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Tuesdays, Apr 30, 2024 - Jun 11, 2024
7:00pm
60 minutes
7 sessions remaining
Practice English and meet new friends in a relaxed and friendly environment.
Margaret is an accredited teacher of English as a Second Language with more than 8 years experience in teaching adults who are new to Canada. Margaret endeavours to assist English learners strengthen their language skills through engaging conversations and discussions of some of the practical and cultural intricacies of living in Canada.
Wednesday May 01, 2024 at 3:30pm
120 minutes
Will is the third generation of the Stronghold family to attend the esteemed and celebrated Sky High. This elite high school is entrusted with the responsibility of molding today's power-gifted students into tomorrow's superheroes. The only problem... Will is starting his freshman year without any super powers of his own.
Snacks will be provided.
Wednesdays, May 01, 2024 - Jun 26, 2024
7:00pm
60 minutes
5 sessions remaining
If you are a knitter, a crocheter or a crafter, come and join us at Hazeldean Stitches. Share your ideas and projects with other yarn artists. All ages welcome!
Thursdays, May 02, 2024 - May 30, 2024
4:00pm
60 minutes
5 sessions remaining
Do you enjoy chess, or do you want to learn the game?
Drop in to play with other youth! Learn the basics and test your wits with a weekly chess challenge.
Ages: 8 to 18
Note: Chess Club will be paused during June for exam period, but will return in July! Stay tuned for scheduled dates.
Saturday May 04, 2024 at 10:00am
120 minutes
May the 4th Be With You...
As we inspire learning, spark curiosity and connect people in this fun, free morning of information and demonstrations showcasing robotics design innovation from our own community.
Learn about advances in robotics, smart mobility, and other next-gen technology from researchers, industry specialists, and local students. Check out STEM resources offered at the Library, and see OPL’s very own electric powered BiblioBike.
In collaboration with Area X.O operated by Invest Ottawa, InDro Robotics, Algonquin College Robotics and Automation Program, and local school robotics clubs.
Pour la journée Star Wars, le 4 mai, nous voulons vous inspirer à apprendre, piquer votre curiosité et favoriser les échanges en présentant des innovations robotiques conçues ici à Ottawa.
Joignez-vous à la succursale Ruth-E.-Dickinson de la Bibliothèque publique d’Ottawa, à Zone X.O (exploitée par Investir Ottawa), à InDro Robotics, au programme de génie et d’automatisation du Collège Algonquin et à des clubs scolaires locaux de robotique pour une activité portes ouvertes amusante, gratuite et informative.
Saturday May 04, 2024 at 10:30am
150 minutes
This year, May the 4th is both Free Comic Book Day AND Star Wars Day! Stupendous!!
While comic books are always free at the library (as long as you return them, of course) we also want to celebrate this occasion. So join us this morning at the library for some geeky (and family friendly) arts and crafts:
Bonus points for anyone who shows up in costume or cosplay!!
Saturday May 04, 2024 at 1:00pm
240 minutes
Continue the Free Comic Book Day celebration with a comic book movie double feature!! (Bonus points for those who show up in costume or cosplay and pose for a picture in front of our green screen!)
Saturday May 04, 2024 at 1:30pm
120 minutes
Bring some plants… take some plants!
Chat with other avid gardeners and pick up a few books.
Amenez vos plantes et repartez avec d'autres variétés!
Partagez vos connaisances avec d'autres jardiniers et ramassez quelques livres
Saturday May 04, 2024 at 2:00pm
135 minutes
Celebrate "May the 4th Be With You" with a screening of Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens.
Thirty years after the defeat of the Galactic Empire, Han Solo and his young allies face a new threat from the evil Kylo Ren and the First Order.
Rated PG.
Sundays, May 05, 2024 - Sep 01, 2024
1:00pm
210 minutes
5 sessions remaining
The Ottawa Municipal Liaisons of NaNoWriMo would like to invite you to join them for a monthly recurring write-in to help you keep up your writing habits during the months that are not November.
Bring your pen, paper, laptop, ideas, write besides other writers and participate in challenges!