Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program.
Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien. Portes ouvertes.
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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Tuesdays, Nov 12, 2024 - Dec 10, 2024
10:30am
30 minutes5 sessions remaining
Drop-in program
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Tuesday Nov 12, 2024 at 6:00pm
120 minutesIf your Windows computer is getting sluggish, you don't have to re-install Windows just to gain back lost performance. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will demonstrate and explain how to safely use many native and free 3rd party tools that can help speed up Windows.
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Tuesday Nov 12, 2024 at 6:00pm
150 minutesDrop-in program
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Join us for a free screening of Twilight as part of our Unknown Killer movie theme for November. The film was directed by György Fehér and was released in 1990. 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. 105 minutes. In Hungarian with English subtitles.
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Tuesday Nov 12, 2024 at 6:30pm
120 minutesDrop-in program
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Join us for a free screening of the NFB film "A Return to Memory" (2024, 116 minutes, Documentary) to mark Remembrance Day.
When Canada entered World War II, the National Film Board suddenly had an urgent new mission—and hundreds of women stepped forward, helping to create Canadian cinema as we now know it.
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Wednesday Nov 13, 2024 at 1:30pm
90 minutesDrop-in program
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Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for a lively discussion of Homecoming by Kate Morton Discussion held in English. Drop-In.
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Wednesday Nov 13, 2024 at 6:30pm
120 minutesDrop-in program
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Rejoignez-nous à la bibliothèque pour regarder un bon film. C'est une histoire qui s'agit de Jean Michel, un célibataire de 70 ans, qui retrouve l'amour et la foi en l'humanité.
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Wednesday Nov 13, 2024 at 6:30pm
90 minutesThe Stittsville branch is excited to welcome author Peggy Blair to talk about her road to getting published, self-publishing her most recent novel Double Vision, and other interesting stories about her life as a mystery writer.
Peggy Blair is the award-winning author of the critically acclaimed Inspector Ramirez series. Peggy was a lawyer for more than thirty years and in between writing her novels, she works in real estate in Ottawa.
Books will be available for purchase from the author.
Registration required.
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Thursday Nov 14, 2024 at 5:30pm
120 minutesLearn easy, stunning photo editing techniques!
Lynda Buske will demo on how to enhance your photos by adjusting light, colour, and composition using free photo editing software (Photoscape X) available for both Windows and MacOS. Although it is not necessary, if you wish to bring your laptop with Photoscape X downloaded, here are the instructions below.
Download Photoscape X instructions:
To download Photoscape X you must have Windows 10 or a recent Mac OS 10.10 or higher.
To install PhotoScape X
- Use a web browser to go to http://photoscape.org/ps/main/download.php
- Click on the BLUE PhotoScape X for Windows 10 button. Your web browser will take you to the PhotoScape X page at the Microsoft Store. Click on the blue Get button.
- During the download process, your computer may also update other windows 10 apps. Please note, this may take some time before it downloads Photoscape X.
Lynda is from the Ottawa PC Users' Group and the Orleans Photo Club.
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Thursday Nov 14, 2024 at 6:00pm
120 minutesLearn to crochet Santa hat ornaments at the Carlingwood Library! With the help of an instructor, you will be taken through the step-by-step process of crocheting Santa hat ornaments to take home. No experience required.
All supplies and equipment will be provided.
This program is for teens aged 13-18.
Registration is limited for this program. Please pre-register online to reserve your spot.
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Fridays, Nov 15, 2024 - Nov 30, 2024
9:30am
750 minutes16 sessions remaining
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Do you have a special request for Santa? We’ve got you covered! Come to the Richmond branch and write Santa a letter to let him know you've been extra good this year, and don't forget to share with him your hopes for Christmas morning surprises! Remember to include your name, age and address to receive a letter back from the big guy in red!
Starting: Friday November 15 until Saturday November 30, 2024
Grown ups: we will be sending out the letters on December 2nd so that they get to the North Pole by December 6, 2024 as that is the date the Elf Post Office closes for the season.