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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.

  • Saturday Mar 29, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until May 10, 2025)

    Stories, rhymes, and songs for families with young children. The first half hour will be an interactive storytime program. The last half hour there will be self-directed activities and toys for parents/caregivers and young children. 

    Drop-in program.

  • Saturday Mar 29, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until May 17, 2025)

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

    Drop In

  • Saturday Mar 29, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until May 17, 2025)

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

  • Saturday Mar 29, 2025 at 1:30pm (series runs until May 17, 2025)

    For children 7-12, interested in learning to play chess and finding out more about the game. Teen volunteers will be on hand to help those who are learning!

  • Sensory Storytime
    Saturday Mar 29, 2025 at 2:00pm (series runs until Apr 26, 2025)

    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.

  • Monday Mar 31, 2025 at 2:00pm

    Learn how to extend the battery life of your PC laptop, discover the handy Microsoft PowerToys,

    detect fake USB flash drives before you lose data, learn why you should avoid PC "fix-it" utilities,

    and embed music in PowerPoint presentations.

    Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group, will help you with these quick and effective remedies. 

    Registration required

    Monday, March 31, 2025 at 2:00 pm

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    Monday Mar 31, 2025 at 5:45pm

    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 Akira Kurosawa.

    Join us for a free screening of Ran In as part of our Monday Director Spotlight Series. The film was released in 1985. 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. 162 minutes. In Japanese with English subtitles.

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    Monday Mar 31, 2025 at 6:00pm

    Enjoy photos and narration from multiple car trips around this wonderful province. Highlights include the Viking settlement in L’anse aux meadows, the fjord at Western Brook Pond, the Tablelands, Bonavista, Twillingate, Cape Spear, icebergs, etc. Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users’ Group and the Orleans Photo Club. ​

    If you plan to attend, please register to ensure the program is presented.

  • Monday Mar 31, 2025 at 6:30pm

    Join us for a discussion of cookbooks and recipes. Try a recipe from each month’s cookbook selection and tell us what you think!

    All Day Baking:

    Savoury, Not Sweet : Pies, Quiches, Galettes, Tarts, Preserves and More

    by James, Michael

     No registration required. All are welcome!

  • Tuesday Apr 1, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 10, 2025)

    Do you love browsing through cookbooks and trying new recipes?  Then come and meet with fellow food enthusiasts and put a cookbook to the test! Each month we will follow a theme and select cookbooks from that theme. We will then make recipes at home and share comments on the results with the group.

    September 17: Meet & Greet - Choose themes for our upcoming cookbook topics

    October 15: Thanksgiving

    November 12: Crockpot and Slowcooker

    December 10: Entertaining

    January 7: Low Carb

    February 4: Valentine

    No Meeting in March

    April 1: Japanese Cuisine

    May 13: Celebrities

    June 10: BBQ and Grilling