The Ottawa Municipal Liaisons of NaNoWriMo would like to invite you to join them for a monthly recurring write-in to help you keep up your writing habits during the months that are not November.
Bring your pen, paper, laptop, ideas, write besides other writers and participate in challenges!
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver.
Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers and a parent or caregiver. 19-35 months.
Are you looking for work? Unemployed or underemployed?
Drop-in to meet one-on-one with an Employment Counsellor from the Pinecrest-Queensway Employment Services team.
Sessions will be held in study room number 1 on the 2nd floor of the library while the elevator is under refurbishment.
Should you see that the counsellor is busy with another person, please wait outside patiently for your turn. Thank you.
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Every Monday and Wednesday.
**Please note :
-No programming on March 4 and 6 (week *before* March Break)
-March Break : this program will occur as usual, followed by a craft activity (suitable for ages 4 and up, as supplies last).
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program.
Stories, rhymes, songs and activities for babies (ages 0-18 months) and a parent/caregiver.
Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers together with their parents or caregivers.
Ages 19 to 35 months.
Drop-in program.
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver.
Drop in.
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver.
Join us on Mondays and Tuesdays in our children's area to play and chat! There will be self-directed activities and toys for parents/caregivers and young children.
Joignez-nous les lundis et mardis au département des enfants pour jouer et socialiser. Il y aura des activités pour les tout-petits et leurs adultes.
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. No program May 20.
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program.
April 29 May 20 CLOSED
May 6 May 27
May 13 June 3
Meet new friends after storytime!
Chat and play with puppets, building blocks, puzzles and much more.
Drop in.
Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers together with their parents or caregivers.
Ages 19 to 35 months.
Drop-in program.
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. 0-18 months. Drop-in.
Practice your English language conversation skills and meet new friends in a relaxed and friendly environment. A facilitator will be there to lead the group.
Drop in program
Drop in during opening hours from May 1 to May 12 to complete a self-directed scavenger hunt. Ages 3-8.
Passez nous voir entre le1 mai et le 12 mai pendant les heures d’ouverture pour participer à une chasse au trésor. Pour les enfants de 3 à 8 ans.
A weekly outing for home-schooling families. Board games, building blocks, LEGO® bricks, and... as many books as you may want to read!
NOTE : during March Break, this room will be open to all! A structured activity is likely to be planned. Stay tuned.
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Une belle sortie hebdomadaire pour les familles qui font l'école à la maison. Jeux de société, blocs LEGO® et... autant de livres que tu désires en lire!
À noter : durant la semaine de relâche de mars, cette salle sera ouverte à tous! Il est possible qu'une activité avec animation soit planifiée. À suivre!
Join our English conversation group! All levels are welcome. Free. Drop-in.
Joignez-vous à notre groupe de conversation en anglais ! Les personnes de tous les niveaux sont les bienvenues. Gratuit. Inscription non-requise.
Stories, rhymes, songs and activities for babies (ages 0-18 months) and a parent/caregiver.
Do you love board games? Cards? Chess? Any game goes! We will provide an assortment of games, but you're welcome to bring your own board games, too.
Drop-in program / Programme portes-ouvertes.
Aimez-vous les jeux de société ? Jouer aux cartes ou aux échecs ? Vous choisissez le jeu ! Plusieurs options seront disponibles. Vous pouvez aussi apporter vos propres jeux.
Baby playgroups are facilitated by Early Childhood Educators with early learning activities for babies and a chance for caregivers to network and share experiences. A partnership between the Early On Family and Child Centre and the Library.
Ages 0-12 months. Drop in Program.
Drop in to play, make and read! For ages 4-12. Please note that staff will not supervise activities.
Mondays March 25, April 8, April 22 and May 6
UPDATE: April 8 session has been moved to 12:30-3 P.M.
Venez jouer ou créer ou lire! Pour les enfants de 4 à 12 ans. Veuillez noter que les activités ne seront pas supervisées par le personnel.
Les lundis 25 mars, 8 avril, 22 avril et 6 mai
MISE À JOUR: la session du 8 avril aura lieu de 12 h 30 à 15 h
Do you already have some basic English language skills, and are you looking for a casual, friendly environment where you can practice your English speaking skills?
Join our English conversation group!
Receive guidance from our leaders, meet new people and gain confidence in your ability to speak English.
Vous avez déjà une base en anglais et vous cherchez un endroit avec une ambiance décontractée et amicale pour pratiquer vos habiletés de converser en anglais?
Joignez-vous à notre groupe de conversation en anglais!
Recevez des conseils, rencontrez de nouvelles personnes et gagnez de la confiance à converser en anglais.
NO PROGRAM ON MONDAY, APRIL 8, 2024.
Enjoy games and meet new friends. We will have tea, games, cards, puzzles and colouring books.
Come get excited about STEM with us!
Every two weeks during our regular Monday Homeschool Happenings program, there will be science experiments suitable for children ages 6-12 years and their adult co-learner.
This program is in partnership with the Let's Talk Science with UOttawa and Carleton U.
Dates are as follows :
-January 29
-February 12
-February 26
-March 11 **This is March Break week -- registration is required.
-March 25
-April 8
-April 22
-May 6
-June 3
Pratiquez votre français dans un milieu décontracté pour les débutants.
Êtes-vous à un niveau intermédiaire ? Rejoignez notre groupe intemédiare à 17h.
Practice your French conversation skills in a relaxed and friendly environment for beginners.
Are you at an intermediate level? Join our intermediate conversation group at 5pm.
Interested in chess and looking for new opponents?
Teen volunteers will be on hand to help those who are learning!
Reserved for players aged between 7-17.
Create and build with Lego®, Magna Tiles, blocks, etc.! We provide the toys, you bring your imagination! Ages 6 and up. Adult supervision is required.
À vos Lego®, Magna Tiles, et autres jouets de construction! Nous fournissons les matériaux, vous apportez votre imagination! 6 ans et plus. Les adultes doivent superviser les enfants à leur charge.
Tutoring and help with homework. After school for children ages 6 - 14 (Grades 1-10).
Drop-in program offered in partnership with United for Literacy.
Les étudiants de la 1ère à la 10ème année, agés de 6 à 14 ans, peuvent obtenir de l’aide aux devoirs.
Programme portes ouvertes offert en collaboration avec l’organisme Littératie Ensemble.
Pratiquez votre français dans un milieu décontracté. Niveau intermédiaire.
Vous êtes débutant? Rejoignez notre groupe débutant à 16h.
Practice your French conversation skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. For an intermediate level.
Are you a beginner? Join our beginner's conversation group at 4pm.
