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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.

  • Thursday May 02, 2024 at 6:00pm
    120 minutes

    The average time it takes for an unprotected computer to be compromised after connecting to the Internet is under 15 minutes. Don't let it be yours. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will show you the simple steps you need to take to keep your PC from being hacked. And best of all, it can be done for free.

  • Vernon Book Club

    Thursdays, May 02, 2024 - Jun 06, 2024
    6:30pm
    60 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

    Everyone is welcome to join Vernon’s book club!

    Visit with your friends and neighbours to discuss great books.

    First Thursday of the month

    January 4th, February 1st, March 7th, April 4th, May 2nd & June 6th

    6:30pm-7:30pm

    JanuaryHaven by Emma Donoghue

    FebruaryDaisy Darker by Alice Feeney

    MarchAll You Can Ever Know by Nicole Chung

    April - The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer

    MayBetween Two Kingdoms by Suleika Jaouad

    Books will be available at the Vernon branch service hub.

  • Friday May 03, 2024 at 10:30am
    60 minutes

    Staff from the Greenboro Branch will come to the Ledbury Pavilion, 1250 Ledbury Avenue, the first Friday of every month from October until May, between 10:30 and 11:30. 

    Each visit will include a 30-minute Family Storytime with stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. 

    Register for a library card for you and your children.  Ask for reading recommendations or tell us about YOUR favourite book from when you were a child. 

    Drop In

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    Joignez-vous à nous le premier vendredi de chaque mois pour un programme de contes en famille au Pavillon Ledbury, 1250 avenue Ledbury.

    Chaque visite comprendra un programme de contes en famille de 30 minutes avec des histoires, comptines et chansons et s’adressera aux enfants de tous âges accompagnés d’un parent ou gardien(ne).

    Demandez une carte de bibliothèque pour vous et vos enfants.

    Aucune inscription requise / PROGRAMME GRATUIT

  • enfants sur une livre

    Friday May 03, 2024 at 10:30am
     minutes

    Rencontrez l'autrice Anne Renaud et profitez d'une lecture de son livre Albertine Petit-Brindamour déteste les choux de Bruxelles. Vous aurez également l'occasion de lui poser des questions et de participer à une activité de bricolage. Des instructions et une liste de matériel seront fournies en avance du programme.

    Anne Renaud est l’autrice de plus de vingt-cinq œuvres jeunesse, écrites autant en français qu’en anglais. Elle est reconnue pour ses albums illustrés et ses documentaires sur l’histoire du Québec et du Canada. Ses œuvres ont remporté plusieurs prix, dont le Prix Peuplier, le Prix des libraires du Québec, et le Prix de la Fédération des écrivains du Québec pour la littérature pour enfants et jeunes adultes. De plus, ses poèmes, articles, contes et projets de bricolage paraissent régulièrement dans les magazines pour enfants. Ses lecteurs lui demandent souvent pourquoi elle écrit. Elle leur répond que c’est parce qu’elle aime faire des choses créatives, mais que, ne sachant pas bien danser, chanter, jongler ou faire des tours de magie, elle fait de son mieux pour bien écrire. Anne vit et écrit à Westmount, au Québec.

  • Craft supplies on table

    Fridays, May 03, 2024 - May 31, 2024
    1:00pm
    120 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

    Join us for an afternoon of collage art! We will provide the paper, images, glue and scissors, you are welcome to bring additional notions if you would like. Drop-in program.​

    Joignez-nous pour un après-midi de collage! Nous allons fournir les ciseaux, la colle, les images et le papier, vous êtes la bienvenue d'apporter du matériel supplémentaire si vous le désirez. Programme portes ouvertes.​

  • Fridays, May 03, 2024 - Jun 07, 2024
    1:30pm
    90 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

    Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere at the Hazeldean Library.  Join us for discussion on the first Friday of every month.

    NOVEMBER 10, 2023

    “Atonement” by Ian McEwan (Fiction)

    DECEMBER 1, 2023

    “When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing”by Daniel Pink (Non-Fiction)

    NO MEETING IN JANUARY

    FEBRUARY 2, 2024

    “Washington Black” by Esi Erdugan (Canadian-Fiction)

    MARCH 1, 2024

    “Five Little Indians” by Michelle Good (Canadian-Fiction)

    APRIL 5, 2024

    “Rules of Civility” by Amor Towles (Fiction)

    MAY 3, 2024

    “The Vanishing Half” by Britt Bennett (Fiction)

    June 7, 2024

    “Full Disclosure” by Beverley McLachlin (Canadian-Mystery)

  • Ottawa Police Service - Aging Well at the Library logo

    Friday May 03, 2024 at 2:00pm
    120 minutes

    Join us for a presentation by the Ottawa Police Service on fraud awareness and learn how to protect yourself. 

    Discussions will center around:

    • Types of fraud to be aware of
    • Red flags of potential fraud
    • What to do if you are a victim
    • Removing the stigma from victims

    This program will be held in partnership with the Manotick and Area Centre for Arts and Wellness (MACAW). 

    Program will take place at MACAW, 5567 Manotick Main Street (Manotick United Church).

  • Friday May 03, 2024 at 2:30pm
    90 minutes

    Join us on Friday afternoons to explore the art of drawing and mark-making as a form of mindfulness. Each session will focus on a different creative technique that we can use to create beautiful art. But if you would just like to sit and colour while sipping some hot chocolate or herbal tea, then please do!

    All skill levels are welcome!
    All materials and refreshments will be provided for participants.

  • Fridays, May 03, 2024 - May 31, 2024
    4:00pm
    90 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

    Come play Wii U with us.

    Don't know how to play?

    The teens running this program will be happy to help!

    Drop in!

  • Saturday May 04, 2024 at 10:00am
    360 minutes

    Join us for a special Star Wars themed edition of DIY Craft Day!

    Come and make a craft at the library.  We provide the supplies and you provide the creativity and imagination!

    Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

    While supplies last. This program is best for ages 4-10.

    Drop-in program.