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  • Wednesday Dec 11, 2024 at 1:30pm

    Sorry this event and its waiting list are full

    Create original artwork with professional artist Stephanie Browness. Get step by step instructions in real time as you create your own version of a pre-planned winter landscape acrylic on canvas work of art. All experience levels welcome. All supplies provided!

    Registration required - spaces are limited. 

    Stephanie Browness is a painter and art instructor who has been teaching in Ottawa for 20 years. She has worked with all age groups and firmly believes that anyone can make art. Stephanie holds a BFA in fine arts from the University of Ottawa and Master's in art history from Carleton University. 

    With special thanks for the Friends of the Ottawa Public Library Association (FOPLA) for generously funding this Carp branch program.

  • holiday webcard
    Wednesday Dec 11, 2024 at 2:00pm

    For those who can't make it to the Saturday December 14 card-making session here at Centennial branch: 

    Get into the festive spirit whether you are celebrating Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, or simply some well-earned time off. Adults are invited to make their own greeting cards. Supplies are provided. Bring yourself & your creativity to this self-guided program! 

    Registration required

  • poster for John Wick
    Wednesday Dec 11, 2024 at 6:00pm

    Join us for excitement and thrills every second Wednesday of the month as we play an action/adventure movie  This month's pick is John Wick.

    The film was directed by Chad Stahelski 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. 101 minutes. In English with subtitles.

  • Vernon Book Club
    Wednesday Dec 11, 2024 at 6:30pm

    Wouldn't it be great to have a book club where you could just enjoy books—without any homework? At Silent Book Club, there's no assigned reading, just reading in companionable silence!

    Each Silent Book Club will start with a short intro, where everyone gets to share what they are reading. Then there's silent reading hour!  No pressure, no homework questions, just quiet social time with other people who love to read.

    Drop-in program.

  • Wednesday Dec 11, 2024 at 6:30pm

    It is time for the Byrnes to meet the Fockers. This family meeting risks to be full of disastrous but hilarious incidents.

  • Thursday Dec 12, 2024 at 2:00pm

    Registration opens on Thursday, November 21, 2024 - 10:00am

    Come join us for a fun afternoon and up-cycle a book into a decorative winter tree!

    All materials are provided.

  • Winter forest painting, splashes of paint, headshot Stephanie Browness
    Thursday Dec 12, 2024 at 5:30pm

    Join us at Rockcliffe Park and create an original artwork with professional artist Stephanie Browness. Get step by step instructions in real time as you create your own version of a pre-planned winter landscape themed acrylic on canvas.

     All experience levels welcome. All supplies provided! Registration required - spaces are limited. 

    About Stephanie

    Stephanie Browness is a painter and art instructor who has been teaching in Ottawa for 20 years. She has worked with all age groups and firmly believes that anyone can make art. Stephanie holds a BFA in fine arts from the University of Ottawa and Master's in art history from Carleton University.

  • Friday Dec 13, 2024 at 2:00pm (series runs until Jun 13, 2025)

    Meet new people and join in discussions on selected titles in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere every second Friday of the month. Newcomers are welcome.

  • Friday Dec 13, 2024 at 2:30pm

    Sorry this event is full

    Join us for a relaxing afternoon, with a craft and a cup of tea. All supplies will be provided. All skill levels welcome. In this session, we will be making small gift boxes with colourful scrapbook paper.

  • Saturday Dec 14, 2024 at 10:00am

    Sorry this event and its waiting list are full

    Making Holiday ornaments and gift tags.

    Confection de décorations et étiquettes des Fêtes.