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.
Happy Mother's Day!
Join us for a story followed by a Mommy & Me Paint activity! Mom and child will each receive canvases to paint that come together to make an image.
Note: The program is limited to 1 parent and 1 guardian. One registration reserves a spot for mom and child.
Registration required. For children age 8 and their maternal guardian.
Participants will learn to make pulled string paintings using string, paint, and paper.
Canada North attracts travellers from around the world who want to discover the pristine beauty and grandiose space our country has to offer. Carole Gobeil, a polar travel specialist here in Ottawa has travelled to these remote areas many times and loves sharing her passion with other curious adventurers. Places like Yukon, NorthWest Territories, Nunavut, Nunavik, Labrador are to be discovered at this travel talk.
Registration is limited. Please pre-register online
Are you looking to start a new business or expand an existing one? Market research can help you to better understand your market. It is one of the most important things you can do to ensure the success of your business idea. This workshop discusses how to conduct market research, outlines the types of market research, and provides tips on how to plan your search. Included are specific examples to illustrate how to use the many free resources available to you to obtain specific information. Presented by a Business Librarian.
Join us for an overview of Libby, an app that allows you to borrow eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines through the Ottawa Public Library.
This session will include how to navigate the app, borrowing and putting books on hold, logging into our partner libraries, and other helpful tips and tricks. This program will be held in the computer lab so that you can follow along on the computer, but feel free to bring your own device if you would prefer.
Planning for your dependant's end of life' experience.
Do you have a dependant with a disability that would hinder them from making decisions concerning their care at the end of life ? Do you think you may die before your dependant? Would you like to have a say in medical interventions at the end of their lives? Would you like to make sure they would have the care that you would choose if you were with them? Would you like input into their after death service?
Come and chat with Mar. We'll chat about Guardianship, Recording idiosyncrasies your child may have that your guardian and care staff would need to know, Writing down your wishes for your child for medical interventions, Expressing your desire for your child to die at their home, hospital or hospice and Making burial and funeral arrangements,
Mainly, How to talk to your guardian. You need to talk, talk, talk so they know your wishes
Drop-ins welcome, but registration preferred.
Please choose one session (afternoon or evening).
Ottawa Public Library is partnering with the Home Hospice Association to offer death cafés with various themes. Check out the OPL website for upcoming death cafés.
Discover how to draw, paint, and print like an artist. In each session, you'll explore various techniques inspired by renowned artists
May 16: Van Gogh
Get a Techno Buddy!
Technology and Social Media can be overwhelming.
Teen Volunteers share their Social Media knowledge with older Adult in a two-on-one setting.
Areas of technology help will focus on user’s personal account use by initial setting up of the accounts and how use the site:
X (former Twitter)
One hour= One topic
If you want to cover a different topic from the list, Facilitator will need to approve it, as this is a one hour session.
Meeting place: Teen Zone on the 3rd floor.
Please bring your device fully charged (ex. cell phone, tablet, or laptop).
Please provide a phone number we can contact you about your topic.
You can sign up for one session and one waiting list slot per quarter.
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.), Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users' Group and the Orleans Photo Club will show how to use light, foreground, people, and framing. Learn the best ways to shoot seaside, sunrise/sunset and more to create descriptive photos that needs no captioning.
Explore the Ottawa Public Library’s genealogy resources and how to use them during this information session. We will discuss how to access and use Ancestry Library, FamilySearch Affiliate Library, Genealogy Quebec, MyHeritage Library Edition, and the ProQuest Historical Newspapers.
This program will be held in the computer lab on the lower level so that you can follow along on the computer, but feel free to bring your own device if you would prefer.