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Tuesday Jun 18, 2024 at 1:30pm
60 minutes
Join the staff at the Rockcliffe Park Branch for a cuppa, a cookie and book talk.
֎ Hear 6-8 book suggestions and what we liked about these books ֎
֎ On display, will be a curated list of books that you can check out ֎
֎ See an engaging short author video ֎
It's a cozy event all about books while enjoying a hot tea or coffee.
Adult, English, Drop-in
Chromebook
Tuesday Jun 18, 2024 at 2:00pm
60 minutes
This program shows beginners the basics of using the Chromebook: the keyboard, using the trackpad, the ports on the Chromebook and how to connect to the Internet.
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Tuesday Jun 18, 2024 at 6:00pm
120 minutes
Join us for the ultimate armchair travel around Europe. The European Book Club is offered in partnership with European Union National Institutes for Culture (EUNIC) in Ottawa to promote contemporary European authors and their works. A book title from an EU country is selected for discussion each month.
Irena Karafilly will talk about her book "Arrested Song"
Calliope Adham – young, strong-willed, and recently widowed – is schoolmistress in the village of Molyvos when Hitler’s army invades Greece in 1941. Well-read and linguistically gifted, she is recruited by the Germans to act as their liaison officer. It is the beginning of a personal and national saga that will last for several decades.
Tuesday Jun 18, 2024 at 6:00pm
150 minutes
Join us for a free screening of Tár as part of our Passionate For Craftin' It theme in June, wherein people get realllllllllly dedicated to their craft. The film was directed by Todd Field and was released in 2022. 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. 158 minutes. In English with subtitles.
Tuesday Jun 18, 2024 at 6:00pm
60 minutes
In this workshop, participants will learn about the Mohawk language and the history behind it. They will learn this by looking at the Mohawk alphabet and using it to pronounce the words correctly. By doing this we are able to teach the uniqueness of indigenous languages
Tuesday Jun 18, 2024 at 6:30pm
60 minutes
Adults are invited to join us in making their own cards. Make greeting cards for your loved ones for any occasion. Supplies are provided but feel free to also bring your own. All skill levels are welcome. Come along and have fun!
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024 at 10:30am
90 minutes
Presented by South-East Ottawa Community Health
Find out about:
•Community Support Services for seniors and adults with physical disabilities
•Volunteer Opportunities.
Services discussed will include medical transportation, handy helpers, friendly visitors, respite care, home making, caregiver support and more
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024 at 6:00pm
120 minutes
Participants will explore what’s involved (practically, emotionally, and financially) in continuing to live independently with services and supports.
This will include an overview of common needs, available options, and financial considerations.
Presented by the Council on Aging of Ottawa.
Thursday Jun 20, 2024 at 6:00pm
120 minutes
In this informal self-guided program, adults are invited to discuss their favourite books and genres in a relaxed atmosphere. Unlike traditional book clubs, no specific book is selected for each session. This is an opportunity for people to get together to talk about what they are reading and inspire each other's future reads.
Third Thursday evening of each month
Drop-in
Thursday Jun 20, 2024 at 6:00pm
60 minutes
New to independent reading?
Join our family book club and discover great reading suggestions to get you started and keep you going.
We will share favorites, listen to read-alouds and participate in book-related art activities.
For kids ages 6-8 and their adult reading partner.