Come enjoy a night of fun at the library. Play a new board game or bring your own to play with a friend.
Learn, in simple terms, how your camera works to enable you to take better photos. The lecture will cover tips on composition, depth of field, lighting, people pictures and how to avoid common pitfalls.
Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users' Group and the Orleands Photo Club.
Join author Michael F. Stewart for an evening of shared writing, support, and constructive criticism from peers. No experience necessary, all forms of writing welcome.
Practice your English conversation skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. All levels are welcome to this drop-in program.
Come and share your writing and participate in guided writing activities with other writers in the neighborhood. Writers of all genres and skill levels are welcome.
Create a decorative patio lantern with a mason jar, tissue paper, flowers or leaves. Perfect for your outdoor setting!
Improve your French, share stories and make new friends!
Améliorez votre français, partager des histoires et faites des amis!
Come join our homework club and get help with reading, math, science, French, English, etc. Led by United for Literacy. Ages 6-12. Drop in.
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. Avec des bénévoles de Littératie Ensemble. 6-12 Ans. Portes ouvertes, aucune inscription requise!
Practice your French conversation skills in a low-pressure, friendly environment.
7:00-7:45 pm Beginner Group
7:45-8:30 pm Intermediate Group
Share the pleasure of reading and discussing books ranging from the classics to the contemporary, but mostly fiction, in a relaxed atmosphere
(If the first Monday of a month falls on a Civic Holiday, the book club will be postponed to the following week)
January 8 - The Trees by Percival Everett (US)
February 5 - The Magician by Colm Toibin (Irish)
March 4 - The World: A Family History of Humanity by Simon Sebag Montefiore (non-fiction)
April 8 - White Noise by Don DeLillo (US)
May 6 - What Strange Paradise by Omar El Akkad (Canadian, Giller)
Stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool children and a parent/caregiver.
Contes, comptines, et chansons pour les enfants d'âge préscolaire accompagnés d’un parent ou gardien.
Contes, comptines, et chansons pour les bébés (0-18 mois) accompagnés d’un parent ou gardien.
Get feedback on your writing (any genre)and ideas from the group. Hear the work of other writers and offer your feedback. Discuss ideas about writing and publishing. Share your triumphs, trials and tribulations with a supportive, informal group.
Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers 19-36 months and a parent/caregiver. Drop-in.
Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien. Aucune inscription requise.
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. 0-18 months. 30 min. Registration required.
A school readiness program for children 3–4 years old, who will be entering kindergarten in September 2024, and their adult co-learner.
Stories and child-centered learning stations with a focus on the foundational concepts of letter recognition, numeracy, colors, shapes, measurement, rhyming, and retelling.
Join us on Mondays and Tuesdays in our children's area to play and chat! There will be self-directed activities and toys for parents/caregivers and young children.
Joignez-nous les lundis et mardis au département des enfants pour jouer et socialiser. Il y aura des activités pour les tout-petits et leurs adultes.
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program.
Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien. Portes ouvertes.
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver.
Feel free to "Stay and Play" with self-directed toys and activities after storytime.
Drop-in Program
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. Ages 0-18 months.
Drop-in.
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Followed by 30 minutes of "stay and play" for those who would like to linger and socialize. Drop-in program.
Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien. Cela sera suivi de stations de jeux pour ceux qui veulent rester socialiser après le programme pour un 30 minutes additionnel. Portes ouvertes.
A fun program of discovery for preschoolers and their adult co-learner.
Explore elements of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) through hands-on inquiry-based activities and story. For ages 3-4.
Stories, songs and rhymes for babies and parent or caregiver. Stay & Play afterwards for 30 minutes. Ages 0-18 months. Drop-in.
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. 0-18 months.
Contes, comptines et chansons pour les bébés et un parent ou gardien. 0 à 18 mois.
Stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool children and a parent/caregiver. Drop in program.
Stay longer and enjoy our "Stay & Play" program.
Contes, comptines, et chansons pour les enfants d'âge préscolaire accompagnés d’un parent ou gardien. Portes ouvertes.
Restez davantage et profitez de notre programme "Jouons à la bibliothèque".
Join us at the Cumberland Branch Tuesday and Thursday mornings to enjoy a coffee and meet new friends. We will have coffee, games, puzzles and colouring books
Joignez-vous à nous à la succursale de Cumberland les mardis et jeudis matins pour prendre un café et rencontrer de nouveaux amis. Nous aurons du café, des jeux, des casse-têtes et des livres à colorier.
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. 0-18 months. Drop-in.
Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers and a parent or caregiver. 19-35 months.
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. 0-18 months.
Contes, comptines et chansons pour les bébés et un parent ou gardien. 0 à 18 mois.
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program.
Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien. Portes ouvertes.
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. Ages 0-18 months. Drop-in program.
Meet new friends after storytime! Chat and play with puppets, building blocks, crafts and much more. Drop-in program.
Rencontrez de nouveaux amis après l'heure du conte! Socialisez et jouez avec des marionnettes, des blocs de construction, du bricolage et bien plus encore! Portes ouvertes.
Following Babytime, join us to play and chat! There will be self-directed activities and toys for parents/caregivers and babies. Drop-in program.
Spend your lunch hour playing video games, board games, working on homework or hanging out with other teens! Ages 13-18. || Passez votre heure de dîner à jouer à des jeux vidéo, à des jeux de société, à faire vos devoirs ou à passer du temps avec d’autres ados! Pour les 13 à 18 ans.
Drop in during opening hours from May 1 to May 12 to complete a self-directed scavenger hunt. Ages 3-8.
Passez nous voir entre le1 mai et le 12 mai pendant les heures d’ouverture pour participer à une chasse au trésor. Pour les enfants de 3 à 8 ans.
Bring your knitting or crochet project and share advice, ideas and conversations with fellow enthusiasts. For adults and teens of all abilities. Drop-in.
***Note: No program December 26, 2023 and January 2, 2024
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Apportez votre projet de tricot ou de crochet afin d'échanger des conseils, des idées et converser avec d'autres passionnés. Pour les adultes et adolescents de tous les niveaux. Aucune inscription requise.
***Note: il n'y aura pas de programme le 26 décembre 2023 et le 2 janvier 2024
Learn and practice new English language skills and meet new people in a relaxed and friendly environment. Offered in partnership with Greenbelt Church. All are welcome to this drop-in program!
Apprenez et pratiquez votre anglais parlé et rencontrez des gens dans un milieu décontracté. Offert en partenariat avec l'Église Greenbelt. Tout le monde est bienvenue à ce programme sans inscription!
Learn and practice new English language skills and meet new people in a relaxed and friendly environment. Offered in partnership with Greenbelt Church. All are welcome to this drop-in program!
