Presented by Dying With Dignity Canada (Ottawa Chapter), Advance Care Planning is a workshop about making choices about how you would like to be cared for in the future, at a time when you are not able to speak for yourself. How to prepare an Advance Directive and choose a Power of Attorney for Personal Care are discussed. Materials include worksheets to identify and articulate one's beliefs about end of life care and choices around planning your own health care. Discussion will include how to talk to your loved ones about your health care wishes in the event of illness and unexpected physical events.
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 Apr 03, 2024 at 11:00am
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Wednesdays, Apr 03, 2024 - Apr 24, 2024
2:00pm
45 minutes4 sessions remaining
A school readiness program for children 3–4 years old, who will be entering kindergarten in September 2024, and their adult co-learner.
Stories and child-centered learning stations with a focus on the foundational concepts of letter recognition, numeracy, colors, shapes, measurement, rhyming, and retelling.
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Wednesdays, Apr 03, 2024 - May 08, 2024
6:30pm
90 minutes6 sessions remaining
2024 will be one of the most consequential years in the history of democracy. Elections have been or will be held in many countries ranging in size and power from El Salvador to India. The decisions of voters will determine whether the worldwide growth in authoritarianism over the past twenty years will continue or democracy will begin to make a comeback.
The US Presidential and Congressional elections on Tuesday November 5 stand out as an especially critical democratic moment for two reasons: first because they will be a supreme test of American democracy; and second because they will send a powerful message to the rest of the world, including the dictatorships and wannabe dictatorships.
The group will discuss the background and issues of Democracy on Trial and week by week follow the important democratic events and developments of 2024.
Mr. Robert Miller will lead the discussion. He is the author of Canada and Democratic Development and, prior to his retirement, served as President and CEO of the Parliamentary Centre, Canada’s leading institution promoting and supporting international democratic development.
Session #1 Wednesday, April 3: Is History Repeating Itself?
Session #2, Wednesday April 10: Democratic Fatigue and the Appeal of the Strong Man
Session #3, Wednesday, April 17: Big Countries and Small: The Cases of El Salvador and Rwanda, Russia and India
Session # 4, Wednesday, April 24: The Fire Next Door: The Authoritarian Impulse in the United States
Session #5, Wednesday, May 1: Donald Trump and the Invention of Trumpism
Session #6, Wednesday, May 8: Can it Happen Here? If Trump wins, is Canada next? A discussion with John Ibbitson, Globe and Mail columnist and one of Canada’s leading authors on politics and public affairs.
Registration recommended.
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Thursdays, Apr 04, 2024 - Apr 25, 2024
1:00pm
90 minutes4 sessions remaining
Ready for more than conversation? These 4-week module classes will help build on your English language skills. Beginner and Intermediate sessions. Each session's registration will open three (3) weeks prior to the first class.
Everyone welcome! Register online.
You are registering for: Beginner classes : April, 4, 11, 18 and 25 2024
Vous cherchez un peu plus qu'une conversation? Nos classes en format module de 4 semaines vous aideront à développer vos compétences linguistiques en anglais. Sessions au niveau débutant ainsi qu'intermédiaire. Ouverture des inscriptions trois (3) semaines avant la première classe pour chaque session.
Tous sont bienvenus ! Inscription en ligne.
Vous vous enregistrez pour: session débutant: les 4, 11, 18 et 25 2024
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Thursdays, Apr 04, 2024 - Apr 25, 2024
1:00pm
90 minutes4 sessions remaining
Ready for more than conversation? These 4-week module classes will help build on your English language skills. Beginner and Intermediate sessions. Each session's registration will open three (3) weeks prior to the first class.
Everyone welcome! Register online.
You are registering for: Intermediate classes : April, 4, 11, 18 and 25 2024
Vous cherchez un peu plus qu'une conversation? Nos classes en format module de 4 semaines vous aideront à développer vos compétences linguistiques en anglais. Sessions au niveau débutant ainsi qu'intermédiaire. Ouverture des inscriptions trois (3) semaines avant la première classe pour chaque session.
Tous sont bienvenus ! Inscription en ligne.
Vous vous enregistrez pour: session intermédiaire: les 4, 11, 18 et 25 2024
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Fridays, Apr 05, 2024 - Jun 14, 2024
2:00pm
120 minutes5 sessions remaining
Come engage in creative writing or academic writing!
Each session starts with a 20-minute writing period, followed by a peer feedback session.
You will need to bring the writing instruments of your choice (computer or pen and paper) so that we can write together.
Registration is required for this program series
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Saturdays, Apr 06, 2024 - May 25, 2024
10:00am
120 minutes8 sessions remaining
Interested in playing D&D? Then join us on for a D&D adventure. Dungeons and Dragons is a fantasy role playing game in which your characters explore the world, solve puzzles and fight monsters. For ages 13-17. Spaces limited. Note: there is no program on March 30th.
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Saturdays, Apr 06, 2024 - Apr 20, 2024
1:00pm
120 minutes3 sessions remaining
Join Phil Jenkins, a celebrated historian, author, columnist, lecturer, and multifaceted musician and songwriter, as he delves into the profound impact of immigration on our city's rich history.
Registration is required
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Saturday Apr 06, 2024 at 1:30pm
120 minutesSorry this event and its waiting list are full
Annual and perennial herbs are great additions to your garden and your kitchen!
Presentation by the Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton.
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Saturday Apr 06, 2024 at 1:30pm
60 minutesLet's celebrate!
Join us for a special beading craft: Participants will make a beaded tasbih or bracelet and a beaded pin. Supplies are provided.
For ages 8 - 12 years. Registration is required.