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  • Tuesdays, Oct 15, 2024 - Oct 29, 2024
    1:30pm
    120 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

    Want to learn to sew or would like a refresher on how to use a sewing machine? Our intro to sewing course will cover the basics of threading the machine, basic stitches and more. We will be creating a book tote. All materials will be provided. Must be able to commit to all three sessions.

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    Tuesday Oct 15, 2024 at 4:00pm
    60 minutes

    Join us as we kickoff the 2024-2025 RP Rebel Readers Bookclub at Rockcliffe Park!

    For the first meeting you have a choice of reading either or both of these books:

    Click the images or links below  to place a hold for the physical book, eBook or audiobook.

    The War that Saved my Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

    or/and

    The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place- Book 1: The Mysterious Howling by Maryrose Wood


     

    This bookclub is for kids ages 10-13 and will be in English.  Registration is required as space is limited.

    For our first meeting on Tuesday, 15 Oct at 4:00PM. 

    **Bring at least one suggestion of a book to suggest to the group to read.** 

    From this, we will create our list of books for the remaining meetings.  

    We will meet once a month, on a Tuesday from 4-5PM on these dates: 

    Just register once, for the first date, if you plan to attend every month

    15 Oct, 2024

    12 Nov, 2024

    17 Dec, 2024

    14 Jan, 2025

    11 Feb, 2025

    18 Mar, 2025

    15 April, 2025

    13 May, 2025

    10 June, 2025

  • Ottawa PC User group logo

    Tuesday Oct 15, 2024 at 6:00pm
    120 minutes

    You’re faced with a dizzying array of choices when buying a PC: Laptop or desktop? Intel or AMD processor? How many processor cores? How much storage capacity? Large or small monitor? Faster processor vs more memory? The list goes on and on!

    Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group (OPCUG), will help sort out the options so you can buy the right computer for your needs!

  • Two hands joined around a cup of coffee

    Tuesday Oct 15, 2024 at 6:30pm
    90 minutes

    Registration opens on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - 10:00am

    Join Marlene Marrow from the Home Hospice Association for a group-directed discussion of death. This event doesn’t have any particular objectives or themes aside from increasing everyone’s awareness of death and exploring our relationships with death, dying and grief. As we grapple with what life looks like today, having a safe and non-judgmental space to talk about difficult subjects is so important and can have a significant impact both on how we live and how we die.

  • Friends

    Tuesday Oct 15, 2024 at 6:30pm
    135 minutes

    Registration opens on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 - 12:00am

    Join us at the Main branch of the Ottawa Public Library for a free speed friending program! Meet new friends in short conversations, helped by conversation starters. This program is intended for adults aged 20 to 30. 

    Places are limited so please register to save your spot.  

  • Web banner for hobbies and crafts

    Wednesday Oct 16, 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.

  • Thursdays, Oct 17, 2024 - Oct 24, 2024
    4:00pm
    60 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

    Hey Tweens! Join us after school for S.T.E.A.M fun.

    October 17 – Chemical Reactions

    October 24 – Viscosity (including Halloween preparation)

     Ages 8-12.

    Registration required

  • A photo of a scale of justice held by a woman

    Friday Oct 18, 2024 at 11:00am
    60 minutes

    Join us for a workshop presented by the Ontario Legal Information Centre.

    This workshop will focus on the ABCs of wills: how to make your will, dying without a will, all things related to the estate trustee or liquidator and powers of Attorney and Guardianships in Ontario.

    Registration required. 

  • Friday Oct 18, 2024 at 2:00pm
    60 minutes

    Join us for an afternoon of crafting!  Participants will create unique 3D paper pumpkins for home décor or gift giving.   Supplies will be provided.

  • computer

    Friday Oct 18, 2024 at 2:00pm
    120 minutes

    If your Windows computer is getting sluggish, you don't have to re-install Windows just to gain back lost performance. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will demonstrate and explain how to safely use many native and free 3rd party tools that can help speed up Windows. 

    Registration required