Presented by Dying With Dignity Canada (Ottawa Chapter), End of Life Options (including MAiD) is a workshop to educate people about the options available to mitigate or end suffering at life's end, including palliative care, treatment options, and Medical Assistance In Dying (MAiD). Workshop includes the current legislation on MAiD, the process for applying in Ontario and explanation of the experience by a loved one.
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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Wednesday Jun 11, 2025 at 1:30pmDrop-in program
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Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for a lively discussion of The Bee Sting by Paul Murray. Discussion held in English. Drop-In.
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Wednesday Jun 11, 2025 at 6:00pmDrop-in program
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Join us for excitement and thrills every second Wednesday of the month as we play an action/adventure movie This month's pick is Edge of Tomorrow.
The film was directed by Doug Liman and was released in 2014. 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. 113 minutes. In English with subtitles.
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Thursday Jun 12, 2025 at 1:00pmDrop-in program
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Want to learn more about your family history or are getting stuck working on your family tree? Drop-in to share research strategies, and discover what resources are available for your research.
Specialists from the Ontario Genealogical Society Ottawa Branch will answer questions and help you get the most from library resources.
We encourage you to bring your laptop or tablet. You may be able to borrow a Chromebook from the library, depending on demand.
Depending on attendance, genealogy drop-ins may become a regular recurring program at the Main branch!
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Vous souhaitez en apprendre plus à propos de votre histoire familiale ou êtes incapables de faire progresser le travail sur votre arbre généalogique? Venez échanger des stratégies et découvrir les outils de recherche généalogique à votre portée.
Des spécialistes de la branche ottavienne de la Société généalogique de l'Ontario (site Web disponible en anglais seulement) répondront à vos questions et vous aideront à tirer le plein potentiel des ressources de la bibliothèque.
Nous vous encourageons à apporter votre propre ordinateur portable ou tablette. Vous pourriez être en mesure d'emprunter un Chromebook auprès de la bibliothèque, tout dépendant de la demande.
Selon le taux de participation, les séances de recherche généalogique portes ouvertes pourraient devenir un programme récurant à la Centrale!
La séance est offerte en anglais seulement.
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Thursday Jun 12, 2025 at 1:30pm (series runs until Dec 11, 2025)Come meet to enjoy and discuss a wide variety of books selected by book club members. All are welcome!
Every second Thursday of the month from 1.30pm to 3.00pm.
Here's what we're reading in 2025:
June: Banned Books (Read a banned book of your choosing!)
July: Pageboy by Elliot Page
August: Passionate Mothers, Powerful Sons by Charlotte Gray
September: All Things Consoled by Elisabeth Hay
October: Conversations with Friends by Sally Rooney
November: Ducks by Kate Beaton
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Thursday Jun 12, 2025 at 6:00pmLearn how to extend the battery life of your PC laptop, discover the handy Microsoft PowerToys, detect fake USB flash drives before you lose data, learn why you should avoid PC "fix-it" utilities, and embed music in PowerPoint presentations. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group, will help you with these quick and effective remedies.
If you plan to attend, please register to ensure the program is presented.
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Friday Jun 13, 2025 at 4:00pmDrop-in program
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Drop-in at the Carlingwood Branch for Wii U Game On!
Not sure how to play? No worries! Our teen volunteers running this program will be happy to help.
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Saturday Jun 14, 2025 at 2:00pmDrop-in program
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Join us for a program that features:
- dimmed lighting
- sensory toys
- a smaller number of participants
- an adapted circle time with stories, rhymes and songs
During this program there will be opportunities for open play and a chance to connect with other families. The circle time portion of this program is offered in the last 20 minutes of the session. A family member must be present for the duration of the program.
This program provides a welcoming environment and respects the needs of children from 18 months to 6 years who live with developmental disabilities and/or autism, or who show signs of a developmental delay.
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Saturday Jun 14, 2025 at 2:00pmDrop-in program
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Join us for giant games and activities to celebrate the launch of the 2025 TD Summer Reading Club! Register for the Club and track your reading all summer long! Drop-in
**Weather permitting activities will take place outside.**
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Monday Jun 16, 2025 at 1:00pmDrop-in program
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Join us as award-winning British journalist and author, Ursula Buchan, recounts the remarkable life and legacy of her grandfather: John Buchan (Lord Tweedsmuir) - war correspondent, journalist, prolific thriller writer, barrister, British Member of Parliament and Governor General of Canada.
Beyond the Thirty-Nine Steps, John Buchan's biography, written by Ursula Buchan, is available at the Ottawa Public Library.