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  • Saturday Mar 29, 2025 at 1:30pm (series runs until May 17, 2025)

    For children 7-12, interested in learning to play chess and finding out more about the game. Teen volunteers will be on hand to help those who are learning!

  • poster for Ran
    Monday Mar 31, 2025 at 5:45pm

    Every Monday evening we put the spotlight on a director's work, giving us a chance to explore their oeuvre, revisit movies we've played on Tuesdays, and just....watch some good movies. This month's pick is Akira Kurosawa.

    Join us for a free screening of Ran In as part of our Monday Director Spotlight Series. The film was released in 1985. 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. 162 minutes. In Japanese with English subtitles.

  • Monday Mar 31, 2025 at 6:30pm

    Join us for a discussion of cookbooks and recipes. Try a recipe from each month’s cookbook selection and tell us what you think!

    All Day Baking:

    Savoury, Not Sweet : Pies, Quiches, Galettes, Tarts, Preserves and More

    by James, Michael

     No registration required. All are welcome!

  • poster for Phenomena (Creepers Cut)
    Wednesday Apr 2, 2025 at 6:30pm

    Ottawa Bad Movie Nights and Ottawa Public Library present a screening of Phenomena (Creepers Cut) (1985).

    Please join us from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, at the OPL's Main Branch Auditorium. The event will also feature other bad movie items like trailers and serials.

    The event is free to attend. In English.

    Note: This film is intended for a mature audience. Viewer discretion is advised.

  • Friday Apr 4, 2025 at 2:00pm

    When the kids are not in school on PA days, don't let their creativity dwindle! Let them show off your architectural creativity with Lego®! Drop-in program.

    Lorsque les enfants sont en congés lors des journées pédagogiques, ne les laissez pas perdre leur créativité !  Laissez les devenir des architectes en herbes avec nos Lego®! Inscription non requise.

  • Saturday Apr 5, 2025 at 2:00pm

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

    Come build a bird feeder with us! We provide the materials and inspiration; you get to plan and create your own to bring home.

    Register online. Ages 8+

  • colourful garter stitch
    Saturday Apr 5, 2025 at 2:30pm

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

    Come learn to knit! We'll start with finger knitting and move on to needle knitting. For kids aged 8 to 12.

    Venez apprendre à tricoter! Nous débuterons avec du tricot sur doigts et nous passerons aux aiguilles ensuite. Pour les enfants de 8 à 12 ans.  

  • Wednesday Apr 9, 2025 at 1:30pm

    Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for a lively discussion of  The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride.  Discussion held in English.  Drop-In.           

  • poster for Law Abiding Citizen
    Wednesday Apr 9, 2025 at 6:00pm

    Join us for excitement and thrills every second Wednesday of the month as we play an action/adventure movie  This month's pick is Law Abiding Citizen.

    The film was directed by F. Gary Gray and was released in 2009. 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. 118 minutes. In English with subtitles.

  • Saturday Apr 12, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until May 10, 2025)

    Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver.

    Drop In

    30 minutes

    Cuentos, rimas y canciones para niños de todas las edades, acompañados de un padre o guardian

    No necesita inscribirse

    Duración: 30 minutos