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Monday Director Spotlight - Lee Chang-dong - Oasis

Main

Monday May 19, 2025 at 6:00pm

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Every Monday evening we put the spotlight on a director's work, giving us a chance to explore their oeuvre, revisit movies we've played on Tuesdays, and just....watch some good movies. This month's pick is Lee Chang-dong.

Join us for a free screening of Oasis In as part of our Monday Director Spotlight Series. The film was released in 2002. 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. 132 minutes. In Korean with English subtitles.
North Gloucester Book Club

North Gloucester

Tuesday May 20, 2025 at 11:00am (series runs until Dec 16, 2025)

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Meet up with other book lovers in the neighborhood and chat about the monthly pick.

January 21 - The Six by Loren Gush

February 18 - Every Breath You Take by Mary Higgins Clark and Alafair Burke

March 18 - Permanent Astonishment by Thomson Highway

April 15 - Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly

May 20 - The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery

June 17 - Full Disclosure by Beverley McLachlin

July / August - SUMMER BREAK

September 16 - TBD

October 21 - Approaching Fire by Michelle Porter

November 18 - Becoming by Michelle Obama

December 16 - TBD
FoodWise Session 3: Food Preservation Techniques

Greenboro

Tuesday May 20, 2025 at 1:00pm

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In the final session, participants will learn various techniques to preserve food and extend its shelf life. We'll cover general tips for preserving dry ingredients, freezing techniques, drying and canning methods, and pickling. The session will include practical demonstrations and provide additional resources to help participants implement these techniques at home. Presented by Foodsharing Ottawa

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Watercolour Connect / Aquarelle

Blackburn Hamlet

Tuesday May 20, 2025 at 2:00pm (series runs until Jun 17, 2025)

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Join us at the Blackburn Hamlet branch for a watercolour painting session. Bring your own project or start something new in the company of like-minded artists. No experience necessary. No instructors. Supplies will be provided and resources will be available to guide your project. This activity is from 2-3:15 pm every third Tuesday of the month.
- January 21, 2025
- February 18, 2025
- March 18, 2025
- April 15, 2025
- May 20, 2025
- June 17, 2025
Soyez des nôtres à la succursale de Blackburn Hamlet pour une activité amusante d’aquarelle. Aucune expérience nécessaire. Aucune instruction offerte. Les fournitures vous seront fournies. Des livres seront à votre disponibilité afin d'inspirer votre projet. Cette activité est offert le troisième mardi du mois de 14h-15:15
- 21 janvier, 2025
- 18 février, 2025
- 18 mars, 2025
- 15 avril, 2025
- 20 mai, 2025
- 17 juin, 2025
How to Take Better Vacation Photos

Ruth E. Dickinson

Tuesday May 20, 2025 at 2:00pm

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Learn how to more effectively tell the story of your vacations through pictures. Regardless of what kind of camera you use (cell phone, tablet, DSLR, etc.), Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users' Group and the Orleans Photo Club will show how to use light, foreground, people, and framing. Learn the best ways to shoot seaside, sunrise/sunset and more to create descriptive photos that needs no captioning.
The Secret Chapter

Cumberland

Tuesday May 20, 2025 at 2:30pm (series runs until Jun 24, 2025)

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Join us each month for discussions on mystery novels! From cold-blooded murders to humourous whodunnits, come meet fellow mystery enthusiasts as we chat about the pre-selected book.

When you register, a physical copy will already be available to you! If you are on the waitlist, or if you would prefer a different format such as an e-book or audiobook, please click on the title link below to place a hold through your own account.

SPRING SESSIONS ❀ Registration opens March3, 2025 ❀

April 22: Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead, by Olga Tokarczuk
May 20: Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers, by Jessie Q. Sutanto
June 24: The Thursday Murder Club, by Richard Osman

PAST TITLES ❦ FALL 2024 - WINTER 2025 ❦

September: Still Life, by Louise Penney
October: Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone, by Benjamin Stevenson
November: The Spy Coast, by Tess Gerritsen
December: Treasure State, by C.J. Box
January: The Turn of the Key, by Ruth Ware
February: Dead Man's Grave, by Neil Lancaster
March: The Woman in the Library, by Sulari Gentill
Themed Movie Tuesdays: Dìdi

Main

Tuesday May 20, 2025 at 6:00pm

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Join us for a free screening of Dìdi as part of our "The Ever-Evolving Self" movie theme for May. The film was directed by Sean Wang and was released in 2024. 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. 91 minutes. In English with subtitles.
Italian Movie Night with The Dante Alighieri Society

Sunnyside

Tuesday May 20, 2025 at 6:00pm

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Enjoy a selection of films, each from an Italian director! Films will be presented with English subtitles.

Presented by the Ottawa Chapter of the Dante Alighieri Society in collaboration with the OPL presents a monthly Italian movie night. The Dante Alighieri Society is a volunteer not for profit organization registered in Ontario, dedicated to the promotion of Italian culture.

In May, we are watching "A Chiara" 2021 (2hrs 02min)

Follows the story of 15-year-old Chiara whose close-knit family falls apart after her father abandons them in Calabria.
Centennial Plant Exchange

Centennial

Wednesday May 21, 2025 at 10:00am

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It’s time to divide your perennials and rejuvenate your garden! Bring some plants, take some plants, and borrow some gardening books. Please remember to label all plants you bring in.

Drop by near the Centennial branch main entrance any time between 10am and 7pm on Wednesday May 21.
Exploring Online Genealogy Resources

Nepean Centrepointe

Wednesday May 21, 2025 at 11:00am

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Explore the Ottawa Public Library’s genealogy resources and how to use them during this information session. We will discuss how to access and use Ancestry Library, FamilySearch Affiliate Library, Genealogy Quebec, MyHeritage Library Edition, and the ProQuest Historical Newspapers.

This program will be held in the computer lab on the lower level so that you can follow along on the computer, but feel free to bring your own device if you would prefer.