Learn the basics of using a sewing machine (including safety) and sew your own book bag to keep! This program consists of four sessions over a two month period. *You must be able to commit to all four sessions.* All supplies will be provided. Required skills: • Ability to follow instructions, to work independently, and to wait patiently for assistance when needed • Can safely use sewing implements with minimal supervision (needles, seam rippers, and sharp scissors) Ages 9-12 years old.
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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Saturdays, Apr 27, 2024 - May 25, 2024
3:00pm
90 minutes3 sessions remaining
Sorry this event and its waiting list are full
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Monday Apr 29, 2024 at 6:00pm
120 minutesIf your Windows computer is getting sluggish, you don't have to re-install Windows just to gain back lost performance. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will demonstrate and explain how to safely use many native and free 3rd party tools that can help speed up Windows.
Registration limited. Please pre-register online.
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Monday Apr 29, 2024 at 6:30pm
90 minutesCome and join me for a relaxing evening creating a Stitched String art bookmark.
Templates will be available, or create your own!
Supplies will be provided.
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Tuesdays, Apr 30, 2024 - Jun 04, 2024
10:15am
30 minutes6 sessions remaining
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. 0-18 months. 30 min. Registration required.
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Tuesday Apr 30, 2024 at 10:30am
90 minutesThis workshop, presented by Dying With Dignity Canada (Ottawa Chapter), End of Life Options (including MAiD) is to educate people about the options available to mitigate or end suffering at life's end, including:
palliative care
treatment options
Medical Assistance In Dying (MAiD)
The workshop includes the current legislation on MAiD, the process for applying in Ontario and explanation of the experience by a loved one.
For adults. English event. Registration is required.
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Tuesday Apr 30, 2024 at 6:00pm
60 minutesAdults are invited to get creative and make a no-pressure, awful piece of art. All supplies will be provided. We will put out random art supplies; what you make is entirely up to you! Make it as bizarre and ridiculous as you wish. At the end of the night, you will get to judge your fellow artists’ work and decide which is the worst!
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Tuesday Apr 30, 2024 at 6:00pm
90 minutesJoin us for a session of Dungeons and Dragons. Beginners and experienced players welcome. Dungeons and Dragons is a fantasy role playing game in which your characters explore the world, solve puzzles and fight monsters.
Ages 8-12. Please register.
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Tuesday Apr 30, 2024 at 6:00pm
60 minutesAre you ready to start your garden chores?
Please join us for the Garden info session by Judith Cox. Judith is a president of Stittstville Goulbourn Holticultural Society and a Master Gardener.
A new gardener or an experienced one just bring your questions and concerns and Judith will be happy to answer them or share her experience with you.
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Tuesday Apr 30, 2024 at 6:30pm
45 minutesSorry this event and its waiting list are full
Parent at and Child Book Club
Share the love of reading! This new book club is for kids 10-12 and a parent or guardian. Share a book together and then join for fun and a book chat. The first book will be kept at the information desk in the kids’ section for you to pick up and read prior to the first book club meeting.
We will meet monthly on Tuesday at 6:30 (45 minutes)
One registration per family.
January 30th Smile by Raina Telgemeier
February 27th The Wild Robot by Peter Brown
March 26th Restart by Gordon Korman
April 30th The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate
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Tuesday Apr 30, 2024 at 6:30pm
60 minutesDo you love to cook? Connect with other food enthusiasts and level up your cooking skills over great discussions. We will look at new and popular cookbooks together and share recipes that we have tried.