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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.

  • Saturday Oct 19, 2024 at 2:00pm
    120 minutes

    Get up close and personal with your photographic subjects such as flowers, insects, water droplets, or detailed parts of larger subjects or scenes.

    Learn how to isolate your subject from the background, and control how much of the image is in sharp focus. You can shoot up close with regular lenses and cell phones but Lynda will also include a discussion about using dedicated macro lenses.

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

  • Mondays, Oct 21, 2024 - Dec 16, 2024
    1:00pm
    120 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

    An open house for persons with dementia, their care partners, and families. 

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

    Fall/Winter 2024 Conversation Themes:

    September 16th: Man's Best Friend

    October 21st: Travel the World

    November 18th: Sports

    December 16th: My Castle, My Home

  • Wednesday Oct 23, 2024 at 2:00pm
    60 minutes

    Kathryn Patricia will guide students through this multidisciplinary workshop, drawing correlations between music and painting. While listening to different atmospheric pieces played by Kathryn with her viola, students will paint landscapes and reflect on people, places and images that inspire them to tell their life stories. Participants will learn painting techniques and reflect on the music and type of imagery they experience.

    All supplies will be provided, no experience necessary. All are welcome!

    About the Artist:

    Hailing from Canada’s Capital region, Loop pedal violist, visual artist, composer, and educator Kathryn Patricia has crafted a singular niche in music improvisation and classical performance. She obsesses over creating uniquely arresting soundscapes, whether in solo recitals, composing and performing for art installations, and more. Named a CBC Trailblazer in 2021 and a recipient of one of Ottawa Arts Council’s Emerging Artist awards, she has been featured in Canada’s most notable Concert Series, Chamberfest, Music and Beyond, NUMUS Concert series to name a few.

    This program is brought to you in collaboration with MASC

  • Friday Oct 25, 2024 at 9:30am
    180 minutes

    Join us for this free event where we connect you with the wealth of health and social resources available to you in your local community. If you're interested in learning more about healthy living, eating, and general wellbeing, why not come along and meet some of the organizations in Ottawa working to support you and your loved ones in staying healthy and achieving your health goals.

    Guest Speakers: Ottawa Paramedic Service and The Dementia Society

    When: Friday October 25th, 9:30AM to 12:30PM 

    Where: Ben Franklin Place, Chambers

    All are welcome!

  • Monday Oct 28, 2024 at 6:30pm
    90 minutes

    Learn how to protect yourself against fraud and cyber fraud in this session presented by RBC.  This session will cover: 

    - What is fraud and cyber fraud?

    - How does fraud happen?

    - The most common types of fraud ( social engineering, phishing, smishing, identity theft, malwares, financial abuse, debit and credit card fraud, cheque fraud, job scams, mobile scam, etc.)

    - How to protect yourself against fraud and cyber fraud

    - Resources for reference to report fraud and be aware of recent trends in scams

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    Saturday Nov 16, 2024 at 2:00pm
    60 minutes

    Enjoy photos and narration from a cruise that included Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Russia, Poland, Estonia, and Norway. Highlights include where Nobel prizes are awarded, a rock church, and palaces of Peter the Great and Catherine.

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

  • Monday Nov 18, 2024 at 6:30pm
    90 minutes

    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.

  • Holiday cookie decorating

    Friday Nov 29, 2024 at 11:00am
    60 minutes

    Join us for Holiday cookie decorating!

    Drop in 

    Friday, November 29   11:00 am - noon 

  • Saturdays, Dec 07, 2024 - Dec 14, 2024
    11:00am
    60 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

    After Saturday storytimes in December, we’re having holiday crafts. Drop-in

    Saturday, Dec. 7 – Holiday cards 11 AM–noon​

    Saturday, Dec. 14 – Snowglobes  11 AM–noon​ * Limit of 1 snowglobe per family while supplies last.