Rejoignez notre groupe de conversation pour pratiquer le français dans une atmosphère détendue. Gratuit, inscription non requise. // Join our French conversation group to practice speaking in French in a relaxed and friendly environment. Free drop-in program.
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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Tuesdays, Apr 30, 2024 - Jun 25, 2024
10:30am
90 minutes9 sessions remaining
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Tuesdays, Apr 30, 2024 - May 24, 2024
5:00pm
120 minutes2 sessions remaining
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Working on a craft project? Bring it along and chat with some fellow crafters while you work! Don't currently have a project? Try our featured craft project:
- April 30th : draw your own 4-pannel comic strip (or "yonkoma")
- May 24th : (to be determined)
Share ideas and expertise or learn from your fellow enthusiasts. Or simply bond and make friends over common hobbies. For teens of all abilities. Drop-in program.
*Extra supplies available on hand for: drawing/colouring, origami, scrapbooking/collage, sewing, knitting, etc.
Vous avez un projet d'art ou d'artisanat en cours? Apportez votre projet à la bibliothèque pour discuter tout en travaillant! Vous n'avez pas de projet présentement? Essayez notre projet vedette :
- 30 avril : dessinez votre propre bande-dessinée à 4 cases (ou "yonkoma")
- 24 mai : (à déterminer)
Échangez des idées et conseils ou apprenez d'autres passionnés. Ou amusez-vous tout simplement avec des amis qui partage les mêmes passe-temps. Pour ados de tous les niveaux. Activité portes-ouvertes.
*Matériel supplémentaire pour : dessiner/colorier, origami, scrapbooking/collage, couture, tricot, etc.
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Tuesday Apr 30, 2024 at 6:00pm
150 minutesDrop-in program
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Join us for our red selection for the Month of Colors with a free screening of Red Rocket. The film was directed by Sean Baker and was released in 2021. The screening will take place in our auditorium, starts at 6:00PM and is free to attend.
Note: The film is intended for a mature audience. 128 minutes. In English with subtitles.
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Wednesdays, May 01, 2024 - Jun 26, 2024
10:15am
90 minutes9 sessions remaining
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Join our free English conversation group to practice speaking in English in a relaxed and friendly environment.
All levels are welcome to this drop-in program.
Rejoignez notre groupe de conversation en anglais gratuit pour pratiquer l'anglais dans une atmosphère détendue.
Tous les niveaux sont les bienvenus à ce programme , inscription non requise.
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Wednesdays, May 01, 2024 - Jun 26, 2024
2:00pm
90 minutes9 sessions remaining
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Rejoignez notre groupe de conversation en français gratuit pour pratiquer le français dans une atmosphère détendue.
Niveaux intermédiaire, inscription non requise.
Join our free French conversation group to practice speaking in French in a relaxed and friendly environment.
Drop-in program at an intermediate level.
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Wednesdays, May 01, 2024 - Jul 31, 2024
4:00pm
120 minutes14 sessions remaining
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Join us for open games of chess. Whether you're a beginner or more advanced, this is a relaxed environment where everyone is welcome. Bring your own board or borrow one of ours.
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Wednesdays, May 01, 2024 - Jul 31, 2024
6:30pm
90 minutes14 sessions remaining
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Join our free English conversation to practice speaking in English in a relaxed and friendly environment.
All levels are welcome to this drop-in program.
Rejoignew notre groupe de conversation en anglais gratuis pour pratiquer l'anglais dans une atmosphère détendue.
Tous les niveaux sont les bienvenus à ce programme, inscription non requise.
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Wednesday May 01, 2024 at 6:30pm
150 minutesDrop-in program
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Ottawa Bad Movie Nights and Ottawa Public Library present a screening of Death Wish III (1985).
Please join us from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, at the OPL's Main Branch Auditorium. The event will also feature other bad movie items like trailers and serials.
The event is free to attend. In English.
Note: This film is intended for a mature audience. Viewer discretion is advised.
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Thursdays, May 02, 2024 - Jun 27, 2024
10:00am
360 minutes9 sessions remaining
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A member of Employment & Social Services’ Outreach and Mobile Services Team (OMST) will be at the Main branch of OPL in Room 117 on the 1st floor each Thursday from 10 am to 4 pm.
Financial Support
- Ontario Works
- Emergency Assistance
- Dental and Vision Care
- Utilties – Enbridge and Hydro Bills
- Housing – Rent and Rent Deposits
Ongoing Assistance
- System navigation
- Connecting with your Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) worker
- Requesting additional benefits
- Booking appointments
- Obtaining documents and identification
- Transportation and more!
Referrals to Other Resources
- Employment Ontario
- Housing Services (e.g. Social Housing Registry)
- Child Care Subsidy
- Ottawa Food Bank
- Free Counselling Services
- Mental Health and Addictions Services
- Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
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Un membre de l’Équipe de services mobiles et d'intervention (ESMI) sera présent à la succursale Centrale dans la salle 117 au 1er étage les jeudis de 10h à 16h. Services de l'ESMI :
Soutien financier
- Ontario au travail
- Aide d'urgence
- Soins dentaires et de la vue
- Services publics : factures d'Enbridge et d'électricité
- Logement: loyer, dépôts de loyer
Aide continue
- Navigation dans le système
- Liaison avec votre chargé de cas d'OT ou du POSPH
- Demande pour d'autres avantages
- Prise de rendez-vous
- Obtention de documents et pièces d'identité
- Transport et plus!
Aiguillage vers d'autres ressources
- Emploi Ontario
- Services du logement (p. ex. Registre du logement social)
- Subventions pour la garde d'enfants
- Banque d'alimentation d'Ottawa
- Services de consultation gratuits
- Services en santé mentale et de lutte contre les dépendances
- Programme ontarien de soutien aux personnes handicapées (POSPH)
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Thursdays, May 02, 2024 - Jun 13, 2024
10:30am
30 minutes6 sessions remaining
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Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program.
Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien. Portes ouvertes.