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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.

  • knitting

    Mondays, Oct 21, 2024 - Nov 18, 2024
    6:30pm
    60 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

    Bring your knitting or crochet project and share advice, ideas and conversations with fellow enthusiasts.  For tweens of all abilities.  Drop-in. Ages 8-13

  • Mondays, Oct 21, 2024 - Dec 16, 2024
    7:45pm
    60 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

    Come draw, paint or sketch using different art mediums.  You are free to work on your own projects or create a new one.  Note that this is not an art lesson but rather an opportunity to try out different art material while meeting other teens who enjoy art.  Books and videos will be available to provide ideas and inspiration.  You can register for 1, 2 or all 4 sessions  For ages 13-17.

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    Venez dessiner ou peindre en utilisant différents médiums artistiques. Vous êtes libre de travailler sur vos propres projets ou d'en créer un nouveau. Ce n'est pas une leçon d'art, mais plutôt une occasion de tester différents matériels artistiques en rencontrant d'autres adolescents qui apprécient l'art. Des livres et des vidéos seront disponibles pour fournir des idées et de l'inspiration.  Vous pouvez vous inscrire à 1, 2 ou aux 4 sessions.  Pour les 13 à 17 ans.

  • Web banner for Arts and Culture

    Tuesdays, Oct 22, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
    2:00pm
    75 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

    Join us at Blackburn Hamlet for a watercolour painting session. Bring your own project or start something new in the company of like-minded artists. No experience necessary. Supplies will be provided. Register Online. Soyez des nôtres à la succursale de Blackburn Hamlet pour une activité amusante d’aquarelle. Aucune expérience nécessaire. Les fournitures vous seront fournies.

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  • Wednesday Oct 23, 2024 at 2:00pm
    60 minutes

    Kathryn Patricia will guide students through this multidisciplinary workshop, drawing correlations between music and painting. While listening to different atmospheric pieces played by Kathryn with her viola, students will paint landscapes and reflect on people, places and images that inspire them to tell their life stories. Participants will learn painting techniques and reflect on the music and type of imagery they experience.

    All supplies will be provided, no experience necessary. All are welcome!

    About the Artist:

    Hailing from Canada’s Capital region, Loop pedal violist, visual artist, composer, and educator Kathryn Patricia has crafted a singular niche in music improvisation and classical performance. She obsesses over creating uniquely arresting soundscapes, whether in solo recitals, composing and performing for art installations, and more. Named a CBC Trailblazer in 2021 and a recipient of one of Ottawa Arts Council’s Emerging Artist awards, she has been featured in Canada’s most notable Concert Series, Chamberfest, Music and Beyond, NUMUS Concert series to name a few.

    This program is brought to you in collaboration with MASC

  • Web banner for hobbies and crafts

    Wednesday Oct 23, 2024 at 3:00pm
    60 minutes

    Create art in good company. 

    This series is perfect for aspiring artists, crafters who are in a rut, and anyone who suspects that a creative habit would be good for their soul. 

    We will explore our creativity using art prompts from Creativebug.

    All supplies will be provided.

  • Web banner for hobbies and crafts

    Wednesday Oct 23, 2024 at 6:00pm
    90 minutes

    Sorry this event and its waiting list are full

    Participants will paint beautiful flowers using a plastic bag.  A simple way to show your artistic side and create a still-life masterpiece!

  • Family Storytime

    Saturdays, Oct 26, 2024 - Dec 07, 2024
    10:15am
    45 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

    Contes, rimes, chansons et un bricolage pour les 4 à 6 ans et un parent ou gardien.​

    Le 14 septembre (Automne)​

    Le 26 octobre (Halloween)​

    Le 23 novembre​

    Le 7 décembre (Noël)​

    Bilingue et portes ouvertes

    Stories, rhymes, songs and a craft for ages 4 to 6 and a parent or caregiver. /​

    (Fall) September 14 

    (Halloween) October 26

    November 23​

    (Christmas) December 7

    Bilingual, Drop-in 

  • Web banner for hobbies and crafts

    Saturday Oct 26, 2024 at 11:00am
    60 minutes

    Join us for Halloween and fall crafts. For families. Drop-in program.

    Joignez-vous à nous pour des bricolages d'halloween et d'automne. Pour les familles. Inscription non requise.

  • Men sitting playing go game

    Saturdays, Oct 26, 2024 - Jul 26, 2025
    2:00pm
    180 minutes

    10 sessions remaining

    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.

  • Saturdays, Oct 26, 2024 - Dec 21, 2024
    2:30pm
    120 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

    Learn the basics of using a sewing machine and craft your very first project: a drawstring bag. This two-hour session will take you through the steps of setting up, threading, and using a sewing machine. 

    The same lesson takes place once a month. Please register for one session only. Registration limited to 5 spaces.