You want to be a creative writer. Where do you start? This workshop explores issues of creativity, imagination, and storytelling theory: point of view, pacing, or setting. This workshop is designed to spark your inventiveness and transform the mundane into the extraordinary. Come with writing implements and be prepared to start a new journey into creativity.
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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Saturday Apr 27, 2024 at 1:00pm
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Saturday Apr 27, 2024 at 1:30pm
180 minutesPoetry as Invective: Feeling a little on edge? Do you lack the words to express your disappointment, rage, or, maybe, hope? Consider writing invective! Catallus, Francois Villon, and Sylvia Plath broke hearts and egos with their poems of rage and spite. But here's the secret: that verbal energy can be used to celebrate joys large and small. In this intensive workshop, we'll examine three poems of invective, learn how those poems work, and, with luck, you will draft your own poem of praise or admiration for ... something wonderful.
Stephen Brockwell's books Fruitfly Geographic (ECW Press, 2004) and All of Us Reticent, Here, Together (Mansfield Press, 2016) won the Archibald Lampman Award.
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Saturdays, Apr 27, 2024 - Dec 14, 2024
2:00pm
180 minutes9 sessions remaining
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The Ottawa Go Club (https://ottawagoclub.wixsite.com/ogcs) organizes a series of workshops for people who want to improve their knowledge of the Go game. We will discuss various aspects of the game, do practical exercises and problems, explore and practice. Designed for beginners and intermediate players.
Le Club de Go d'Ottawa (https://ottawagoclub.wixsite.com/ogcs) organise des ateliers pour tous ceux qui aimeraient approfondir leurs connaissances du jeu de Go. On y discute plusieurs aspects du jeu, on fait des exercices et des problèmes, on explore et on s’entraîne. Conçu pour les débutants et les intermédiaires.
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Saturday Apr 27, 2024 at 2:00pm
120 minutesWe are told: don't write down passwords; don't reuse passwords; make passwords long and complex. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will show how to use free software that stores all your usernames and passwords along with related information and protects them with a single, very strong password. Don't let your online accounts get compromised. It's easy and free.
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Saturday Apr 27, 2024 at 2:30pm
60 minutesLearn the art of origami! Join us as we talk about the art of paper folding and make everything from flowers to animals, and more!
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Mondays, Apr 29, 2024 - Jun 24, 2024
10:00am
120 minutes8 sessions remaining
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Are you looking for work? Unemployed or underemployed?
Drop-in to meet one-on-one with an Employment Counsellor from the Pinecrest-Queensway Employment Services team.
Sessions will be held in study room number 1 on the 2nd floor of the library while the elevator is under refurbishment.
Should you see that the counsellor is busy with another person, please wait outside patiently for your turn. Thank you.
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Mondays, Apr 29, 2024 - Jun 25, 2024
1:00pm
90 minutes24 sessions remaining
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Join our English conversation group! All levels are welcome. Free. Drop-in.
Joignez-vous à notre groupe de conversation en anglais ! Les personnes de tous les niveaux sont les bienvenues. Gratuit. Inscription non-requise.
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Mondays, Apr 29, 2024 - Jun 24, 2024
1:30pm
90 minutes8 sessions remaining
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Do you already have some basic English language skills, and are you looking for a casual, friendly environment where you can practice your English speaking skills?
Join our English conversation group!
Receive guidance from our leaders, meet new people and gain confidence in your ability to speak English.
Vous avez déjà une base en anglais et vous cherchez un endroit avec une ambiance décontractée et amicale pour pratiquer vos habiletés de converser en anglais?
Joignez-vous à notre groupe de conversation en anglais!
Recevez des conseils, rencontrez de nouvelles personnes et gagnez de la confiance à converser en anglais.
NO PROGRAM ON MONDAY, APRIL 8, 2024.
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Mondays, Apr 29, 2024 - Jun 24, 2024
1:30pm
120 minutes3 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.
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Mondays, Apr 29, 2024 - Jun 24, 2024
1:30pm
180 minutes8 sessions remaining
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Do you love board games? Cards? Chess? Any game goes! We will provide an assortment of games, but you're welcome to bring your own board games, too.
Drop-in program / Programme portes-ouvertes.
Aimez-vous les jeux de société ? Jouer aux cartes ou aux échecs ? Vous choisissez le jeu ! Plusieurs options seront disponibles. Vous pouvez aussi apporter vos propres jeux.