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Rideau English Conversation Group

Rideau

Wednesdays, May 01, 2024 - Jun 05, 2024
6:30pm
60 minutes
6 sessions remaining

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Do you already have some basic English language skills, and are you looking for a casual, friendly environment where you can practice your English speaking skills? All levels are welcome.

Join our free English conversation group!

Receive guidance from our leaders, meet new people and gain confidence in your ability to speak English.

Every Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30 pm (no conversation group on April 17)

Vous avez déjà une base en anglais et vous cherchez un endroit avec une ambiance décontractée et amicale pour pratiquer vos habiletés de converser en anglais? Tous les niveaux sont les bienvenus.

Joignez-vous à notre groupe de conversation en anglais! C'est gratuit!

Recevez des conseils, rencontrez de nouvelles personnes et gagnez de la confiance à converser en anglais.

Tous les mercredis soirs de 18h30-19h30 (sauf le 17 avril)
Film: Star Wars Kid: The Rise of the Digital Shadows

Cumberland

Saturday May 04, 2024 at 1:00pm
90 minutes

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In this Mathieu Fournier documentary on the first viral phenomenon of the digital age, Ghyslain Raza ("the Star Wars Kid") breaks his silence and reflects on his story for the first time. In doing so, he also explores our collective experience living in an online world in which we have to make peace with our digital shadows.

2022. 1 h 19 min. In French with English subtitles. Courtesy of the National Film Board.

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Dans ce documentaire de Mathieu Fournier, Ghyslain Raza, le « Star Wars Kid », sort du silence afin de réfléchir à notre soif de contenu et au droit à l’oubli à l’ère numérique.

2022. 1 h 19 min. En français avec sous-titres anglais. Gracieuseté de l'Office national du film.
Learn how to access OPL eBooks and Audiobooks

Sunnyside

Mondays, Apr 29, 2024 - Jun 24, 2024
1:30pm
120 minutes
3 sessions remaining

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The Ottawa Public Library has thousands of digital titles, discover how to access them using resources like Libby and cloudLibrary. Come join us in this monthly drop-in session where we help you learn how to use Ottawa Public Library resources to access eBooks and audiobooks.
Adult French Conversation Group/ Groupe de conversation en français pour adultes

Greenboro

Mondays, Apr 29, 2024 - May 27, 2024
6:30pm
90 minutes
4 sessions remaining

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Improve your French, share stories and make new friends!

Améliorez votre français, partager des histoires et faites des amis!
Cercle de lecture de Vanier

Vanier

Mondays, Apr 29, 2024 - Jun 24, 2024
7:00pm
75 minutes
3 sessions remaining

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La succursale Vanier de la Bibliothèque publique d’Ottawa invite les francophones et les francophiles de toutes générations à se joindre à un Cercle de Lecture. On y mettra l’accent sur les ouvrages écrits en français se rapportant à la francophonie canadienne. Chacune des personnes participantes aura le choix de présenter un livre de sa préférence, dans une atmosphère harmonieuse. Une animatrice en assurera le bon déroulement. Les rencontres du cercle auront lieu le dernier samedi de chaque mois (dès Octobre) de 19h à 20h15.
French Conversation Group

Ruth E. Dickinson

Mondays, Apr 29, 2024 - Jun 24, 2024
7:00pm
90 minutes
8 sessions remaining

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Practice your French conversation skills in a low-pressure, friendly environment.

7:00-7:45 pm Beginner Group

7:45-8:30 pm Intermediate Group
Colouring for the Mind - Adult Colouring Club

Manotick

Tuesdays, Apr 30, 2024 - Jun 25, 2024
10:30am
60 minutes
5 sessions remaining

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Colouring can have a calming effect on the mind and promote overall wellness.

Join us every second week on Tuesday mornings for a fun and relaxing session of adult coloring. An opportunity to let your inner artist free and be a kid again!

All supplies are provided. No experience required. All you need to bring is your creativity!
Greenbelt ESL Conversation

North Gloucester

Tuesdays, Apr 30, 2024 - Jun 11, 2024
1:00pm
90 minutes
14 sessions remaining

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Learn and practice new English language skills and meet new people in a relaxed and friendly environment. Offered in partnership with Greenbelt Church. All are welcome to this drop-in program!

Apprenez et pratiquez votre anglais parlé et rencontrez des gens dans un milieu décontracté. Offert en partenariat avec l'Église Greenbelt. Tout le monde est bienvenue à ce programme sans inscription!
Pinecrest-Queensway Employment Services Support

Stittsville

Tuesdays, Apr 30, 2024 - Aug 20, 2024
1:00pm
120 minutes
9 sessions remaining

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Are you looking for work? Unemployed or underemployed? Drop in to meet one-on-one with an Employment Counsellor from the Pinecrest-Queensway Employment Services team.

This program runs every second Tuesday from 1:00-3:00 at the Stittsville Branch. Please click on "View Full Schedule" to see the list of upcoming Tuesdays. Any changes to the schedule will be reflected on this program listing.
Crafternoon

Centennial

Tuesdays, Apr 30, 2024 - Jun 25, 2024
2:00pm
120 minutes
9 sessions remaining

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Do you like to knit, crochet, or do handwork of some sort? Please join like-minded individuals for an enjoyable afternoon of crafting. Bring any project that you are working on. Drop In.