Apprenez et pratiquez votre anglais parlé et rencontrez des gens dans un milieu décontracté. Offert en partenariat avec l'Église Greenbelt. Tout le monde est bienvenue à ce programme sans inscription!
Join our English conversation group! All levels are welcome. Free. Drop-in.
Joignez-vous à notre groupe de conversation en anglais ! Les personnes de tous les niveaux sont les bienvenues. Gratuit. Inscription non-requise.
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. Ages 0-18 months.
Drop-in
Babytime / Bébés à la biblio
Stories, rhymes, songs and activities for babies (ages 0-18 months) and a parent/caregiver. Drop-in program. (No registration needed)
Contes, comptines, et chansons pour les bébés (0-18 mois) accompagnés d’un parent ou gardien(ne). Portes-ouvertes. (inscription non-requise)
Speak, in person, with a Public Health Nurse to get support around infant feeding and parenting. No appointment is necessary, simply drop in during these hours. Learn ways to help your child eat healthy and be active Make sure your child is on track with their growth and development. In partnership with Ottawa Public Health.
Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere. This group meets every first Tuesday of the month from September 2023 to June 2024.
Here is the list of books that will be discussed at each month's meeting. Click each book titles below to place a hold.
5 September, 2023: Seven Fallen Feathers by Tania Talaga
3 October, 2023: The Storyteller by Jodi Picoult
7 November, 2023: Jennie's Boy: A Newfoundland Childhood by Wayne Johnston
5 December, 2023: Women Talking by Miriam Toews
2 January, 2024: Red Notice by Bill Browder
6 February, 2024: Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage by Haruki Murakami
5 March, 2024: A Spy Among Friends by Ben MacIntyre
2 April, 2024: The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel
7 May, 2024: Hamnet and Judith by Maggie O’Farrell
4 June, 2024: State of Terror by Hillary Rodham Clinton
This is a drop in program. All are welcome. No registration required.
Want to learn more about your family history or getting stuck working on your family tree?
Drop-in to work on your family tree, share research strategies, and discover what resources are available for your research.
Specialists from the Ontario Genealogical Society Ottawa Branch and the Ottawa Public Library will answer questions and help you get the most from library resources.
Bring your laptop, tablet, or borrow a Chromebook from the library.
All welcome!
Join us for an afternoon of crafting! Participants will embroider a corner bookmark to take home! All supplies are provided.
Do you like to knit, crochet, or do handwork of some sort? Please join like-minded individuals for an enjoyable afternoon of crafting. Bring any project that you are working on. Drop In.
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. 0-18 months. Drop-in.
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. 0-18 months.
**Please note : this program takes a break on the first two weeks of March '24. It resumes on March 19th.
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Contes, comptines et chansons pour les bébés et un parent ou gardien. 0 à 18 mois.
**À noter : ce programme fera relâche les deux premières semaines de mars 2024. De retour le 19 mars.
Drop-in to play video games on our PS4 and WiiU. For ages 13-18. Drop-in.
Come and get help with reading, math, science, French, English, etc. Led by United for Literacy volunteers. For students in grades 1 through 10. / Reçois de l'aide avec la lecture, les maths, les sciences, le français, l'anglais, etc. Avec des bénévoles de Littératie Ensemble. Pour les élèves de la 1e à la 10e année.
Please note: A parent or caregiver for children participating in the homework club must remain in the library for the duration of a session. / Notez bien: Les parents ou les personnes en charge des enfants participant au club d'aide aux devoirs doivent rester dans la bibliothèque pendant toute la durée d'une séance.
Online resources / Ressources en ligne
Practice your French conversation skills in a low-pressure, friendly environment. All levels are welcome.
Practice your English conversation skills in a low-pressure, friendly environment. All levels are welcome.
Join us for a free screening of Toni Erdmann as part of our Fathers and Daughters theme in May. The film was directed by Maren Ade and was released in 2016. 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 German, English and Romanian, with English subtitles.
Adults and teens are invited to get creative and make an awful imperfect piece of art. At the end of the session, you will get to vote on which of your fellow artists’ work is the worst! All supplies are provided.
Tuesday May 7, 6:00-7:30pm
Registration required
We are told: don't write down passwords; don't reuse passwords; make passwords long and complex. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will show how to use free software that stores all your usernames and passwords along with related information and protects them with a single, very strong password. Don't let your online accounts get compromised. It's easy and free.
Drop in with your knitting every Tuesday
Share advice, ideas and conversation with other knitters.
Venez faire un tour, échanger des conseils et des idées et converser avec d'autres adeptes du tricot!.
Interested in playing D&D? Then join us on for a D&D adventure. Dungeons and Dragons is a fantasy role playing game in which your characters explore the world, solve puzzles and fight monsters. For ages 13-17. Spaces limited.
Rejoignez notre groupe de conversation en français gratuit pour pratiquer le français dans une atmosphère détendue. Tous les niveaux sont les bienvenus à ce programme , inscription non requise.
***Note: il n'y aura pas de programme le 26 décembre 2023 et le 2 janvier 2024
Join our free French conversation group to practice speaking in French in a relaxed and friendly environment. All levels are welcome to this drop-in program.
***Note: No program December 26, 2023 and January 2, 2024
Welcome back to North Gloucester! After a long hiatus, Knit Wits will be back in the New Year, trying out Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8:30 pm. Come share advice, ideas, and conversation with other knitters. Open to all adults and teens. Drop in. (Not for those looking to learn). || Bienvenue de retour à la succursale Gloucester nord! Après une longue détente, Trico'thé sera de retour en essayant le mardi soir, de 18 h 30 à 20 h 30. Venez partager vos suggestions et idées tout en placotant avec d’autres tricoteurs! Ouverte aux adultes et ados. Inscription non-requise. (Pas pour ceux qui cherche à apprendre).
Presented by Dying With Dignity Canada (Ottawa Chapter), End of Life Options (including MAiD) is a workshop to educate people about the options available to mitigate or end suffering at life's end, including palliative care, treatment options, and Medical Assistance In Dying (MAiD). Workshop includes the current legislation on MAiD, the process for applying in Ontario and explanation of the experience by a loved one.
Registration is required as space is limited.
Colouring can have a calming effect on the mind and promote overall wellness.
Join us for a fun and relaxing session of adult colouring. An opportunity to let your inner artist free and be a kid again!
All supplies are provided. No experience required. All you need to bring is your creativity!
Registration required.
Redécouvrez le plaisir de colorier en vous joignant à notre club de coloriage pour adultes - un moment de détente et de relaxation tout en pratiquant l'art-thérapie.
Tout le matériel est fourni. Aucune expérience requise.
