix Peuplier, le Prix des libraires du Québec, et le Prix de la Fédération des écrivains du Québec pour la littérature pour enfants et jeunes adultes. De plus, ses poèmes, articles, contes et projets de bricolage paraissent régulièrement dans les magazines pour enfants. Ses lecteurs lui demandent souvent pourquoi elle écrit. Elle leur répond que c’est parce qu’elle aime faire des choses créatives, mais que, ne sachant pas bien danser, chanter, jongler ou faire des tours de magie, elle fait de son mieux pour bien écrire. Anne vit et écrit à Westmount, au Québec.