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  • poster for Frances Ha
    Tuesday May 6, 2025 at 6:00pm

    Join us for a free screening of Frances Ha as part of our "The Ever-Evolving Self" movie theme for May. The film was directed by Noah Baumbach and was released in 2012. 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. 86 minutes. In English with subtitles.

  • Meet a lawyer of the Ontario Legal Information Centre in person
    Wednesday May 7, 2025 at 1:00pm

    Have a legal question?

    A lawyer from the Ontario Legal Information Centre will be on-site to provide legal information specific to Ontario and answer your questions. No question too small!   

    Une question juridique?

    Une avocate du Centre d’information juridique de l’Ontario sera sur place pour offrir de l’information juridique spécifique à l’Ontario et répondre à vos questions. Peu importe la nature de votre question, nous sommes là pour vous accompagner!

  • Web banner for Arts and Culture
    Wednesday May 7, 2025 at 6:00pm

    Sorry this event and its waiting list are full

    Paint a masterpiece using any object, except a brush. We will have acrylics and various objects to create a still-life or landscape. Unlock your imagination!

  • air travel image
    Thursday May 8, 2025 at 6:00pm

    Enjoy photos and narration of coastal, interior and island beauty including stunning gardens and birdlife. Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users' Group and the Orleans Photo Club. 

    Registration required

  • Tea Party
    Thursday May 8, 2025 at 6:30pm

    It's a Mommy & Me Tea!  

    Join us as we break out the best teacups to celebrate Moms with songs, stories, a unique craft, and (of course) tea.

    Registration required. All family members welcome - including Grandmothers and Dads too. 

  • Mommy & Me Painting - Pandas
    Saturday May 10, 2025 at 2:00pm

    Registration opens on Monday, April 28, 2025 - 10:00am

    Happy Mother's Day!

    Join us for a story followed by a Mommy & Me Paint activity! Mom and child will each receive canvases to paint that come together to make an image.

    Note: The program is limited to 1 parent and 1 guardian. One registration reserves a spot for mom and child.

    Registration required. For children age 8 and their maternal guardian.

  • Web banner for Arts and Culture
    Saturday May 10, 2025 at 2:30pm

    Sorry this event and its waiting list are full

    Participants will learn to make pulled string paintings using string, paint, and paper.

  • Monday May 12, 2025 at 2:00pm

    Members of the Blackburn Hamlet Book Club meet to enjoy and discuss a wide variety of books selected by book club members. All welcome!

    Drop in.

    May 12,2025*         All the light we Cannot see      by Anthony Doerr

  • Monday May 12, 2025 at 3:15pm

    Join us for a free screening of Hunger Games. For Teens. Drop-In. 2h 22 min. 

  • poster for Peppermint Candy
    Monday May 12, 2025 at 6:00pm

    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 Lee Chang-dong.

    Join us for a free screening of Peppermint Candy In as part of our Monday Director Spotlight Series. The film was released in 1999. 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. 130 minutes. In Korean with English subtitles.