Join us for a workshop from The Council on Aging of Ottawa / Le Conseil sur le vieillissement d'Ottawa. Participants will explore what’s involved (practically, emotionally, and financially) in continuing to live independently with services and supports. This will include an overview of common needs, available options, and financial considerations.
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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Wednesday Jun 26, 2024 at 1:00pm
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Wednesday Jul 03, 2024 at 10:00am
minutesThe Ottawa Public Library is happy to celebrate Seniors Month by offering programs for older adults every Wednesday in June, July and August.
Participants will increase their knowledge related to mental wellness and resiliency as they age. Useful tools and ideas will be shared to help create tangible and concrete plans to support mental wellness.Registration required for Zoom link. Link will be sent via email.
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Thursday Jul 04, 2024 at 6:30pm
75 minutesDrop-in program
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Disability Pride Month
Shameless: the Art of Disability (2006) by Bonnie Sherr Klein
Art and activism are the starting point for a funny and intimate portrait of five surprising individuals with diverse disabilities. Packed with humour and raw energy, this film follows the gang of five from B.C. to Nova Scotia as they create and present their own images of their disabilities.
1 hour 11 min - English only
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Wednesday Jul 10, 2024 at 1:00pm
minutesLa Bibliothèque publique d'Ottawa est heureuse de célébrer le Mois des aînés en offrant des programmes pour les adultes plus âgés chaque mercredis en juin, juillet et août.
Les participants amélioreront leurs connaissances en matière de bien-être mental et de résilience à mesure qu'ils vieillissent. Des outils et des idées utiles seront partagés pour aider à créer des plans tangibles et concrets pour soutenir le bien-être mental. -
Saturday Jul 13, 2024 at 1:30pm
120 minutesLearn the basics of saving seeds, plant genetics, collection techniques, storage and viability. Breed your own varieties, adapted specifically to growing conditions in the garden.
Registration is limited. Please pre-register online.
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Monday Jul 15, 2024 at 6:00pm
120 minutesLearn 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.), learn how to use light, foreground, people and framing to create a descriptive picture that needs no captioning. Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users' Group.
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Wednesday Jul 17, 2024 at 6:00pm
minutesThe Ottawa Public Library is happy to celebrate Seniors Month by offering programs for older adults every Wednesday in June, July and August.
Participants will increase their knowledge related to mental wellness and resiliency as they age. Useful tools and ideas will be shared to help create tangible and concrete plans to support mental wellness.Registration required for Zoom link. Link will be sent via email.
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Monday Jul 22, 2024 at 6:30pm
60 minutesRegistration opens on Monday, June 10, 2024 - 10:00am
Adults are invited to join us in making their own cards. Make greeting cards for your loved ones for any occasion. Supplies are provided but feel free to also bring your own. All skill levels are welcome. Come along and have fun!
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Tuesday Jul 23, 2024 at 2:00pm
60 minutesThis program shows Chromebooks users how to search the Internet using popular search engines, shopping, maps and weather. Also presented are some security basics and other features.
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Wednesday Jul 24, 2024 at 1:00pm
minutesThe Ottawa Public Library is happy to celebrate Seniors Month by offering programs for older adults every Wednesday in June, July and August.
Participants will increase their knowledge related to mental wellness and resiliency as they age. Useful tools and ideas will be shared to help create tangible and concrete plans to support mental wellness.Registration required for Zoom link. Link will be sent via email.