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Rideau English Conversation Group

Rideau

Wednesdays, May 15, 2024 - Jun 05, 2024
6:30pm
60 minutes
4 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? All levels are welcome.

Join our free English conversation group!

Receive guidance from our leaders, meet new people and gain confidence in your ability to speak English.

Every Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30 pm (no conversation group on April 17)

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? Tous les niveaux sont les bienvenus.

Joignez-vous à notre groupe de conversation en anglais! C'est gratuit!

Recevez des conseils, rencontrez de nouvelles personnes et gagnez de la confiance à converser en anglais.

Tous les mercredis soirs de 18h30-19h30 (sauf le 17 avril)
Passport to Mystery: English Mystery Club

Cumberland

Tuesdays, May 21, 2024 - Jun 18, 2024
1:30pm
60 minutes
2 sessions remaining

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All aboard for the final leg of our tour around the world, with Sweden, Nigeria, and Spain! Join us the third Tuesday of each month where we will discuss a title set in a different country and/or written by a foreign author.

When you register, we will reserve a copy of the book for you - no need to place a hold, unless you would like to enjoy the book in a different format. This is the last chance to get your Reader's Passport stamped before the summer!
Protecting Your PC

Cumberland

Saturday Jun 22, 2024 at 2:00pm
120 minutes

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The average time it takes for an unprotected computer to be compromised after connecting to the Internet is under 15 minutes. Don't let it be yours!

Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group, will show you the simple steps you need to take to keep your PC from being hacked.

And best of all, it can be done for free!

**Please note that you are not required to bring your laptop for the session.
Stittsville Open Book Club

Stittsville

Mondays, May 13, 2024 - Jun 10, 2024
10:30am
90 minutes
2 sessions remaining

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Share the enjoyment of books in a relaxed atmosphere on the Second Monday of the month.

The Stittsville Open book club is a drop in that runs monthly from September to June.

Books are available at the Stittsville branch Hub (central desk).
English Conversation Group / Groupe de conversation en anglais

Stittsville

Mondays, May 13, 2024 - Jun 24, 2024
12:00pm
60 minutes
6 sessions remaining

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Practice your English language conversation skills and meet new friends in a relaxed and friendly environment. A facilitator will be there to lead the group.

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Stittsville Branch Afternoon book club

Stittsville

Mondays, May 13, 2024 - Dec 16, 2024
2:30pm
90 minutes
8 sessions remaining

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The Stittsville Library Book Club meet on the third Monday of most months and read a variety of fiction and non-fiction books. Registration is required.
Virtual Reality Gaming

Cumberland

Monday May 13, 2024 at 3:30pm
90 minutes

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Drop by to play some of the many games on our Oculus Rift system! Explore mountains or deep seas, ride roller coasters, soar as an eagle, challenge your agility with Beat Saber or Fruit Ninja, defend your castle as an archer or your spaceship with a laser, and many more!

All games are single-player with English dialogue/text.

Safety tip: to prevent falls, wear closed flat shoes, not flip-flops or heels

Ages: 10 to Adult (headset may be too large to fit smaller players)
How to Secure a Home Wireless Network

Carlingwood

Monday May 13, 2024 at 6:00pm
120 minutes

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Many wireless routers do not default to the most secure configuration. Make sure you are not the "low-hanging fruit" that someone will decide to attack. It is surprisingly easy to make sure your network is secure. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will show you just how easy it is.

Registration limited. Please pre-register online.
Beginner Quilling

Stittsville

Monday May 13, 2024 at 6:30pm
90 minutes

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Learn to create beautiful, delicate, raised images from paper strips. You’ll use a few basic tools to wind the paper strips into coils to create a flower note card.

Supplies will be provided.
Colouring for the Mind - Adult Colouring Club

Manotick

Tuesdays, May 14, 2024 - Jun 25, 2024
10:30am
60 minutes
4 sessions remaining

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Colouring can have a calming effect on the mind and promote overall wellness.

Join us every second week on Tuesday mornings for a fun and relaxing session of adult coloring. An opportunity to let your inner artist free and be a kid again!

All supplies are provided. No experience required. All you need to bring is your creativity!