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Kids Movie Friday!

Sunnyside

Fridays, Dec 08, 2023 - Dec 15, 2023
4:00pm
120 minutes
2 sessions remaining

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Come watch a family-friendly movie in English on the big screen at the library.

*Please note : seating is on straight chairs, or on cushions on the floor.

September 15 : Abominable

September 22 : The Princess Bride (rated PG)

September 29 - DC League of Super-Pets (rated G)

October 6 : Detective Pikachu (rated PG)

October 13 - Ferngully (rated G)

October 20 : Asterix et Obélix : Mission Cléopâtre (EN FRANÇAIS with English subtitles) (rated G)

October 27 : Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-rabbit (rated G)

November 10 : Strange Magic (rated PG)

November 17 : Marcel the shell with shoes on (rated PG)

November 24 : Ferdinand (rated G)

December 1 : Kung Fu Panda (rated PG)

December 8 : The Peanuts Movie (rated G)

December 15 : The Lego movie (rated G)
Movie Night: La Haine

Main

Tuesday Dec 12, 2023 at 6:00pm
150 minutes

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Join us for a free screening of La Haine. The film was directed by Mathieu Kassovitz and was released in 1995. The screening will take place in our auditorium, starts at 6:00PM and is free to attend.

Note: The film is intended for a mature audience. 98 minutes. In French with English subtitles.
Teen Movie Night: The Polar Express

Carlingwood

Thursday Dec 14, 2023 at 6:00pm
120 minutes

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Drop in for a showing of the movie The Polar Express (2004) starring Tom Hanks!

The movie will start at 6:00pm. Total run time is 1 hour and 40 minutes.

Popcorn & hot chocolate provided!

Ages 13-17
Movie Night: City of God

Main

Tuesday Dec 19, 2023 at 6:00pm
150 minutes

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Join us for a free screening of City of God. The film was directed by Fernando Meirelles and Kátia Lund, and was released in 2002. The screening will take place in our auditorium, starts at 6:00PM and is free to attend.

Note: The film is intended for a mature audience. 130 minutes. In Portuguese with English subtitles.
Movie: Super Mario Bros

Beaverbrook

Thursday Dec 28, 2023 at 2:00pm
120 minutes

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Join us for a free screening of Super Mario Bros (2023). This film is rated PG. 1h32mins.
Movie Night: Paths of Glory

Main

Tuesday Jan 02, 2024 at 6:00pm
150 minutes

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Join us for a free screening of Paths of Glory. The film was directed by Stanley Kubrick and was released in 1957. The screening will take place in our auditorium, starts at 6:00PM and is free to attend.

Note: The film is intended for a mature audience. 88 minutes. In English with subtitles.
A (Bad) Night at the Movies: Space Mutiny

Main

Wednesday Jan 03, 2024 at 6:30pm
180 minutes

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Ottawa Bad Movie Nights and Ottawa Public Library present a screening of Space Mutiny (1988).

Please join us from 5:30pm to 7:30pm, at the OPL's Main Branch Auditorium. The event will also feature other bad movie items like trailers and serials.

The event is free to attend. In English.

Note: This film is intended for a mature audience. Viewer discretion is advised.
Movie Night: The Thin Red Line

Main

Tuesday Jan 09, 2024 at 5:50pm
165 minutes

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Join us for a free screening of The Thin Red Line. The film was directed by Terrence Malick and was released in 1998. The screening will take place in our auditorium, starts at 5:50PM and is free to attend.

Note: The film is intended for a mature audience. 171 minutes. In English with subtitles
Retro Movie Afternoon for Teens - The Mighty Ducks

Beaverbrook

Wednesday Jan 10, 2024 at 3:30pm
120 minutes

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Quack... quack... quack... QUACK!

GOLDBERG!

Ducks never say die!

Join us for a free screening of The Mighty Ducks, the movie that launched an NHL franchise and Joshua Jackson's career! Come for the popcorn, stay for the amazing quotes.
Sing-Along Cinema

Sunnyside

Saturdays, Jan 13, 2024 - Mar 09, 2024
2:30pm
120 minutes
3 sessions remaining

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Come watch a family-friendly movie in English at the library and sing to your heart’s content as the lyrics appear on screen. Bring a friend, some snacks, a sleeping bag or comfy chair! Costumes are always welcome!

Every second Saturday of the month.

*Please note : seating is on straight chairs, or on cushions on the floor. Feel free to bring your lawn chair for your comfort.

January 13 : Frozen

February 10 : Lion King (animated version)

March 9 : Encanto