Tout ce dont vous avez besoin est votre créativité!
Inscription requise.
Come join our homework club and get help with reading, math, science, French, English, etc. Led by United for Literacy. Ages 6-12. Drop in.
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. Avec des bénévoles de Littératie Ensemble. 6-12 Ans. Portes ouvertes, aucune inscription requise!
Practice your English as a 2nd language in a conversational, relaxed environment.
Tuesdays
6:30-7:30 pm.
September - June.
Do you need a casual, friendly environment where you can practice your English-speaking skills? Look no further than the English Conversation Group! Receive guidance from our experienced conversation group leaders, meet new people, and gain confidence in your English speaking.
Join our English conversation group! All levels are welcome. Free. Drop-in.
Joignez-vous à notre groupe de conversation en anglais ! Les personnes de tous les niveaux sont les bienvenues. Gratuit. Inscription non-requise.
Drop in and practice your English through social conversation and fun group activities. All languages and cultural backgrounds welcome.
Practice English and meet new friends in a relaxed and friendly environment.
Margaret is an accredited teacher of English as a Second Language with more than 8 years experience in teaching adults who are new to Canada. Margaret endeavours to assist English learners strengthen their language skills through engaging conversations and discussions of some of the practical and cultural intricacies of living in Canada.
We meet to enjoy lively good-natured discussions of a wide variety of books selected by our members. All assessments, interpretations, and opinions are valued and respected. Everyone is welcome!
Stories, rhymes, songs and activities for babies (ages 0-18 months) and a parent/caregiver.
Drop in during opening hours from May 1 to May 12 to complete a self-directed scavenger hunt. Ages 3-8.
Passez nous voir entre le1 mai et le 12 mai pendant les heures d’ouverture pour participer à une chasse au trésor. Pour les enfants de 3 à 8 ans.
Participez à notre groupe de conversation, dans une ambiance amicale et décontractée, afin d'améliorer vos habiletés à converser en français.
Aucune inscription requise.
Participate in our conversation group so that you can improve your French language conversation skills in a relaxed and friendly environment.
No registration required.
Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers and a parent or caregiver. 19-35 months. 30 min. Drop in.
Family Storytime
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in.
Join our free English conversation group to practice speaking in English in a relaxed and friendly environment.
All levels are welcome to this drop-in program.
Rejoignez notre groupe de conversation en anglais gratuit pour pratiquer l'anglais dans une atmosphère détendue.
Tous les niveaux sont les bienvenus à ce programme , inscription non requise.
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Every Monday and Wednesday.
**Please note :
-No programming on March 4 and 6 (week *before* March Break)
-March Break : this program will occur as usual, followed by a craft activity (suitable for ages 4 and up, as supplies last).
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.
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program.
Session 1: January 10 to February 28
Session 2: March 20 to April 24
Session 3: May 1 to June 5
Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien. Portes ouvertes.
Session 1 : Du 10 janvier au 28 février
Session 2 : Du 20 mars au 24 avril
Session 3: Du 1 mai au 5 juin
Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien.
Do you need a casual, friendly environment where you can practice your English-speaking skills? Look no further than the English Conversation Group! Receive guidance from our experienced conversation group leaders, meet new people, and gain confidence in your English speaking.
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver.
You can also "Stay and Play" with self-directed toys and activities after storytime.
Drop-in Program
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver.
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program.
Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien.
Aucune inscription requise.
Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers and a parent or caregiver. Ages 18-36 months.
Drop-in program.
Stories, songs and rhymes for toddlers and their parent or caregiver with Stay & Play for 30 minutes afterwards. For ages 19-35 months. Drop-In.
Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien. Inscription non requise.
Stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool children and a parent/caregiver. Drop in program.
Stay longer and enjoy our "Stay & Play" program.
Contes, comptines, et chansons pour les enfants d'âge préscolaire accompagnés d’un parent ou gardien. Portes ouvertes.
Restez davantage et profitez de notre programme "Jouons à la bibliothèque".
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children ages 0-6, accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Registration required. Contes, comptines, et chansons pour les enfants de 0 à 6 ans, accompagnés d'un parent ou d'un gardien. Inscription requise.
Stories, rhymes, puppets and songs for children ages 0-6, accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Drop-in.
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program.
Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien. Portes ouvertes.
Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers and a parent or caregiver. 19-35 months.
Drop-in for a fun-filled Storytime with stories, songs and rhymes. Storytime is followed by Stay & Play.
Join us following Family Storytime to play and chat! There will be self-directed activities and toys for parents/caregivers and young children. Drop-in program. / Joignez-nous au après Contes en Famille pour jouer et socialiser. Il y aura des activités pour les tout-petits et leurs adultes. Portes ouvertes.
Join us following our Storytime to play and chat! There will be self-directed activities and toys for young children and their parents/caregivers. Drop-in program.
Joignez-nous après notre Contes en famille pour jouer et socialiser. Il y aura des activités pour les tout-petits et leurs adultes. Portes ouvertes.
Following Storytime, join us to play and chat! There will be self-directed activities and toys for parents/caregivers and children.
Join us after Family Storytime to play and chat! There will be self-directed activities and toys for parents/caregivers and young children. Drop-in.
Joignez-nous après notre Contes en famille pour jouer et socialiser. Il y aura des activités pour les tout-petits et leurs adultes. Portes ouvertes.
Join us following our French Storytime to play and chat! There will be self-directed activities and toys for young children and their parents/caregivers. Drop-in program.
Meet new friends after storytime! Chat and play with puppets, building blocks, crafts and much more. Drop-in program.
Rencontrez de nouveaux amis après l'heure du conte! Socialisez et jouez avec des marionnettes, des blocs de construction, du bricolage et bien plus encore! Portes ouvertes.
Extend your family time at the library with stay & play. After Storytime you can join us for 30 minutes of self-directed play.
Bring your knitting or crochet and meet fellow enthusiasts at the Sunnyside branch. Knitters of all abilities are welcome.
Apportez votre tricot ou votre crochet et rencontrez d'autres passionnés à la succursale Sunnyside. Les tricoteurs de tous niveaux sont les bienvenus.
Speak, in person, with a Public Health Nurse to get support around infant feeding and parenting. No appointment is necessary, simply drop in during these hours. Learn ways to help your child eat healthy and be active Make sure your child is on track with their growth and development. In partnership with Ottawa Public Health.
Bring your knitting or crochet project and share advice, ideas and conversations with fellow enthusiasts. For adults of all abilities. Drop-in.
Apportez votre projet de tricot ou de crochet afin d'échanger des conseils, des idées et converser avec d'autres passionnés. Pour les adultes de tous les niveaux. Aucune inscription requise.
