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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.

  • Mario

    Tuesdays, Sep 24, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
    3:00pm
    60 minutes

    11 sessions remaining

    Drop-in to play video games on our PS4 and WiiU. For ages 13-18. Drop-in. 

  • 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.​

  • Tuesdays, Sep 24, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
    5:30pm
    150 minutes

    7 sessions remaining

    Bring your friends & family for exciting card games, board games, & brain teasers! We have many games including Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride, King of Tokyo, Dutch Blitz, Bananagrams, Monopoly, Scrabble, Chess, & more! You may also bring some of your own. Brain teasers include puzzles, riddles, & Rubik's cubes. 

    Tuesdays once every 2 weeks

    Drop-in

  • A keyboard with letters spelling Pen & Paper Writers' Workshop

    Tuesdays, Sep 24, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
    6:00pm
    120 minutes

    13 sessions remaining

    Get feedback on your writing (any genre) and ideas from the group. Hear the work of other writers and offer your feedback. Discuss issues about writing and publishing. Share your triumphs, trials and tribulations with a supportive, informal group.  "Pen and Paper" is just a name.  Bring any medium you want. 

  • English Conversation Group

    Tuesdays, Sep 24, 2024 - Jun 24, 2025
    6:00pm
    90 minutes

    38 sessions remaining

    Practice your English conversation skills in a low-pressure, friendly environment. All levels are welcome. 

  • 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.

  • photo of an airplane

    Tuesday Sep 24, 2024 at 6:00pm
    60 minutes

    Photos and narration from multiple trips via car, ship, bus. Ireland includes Cork, Dublin,

    Northern Ireland (Belfast, Londonderry, Giant’s Causeway) and the west coast (Cliffs of

    Mohr, Connemara). Scotland includes Hebrides, Edinburgh, Inverness, Shetland Islands. Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users’ Group and the Orleans Photo Club.

  • english

    Tuesdays, Sep 24, 2024 - Jun 24, 2025
    6:30pm
    60 minutes

    39 sessions remaining

    Practice your English as a 2nd language in a conversational, relaxed environment. 

    Tuesdays

    6:30-7:30 pm.

    September - June.

  • Tuesdays, Sep 24, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
    6:30pm
    60 minutes

    13 sessions remaining

    Do you need a casual, friendly environment where you can practice your English-speaking skills?  Look no further than the English Conversation Group!  Receive guidance from our experienced conversation group leaders, meet new people, and gain confidence in your English speaking.

  • board games

    Tuesdays, Sep 24, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
    6:30pm
    60 minutes

    4 sessions remaining

    Gather your friends and come to play board games at the library. Ages 13-18. 60 min. Drop-in.