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Sensory Storytime

Ruth E. Dickinson

Saturdays, Nov 02, 2024 - Jun 14, 2025
2:00pm
90 minutes
7 sessions remaining

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Join us for a program that features:
- dimmed lighting
- sensory toys
- a smaller number of participants
- an adapted circle time with stories, rhymes and songs
During this program there will be opportunities for open play and a chance to connect with other families. The circle time portion of this program is offered in the last 20 minutes of the session. A family member must be present for the duration of the program.

This program provides a welcoming environment and respects the needs of children from 18 months to 6 years who live with developmental disabilities and/or autism, or who show signs of a developmental delay.
Fancy Films

Sunnyside

Saturdays, Nov 02, 2024 - Dec 07, 2024
2:00pm
120 minutes
2 sessions remaining

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Don your best costume and come watch a family-friendly movie in English on the projector! Bring a friend, some snacks, a sleeping bag or lawn chair! Movie starts at 2pm

*Note: Available seating is on straight chairs, or on floor cushions.

Oct 5 – Princess Costume: Tangled (PG)

Nov 2 – Superhero Costume: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (PG)

Dec 7 – Animal Costume: Zootopia (G)
Make your own Robot!

Centennial

Saturday Nov 02, 2024 at 2:00pm
60 minutes

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Join us as we celebrate author Peter Brown's novel, The Wild Robot (and the new movie based on the book). We will use our creativity and imagination to plan, design and build our own robots. We provide the materials, you provide the inspiration!

Ages 9- 12. Register online.
Toddlertime (November-December)

Cumberland

Mondays, Nov 04, 2024 - Dec 09, 2024
10:00am
30 minutes
5 sessions remaining

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Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers and a parent or caregiver. 19-35 months.
Genealogy Drop-In at Carlingwood

Carlingwood

Monday Nov 04, 2024 at 1:30pm
120 minutes

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Want to learn more about your family history or getting stuck working on your family tree?

Drop-in to work on your family tree, share research strategies, and discover what resources are available for your research.

Specialists from the Ontario Genealogical Society Ottawa Branch and the Ottawa Public Library will answer questions and help you get the most from library resources. (Bring your laptop or tablet!)
Writing Workshop

North Gloucester

Mondays, Nov 04, 2024 - Dec 02, 2024
6:00pm
120 minutes
2 sessions remaining

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Come and share your writing and participate in guided writing activities with other writers in the neighborhood. Writers of all genres and skill levels are welcome.
Armchair Travel - Norway and Iceland

Centennial

Monday Nov 04, 2024 at 6:00pm
60 minutes

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Enjoy photos and narration of a cruise that included excursions to fjords, waterfalls and geysers as well as interesting geological formations.

Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users’ Group and the Orleans Photo Club.

Registration required
Monday Director Spotlight - Martin Scorsese - Taxi Driver

Main

Monday Nov 04, 2024 at 6:00pm
150 minutes

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Every Monday evening we put the spotlight on a director's work, giving us a chance to explore their oeuvre, revisit movies we've played on Tuesdays, and just....watch some good movies. This month's pick is Martin Scorsese.

Join us for a free screening of Taxi Driver as part of our Monday Director Spotlight Series. The film was released in 1976. 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. 114 minutes. In English with subtitles.
Sunnyside Writers Group

Sunnyside

Mondays, Nov 04, 2024 - Dec 02, 2024
6:00pm
120 minutes
2 sessions remaining

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Join author Michael F. Stewart for an evening of shared writing, support, and constructive criticism from peers. No experience necessary, all forms of writing welcome.
Craft Night - Paper Quilling

Stittsville

Monday Nov 04, 2024 at 6:30pm
90 minutes

Registration opens on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - 10:00am

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.