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  • Wednesday May 14, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until Jun 11, 2025)

    An open house for persons with dementia, their care partners, and families. This program is drop-in, but if you choose to register you will receive a reminder email.

    Fun and stimulating mental activities are planned to enhance the social interactions and the connections that are built within the group. Light snacks and warm drinks are served alongside items that aim to spark conversations and reminiscing.

    Second Wednesday of each month (starts in September 2024). 10:30 am - 12:30 p.m.

    Conversation Themes:

    February: Man's Best Friend

    March: Travel the World

    April: Sports

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    Wednesday May 14, 2025 at 2:00pm (series runs until May 14, 2025)

    Planning for your dependant's end of life' experience.

    Do you have a dependant with a disability that would hinder them from making decisions concerning their care at the end of life ? Do you think you may die before your dependant? Would you like to have a say in medical interventions at the end of their lives? Would you like to make sure they would have the care that you would choose if you were with them? Would you like input into their after death service?

    Come and chat with Mar. We'll chat about Guardianship, Recording idiosyncrasies your child may have that your guardian and care staff would need to know, Writing down your wishes for your child for medical interventions, Expressing your desire for your child to die at their home, hospital or hospice and Making burial and funeral arrangements, 

    Mainly, How to talk to your guardian. You need to talk, talk, talk so they know your wishes

    Drop-ins welcome, but registration preferred.

    Please choose one session (afternoon or evening).

    Ottawa Public Library is partnering with the Home Hospice Association to offer death cafés with various themes. Check out the OPL website for upcoming death cafés.

  • Wednesday May 14, 2025 at 4:00pm

    It’s Friday and you walk into your science classroom and suddenly are swirled and twirled, round and round,
    until you find yourself back in your very first classroom, on that very first school chair you ever sat on. Clearly,
    you’re in the wrong class! The Teacher in the front. .. Isn’t even in your science teacher-but the kindergarten
    teacher you had! As Excited as you are to be back in the land of play-doh and crayons, you quickly realize that
    something is terribly wrong. Time isn’t moving forward and if you don’t figure out quick how to get yourself out
    of the flashback. .. You will be repeating that same hour of kindergarten, over and over and over again! You Just
    want it to be the weekend. .. Please!

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    Thursday May 15, 2025 at 6:00pm (series runs until Jun 19, 2025)

    New to independent reading?

    Join us for a story and then craft or artwork about the story and characters.

    Registration required. For kids ages 5-8 and their adult reading partner.

  • Thursday May 15, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 12, 2025)

    Practice your English language conversation skills and meet new friends in a relaxed and friendly environment.

  • Thursday May 15, 2025 at 7:00pm (series runs until Jun 19, 2025)

    Join us to discuss books from the science fiction and fantasy genres each month.  All are welcome! 

    Every 3rd Thursday of the month from 7:00pm to 8:30pm.

    Here's what we're reading Winter/Spring 2025:

    January 16th: Agency by William Gibson

    February 20th: The Ferryman by Justin Cronin

    March 20th: The Terraformers by Annalee Newitz

    April 17th: The Witch King by Martha Wells

    May 15th: Camp Zero by Michelle Min Sterling

    June 19th: The Lives of Puppets by TJ Klune

    Please note: Registrants are responsible for securing a copy of the book to read or listen to.

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    Friday May 16, 2025 at 2:30pm

    Sorry this event and its waiting list are full

    Discover how to draw, paint, and print like an artist.  In each session, you'll explore various techniques inspired by renowned artists

    May 16: Van Gogh

  • Saturday May 17, 2025 at 10:30am

    Sail on the HMS Beagle with Charles Darwin. We will search for animals old and new and build our journals as we go.

    This program is a game where you will have a character to play on a small team. You do not need previous roleplaying experience. Ages 8-18 are welcome.

  • Saturday May 17, 2025 at 11:00am

    Get a Techno Buddy!

    Technology and Social Media can be overwhelming.

    Teen Volunteers share their Social Media knowledge with older Adult in a two-on-one setting.  

    Areas of technology help will focus on user’s personal account use by initial setting up of the accounts and how use the site:

    Facebook

    Instagram

    X (former Twitter)

    Pinterest

    One hour= One topic

    If you want to cover a different topic from the list, Facilitator will need to approve it, as this is a one hour session.

    Meeting place: Teen Zone on the 3rd floor.

    Please bring your device fully charged (ex. cell phone, tablet, or laptop).

    Please provide a phone number we can contact you about your topic.

    You can sign up for one session and one waiting list slot per quarter.

  • Saturday May 17, 2025 at 2:00pm

    Curious about native plant gardening? Join us for a presentation with Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library; they will provide an overview of native plant gardening and how you can help make a difference in your garden.

    The Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library is a grassroots organization that promotes gardening with native plants to provide food and habitat for bees, butterflies, insects, birds, and other wildlife.