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English Conversation Group/Groupe de conversation en anglais

Cumberland

Mondays, Sep 23, 2024 - Dec 09, 2024
1:30pm
90 minutes
9 sessions remaining

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Do you already have some basic English language skills, and are you looking for a casual, friendly environment where you can practice your English speaking skills?

Join our English conversation group!

Receive guidance from our leaders, meet new people and gain confidence in your ability to speak English.

* There are no programs on September 30, October 14, and November 11.

Vous avez déjà une base en anglais et vous cherchez un endroit avec une ambiance décontractée et amicale pour pratiquer vos habiletés de converser en anglais?

Joignez-vous à notre groupe de conversation en anglais!

Recevez des conseils, rencontrez de nouvelles personnes et gagnez de la confiance à converser en anglais.

* Il n'y a pas de programmes le 30 septembre, le14 octobre et le 11 novembre.
Early ON Baby Playgroup @ the Library

Ruth E. Dickinson

Mondays, Sep 23, 2024 - Dec 16, 2024
1:30pm
90 minutes
10 sessions remaining

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Baby playgroups are facilitated by Early Childhood Educators with early learning activities for babies and a chance for caregivers to network and share experiences. A partnership between the Early On Family and Child Centre and the Library.

Ages 0-12 months. Drop in program.
Learn how to access OPL eBooks and Audiobooks

Sunnyside

Mondays, Sep 23, 2024 - Dec 16, 2024
1:30pm
120 minutes
4 sessions remaining

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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.

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Afternoon Babytime

Greely

Mondays, Sep 23, 2024 - Dec 16, 2024
2:30pm
30 minutes
10 sessions remaining

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Stories, rhymes and songs for babies (newborn to 18 months) with a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program.
Virtual Reality gaming

Cumberland

Mondays, Sep 23, 2024 - Dec 09, 2024
3:30pm
90 minutes
6 sessions remaining

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Drop in to try some of the many games on our Oculus Rift system!

Test your reflexes with Beat Saber or Fruit Ninja, explore oceans or mountains, ride roller coasters, defend your castle or spaceship from attack, see the world with Google Earth, and more!

Single-player games, all game text/dialogue in English

How it works: come during the session to sign up for a 10-minute time slot (first come first served, no sign-ups ahead of time)

Ages: 11 to Adult (headset may be too large to fit smaller/younger players)

Safety tip: to prevent falls, wear closed shoes (no flip-flops or high heels)
How to Buy a PC

Carlingwood

Monday Sep 23, 2024 at 6:00pm
120 minutes

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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.
Pulses: Weekly Conversations that Matter

Rosemount

Mondays, Sep 23, 2024 - Nov 25, 2024
6:00pm
120 minutes
7 sessions remaining

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Introducing Pulses, a new offering from Synapcity, the hosts of Ottawa's Civics Boot Camp.

Be a part of weekly conversations that matter. With local chapters launching in locations across Ottawa, these weekly discussions will not only inform but allow you to have your say on key issues such as climate, housing, transit, arts, inclusion and more.

Perfect for anyone looking to engage with their community in a fresh way, these spaces are made for you to build and connect with your neighbours.

Each of these small group sessions will be guided by a trained facilitator. Whether it's a mini Boot Camp, a guest speaker session, a book club talk or an open dialogue, these sessions provide a space focused on community building and fostering local connections.

Coming this fall, don’t miss Pulses - the newest city-making program from Synapcity.

REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/SynapcityPulses

No program October 14 (due to branch closure for Thanksgiving Day).

Program locations TBD for September 30 & November 11 (due to branch closure for statutory holidays).
Cook and Tell book club.

Richmond

Monday Sep 23, 2024 at 6:30pm
90 minutes

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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!
Craft Night - Paper Quilling

Stittsville

Monday Sep 23, 2024 at 6:30pm
90 minutes

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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.
Starry Night storytime

Nepean Centrepointe

Mondays, Sep 23, 2024 - Dec 09, 2024
6:30pm
30 minutes
8 sessions remaining

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Wear your pajamas, bring along your favourite stuffie, and come get cozy with us!

Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and parents or caregivers. Drop in

Please Note: No program Sept 30, Oct 14, Oct 28 and Nov 11th