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  • Pulses: Weekly Conversations that Matter

    Pulses: Weekly Conversations that Matter

    Sunnyside

    Thursdays, Sep 19, 2024 - Nov 28, 2024
    6:00pm
    120 minutes

    10 sessions remaining

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    Introducing Pulses, a new offering from Synapcity, the hosts of Ottawa's Civics Boot Camp. 

    Be a part of weekly conversations that matter. With local chapters launching in locations across Ottawa, these weekly discussions will not only inform but allow you to have your say on key issues such as climate, housing, transit, arts, inclusion and more. 

    Perfect for anyone looking to engage with their community in a fresh way, these spaces are made for you to build and connect with your neighbours.

    Each of these small group sessions will be guided by a trained facilitator. Whether it's a mini Boot Camp, a guest speaker session, a book club talk or an open dialogue, these sessions provide a space focused on community building and fostering local connections.

    Coming this fall, don’t miss Pulses - the newest city-making program from Synapcity. 

    REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/SynapcityPulses 

    No program October 17 (due to branch closure for Thanksgiving Day).

  • Knitting/Crochet Group

    Munster

    Thursdays, Sep 19, 2024 - Jan 30, 2025
    6:00pm
    0 minutes

    20 sessions remaining

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    Come knit/crochet/chat at the Munster Library Thursdays 6-8pm All levels are welcome!

  • Groupe de conversation en français

    Rideau

    Thursdays, Sep 19, 2024 - Dec 12, 2024
    6:30pm
    60 minutes

    13 sessions remaining

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    Profitez de notre groupe de conversation afin d'améliorer vos habiletés en français à l'oral. ​

    Join our free French Conversation Group to practice speaking French  in a relaxed atmosphere.​

    Bienvenue à tous! All level welcome!

    Tous les jeudis soir de 18h30-19h30 du 12 septembre au 28 novembre 2024

    Every Thursday night from 6:30-7:30 pm, from September 12 to November 28, 2024. 
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    Game Café for Adults

    Greenboro

    Fridays, Sep 20, 2024 - Dec 27, 2024
    1:30pm
    120 minutes

    15 sessions remaining

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    Come play cards, roll the dice or play board games with us!

  • Sunnyside Mystery Book Club

    Sunnyside

    Fridays, Sep 20, 2024 - Jun 20, 2025
    2:00pm
    60 minutes

    9 sessions remaining

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    Do you enjoy reading mysteries? Share the enjoyment of good mysteries in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for discussion usually every third Friday of the month. 
  • Synapcity Pulses Conversations that Matter

    Pulses: Weekly Conversations that Matter

    Ruth E. Dickinson

    Saturdays, Sep 21, 2024 - Nov 30, 2024
    10:30am
    120 minutes

    10 sessions remaining

    Drop-in program

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    Introducing Pulses, a new offering from Synapcity, the hosts of Ottawa's Civics Boot Camp. 

    Be a part of weekly conversations that matter. With local chapters launching in locations across Ottawa, these weekly discussions will not only inform but allow you to have your say on key issues such as climate, housing, transit, arts, inclusion and more. 

    Perfect for anyone looking to engage with their community in a fresh way, these spaces are made for you to build and connect with your neighbours.

    Each of these small group sessions will be guided by a trained facilitator. Whether it's a mini Boot Camp, a guest speaker session, a book club talk or an open dialogue, these sessions provide a space focused on community building and fostering local connections.

    Coming this fall, don’t miss Pulses - the newest city-making program from Synapcity. 

    REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/SynapcityPulses

    No program October 12th (due to Thanksgiving holiday).

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    Coffee and Cards

    Osgoode

    Monday Sep 23, 2024 at 12:00pm
    90 minutes

    Drop-in program

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    Join us for coffee, cards and conversation in a casual setting.  All are welcome, drop in.

    In partnership with the NROCRC.

  • Learn how to access OPL eBooks and Audiobooks

    Sunnyside

    Mondays, Sep 23, 2024 - Dec 16, 2024
    1:30pm
    120 minutes

    4 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.

                                                                                 Drop in Program

  • BH Technology - Question & Answer Sessions

    Blackburn Hamlet

    Mondays, Sep 23, 2024 - Nov 18, 2024
    3:00pm
    60 minutes

    6 sessions remaining

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    Technology can be challenging, so join our enthusiastic BH Tech Team, who will give you a good foundation and the confidence to use your preferred device(for example phone, laptop) or platform(for example Windows, Android).

    Our BH Tech group will be available to assist you with basic tech questions, as well as point you in the right direction for topics we do not handle.

    Here are a few examples of the topics we do not cover:

    - Diagnosis and Repair of Devices

    - Online banking or shopping-related transactions.

    - Unsupported devices (such as Kindles) 

    In short, we can help you make the best of your devices or applications/tools.

    Please bring your own device and library card.
  • Synapcity Pulses Conversations that Matter

    Pulses: Weekly Conversations that Matter

    Rosemount

    Mondays, Sep 23, 2024 - Nov 25, 2024
    6:00pm
    120 minutes

    7 sessions remaining

    Drop-in program

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    Introducing Pulses, a new offering from Synapcity, the hosts of Ottawa's Civics Boot Camp. 

    Be a part of weekly conversations that matter. With local chapters launching in locations across Ottawa, these weekly discussions will not only inform but allow you to have your say on key issues such as climate, housing, transit, arts, inclusion and more. 

    Perfect for anyone looking to engage with their community in a fresh way, these spaces are made for you to build and connect with your neighbours.

    Each of these small group sessions will be guided by a trained facilitator. Whether it's a mini Boot Camp, a guest speaker session, a book club talk or an open dialogue, these sessions provide a space focused on community building and fostering local connections.

    Coming this fall, don’t miss Pulses - the newest city-making program from Synapcity. 

    REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/SynapcityPulses 

    No program October 14 (due to branch closure for Thanksgiving Day).

    Program locations TBD for September 30 & November 11 (due to branch closure for statutory holidays).
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