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  • Saturday Oct 05, 2024 at 2:00pm
    60 minutes

    Learn the basics of saving seeds, plant genetics, collection techniques, storage and viability.

    Breed your own varieties, adapted specifically to growing conditions in your garden!

    Presentation by the Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton.

  • Monday Oct 07, 2024 at 1:00pm
    120 minutes

    Participants will explore what’s involved (practically, emotionally, and financially) in considering whether they can or should stay in their current home, and which home modifications might ease their lives now and allow them to stay in their homes longer. ​

    Registration limited. Please pre-register online.

  • Monday Oct 07, 2024 at 6:00pm
    90 minutes

    Celebrate Fall and create this cute pumpkin in plaid colors, it’s so easy you will want to create your own pumpkin patch.  Add a tea candle inside for ambience or fill with treats and give as a gift.  No experience needed. All materials provided.

  • Monday Oct 07, 2024 at 6:30pm
    90 minutes

    Registration opens on Monday, September 16, 2024 - 10:00am

    Adults are welcome to join as we learn how to create unique designs with this meditative art form. Zentangle is a form of art that involves drawing patterns and lines. Supplies and instructions are provided. 

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    Mondays, Oct 07, 2024 - Dec 16, 2024
    6:30pm
    120 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

    Join us monthly at the Beaverbrook Branch for an evening of crafting. Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, felting and sewing projects and work on them in the company of fellow crafters. Share tips and techniques and show of your projects if you like!  All are welcome!

  • Tuesday Oct 08, 2024 at 2:00pm
    60 minutes

    Join us for an afternoon of crafting!  Participants will create unique 3D paper pumpkins for home décor or gift giving.   Supplies will be provided.

  • Wednesday Oct 09, 2024 at 1:30pm
    90 minutes

    Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for a lively discussion of In the Upper Country by Kai Thomas.  Discussion held in English.  Drop-In.          

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    Wednesday Oct 09, 2024 at 3:00pm
    60 minutes

    Create art in good company. 

    This series is perfect for aspiring artists, crafters who are in a rut, and anyone who suspects that a creative habit would be good for their soul. 

    We will explore our creativity using art prompts from Creativebug.

    All supplies will be provided.

    Create art in good company. 

    This series is perfect for aspiring artists, crafters who are in a rut, and anyone who suspects that a creative habit would be good for their soul. 

    We will explore our creativity using art prompts from Creativebug.

    All supplies will be provided.

  • Wednesday Oct 09, 2024 at 6:00pm
    150 minutes

    MARVEL MOVIE MADNESS

    Join us for a free screening of “The Amazing Spider-Man 2 ” at the Blackburn Hamlet Branch. The film was directed by Marc Webb and released in 2014.

    Note: The film is intended for a mature audience (PG-13). 142 minutes. In English.

    When New York is put under siege by Oscorp, it is up to Spider-Man to save the city he swore to protect as well as his loved ones.

  • Wednesday Oct 09, 2024 at 6:30pm
    60 minutes

    Sorry this event and its waiting list are full

    Join us to discuss how to grow garlic in your garden or with flowers. With simple instructions! We will provide the local garlic bulbs to plant!