Bring your knitting project and share advice, ideas and conversations with fellow enthusiasts. For adults of all abilities. Drop-in.
Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for a lively discussion of Canada, A Portrait in Letters by Charlotte Gray. Discussion held in English. Drop-In.
Le groupe de conversation en français est un programme d'apprentissge de la langue avec un professeur et un mombre minime d'étudiants de même niveau.
Inscription requis
valuation du niveau de langue requis
Rejoignez notre groupe de conversation en français gratuit pour pratiquer le français dans une atmosphère détendue.
Niveaux intermédiaire, inscription non requise.
Join our free French conversation group to practice speaking in French in a relaxed and friendly environment.
Drop-in program at an intermediate level.
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. Ages 0-18 months. Drop-in program.
A school readiness program for children 3–4 years old, who will be entering kindergarten in September 2024, and their adult co-learner.
Stories and child-centered learning stations with a focus on the foundational concepts of letter recognition, numeracy, colors, shapes, measurement, rhyming, and retelling.
Are you looking for a relaxing activity that is low stress and doesn't require any special skills? Then colouring may be for you! Join us to explore your creative side, relax and meet new friends. All supplies will be provided.
Following Babytime, join us to play and chat! There will be self-directed activities and toys for parents/caregivers and babies. Drop-in program.
Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere in person, in the afternoon. This group meets every second Wednesday of the month (September to June) See link below for this year's selections:
September 13: The Wife Between Us by Greer Hendricks
October 11: Nervous Conditions by Tsitsi Dangarembga
November 8: Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
December 13: Five Little Indians by Michelle Good
January 10: Lucy by the Sea by Elizabeth Strout
February 14: Women Talking by Miriam Toews
March 13: Lady Byron & Her Daughters by Julia Markus
April 10: Bluebird by Genevieve Graham
May 8: This Other Eden by Paul Harding
June 12: Love Lives Here: A Story of Thriving in A Transgender Family by Amanda Jetté Knox
Come crafting at the library. We have all the supplies you need to satisfy your creativity!
For children of all ages. Drop-in.
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Viens bricoler à la biblio, on a tout ce qu’il te faut pour satisfaire l’artiste en toi!
Pour enfants de tous âges. Inscription non requise.
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver.
Teams of two teen volunteers will share their technology knowledge with one older adult per session.
Volunteers will help older adults with basic use of devices such as laptops, tablets and smartphones. Some subjects that can be addressed include internet applications like browsers, email, calendars, social media, games, and file and photo management, such as Google Suite, OneDrive, and iCloud.
Register in-branch at the 2nd floor hub.
Play and learn about chess. For 6+ years old.
Jouer et apprendre à jouer aux échecs. Pour les 6 ans et plus.
Join us for open games of chess. Whether you're a beginner or more advanced, this is a relaxed environment where everyone is welcome. Bring your own board or borrow one of ours.
Following Storytime, join us to play and chat! There will be self-directed activities and toys for parents/caregivers and children.
Come join our Homework Club and get help with Reading, math, Science, French, English, etc. Led by United for Literacy volunteers. Ages 6-12.
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. Avec des bénévoles de Littéracie Ensemble. Pour les 6 à 12 ans.
Come join our homework club and get help with reading, math, science, French, English, etc. Led by United for Literacy. Ages 6-12. Drop in.
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. Avec des bénévoles de Littératie Ensemble. 6-12 Ans. Portes ouvertes, aucune inscription requise!
Enjoy an evening of gaming with your friends, playing games like Rocket League, Mario Kart, and Spider-Man!
Consoles: PS4, Wii U, VR
Ages 13 - 18. Please note that only teens 13 and older are allowed to use the VR.
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Profitez d'une soirée de jeu avec vos amis. Jouez les jeux comme Rocket League, Mario Kart et Spider-Man !
Consoles : PS4, Wii U, VR
Pour les 13 à 18 ans. Veuillez noter que le VR est seulement pour les 13 ans et plus.
Join us in the auditorium every Wednesday for a free Wes Anderson film at 6 pm.
May 8 - Bottle Rocket (1996)
Three friends plan to pull off a simple robbery and go on the run. | R, 91min
May 15 - Rushmore (1998)
A teenager at Rushmore Academy falls for a much older teacher and befriends a middle-aged industrialist. Later, he finds out that his love interest and his friend are having an affair, which prompts him to begin a vendetta. | R, 93min
May 22 - The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)
The eccentric members of a dysfunctional family reluctantly gather under the same roof for various reasons. | R, 110min
May 29 - The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004)
With a plan to exact revenge on a mythical shark that killed his partner, Oceanographer Steve Zissou rallies a crew that includes his estranged wife, a journalist, and a man who may or may not be his son. | R, 119min
June 12 - The Darjeeling Limited (2007)
A year after their father's funeral, three brothers travel across India by train in an attempt to bond with each other. | R, 91min
June 19 - Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)
An urbane fox cannot resist returning to his farm raiding ways and then must help his community survive the farmers' retaliation. | PG, 87min
June 26 - Moonrise Kingdom (2012)
Two 12-year-olds, who live on an island, fall in love with each other and elope into the wilderness. While people set out on a search mission, a violent storm approaching them catches their attention. | PG-13, 94min
July 10 - The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014)
A writer encounters the owner of an aging high-class hotel, who tells him of his early years serving as a lobby boy in the hotel's glorious years under an exceptional concierge. | R, 99min
July 17 - Isle of Dogs (2018)
Set in Japan, Isle of Dogs follows a boy's odyssey in search of his lost dog. | PG-13, 101min
July 24 - The French Dispatch (2021)
A love letter to journalists set in an outpost of an American newspaper in a fictional twentieth century French city that brings to life a collection of stories published in "The French Dispatch Magazine". | R, 107min
July 31 - Asteroid City (2023)
Following a writer on his world famous fictional play about a grieving father who travels with his tech-obsessed family to small rural Asteroid City to compete in a junior stargazing event, only to have his world view disrupted forever. | PG-13, 105min
Un café mortel, c'est une rencontre où on discute de la mort. Notre but est d'aider les gens à être à l'aise avec l'idée de la mort et leur finitude.
La bibliothèque publique d'Ottawa (BPO) offre ce programme en partenariat avec l'association "Home Hospice Association".
Improve your spoken French in a relaxed setting. This group is for those at an intermediate level. No registration required. / Améliorez votre français parlé dans une ambiance décontractée. Ce groupe est de niveau intermédiaire. Aucune inscription requise.
Practice your English conversation skills in a low-pressure, friendly environment. All levels are welcome.
Improve your English, share stories and make new friends!
