Are you looking for work? Unemployed or underemployed?
Drop-in to meet one-on-one with an Employment Counsellor from the Pinecrest-Queensway Employment Services team.
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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Monday Mar 17, 2025 at 10:00am (series runs until May 26, 2025)Drop-in program
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Monday Mar 17, 2025 at 12:00pm (series runs until Apr 28, 2025)Drop-in program
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Join us for coffee, cards and conversation in a casual setting at the Osgoode Library. Drop in, all are welcome.
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Monday Mar 17, 2025 at 1:00pm (series runs until Jun 24, 2025)Drop-in program
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Join our English conversation groups! All levels are welcome. Free. Drop-in.
Joignez-vous à un groupe de conversation en anglais ! Les personnes de tous les niveaux sont les bienvenues. Gratuit. Inscription non-requise.
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Monday Mar 17, 2025 at 1:00pm (series runs until Apr 28, 2025)
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Title: Free Income Tax Clinic / Clinique d’impots gratuite
Do you need help with your tax return? If you have a modest income and a simple tax situation, trained volunteers may be able to complete your tax return for you for free. Ottawa Public Library is partnering with the Canada Revenue Agency to offer free tax preparation through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program.
Elmvale Acres will be offering free tax clinics in English on a first-come, first-served basis.
Before arriving to the free tax clinics, please verify whether you meet the Canada Revenue Agency’s eligibility criteria.
Click on the "View full schedule" button on the right of the screen to see when the clinics will be offered.
Avez-vous besoin d’aide pour remplir votre déclaration de revenus? Si vous avez un revenu modeste et une situation fiscale simple, des bénévoles formés pourraient remplir vos déclarations de revenu gratuitement. La Bibliothèque publique d’Ottawa s’allie avec l’Agence du revenu du Canada afin d’offrir des comptoirs d’impôt gratuits par l’entremise du Programme communautaire des bénévoles en matière d’impôt.
La succursale Elmvales Acres offrira des comptoirs d’impôts gratuits en Anglais seulement selon le principe du premier arrivé, premier servi.
Avant de vous présenter aux comptoirs d’impôt gratuits, veuillez vous assurer de répondre aux critères d’admissibilité de l’Agence du revenu du Canada.
Appuyez sur le bouton « Voir l’horaire complet » à la droite de l’écran afin de voir quand les comptoirs seront offerts.
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Monday Mar 17, 2025 at 1:30pm (series runs until Jun 30, 2025)Drop-in program
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Baby playgroups are facilitated by Early Childhood Educators with early learning activities for babies and a chance for caregivers to network and share experiences. A partnership between the Early On Family and Child Centre and the Library.
Ages 0-12 months. Drop in program.
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Monday Mar 17, 2025 at 1:30pm (series runs until Jun 30, 2025)Drop-in program
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Join our English conversation group!
Receive guidance from our leaders, meet new people and gain confidence in your ability to speak English.
No registration needed.
Joignez-vous à notre groupe de conversation en anglais!
Recevez des conseils, rencontrez de nouvelles personnes et gagnez de la confiance à converser en anglais.
Inscription non requise.
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Monday Mar 17, 2025 at 2:00pmDrop-in program
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Members of the Blackburn Hamlet Book Club meet to enjoy and discuss a wide variety of books selected by book club members. All welcome!
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Mar 17 2025 Hench by Natalie Zina Walschots
Apr 14, 2025* Jonny Appleseed by Joshua Whitehead
May 12,2025* All the light we Cannot see by Anthony Doerr
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Monday Mar 17, 2025 at 2:30pm (series runs until Dec 15, 2025)Sorry this event and its waiting list are full
The Stittsville Branch Afternoon Book Club meet on the third Monday of most months and read a variety of fiction and non-fiction books. Registration is required.
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Monday Mar 17, 2025 at 3:30pmDrop-in program
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Join us for a free screening of Pirates of the Caribbean : The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003). For Teens. Drop-In. Rated PG. 143 min.
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Monday Mar 17, 2025 at 4:30pm (series runs until May 26, 2025)Drop-in program
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For Ages 10-18. Drop-in on Mondays between 4:30 and 6 pm for Youth Scrabble - an incredibly exciting activity that provides a challenging and stimulating experience for players. The game requires players to use their vocabulary, strategy, and critical thinking skills to create and place words on the board while competing against others. Whether you're an experienced player or a beginner, the fast-paced and competitive nature of the game is sure to keep you engaged and focused. Additionally, the social aspect of Club Scrabble is not to be underestimated, as players can meet new people, share their love of the game, and have fun together. Overall, Youth Scrabble is an exhilarating and satisfying pastime that offers mental stimulation, social interaction, and a lot of excitement.
This program is led by Heidi Robertson, Director of the Ottawa Scrabble Club
Note: There is no program on February 17 (Family Day), April 21 (Easter Monday) and May 19 (Victoria Day)