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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.

  • English Conversation Group

    Wednesdays, Oct 09, 2024 - Jun 25, 2025
    6:30pm
    120 minutes

    72 sessions remaining

    Practice your English conversation skills in a low-pressure, friendly environment. All levels are welcome. Program will start upstairs in the second floor program room. 

  • Wednesdays, Oct 09, 2024 - Nov 27, 2024
    6:30pm
    60 minutes

    8 sessions remaining

    Join our Beginner's English Conversation group. Free. Drop in. 

    Joignez-vous à notre groupe de conversation en anglais pour débutants. Gratuit. Inscription non-requise. 

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    Wednesdays, Oct 09, 2024 - Dec 18, 2024
    7:00pm
    60 minutes

    10 sessions remaining

    Améliorez votre français parlé et rencontrez des gens dans une atmosphère détendue. Inscription non requise, niveaux intermédiaire.

    * no session on October 30.

    Practice your French language conversation skills and meet new friends in a relaxed and friendly environment. Drop-in program at an intermediate level.

    pas de réunion le 30 octobre.

  • Thursdays, Oct 10, 2024 - Dec 19, 2024
    10:30am
    90 minutes

    11 sessions remaining

    Improve your English, share stories and make new friends!

    Améliorez votre anglais, partager des histoires et faites des amis!

  • Thursdays, Oct 10, 2024 - Dec 19, 2024
    6:00pm
    120 minutes

    11 sessions remaining

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

  • Pulses: Weekly Conversations that Matter

    Thursdays, Oct 10, 2024 - Nov 28, 2024
    6:00pm
    120 minutes

    7 sessions remaining

    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 17 (due to branch closure for Thanksgiving Day).

  • Thursdays, Oct 10, 2024 - Dec 19, 2024
    6:30pm
    60 minutes

    6 sessions remaining

    Practice your English language conversation skills and meet new friends in a relaxed and friendly environment.

  • Thursdays, Oct 10, 2024 - Oct 31, 2024
    6:30pm
    90 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

    Are you looking for a job? Come learn all the necessary skills to do so at the Elmvale Acres Branch of the Ottawa Public Library, with a program offered in conjunction with CCI Ottawa.

    Some of the topics that will be covered include: 

    •résumé & cover letter writing

    •job search and networking 

    •interview preparation (hard and soft skills)

  • Web banner for hobbies and crafts

    Fridays, Oct 11, 2024 - Dec 27, 2024
    1:30pm
    120 minutes

    12 sessions remaining

    Come play cards, roll the dice or play board games with us!

  • Tuesdays, Oct 15, 2024 - Dec 10, 2024
    1:30pm
    60 minutes

    5 sessions remaining

    Are you looking for work? Unemployed or underemployed? Drop in to meet one-on-one with an Employment Counsellor from the Pinecrest-Queensway Employment Services team. 

    This program runs every second Tuesday from 1:00-3:00 at the Stittsville Branch. Please click on "View Full Schedule" to see the list of upcoming Tuesdays. Any changes to the schedule will be reflected on this program listing.