Améliorez votre anglais, partager des histoires et faites des amis!
Learn and practice new English language skills and meet new people in a relaxed and friendly environment. Offered in partnership with the Catholic Centre for Immigrants of Ottawa. All are welcome to this drop-in program!
Apprenez et pratiquez votre anglais parlé et rencontrez des gens dans un milieu décontracté. Offert en partenariat avec le Centre catholique pour immigrants d'Ottawa. Tout le monde est bienvenue à ce programme sans inscription!
Join our free English conversation to practice speaking in English in a relaxed and friendly environment.
All levels are welcome to this drop-in program.
Rejoignew notre groupe de conversation en anglais gratuis pour pratiquer l'anglais dans une atmosphère détendue.
Tous les niveaux sont les bienvenus à ce programme, inscription non requise.
Practice your English conversation skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. All levels are welcome to this drop-in program.
**Note: No program March 13, 2024.
Do you already have some basic English language skills, and are you looking for a casual, friendly environment where you can practice your English speaking skills? All levels are welcome.
Join our free English conversation group!
Receive guidance from our leaders, meet new people and gain confidence in your ability to speak English.
Every Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30 pm (no conversation group on April 17)
Vous avez déjà une base en anglais et vous cherchez un endroit avec une ambiance décontractée et amicale pour pratiquer vos habiletés de converser en anglais? Tous les niveaux sont les bienvenus.
Joignez-vous à notre groupe de conversation en anglais! C'est gratuit!
Recevez des conseils, rencontrez de nouvelles personnes et gagnez de la confiance à converser en anglais.
Tous les mercredis soirs de 18h30-19h30 (sauf le 17 avril)
2024 will be one of the most consequential years in the history of democracy. Elections have been or will be held in many countries ranging in size and power from El Salvador to India. The decisions of voters will determine whether the worldwide growth in authoritarianism over the past twenty years will continue or democracy will begin to make a comeback.
The US Presidential and Congressional elections on Tuesday November 5 stand out as an especially critical democratic moment for two reasons: first because they will be a supreme test of American democracy; and second because they will send a powerful message to the rest of the world, including the dictatorships and wannabe dictatorships.
The group will discuss the background and issues of Democracy on Trial and week by week follow the important democratic events and developments of 2024.
Mr. Robert Miller will lead the discussion. He is the author of Canada and Democratic Development and, prior to his retirement, served as President and CEO of the Parliamentary Centre, Canada’s leading institution promoting and supporting international democratic development.
Session #1 Wednesday, April 3: Is History Repeating Itself?
Session #2, Wednesday April 10: Democratic Fatigue and the Appeal of the Strong Man
Session #3, Wednesday, April 17: Big Countries and Small: The Cases of El Salvador and Rwanda, Russia and India
Session # 4, Wednesday, April 24: The Fire Next Door: The Authoritarian Impulse in the United States
Session #5, Wednesday, May 1: Donald Trump and the Invention of Trumpism
Session #6, Wednesday, May 8: Can it Happen Here? If Trump wins, is Canada next? A discussion with John Ibbitson, Globe and Mail columnist and one of Canada’s leading authors on politics and public affairs.
Registration recommended.
Améliorez votre français parlé et rencontrez des gens dans une atmosphère détendue. Inscription non requise, niveaux intermédiaire.
Practice your French language conversation skills and meet new friends in a relaxed and friendly environment. Drop-in program at an intermediate level.
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Stay and Play following Storytime. Meet new friends and play with self-directed toys. Drop-in family program.
A member of Employment & Social Services’ Outreach and Mobile Services Team (OMST) will be at the Main branch of OPL in Room 117 on the 1st floor each Thursday from 10 am to 4 pm.
Financial Support
Ongoing Assistance
Referrals to Other Resources
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Un membre de l’Équipe de services mobiles et d'intervention (ESMI) sera présent à la succursale Centrale dans la salle 117 au 1er étage les jeudis de 10h à 16h. Services de l'ESMI :
Soutien financier
Aide continue
Aiguillage vers d'autres ressources
Drop in during opening hours from May 1 to May 12 to complete a self-directed scavenger hunt. Ages 3-8.
Passez nous voir entre le1 mai et le 12 mai pendant les heures d’ouverture pour participer à une chasse au trésor. Pour les enfants de 3 à 8 ans.
Toddlertime / Tout-petits à la biblio
Stories, rhymes, songs and activities for toddlers (ages 19-35 months) and a parent/caregiver. Drop-in program. (No registration needed)
**Note: No programs on May 16 & May 23
Contes, comptines, et chansons pour les tout-petits (19-35 mois) accompagnés d’un parent ou gardien(ne). Portes-ouvertes. (inscription non-requise)
**Note: Aucun programme le 16 mai & 23 mai
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. 30 min. Drop in.
Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers 19-36 months and a parent/caregiver. Drop-in.
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies (newborn to 18 months) with a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program.
C'est l'heure du conte!
Histoires, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien. Inscription non requise.
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. Stay after Babytime or drop in and enjoy a self-directed play activity. Ages 0-18 months
Stories, rhymes and puppets for children and a parent /caregiver. Drop in.
Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien.
Inscription non requise.
Stories, rhymes, songs and activities for babies (ages 0-18 months) and a parent/caregiver. Drop-in program. (No registration needed.)
Contes, comptines, et chansons pour les bébés (0-18 mois) accompagnés d’un parent ou gardien(ne). Portes-ouvertes. (Inscription non-requise.)
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Stay and Play following Storytime. (No registration needed)
Storytime- Each week will feature a different topic to learn about and have fun with! We will explore these topics through stories, songs, games, music, activities and in other fun ways. We end the gathering with a good-bye song, stickers and bubbles! But the fun doesn't stop there- after Storytime we have our Stay and Play- children and their grown ups can stay and enjoy the selection of toys we provide while engaging together.
See you Thursdays @ 10:30am.
Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers together with their parents or caregivers. Ages 19 to 35 months. Drop-in
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies ages 0-18 months old and a parent or caregiver. Stay and Play following Babytime. Meet new friends and play with self-directed toys. Drop-in Program.
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs. Program for all ages with a parent or caregiver.
The first 30 minutes will be focused on literacy activities. Following the storytime program, you are welcome to stay and socialize with other families, as well as play with the learning toys.
Drop in. Family.
Join us at the Cumberland Branch Tuesday and Thursday mornings to enjoy a coffee and meet new friends. We will have coffee, games, puzzles and colouring books
Joignez-vous à nous à la succursale de Cumberland les mardis et jeudis matins pour prendre un café et rencontrer de nouveaux amis. Nous aurons du café, des jeux, des casse-têtes et des livres à colorier.
