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.
Mondays, Sep 23, 2024 - Dec 16, 2024
1:30pm
120 minutes
4 sessions remaining
The Ottawa Public Library has thousands of digital titles, discover how to access them using resources like Libby and cloudLibrary. Come join us in this monthly drop-in session where we help you learn how to use Ottawa Public Library resources to access eBooks and audiobooks.
Drop in Program
Mondays, Sep 23, 2024 - Nov 18, 2024
3:00pm
60 minutes
6 sessions remaining
Technology can be challenging, so join our enthusiastic BH Tech Team, who will give you a good foundation and the confidence to use your preferred device(for example phone, laptop) or platform(for example Windows, Android).
Our BH Tech group will be available to assist you with basic tech questions, as well as point you in the right direction for topics we do not handle.
Here are a few examples of the topics we do not cover:
- Diagnosis and Repair of Devices
- Online banking or shopping-related transactions.
- Unsupported devices (such as Kindles)
In short, we can help you make the best of your devices or applications/tools.
Please bring your own device and library card.
Monday Sep 23, 2024 at 6:00pm
120 minutes
When buying a PC, you are faced with a lot of choices, laptop or desktop, how many cores in the processor, Intel or AMD processor, size of storage, how big a monitor, is it better to buy a faster processor or more memory… Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will help sort out the choices so you can buy the computer that is right for your needs.
Monday Sep 23, 2024 at 6:30pm
90 minutes
Join us for a discussion of cookbooks and recipes. Try a recipe from each month’s cookbook selection and tell us what you think!
No registration required.
All are welcome!
Monday Sep 23, 2024 at 6:30pm
90 minutes
Learn to create beautiful, delicate, raised images from paper strips. You’ll use a few basic tools to wind the paper strips into coils to create a flower note card.
Supplies will be provided.
Monday Sep 23, 2024 at 7:00pm
60 minutes
Calling all trivia fans, game show enthusiasts, and people who know a lot of random facts! Join us for a trivia night at the Beaverbrook Branch where you'll tackle questions from a wide range of categories (not just about books!) to win a prize and the respect of the trivia community. Enjoy a fun atmosphere, music, and refreshments!
Tuesdays, Sep 24, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
2:00pm
75 minutes
4 sessions remaining
Join us at Blackburn Hamlet for a watercolour painting session. Bring your own project or start something new in the company of like-minded artists. No experience necessary. Supplies will be provided. Register Online. Soyez des nôtres à la succursale de Blackburn Hamlet pour une activité amusante d’aquarelle. Aucune expérience nécessaire. Les fournitures vous seront fournies.
Tuesday Sep 24, 2024 at 2:00pm
60 minutes
Join us for an afternoon of crafting! Participants will be introduced to the art of needle felting. Supplies will be provided.
Tuesdays, Sep 24, 2024 - Nov 26, 2024
3:30pm
60 minutes
3 sessions remaining
Teams of two teen volunteers will share their technology knowledge with one older adult per session.
Volunteers will help older adults with basic use of devices such as laptops, tablets and smartphones. Some subjects that can be addressed include internet applications like browsers, email, calendars, social media, games, and file and photo management, such as Google Suite, OneDrive, and iCloud.
Register in-branch at the Ruth E. Dickinson 2nd floor hub.
Tuesday Sep 24, 2024 at 6:00pm
60 minutes
Attend the second workshop of our "Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library (OWSL) Presents..." series.
During this workshop, we will discuss different types of pollinators/wildlife and how they have evolved with native plants to be their pollination and distribution systems. We will also examine factors to be considered when choosing plants for your personal garden, ensuring plant selection for the conditions you have.
Examples of simple plans/combinations will be provided.
Materials will be available for clients to sketch out plans for their yard.
Date: Tuesday, September 24 from 6 pm - 7 pm.
*Clients are encouraged to register for this event as space is limited.