Join Phil Jenkins, a celebrated historian, author, columnist, lecturer, and multifaceted musician and songwriter, as he delves into the profound impact of immigration on our city's rich history.
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Saturday Apr 20, 2024 at 1:00pm
120 minutesSorry this event and its waiting list are full
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Saturday Apr 20, 2024 at 1:00pm
210 minutesDrop-in program
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Ottawa Bad Movie Nights and Ottawa Public Library present a screening of The Mask (1961) and Robot Monster (1953) in glorious 3D!!!!!!!!! 3D Glasses will be provided for your enjoyment.
The film is free to attend, starts at 1:00 PM and will take place in the Main branch auditorium.
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Saturday Apr 20, 2024 at 1:00pm
90 minutesYou want to be a creative writer. Where do you start? This workshop explores issues of creativity, imagination, and storytelling theory: point of view, pacing, or setting. This workshop is designed to spark your inventiveness and transform the mundane into the extraordinary. Come with writing implements and be prepared to start a new journey into creativity.
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Saturday Apr 20, 2024 at 2:00pm
60 minutesGrowing vegetables in pots and bringing the outside in.
Presentation by the Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton.
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Saturday Apr 20, 2024 at 2:00pm
45 minutesAre you a new library user and want to learn about what we offer at the Ottawa Public Library? Have you been an OPL member for years, but want to learn more about our collections, services, and programs? Join us to discover what you can access at your local library branch, and have a chance at winning some OPL merch! Registration encouraged but drop-ins always welcome.
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Saturday Apr 20, 2024 at 2:00pm
120 minutesWhen buying a digital camera, you are faced with a bewildering array of choices. Chris Taylor, Ottawa PC Users' Group President and Orleans Photo Club Vice-president will help "focus" your search for the ideal digital camera to fit your budget and suit the style of photography that interests you.
Saturday April 20, 2:00-4:00pm
Registration required
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Saturday Apr 20, 2024 at 2:30pm
90 minutesParticipants will create their own picture using pebbles and sea glass. Let the shapes of the pebbles guide you to personalize your unique work of art!
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Mondays, Apr 22, 2024 - Jun 24, 2024
10:00am
120 minutes9 sessions remaining
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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.
Sessions will be held in study room number 2 on the 2nd floor of the library while the elevator is under refurbishment.
Should you see that the counsellor is busy with another person, please wait outside patiently for your turn. Thank you.
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Monday Apr 22, 2024 at 1:00pm
120 minutesParticipants will consider the potential for disasters including winter storms, heat waves, power outages, floods, pandemics, and more, as well as the risks for seniors, and how to prepare themselves to be ready when emergencies occur.
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Mondays, Apr 22, 2024 - Jun 24, 2024
1:30pm
90 minutes9 sessions remaining
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Do you already have some basic English language skills, and are you looking for a casual, friendly environment where you can practice your English speaking skills?
Join our English conversation group!
Receive guidance from our leaders, meet new people and gain confidence in your ability to speak English.
Vous avez déjà une base en anglais et vous cherchez un endroit avec une ambiance décontractée et amicale pour pratiquer vos habiletés de converser en anglais?
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.
NO PROGRAM ON MONDAY, APRIL 8, 2024.