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Guided Watercolour Paint Workshop for adults

Centennial

Wednesday Nov 06, 2024 at 6:00pm
120 minutes

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Create an original artwork with professional artist Stephanie Browness. Get step by step instructions in real time as you create your own version of a pre-planned watercolour featuring poppies of the colour of your choice. All experience levels welcome. All supplies provided! Registration required – spaces are limited.

Stephanie Browness is a painter and art instructor who has been teaching in Ottawa for 20 years. She has worked with all age groups and firmly believes that anyone can make art. Stephanie holds a BFA in fine arts from the University of Ottawa and Master's in art history from Carleton University.
Silent Book Club

Manotick

Wednesdays, Nov 06, 2024 - Dec 11, 2024
6:30pm
90 minutes
2 sessions remaining

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Wouldn't it be great to have a book club where you could just enjoy books—without any homework? At Silent Book Club, there's no assigned reading, just reading in companionable silence!

Each Silent Book Club will start with a short intro, where everyone gets to share what they are reading. Then there's silent reading hour! No pressure, no homework questions, just quiet social time with other people who love to read.

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A (Bad) Night at the Movies: Escape from L.A.

Main

Wednesday Nov 06, 2024 at 6:30pm
150 minutes

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Ottawa Bad Movie Nights and Ottawa Public Library present a screening of Escape from L.A. (1996).

Please join us from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, at the OPL's Main Branch Auditorium. The event will also feature other bad movie items like trailers and serials.

The event is free to attend. In English.

Note: This film is intended for a mature audience. Viewer discretion is advised.
Library Lecture Series: Remembrance Day

Ruth E. Dickinson

Thursday Nov 07, 2024 at 10:00am
75 minutes

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Lest we forget – N'oublions jamais

Join us for a lecture by retired Major Denis Hotte of the Canadian Armed Forces. Learn about his military experience and the importance of Remembrance Day.

Registration required.

Thursday November 7th, 10:00 – 11:00 am
Toddlertime (Thursday session)

Beaverbrook

Thursdays, Nov 07, 2024 - Dec 12, 2024
10:15am
30 minutes
6 sessions remaining

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Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers 19-36 months and a parent/caregiver. Drop-in.
Family Storytime Session 2

Centennial

Thursdays, Nov 07, 2024 - Dec 12, 2024
10:30am
60 minutes
6 sessions remaining

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Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages. All children welcome with a parent or caregiver. Drop in.

Storytime from 10:30 - 11:00am

Play & Stay from 11:00 - 11:30am
Toddlertime Stay and Play

Stittsville

Thursdays, Nov 07, 2024 - Dec 19, 2024
10:30am
30 minutes
7 sessions remaining

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Stories, rhymes, and songs for children ages 19-35 months accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Join other children and their parent or caregiver after storytime for our Stay and Play program to meet new friends and play with some different toys.
Storytime at the Library

Richmond

Thursdays, Nov 07, 2024 - Dec 19, 2024
10:30am
30 minutes
7 sessions remaining

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Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver.

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Sensory Storytime

St-Laurent

Thursdays, Nov 07, 2024 - Dec 05, 2024
10:30am
90 minutes
2 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.
Babytime and Stay and Chat

Emerald Plaza

Thursdays, Nov 07, 2024 - Dec 12, 2024
10:30am
60 minutes
6 sessions remaining

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Stories, rhymes and songs for babies ages 0-18 months and a parent or caregiver. Stay and chat after Babytime with toys and books for hte babies. Drop-in program.