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    Wednesday Mar 19, 2025 at 7:00pm (series runs until Jun 25, 2025)

    If you are a knitter or a crocheter, come and join Hazeldean Stitches. Share your ideas and projects with other yarn artists. All ages welcome!

  • Thursday Mar 20, 2025 at 10:00am (series runs until Apr 24, 2025)

    A member of Employment & Social Services’ Outreach and Mobile Services Team (OMST) will be at the Main branch of OPL in Room 117 on the 1st floor each Thursday from 10 am to 4 pm. 
     

    Financial Support

    • Ontario Works
    • Emergency Assistance
    • Dental and Vision Care
    • Utilties – Enbridge and Hydro Bills
    • Housing – Rent and Rent Deposits

    Ongoing Assistance

    • System navigation
    • Connecting with your Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) worker
    • Requesting additional benefits
    • Booking appointments
    • Obtaining documents and identification
    • Transportation and more!

    Referrals to Other Resources

    • Employment Ontario
    • Housing Services (e.g. Social Housing Registry)
    • Child Care Subsidy
    • Ottawa Food Bank
    • Free Counselling Services
    • Mental Health and Addictions Services
    • Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)

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    Un membre de l’Équipe de services mobiles et d'intervention (ESMI) sera présent à la succursale Centrale dans la salle 117 au 1er étage les jeudis de 10h à 16h. Services de l'ESMI :

    Soutien financier

    • Ontario au travail
    • Aide d'urgence
    • Soins dentaires et de la vue
    • Services publics : factures d'Enbridge et d'électricité
    • Logement: loyer, dépôts de loyer

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    • Navigation dans le système
    • Liaison avec votre chargé de cas d'OT ou du POSPH
    • Demande pour d'autres avantages
    • Prise de rendez-vous
    • Obtention de documents et pièces d'identité
    • Transport et plus!

    Aiguillage vers d'autres ressources

    • Emploi Ontario
    • Services du logement (p. ex. Registre du logement social)
    • Subventions pour la garde d'enfants
    • Banque d'alimentation d'Ottawa
    • Services de consultation gratuits
    • Services en santé mentale et de lutte contre les dépendances
    • Programme ontarien de soutien aux personnes handicapées (POSPH) 
  • Thursday Mar 20, 2025 at 10:15am (series runs until May 15, 2025)

    Join us as we share the enjoyment of reading and discuss books in a relaxed atmosphere. All are welcome. 

    January 16- Mrs Van Gogh by Caroline Cauchi

    February 20 - If Nietzsche Were a Narwhal : what Animal Intelligence Reveals about Human Stupidity by Justin Gregg

    March 20 - The Innocents by Michael Crummey

    April 17- The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict

    May 15  - Foster (or, Small Things like These) by Claire Keegan

     

    The book club  meets on the third Thursday of each month at 10:15-11:30 except July, August and December, when there is no meeting. You can place a hold on library copies in advance.   

  • Thursday Mar 20, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until Mar 27, 2025)

    Improve your English, share stories and make new friends!

    Améliorez votre anglais, partager des histoires et faites des amis!

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    Thursday Mar 20, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until Aug 21, 2025)

    Join fellow mahjong players for a friendly game in a congenial environment.  Drop-in program, no registration required.

  • Thursday Mar 20, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until Jun 26, 2025)

    Do you need a casual, friendly environment where you can practice your English-speaking skills?  Look no further than the English Conversation Group!  Receive guidance from our experienced conversation group leaders, meet new people, and gain confidence in your English speaking.

  • Thursday Mar 20, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until Jun 26, 2025)

    Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers. Drop-in program.

  • Thursday Mar 20, 2025 at 11:15am (series runs until Jun 26, 2025)

    Stories, rhymes and songs for babies (newborn to 18 months) with a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program.

  • Thursday Mar 20, 2025 at 11:15am

    Join us for Bilingual Family Storytime every second Thursday morning at 11am for some fun stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program. 

    Venez participer à notre programme de Contes en famille qui prend place un sur deux jeudis à 11h ou nous nous amuserons avec des contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien. Programme portes ouvertes. 

  • Thursday Mar 20, 2025 at 11:45am (series runs until Jun 26, 2025)

    Join us following our Family Storytime & Babytime to play and chat! There will be self-directed activities and toys for young children and their parents/caregivers. Drop-in program.