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program.
Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien. Portes ouvertes.
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program.
Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien. Portes ouvertes.
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. 30 min. Drop in.
Join us after Family Storytime to play and chat! There will be self-directed activities and toys for parents/caregivers and young children. Drop-in.
***La session du 18 janvier est annulé***
Contes, comptines et chansons pour les bébés âgés de 0 à 18 mois accompagnés d'un parent ou gardien. Il s'agit d'une activité portes ouvertes.
Session 1 : Du 11 janvier au 29 février 2024
Session 2 : Du 21 mars au 25 avril 2024
Session 3 : Du 2 mai au 6 juin 2024
***January 18 session in cancel***
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies ages 0-18 months old and a parent or caregiver. This is a drop-in activity.
Session 1: January 11 to February 29, 2024
Session 2: March 21 to April 25, 2024
Session 3 : May 2 to June 6, 2024
Meet new friends after babytime! Chat and play with puppets, building blocks, crafts and much more. Drop-in program.
Rencontrez de nouveaux amis après l'heure du conte! Socialisez et jouez avec des marionnettes, des blocs de construction, du bricolage et bien plus encore! Portes ouvertes.
Join us at yarn club!
Knitters, crocheters, needle workers, rug hookers – all are welcome to socialize with fellow yarn crafters and work on their latest project.
Drop-in program.
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers. Drop-in program.
Ready for more than conversation? These 4-week module classes will help build on your English language skills. Beginner and Intermediate sessions. Each session's registration will open three (3) weeks prior to the first class.
Everyone welcome! Register online.
You are registering for: Intermediate classes : May 2, 9, 16 and 23 2024
Vous cherchez un peu plus qu'une conversation? Nos classes en format module de 4 semaines vous aideront à développer vos compétences linguistiques en anglais. Sessions au niveau débutant ainsi qu'intermédiaire. Ouverture des inscriptions trois (3) semaines avant la première classe pour chaque session.
Tous sont bienvenus ! Inscription en ligne.
Vous vous enregistrez pour: session intermédiaire: les 2, 9, 16 et 23 mai 2024
Ready for more than conversation? These 4-week module classes will help build on your English language skills. Beginner and Intermediate sessions. Each session's registration will open three (3) weeks prior to the first class.
Everyone welcome! Register online.
You are registering for: Beginner classes : May 2, 9,16 and 23 2024
Vous cherchez un peu plus qu'une conversation? Nos classes en format module de 4 semaines vous aideront à développer vos compétences linguistiques en anglais. Sessions au niveau débutant ainsi qu'intermédiaire. Ouverture des inscriptions trois (3) semaines avant la première classe pour chaque session.
Tous sont bienvenus ! Inscription en ligne.
Vous vous enregistrez pour: session débutant: les 2, 9,16 et 23 mai 2024
Come meet to enjoy and discuss a wide variety of books selected by book club members. All are welcome!
Every second Thursday of the month from 1.30pm to 3.00pm.
Here's what we're reading in 2024/2025:
Drop-in for Storybook reading, songs, bounces and rhymes too!
Ages newborn to 17/18 months.
COLOURING PROGRAM ON HIATUS FROM JULY - AUGUST. WILL RESUME IN SEPTEMBER.
Coloring can have a calming effect on the mind and promote overall wellness. Join us for a fun and relaxing afternoon of adult coloring.
All supplies are provided. No experience required. All you need to bring is your creativity!
Drop-in.
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program.
Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien. Portes ouvertes.
A school readiness program for children 3–4 years old, who will be entering kindergarten in September 2024, and their adult co-learner.
Stories and child-centered learning stations with a focus on the foundational concepts of letter recognition, numeracy, colors, shapes, measurement, rhyming, and retelling.
Join us at Rockcliffe Park Branch every Thursday from 3:30PM to 5PM for a different self-directed pop up activity in either:
Ages 3+ (with adult supervision)
Rejoignez-nous au Rockcliffe Park tous les jeudis de 15h30 à 17h pour une activité autonome différente - l'art, la science, les jeux ou les énigmes.
3 ans+ (avec un adulte)
Stories and activities that support Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math.
For a child aged 3-6 and a parent or caregiver. Registration required.
Please only reserve a spot for each child attending.
Do you enjoy chess, or do you want to learn the game?
Drop in to play with other youth! Learn the basics and test your wits with a weekly chess challenge.
Ages: 8 to 18
Note: Chess Club will be paused during June for exam period, but will return in July! Stay tuned for scheduled dates.
Ages 7-12 years old. Let's do some paper craft engineering and a not-so-engineering craft too! Join us after school.
Join our free English conversation group to practice speaking in English in a relaxed and friendly environment.
All levels are welcome to this drop-in program.
Rejoignez notre groupe de conversation en anglais gratuit pour pratiquer l'anglais dans une atmosphère détendue.
Tous les niveaux sont les bienvenus à ce programme , inscription non requise.
An evening family storytime program that encourages mathematical thinking through playful learning and hands-on activites.
Engage, Encourage and Grow Together.
For young thinkers ages 3-6 and their adult co-learner.
Come and get help with reading, math, science, French, English, etc. Led by United for Literacy volunteers. For students in grades 1 through 10. / Reçois de l'aide avec la lecture, les maths, les sciences, le français, l'anglais, etc. Avec des bénévoles de Littératie Ensemble. Pour les élèves de la 1e à la 10e année.
Please note: A parent or caregiver for children participating in the homework club must remain in the library for the duration of a session. / Notez bien: Les parents ou les personnes en charge des enfants participant au club d'aide aux devoirs doivent rester dans la bibliothèque pendant toute la durée d'une séance.
Aimez-vous les jeux de société ? Jouer aux cartes ou aux échecs ? Vous choisissez le jeu ! Plusieurs options seront disponibles. Vous pouvez aussi apporter vos propres jeux.
Programme portes-ouvertes
Do you love board games? Cards? Chess? Any game goes! We will provide an assortment of games, but you're welcome to bring your own board games, too.
Drop-in program
Many wireless routers do not default to the most secure configuration. Make sure you are not the "low-hanging fruit" that someone will decide to attack. It is surprisingly easy to make sure your network is secure. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will show you just how easy it is.
Come knit/crochet/chat at the Munster Library Thursdays 6-8pm All levels are welcome!
