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  • Monday Feb 10, 2025 at 5:30pm (series runs until Mar 10, 2025)

    Join a band of adventurers as they set out from the seaside town of Dragonsbourne. This is part-5 of a continuing adventure that takes place in the location of Dragonsbourne, and its surroundings. This game is intended for teens who have played D&D before, but beginners are also welcome. Please bring a 3rd level character and dice. Pre-made characters and dice will be provided for those who do not have their own. This game is intended for ages 13-17.

  • Monday Feb 10, 2025 at 6:00pm

    Sorry this event and its waiting list are full

    Learn to create beautiful, delicate, raised images from paper strips. You’ll use a few basic tools to wind the paper strips into coils to create a flower note card.

    Supplies will be provided.

  • Black woman sitting in a wicker chair reading a book
    Tuesday Feb 11, 2025 at 11:00am (series runs until Mar 18, 2025)

    Join us once a month for lively discussions on books in a variety of genres and voices.

    Cover to Cover has two groups reading the same books at different times of the year. By registering for this program, you are registering for a Tuesday morning session. Please register for each session you would like to participate in.

    When you register, a physical copy will already be available to you! If you are on the waitlist, or if you would prefer a different format such as an e-book, audiobook, or large print (if available), please click on the title link below to place a hold through your own account.

    To register for a Thursday evening session, please visit Cover to Cover: Nightfall Forum.

    WINTER SESSIONS ❄ Registration opens December 9, 2024 ❄

    January 14: Starter Villain, by John Scalzi
    February 11: Lessons in Chemistry, by Bonnie Garmus
    March 18: This Is How You Lose The Time War, by Amal Al-Mohtar

    SPRING SESSIONS ❀ Registration opens March 2025 ❀

    April: This Time Tomorrow, by Emma Straub
    May: Yellowface, by R.F. Kuang
    June: Bring Your Favourite Book Event

    PAST TITLES ❦ FALL 2024 ❦

    September: The Innocents, by Michael Crummey
    October: The Librarianist, by Patrick DeWitt
    November: Klara and the Sun, by Keigo Ishiguro
    December: The Theory of Crows, by David Robertson

  • Tuesday Feb 11, 2025 at 2:00pm

    Sorry this event and its waiting list are full

    Join us for an afternoon of creating Valentine's Day crafts with the Cricut! Participants will learn the basics of the Cricut Design Space software through a tutorial of the Cricut Maker 3, which can be booked for FREE through the Imagine Space.

    In this tutorial, we will be creating two vinyl and two cardstock Valentine inspired crafts. Supplies will be provided.

    Registration is required. 

  • Tuesday Feb 11, 2025 at 6:00pm

    In Canada, your credit score affects major life decisions - from getting an apartment to securing a good interest rate on a loan. Learn how the Canadian credit system works and build the knowledge you need to make smart financial choices.

    In This Workshop, You'll Learn:

    • The basics of credit in Canada and how it affects your daily life
    • Learn when to use credit
    • What's in your credit report and how to read it
    • Steps to build your credit history
    • Practical ways to maintain good credit
    • Which credit cards and loans best suit your needs
    • Better options than Payday loans and other high-interest products

    After the workshop, you'll know how to get your credit report, understand your credit score, and choose loans or credit cards that work best for you. You'll also learn to spot credit offers with very high interest rates, like payday loans, and discover better options to borrow money when needed.

    About OCLF:

    At OCLF, we help newcomers and immigrants build strong financial futures in Canada. Since 2000, we've worked with thousands of Ottawa residents, providing the knowledge and tools needed to succeed. We teach practical money skills and offer affordable financing options to help you reach your goals. Our experienced team understands the unique challenges of beginning your new life in Canada, and we're here to support your success.

  • Sleuth Hounds
    Tuesday Feb 11, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 10, 2025)

    Participez à des rencontres sociales pour discuter d’une grande variété de livres sélectionnés par les membres du club de lecture. Cette activité est ouverte à tous. Les personnes inscrites ont la responsabilité d’obtenir un exemplaire du livre à lire ou à écouter.

    Les 2e mardi du mois de septembre à juin, de 18h30 à 20h.

    janvierAmis, chers amis par Bernard Pivot

    févrierQimmik par Michel Jean

    marsLes villes de papier par Dominique Fortier

    avril: La vie heureuse par David Foenkinos

    maiLe livre des sœurs par Amélie Nothomb

    juin: Le violon d'Adrien par Gary Victor

  • Tuesday Feb 11, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until May 27, 2025)

    For ages 13-17.  Interested in playing D&D?  Then join us for a D&D adventure.  Dungeons and Dragons is a fantasy role playing game in which your characters explore the world, solve puzzles and fight monsters.  Spaces limited.

  • Tuesday Feb 11, 2025 at 7:00pm

    Sorry this event and its waiting list are full

    Please register one family member. Join us as we create Valentine's Day cards and little love bugs.

  • Wednesday Feb 12, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until Jun 11, 2025)

    An open house for persons with dementia, their care partners, and families. This program is drop-in, but if you choose to register you will receive a reminder email.

    Fun and stimulating mental activities are planned to enhance the social interactions and the connections that are built within the group. Light snacks and warm drinks are served alongside items that aim to spark conversations and reminiscing.

    Second Wednesday of each month (starts in September 2024). 10:30 am - 12:30 p.m.

    Conversation Themes:

    February: Man's Best Friend

    March: Travel the World

    April: Sports

  • Wednesday Feb 12, 2025 at 1:30pm

    With professional dancer and arts educator Julianne Lavertu, participants will explore the fundamentals of Afro-Caribbean dance while learning traditional movements and then integrating them into a short choreography. Presented by MASC.

    This event is made possible thanks to the generosity of the Friends of the Ottawa Public Library Association.

    For ages 5-11. Registration required.

    Avec danseuse professionnelle et éducatrice artistique, Julianne Lavertu, les participants explorent les fondements de la danse afro-antillaise. Ils apprennent des mouvements traditionnels, puis les intègrent dans une courte chorégraphie. Présenté par MASC.

    Pour les 5 à 11. Inscription requise.

    Cet événement est rendu possible grâce à la générosité de l’Association des amis de la Bibliothèque publique d’Ottawa (AABPO).