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  • Tuesdays, Apr 16, 2024 - Jun 25, 2024
    1:30pm
    120 minutes

    11 sessions remaining

    Speak, in person, with a Public Health Nurse to get support around infant feeding and parenting. No appointment is necessary, simply drop in during these hours. Learn ways to help your child eat healthy and be active Make sure your child is on track with their growth and development. In partnership with Ottawa Public Health.

  • English Conversation Group

    Tuesdays, Apr 16, 2024 - Jun 25, 2024
    6:00pm
    60 minutes

    11 sessions remaining

    Practice your English conversation skills in a low-pressure, friendly environment. All levels are welcome. 

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    Wednesdays, Apr 17, 2024 - Apr 25, 2024
    10:00am
    180 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

    Do you need help with your tax return? If you have a modest income and a simple tax situation, trained volunteers may be able to complete your tax return for you for free. Ottawa Public Library is partnering with the Canada Revenue Agency to offer free tax preparation through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program.

    The Ruth E. Dickinson branch will be offering free tax clinics in English on a first-come, first-served basis. 

    Before arriving at the free tax clinics, you must verify whether you meet the Canada Revenue Agency’s eligibility criteria and ensure to bring the appropriate documentation with you. Our volunteers will not process self-employment or business taxes. 

    Click on the "View full schedule" button on the right of the screen to see when the clinics will be offered.

  • English Conversation Group

    Wednesdays, Apr 17, 2024 - Jun 26, 2024
    6:30pm
    120 minutes

    11 sessions remaining

    Practice your English conversation skills in a low-pressure, friendly environment. All levels are welcome. 

  • Wednesday Apr 17, 2024 at 6:30pm
    90 minutes

    Movie Night!!!​ / Soirée cinéma!!!

    National Canadian Film Day (CanFilmDay) is a massive, coast-to-coast-to-coast salute to Canadian cinema!​

    ​Join us for the movie Ru, based on the book by Kim Thuy.

    Le JourCineCan est une grande célébration du cinéma canadien d’un jour qui a lieu partout au Canada!

    À l'affiche :  Ru.  À partir du livre de Kim Thuy. 

    Wednesday April 17th at 6:30pm / le mercredi 17 avril à 18h30

  • Thursdays, Apr 18, 2024 - Jun 20, 2024
    7:00pm
    60 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

    Join us for a discussion of cookbooks and recipes. Try a recipe from each month’s cookbook selection and tell us what you think! ​
    All are welcome. 

  • French Conversation Group

    Mondays, Apr 22, 2024 - Jun 24, 2024
    7:00pm
    90 minutes

    9 sessions remaining

    Practice your French conversation skills in a low-pressure, friendly environment.

    7:00-7:45 pm    Beginner Group​

    7:45-8:30 pm         Intermediate Group

  • Books

    Tuesdays, Apr 23, 2024 - Jun 18, 2024
    10:00am
    90 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

    Club de lecture RD 

    La succursale Ruth E. Dickinson invite les francophones et francophiles de Barrhaven à se joindre au nouveau Club de lecture RD.  Participez à nos rencontres sociales et discutez de livres de langue française.  Profitez aussi de présentations de nouvelles oeuvres, auteurs et des services disponibles aux lecteurs francophones et francophiles de la BPO. ​

    Les 3e mardis du mois de 10 h à 11 h.

    le 23 avril –    Le malaimant par Michèle Vinet​

    le 21 mai –  La jeune fille à la tresse par Françoise de Luca​

    le 18 juin –  La petite lumière par Grégory Panaccione

  • Saturdays, Apr 27, 2024 - Jun 22, 2024
    10:00am
    120 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

    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.

    Cherchez-vous à entrer sur le marché du travail et ne savez pas par où commencer?​

    Profitez de l'appui 1 à 1 d'un des conseillers en matière d'emploi du Centre de santé communautaire Pinecrest-Queensway.​

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    Saturday May 04, 2024 at 10:00am
    120 minutes

    May the 4th Be With You...

    As we inspire learning, spark curiosity and connect people in this fun, free morning of information and demonstrations showcasing robotics design innovation from our own community.

    Learn about advances in robotics, smart mobility, and other next-gen technology from researchers, industry specialists, and local students. Check out STEM resources offered at the Library, and see OPL’s very own electric powered BiblioBike.

    In collaboration with Area X.O operated by Invest Ottawa, InDro Robotics, Algonquin College Robotics and Automation Program, and local school robotics clubs.