Are you ready for it? Make your own personalized bracelets to keep, share or trade. All materials will be provided. For Ages 7-17.
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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Friday Nov 08, 2024 at 2:00pm
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Saturday Nov 09, 2024 at 1:30pm
90 minutesA member of the Stittsville Creative Writing Group will provide guidance and instruction on legal issues in publishing, as well as answering any general questions about publishing your work. There are currently five standard models of publishing, each with a variety of pitfalls you might not expect or consider.
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Peggy Blair and her book covers
Saturday Nov 09, 2024 at 2:00pm
90 minutesThe Centennial branch is excited to welcome author Peggy Blair to talk about her road to getting published, self-publishing her most recent novel Double Vision, and other interesting stories about her life as a mystery writer.
Peggy Blair is the award-winning author of the critically acclaimed Inspector Ramirez series. Peggy was a lawyer for more than thirty years and in between writing her novels, she works in real estate in Ottawa.
Books will be available for purchase from the author.
Registration required.
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Saturday Nov 09, 2024 at 2:45pm
120 minutesCurious about Dungeons and Dragons (a.k.a. 'that game from Stranger Things')? Give it a try with this one-session-long adventure for beginners!
D&D is a popular fantasy role-playing game in which you and other players take on the role of different characters to explore, solve puzzles, and fight or outwit monsters. Learn the basic rules of this popular game as you undertake an adventure with fellow players!
This adventure uses pre-generated characters, so you must register by Thursday October 31st to receive a list of characters to choose from and receive your character info-sheet before game-day. Late registrants and those who do not reply to the character-choosing email will be assigned a random character.
Ages: 12-17
Note: this session is a repeat/rerun of the game played on October 18th. If you attended that session, please do not register for this one, since it is less fun knowing the enemies/puzzles ahead of time and prevents a new player from joining and learning the game.
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Tuesday Nov 12, 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.
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Wednesday Nov 13, 2024 at 6:30pm
90 minutesThe Stittsville branch is excited to welcome author Peggy Blair to talk about her road to getting published, self-publishing her most recent novel Double Vision, and other interesting stories about her life as a mystery writer.
Peggy Blair is the award-winning author of the critically acclaimed Inspector Ramirez series. Peggy was a lawyer for more than thirty years and in between writing her novels, she works in real estate in Ottawa.
Books will be available for purchase from the author.
Registration required.
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Thursday Nov 14, 2024 at 5:30pm
120 minutesLearn easy, stunning photo editing techniques!
Lynda Buske will demo on how to enhance your photos by adjusting light, colour, and composition using free photo editing software (Photoscape X) available for both Windows and MacOS. Although it is not necessary, if you wish to bring your laptop with Photoscape X downloaded, here are the instructions below.
Download Photoscape X instructions:
To download Photoscape X you must have Windows 10 or a recent Mac OS 10.10 or higher.
To install PhotoScape X
- Use a web browser to go to http://photoscape.org/ps/main/download.php
- Click on the BLUE PhotoScape X for Windows 10 button. Your web browser will take you to the PhotoScape X page at the Microsoft Store. Click on the blue Get button.
- During the download process, your computer may also update other windows 10 apps. Please note, this may take some time before it downloads Photoscape X.
Lynda is from the Ottawa PC Users' Group and the Orleans Photo Club.
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Thursday Nov 14, 2024 at 6:00pm
120 minutesLearn to crochet Santa hat ornaments at the Carlingwood Library! With the help of an instructor, you will be taken through the step-by-step process of crocheting Santa hat ornaments to take home. No experience required.
All supplies and equipment will be provided.
This program is for teens aged 13-18.
Registration is limited for this program. Please pre-register online to reserve your spot.
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Saturday Nov 16, 2024 at 2:00pm
60 minutesEnjoy photos and narration from a cruise that included Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Russia, Poland, Estonia, and Norway. Highlights include where Nobel prizes are awarded, a rock church, and palaces of Peter the Great and Catherine.
Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users’ Group and the Orleans Photo Club.
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Saturday Nov 16, 2024 at 2:00pm
90 minutesJoin us for a one-session evening of imagination and adventure. Beginner or experienced players are welcome!
D&D is a popular fantasy role-playing game in which your characters explore, solve puzzles, and fight or outwit monsters. Meet new players as you undertake an adventure in this popular game!
Ages 9- 12. Register online.