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  • image of a woman holding a DSLR camera with both hands in front of her face position taking photo

    Friday Oct 20, 2023 at 2:00pm
    120 minutes

    Learn, in simple terms, how your camera works to enable you to take better photos.  The lecture will cover tips on composition, depth of field, lighting, people pictures and how to avoid common pitfalls.  Applicable to cell phones too.  Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users' Group.

  • Saturday Oct 21, 2023 at 2:00pm
    60 minutes

    Zombies are taking over the library. Join us for an afternoon of ghoulish crafting as we transform Barbie dolls into zombies. All materials provided. Ages 10-17. Registration Required.

  • jack o lantern

    Tuesday Oct 24, 2023 at 2:00pm
    60 minutes

    Join us for an afternoon of crafting.  Participants will make 6” square Halloween plaque to add to their fall décor.   All materials will be provided.

  • Tuesday Oct 24, 2023 at 6:00pm
    90 minutes

    Come create your own abstract art. We will explore techniques such as splatter painting, squeegee painting and tape resist. Bring your creativity! All materials provided.

    Please register. Ages 13-17.

  • Thursday Oct 26, 2023 at 6:00pm
    90 minutes

    Adults and teens are invited to get into the Halloween spirit and create an imperfect spooky piece of art.  At the end of the evening, you can vote which one is the worst!  All art supplies are provided.  Small pumpkins & gourds are also provided for those interested in decorating one for their spooky masterpiece.  

    Thursday October 26, 6:00-7:30pm

    Age 13+

    Registration required

  • Friday Oct 27, 2023 at 2:00pm
    120 minutes

    Learn how to more effectively tell the story of your vacations through pictures. Regardless of what kind of camera you use (cell phone, tablet, DSLR, etc.), learn how to use light, foreground, people and framing to create a descriptive picture that needs no captioning. Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users' Group.

  • halloween haunted house

    Saturday Oct 28, 2023 at 2:00pm
    60 minutes

    Join us for some Halloween inspired crafts and activities. For ages 8-12, Saturday October 28. Registration required.

    Soyez des nôtre pour des bricolages et activités d’Halloween. Pour les 8 à 12 ans.Inscription requise.  

     Please reserve a space for each child attending with a library card.

    Veuillez réserver une place pour chaque enfant participant avec une carte de bibliothèque.

  • Saturday Oct 28, 2023 at 3:00pm
    60 minutes

    Wear your costumes! Stories, songs, games and a craft for children ages 4-7. Please reserve a space for each child attending with a library card. / Portez vos costumes! Histoires, chansons, jeux et un bricolage pour les enfants de 4-7 ans. Veuillez réserver une place pour chaque enfant participant avec une carte de bibliothèque.

  • Web banner for hobbies and crafts

    Monday Oct 30, 2023 at 6:00pm
    60 minutes

    Registration opens on Monday, October 2, 2023 - 10:00am

    Join us for an evening of upcycling old CDs into beautiful mandala dot art pieces.

    All materials will be provided.

    Registration required.

  • Web banner for hobbies and crafts

    Tuesday Oct 31, 2023 at 6:00pm
    60 minutes

    Delve deeper into the world of Paper Quilling and learn how to use the craft to create beautifully elegant pieces of work.