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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 Dec 16, 2023 at 10:30am
    60 minutes

    Sorry this event and its waiting list are full

    Let your creativity flow with Pop-up Painters. Transform a blank canvas into a majestic snowy trees painting! Guided tutorial and supplies will be provided. Registration is required. Ages 8 and up.

    This program is made possible with support from Friends of the Ottawa Public Library.

    Paint me a Picture workshop is part of Emerald Plaza’s Holiday Open House. Throughout the day enjoy light refreshments, make holiday gift supplies at our crafting table, and play Chocolate Bar Bingo in the afternoon.

  • Saturday Dec 16, 2023 at 11:00am
    60 minutes

    Sorry this event and its waiting list are full

    Get a  Techno Buddy!

    Technology and Social Media can be overwhelming.

    Teen Volunteers share their Social Media knowledge with older Adults in a two-on-one setting.  

    Areas of technology help will focus on user’s personal account use by initial setting up of the accounts and how use the site:

    Facebook

    Instagram

    X (former Twitter)

    Pinterest

    Meeting place:  Teen Zone.

    Please provide a phone number we can contact you about your topic.

    One topic per session.

  • Banner reading "Holiday Card Quilling" on a red background surrounded by pine branches.

    Saturday Dec 16, 2023 at 2:30pm
    60 minutes

    Sorry this event and its waiting list are full

    Create intricate paper art perfect for the season in a simple, easy to follow craft. Enjoy a calm atmosphere, good conversation, and discover how to turn swirls of paper into a wintery art piece or holiday card that is sure to impress. 

  • snowman / bonhomme de neige

    Saturday Dec 16, 2023 at 3:00pm
    60 minutes

    Celebrate the festive season with stories, songs, activities and a craft. For children ages 4-8. 

    Célébrez le temps des Fêtes avec des histoires, chansons, des activités et un bricolage. Pour les enfants de 4 à 8 ans. 

  • Monday Dec 18, 2023 at 2:00pm
    105 minutes

    Learn how to scan documents to your USB and email, use mobile printing and more! Our staff will give a short presentation on how to use library resources to print documents, as well as show examples of how to use the resources so you’ll get practical experience. 

  • Mondays, Dec 18, 2023 - Jun 17, 2024
    6:30pm
    90 minutes

    5 sessions remaining

    The Stittsville Creative Writing Group – Youth Program (SCWG-YP) is an extension of the adult program with the goals of: fostering creativity and literacy in the next generation, inspiring future writers, and preserving the art of the written word. 

    Participants are youth 13-17 years of age, unless granted an exemption. SCWG-YP participants and members meet once a month, on the third Monday of the month from 6:30pm-8:00pm, for a series of lectures and writing exercises designed to achieve the group’s goals. The group is led by an adult member of the SCWG.

    Deliverables undertaken by the SCWG-YP include: 

    · Discussion on writing theory;

    · Practical lessons on writing;

    · In-session and independent writing exercises; 

    · Appraisal and workshopping of ideas, and

    · Guidance on creative writing and practical advice about publishing.

  • 2 kids sitting under a tree, silhouette with vibrant sky

    Tuesdays, Dec 19, 2023 - May 21, 2024
    3:30pm
    45 minutes

    6 sessions remaining

    Join us as we kickoff the 2023-2024 RP Rebel Readers Bookclub at Rockcliffe Park.  For the first meeting our book is "Children of the Fox" by Kevin Sands.

    Click here to place a hold for Children of the Fox for the physical book, eBook or audiobook.

    This bookclub is for kids ages 9-12 and will be in English.  Registration is required as space is limited.

    For our first meeting on 26 Sept at 3:30PM, bring at least one suggestion of a book to suggest to the group to read.  We will create our list of books for the remaining meetings.  

    We will meet once a month, on a Tuesday from 3:30-4:15PM on these dates:

    26 Sept, 2023

    24 Oct, 2023

    28 Nov, 2023

    19  Dec, 2023

    23 Jan, 2024

    20 Feb, 2024

    26 Mar, 2024

    23 April, 2024

    21 May, 2024

    June date to be determined

  • Night Owls Book Club

    Thursday Dec 21, 2023 at 6:00pm
    60 minutes

    New to independent reading?

    Join our family book club and discover great reading suggestions to get you started and keep you going. 

    We will share favorites, listen to read-alouds and participate in book-related art activities.

    For kids ages 6-8 and their adult reading partner.

  • Thursday Dec 21, 2023 at 7:00pm
    90 minutes

    Join us to discuss books from the science fiction and fantasy genres each month.  All are welcome.  Registrants are responsible for securing a copy of the book to read or listen to.

    This month's book is Dead Silence by S.A. Barnes

  • Thursday Dec 28, 2023 at 10:30am
    60 minutes

    Let your creativity flow with Pop-up Painters. Transform a blank canvas into a majestic snowy trees painting! Guided tutorial and supplies will be provided. Ages 8-17. Registration is required.

    Please note this is a repeat program that was offered on Saturday December 16.