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  • poster for Sunset Boulevard
    Wednesday Jan 29, 2025 at 6:00pm

    Reminisce with us on a nostalgic trip every fourth Wednesday of the month as we play a film from the classic/Golden era of Hollywood  This month's pick is Sunset Boulevard.

    The film was directed by Billy Wilder was released in 1950. 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. 110 minutes. In English with subtitles.

  • Books
    Thursday Jan 30, 2025 at 10:00am (series runs until Jun 26, 2025)

    Come meet to enjoy and discuss a wide variety of books selected by book club members. All are welcome!

    Drop-in program.

    This group meets the last Thursday of the month from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

    • September 26, "The Lincoln Highway" by Amor Towles
    • October 31, "A Sea of Tranquility" by Emily St. John Mandel
    • November 28, "The Librarianist" by Patrick deWitt
    • January 30th, "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
    • February 27, "Snow Road Station" by Elisabeth Hay
    • March 27, "Run Twoards the Danger" by Sarah Polley
    • April 24, "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline
    • May 29, Discussion about books we enjoyed
    • June 26, Book Selection for next year
  • Head shot Chris Taylor, keyboard with padlock
    Thursday Jan 30, 2025 at 5:30pm

    We are told: don't write down passwords; don't reuse passwords; make passwords long and complex.  Don't let your online accounts get compromised.

    Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will show how to use free software that stores all your usernames and passwords along with related information and protects them with a single, very strong password. 

    For Windows, MacOS, iOS, Linux and Android.

    Adult, English, Registration required

  • Web banner for Arts and Culture
    Friday Jan 31, 2025 at 10:30am

    Spend some time colouring, cutting, gluing, and writing cards for Valentine's Day!
    Drop-in. Ages 6-12

  • Friday Jan 31, 2025 at 2:00pm (series runs until May 30, 2025)

    Join in stimulating discussions on selected titles in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere on the last Friday of the month.

  • Saturday Feb 1, 2025 at 10:30am

    Join us for Valentine's Day-inspired stories, rhymes, and songs followed by a craft. For children of all ages and their parents or caregivers. Drop-in program.

  • Saturday Feb 1, 2025 at 10:30am

    Registration opens on Monday, January 6, 2025 - 10:00am

    Celebrate Disney's Frozen with stories, crafts and ribbon dance to the song "Let It Go".  For ages 4+.  Please register online.

  • hen riding a skateboard
    Saturday Feb 1, 2025 at 2:00pm

    Registration opens on Monday, January 6, 2025 - 10:00am

    Are all rabbits the same? What do they need? What is a hare and where does it live? Does it have predators? As they explore these questions through games and investigations, kids can enjoy a face-to-face visit with a rabbit, and pet its soft fur through this program with the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum.

    Family program for ages 4+.

  • Saturday Feb 1, 2025 at 2:00pm

    Join us to learn various ways you can organize your photos on your computer or in the cloud; learn to find even your oldest photos quickly and easily. The session will teach how to create backups so your photos are protected against theft, fire, or other disasters and also how to create a free on-line photo album using Flickr.

    Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users' Group and the Orleans Photo Club

  • Web banner for hobbies and crafts
    Saturday Feb 1, 2025 at 2:30pm

    It's like musical chairs, but with art! Each person will receive a canvas and freely paint or draw on that canvas. At random intervals each person will stop working on their own canvas and switch it with another person to continue working on the new painting or drawings.