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  • English Conversation Group

    Wednesdays, Sep 18, 2024 - Jun 25, 2025
    6:30pm
    120 minutes

    78 sessions remaining

    Practice your English conversation skills in a low-pressure, friendly environment. All levels are welcome. Program will start upstairs in the second floor program room. 

  • Wednesday Sep 18, 2024 at 6:30pm
    90 minutes

    Rejoignez-nous à la bibliothèque pour regarder une comédie hilarante. À 40 ans, Stéphanie  retourne vivre chez sa mère dans un appartement surchauffé où elle écoute Francis Cabrel et de précieux conseils maternels en boucle. Comment ça va se dérouler ? Venez voir !

    Des collations et des boissons seront là pour vous.

    13+

    86 minutes

  • Wednesdays, Sep 18, 2024 - Nov 27, 2024
    6:30pm
    60 minutes

    10 sessions remaining

    Join our Beginner's English Conversation group. Free. Drop in. 

    Joignez-vous à notre groupe de conversation en anglais pour débutants. Gratuit. Inscription non-requise. 

  • Wednesdays, Sep 18, 2024 - Dec 11, 2024
    6:30pm
    60 minutes

    13 sessions remaining

    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

    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

  • four people with speech bubbles

    Wednesdays, Sep 18, 2024 - Dec 18, 2024
    7:00pm
    60 minutes

    13 sessions remaining

    Améliorez votre français parlé et rencontrez des gens dans une atmosphère détendue. Inscription non requise, niveaux intermédiaire.

    * no session on October 30.

    Practice your French language conversation skills and meet new friends in a relaxed and friendly environment. Drop-in program at an intermediate level.

    pas de réunion le 30 octobre.

  • Wednesdays, Sep 18, 2024 - Jun 18, 2025
    7:00pm
    90 minutes

    10 sessions remaining

    Storytelling Open Mic is a perfect place for newcomers to discover oral storytelling in a warm and supportive atmosphere or for more experienced tellers to test out new stories. Listeners are needed and welcome! You will hear folk tales, historical pieces, fractured fairy tales, true personal stories, recitations, ballads, and original stories - ranging from funny to poignant. Attendees can listen or tell a story 5-10 minutes long. In collaboration with Ottawa Storytellers.

  • Web banner for hobbies and crafts

    Wednesdays, Sep 18, 2024 - Mar 19, 2025
    7:00pm
    60 minutes

    13 sessions remaining

    If you are a knitter or a crocheter, come and join Hazeldean Stitches. Share your ideas and projects with other yarn artists. All ages welcome!

  • Fairmont Chateau Laurier, Adam Room

    Wednesday Sep 18, 2024 at 8:00pm
     minutes

    Former Chief Justice of Canada and #1 bestselling author of Full Disclosure, Beverley McLachlin, discusses her new novel Proof, a razor-sharp thriller featuring defense attorney Jilly Truitt as she defends a high-profile mother accused of kidnapping her own child.

    In partnership with The Ottawa International Writer's Festival. Hosted by Charlotte Gray. 

    Get your free tickets by clicking this link

    Book sales on-site will be handled by Perfect Books. 

  • Thursdays, Sep 19, 2024 - Dec 19, 2024
    6:00am
    60 minutes

    14 sessions remaining

    Do you love board games? Cards? Chess? Any game goes! We will provide an assortment of games, but you're welcome to bring your own board games, too. 

  • a man reads a story book to a group of children.

    Thursdays, Sep 19, 2024 - Dec 12, 2024
    10:15am
    30 minutes

    12 sessions remaining

    C'est l'heure du conte!

    Histoires, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien. Inscription non requise.

    Notez bien : ce programme fait relâche le 31 octobre. Vous pouvez quand même nous visiter avec vos petits monstres costumés!