Learn why you need a retirement plan, how much you need to save, sources of retirement income and retirement saving strategies. Presented in partnership with CPA Canada.
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.
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Monday Nov 18, 2024 at 6:30pm
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Tuesday Nov 19, 2024 at 2:00pm
120 minutesThis lecture is a demonstration of how to bring old photos back to life! The lecture will discuss different ways to digitize your photos and then provide a demonstration of how to touch them up using the free photo editing software Photoscape X (available for Windows and MacOS). Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users' Group and the Orleans Photo Club.
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Thursday Nov 21, 2024 at 5:30pm
120 minutesBring old photos to life by digitizing old prints. Then touch them up by straightening, sharpening, and removing scratches & spots using the free photo editing software Photoscape X (available for Windows and MacOS).
Although it is not necessary, if you wish to bring your laptop with Photoscape X downloaded, here are the instructions below.
How to download Photoscape X
To download Photoscape X you must have Windows 10 or a recent Mac OS 10.10 or higher.
To install PhotoScape X
- Use a web browser to go to http://photoscape.org/ps/main/download.php
- Click on the BLUE PhotoScape X for Windows 10 button. Your web browser will take you to the PhotoScape X page at the Microsoft Store. Click on the blue Get button.
- During the download process, your computer may also update other windows 10 apps. Please note, this may take some time before it downloads Photoscape X.
Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users' Group and the Orleans Photo Club.
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Friday Nov 22, 2024 at 10:00am
90 minutesCreate a pattern or design with string. For beginners.
Créations de motifs à l'aide de ficelles. Pour les débutants.
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Monday Nov 25, 2024 at 6:00pm
120 minutesLearn how to extend the battery life of your PC, discover the handy Microsoft PowerToys, detect fake USB flash drives before you lose data, learn why you should avoid PC "fix-it" utilities, and embed music in PowerPoint presentations. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group, will help you with these quick and effective remedies.
Registration limited. Please pre-register online.
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Thursdays, Nov 28, 2024 - Dec 12, 2024
4:00pm
60 minutes3 sessions remaining
Hey Tweens! Join us after school for S.T.E.A.M fun.
November 28 - Ozobots
December 5 - Circuitry
December 12 - Free choice (Several STEAM activities will be available. You can choose one or combine several)
Ages 8-12.
Registration required
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Thursday Nov 28, 2024 at 6:00pm
120 minutesWhen 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.
If you plan to attend, please register to ensure the program is presented.
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Saturday Nov 30, 2024 at 2:30pm
60 minutesCome learn to weave at the library. We'll learn about looms and weave using both paper and yarn. For children aged 8 to 12.
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Venez apprendre à tisser à la bibliothèque. Nous découvrirons les métiers à tisser et nous tisserons en utilisant du papier et de la laine. Pour les enfants de 8 à 12 ans.
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Monday Dec 02, 2024 at 6:00pm
120 minutesMany wireless routers do not default to the most secure configuration. Make sure you are not the "low-hanging fruit" that someone will decide to attack. It is surprisingly easy to make sure your network is secure. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will show you just how easy it is.
Registration required
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Wednesday Dec 04, 2024 at 6:00pm
90 minutesSorry this event and its waiting list are full
Let’s splatter some colors to create unique greeting cards! We will use acrylics, watercolors and various sized brushes to splatter on card paper to make beautiful and meaningful cards.