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  • Monday Mar 17, 2025 at 2:00pm
    60 minutes

    Members of the Blackburn Hamlet Book Club meet to enjoy and discuss a wide variety of books selected by book club members. All welcome!

    Drop in.

    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

  • poster for Throne of Blood

    Monday Mar 17, 2025 at 6:00pm
    150 minutes

    Every Monday evening we put the spotlight on a director's work, giving us a chance to explore their oeuvre, revisit movies we've played on Tuesdays, and just....watch some good movies. This month's pick is Akira Kurosawa.

    Join us for a free screening of Throne of Blood In as part of our Monday Director Spotlight Series. The film 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. 110 minutes. In Japanese with English subtitles.

  • poster for Uptown Girls

    Wednesday Mar 19, 2025 at 6:00pm
    150 minutes

    Join us for lighthearted love and laughs every third Wednesday of the month as we play a romantic comedy movie  This month's pick is Uptown Girls.

    The film was directed by Boaz Yakin was released in 2003. 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. 92 minutes. In English with subtitles.

  • poster for High and Low

    Monday Mar 24, 2025 at 6:00pm
    150 minutes

    Every Monday evening we put the spotlight on a director's work, giving us a chance to explore their oeuvre, revisit movies we've played on Tuesdays, and just....watch some good movies. This month's pick is Akira Kurosawa.

    Join us for a free screening of High and Low In as part of our Monday Director Spotlight Series. The film was released in 1963. 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. 143 minutes. In Japanese with English subtitles.

  • poster for Singin' in the Rain

    Wednesday Mar 26, 2025 at 6:00pm
    150 minutes

    Reminisce with us on a nostalgic trip every fourth Wednesday of the month as we play a film from the classic/Golden era of Hollywood  This month's pick is Singin' in the Rain.

    The film was directed by Billy Wilder was released in 1952. 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. 103 minutes. In English with subtitles.

  • poster for Ran

    Monday Mar 31, 2025 at 5:45pm
    180 minutes

    Every Monday evening we put the spotlight on a director's work, giving us a chance to explore their oeuvre, revisit movies we've played on Tuesdays, and just....watch some good movies. This month's pick is Akira Kurosawa.

    Join us for a free screening of Ran In as part of our Monday Director Spotlight Series. The film was released in 1985. 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. 162 minutes. In Japanese with English subtitles.

  • Monday Mar 31, 2025 at 6:30pm
    90 minutes

    Join us for a discussion of cookbooks and recipes. Try a recipe from each month’s cookbook selection and tell us what you think!

    All Day Baking:

    Savoury, Not Sweet : Pies, Quiches, Galettes, Tarts, Preserves and More

    by James, Michael

     No registration required. All are welcome!

  • poster for Phenomena (Creepers Cut)

    Wednesday Apr 02, 2025 at 6:30pm
    150 minutes

    Ottawa Bad Movie Nights and Ottawa Public Library present a screening of Phenomena (Creepers Cut) (1985).

    Please join us from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, 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.

  • Wednesday Apr 09, 2025 at 1:30pm
    90 minutes

    Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for a lively discussion of  The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride.  Discussion held in English.  Drop-In.           

  • poster for Law Abiding Citizen

    Wednesday Apr 09, 2025 at 6:00pm
    150 minutes

    Join us for excitement and thrills every second Wednesday of the month as we play an action/adventure movie  This month's pick is Law Abiding Citizen.

    The film was directed by F. Gary Gray and was released in 2009. 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. 118 minutes. In English with subtitles.