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  • poster for Priscilla
    Monday Dec 30, 2024 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 Sofia Coppola.

    Join us for a free screening of Priscilla as part of our Monday Director Spotlight Series. The film was released in 2023. 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.

  • poster for Talk to Her
    Monday Jan 6, 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 Pedro Almodóvar.

    Join us for a free screening of Talk to Her as part of our Monday Director Spotlight Series. The film was released in 2002. 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. 112 minutes. In Spanish with English subtitles.

  • Wednesday Jan 8, 2025 at 1:30pm

    Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for a lively discussion of  Dark August by Katie Tallo.  Discussion held in English.  Drop-In.           

  • poster for Barbarella
    Wednesday Jan 8, 2025 at 6:30pm

    Ottawa Bad Movie Nights and Ottawa Public Library present a screening of Barbarella (1968).

    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.

  • poster for Volver
    Monday Jan 13, 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 Pedro Almodóvar.

    Join us for a free screening of Volver as part of our Monday Director Spotlight Series. The film was released in 2006. 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. 121 minutes. In Spanish with English subtitles.

  • Monday Jan 13, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 17, 2025)

    Come join our homework club and get help with reading, math, science, French, English, etc. Ages 6-12.  Drop in.
    Led by United for Literacy. 

    Joins-toi à notre club d’aide aux devoirs, pour recevoir de l’aide avec la lecture, les maths, les sciences, le français, l’anglais, etc. 6-12 Ans. Portes ouvertes, aucune inscription requise!
    Avec des bénévoles de Littératie Ensemble.

  • Tuesday Jan 14, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until Feb 25, 2025)

    Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in. / Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien. Portes ouvertes.*English program

  • Wednesday Jan 15, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until Feb 26, 2025)

    Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in. / Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien. Portes ouvertes.*English program

  • poster for Speed
    Wednesday Jan 15, 2025 at 6:00pm

    Join us for excitement and thrills every second Wednesday of the month as we play an action/adventure movie  This month's pick is Speed.

    The film was directed by Jan de Bont and was released in 1994. 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. 116 minutes. In English with subtitles.

  • Thursday Jan 16, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until Feb 27, 2025)

    Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver and then join us afterwards to play and chat. There will be self-directed activities and toys for parents, caregivers and young children.

    *English program

    *Drop-in