Tous les jeudis dans l'auditorium de la succursale Centrale à 18h !
jeudi le 2 mai - Un amour impossible
À la fin des années 50 à Châteauroux, Rachel, modeste employée de bureau, rencontre Philippe, brillant jeune homme issu d'une famille bourgeoise. De cette liaison passionnelle mais brève naîtra une petite fille, Chantal. Philippe refuse de se marier en dehors de sa classe sociale. Rachel devra élever sa fille seule. Peu importe, pour elle Chantal est son grand bonheur, c'est pourquoi elle se bat pour qu'à défaut de l'élever, Philippe lui donne son nom. Une bataille de plus de dix ans qui finira par briser sa vie et celle de sa fille. | 120 minutes. Pour un public mature.
jeudi le 9 mai - Les chambres rouges
Kelly-Anne se réveille chaque matin aux portes du palais de justice pour s'assurer une place au procès hyper-médiatisé de Ludovic Chevalier, un tueur en série par lequel elle est obsédée. Motivée par des fantasmes de plus en plus morbides, elle tentera par tous les moyens de mettre la main sur l'ultime pièce du puzzle : la vidéo manquante du meurtre d'une adolescente de 13 ans qui porte une inquiétante ressemblance avec elle. | 120 minutes. Pour un public mature.
jeudi le 16 mai - Le fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain
Amélie, fille innocente et naïve, parisienne, a son propre sens de justice, Elle décide d'aider ceux autour d'elle, et sur le chemin, et trouve l'amour. | 122 minutes. G
Join us for gardening club! Learn how to start seedlings and gather information on the best way to start your garden from fellow gardeners. Come for coffee, tea, great gardening conversations and free resources to start your garden along with the opportunity to share and swap seeds and plants. All are welcome, and no experience necessary!
Bring your knitting or crochet project and share advice, ideas, new techniques and conversations with fellow enthusiasts. For adults of all abilities. Drop-in.
Apportez votre projet de tricot ou de crochet afin d'échanger des conseils, des idées, des nouvelles techniques et converser avec d'autres passionnés. Pour les adultes de tous les niveaux. Aucune inscription requise
Profitez de notre groupe de conversation afin d'améliorer vos habiletés en français à l'oral.
Join our free French Conversation Group to practice speaking French in a relaxed atmosphere.
CANCELLED - Thursday April 25
Bienvenue à tous! All level welcome!
Tous les jeudis soir de 18h00-19h30 du 4 janvier au 30 mai 2024
Every Thursday night from 6:00-7:30 pm, from January 4th to May 30th, 2024
ANNULÉ: Jeudi le 25 avril
Do you love to write? Is writing the air you breathe, or is there ink in your veins?
The Stittsville Creative Writing Group is a collection of people who love to write.
We meet weekly to read from text we have written on our own time during the previous week, and engage in other writing activities.
This is not a class on writing, or a workshop for manuscripts. Instead, we are people who love to write and share our works.
There are those who mostly listen rather than write, those who write prolifically but only share with the group, and a broad spectrum in between.
If your interest is in the love of writing, this group may be for you.
Join our free English conversation group to practice speaking in English in a relaxed and friendly environment. All levels are welcome to this drop-in program.
Rejoignez notre groupe de conversation en anglais gratuit pour pratiquer l'anglais dans une atmosphère détendue. Tous les niveaux sont les bienvenus à ce programme , inscription non requise.
This club meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month. (Due to March Break, the meeting will be pushed to March 21st.)
Come share the enjoyment of reading books with other kids ages 9-12!
Each meeting we will have a book battle to choose the book we will be reading that month.
Registration required (up to 8 participants).
Améliorez votre français parlé et rencontrez des gens dans une ambiance décontractée et conviviale. Niveau intermédiaire. Practice your French language conversation skills and meet new friends in a relaxed and friendly environment. Intermediate level.
Library and Archives Canada (LAC), the Ottawa International Writers Festival and the Ottawa Public Library invite you to the launch of Canadians Who Innovate: The Trailblazers and Ideas That Are Changing the World by Roseann O’Reilly Runte, president of the Canadian Foundation for Innovation.
This remarkable new book profiles of some of the most inventive and creative Canadians and the ideas that are making Canada a leading nation in innovation.
This special occasion will include a discussion on innovation with the author and Nobel laureate, Art McDonald, and a performance by OrKidstra introduced by Tina Fedeski and Margaret Maria Toblowska. A number of innovators featured in the book will also be present.
Featuring brilliant thinkers from coast to coast to coast and others from around the world who now call Canada home, Canadians Who Innovate paints a promising picture of a cleaner, healthier, more innovative future for us all.
Seating is limited, please register.
Share the enjoyment of good books in an informal and relaxed atmosphere. Second Thursday of every month. New members welcome.
April 2024: The Sentence by Louise Erdrich
May 2024: Violeta by Isabel Allende
June 2024: What Storm, What Thunder by Myriam Chancy
Drop in during opening hours from May 1 to May 12 to complete a self-directed scavenger hunt. Ages 3-8.
Passez nous voir entre le1 mai et le 12 mai pendant les heures d’ouverture pour participer à une chasse au trésor. Pour les enfants de 3 à 8 ans.
Join us in our children's area to play and chat! Drop-in program.
Joignez-vous à nous au département des enfants pour jouer et socialiser. Portes ouvertes.
Join us for a tour of the Digitization Lab. This lab is equipped with bookable work stations that allow you to digitize your old photographs, slides and negatives, as well as your VHS tapes and 8mm film reels. This tour will be an orientation of the equipment, the stations and the online booking system.
This Spring, the Ottawa Public Library is offering free drop-in Storytime programs at the Hunt Club-Riverside Community Centre on the second Friday of every month. Come and join us for some fun stories, songs, rhymes and dancing! The Friday Storytimes will begin at 11am, and will run for 45 minutes.
Ce printemps, un vendredi sur deux, la Bibliothèque publique d’Ottawa offrira l’Heure du conte en famille bilingue au Centre communautaire Hunt Club Riverside. Ces programmes commençeront à 11h, et dureront 45 minutes. Joignez-vous à nous pour des histoires, chansons, comptines et danses amusantes pour toute la famille!
Meet new people and join in discussions on selected titles in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere every second Friday of the month. Newcomers are welcome.
Photos and narration from two trips - one via ship and one via tour bus. Sights include Cork, Dublin, Northern Ireland (Belfast, Londonderry, Giant’s Causeway) and the west coast (Cliffs of Mohr, Connemara).
Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users’ Group and the Orleans Photo Club.
Join us for an afternoon of crafting! Participants will embroider a beautiful corner bookmark to take home. All supplies are provided.
Bring your knitting or crochet project (or needlepoint, cross-stitch, etc) and share tips and tricks, ideas and conversations with fellow enthusiasts. For adults of all abilities. Drop-in.
Apportez votre projet de tricot ou de crochet (ou broderie, point de croix, etc) afin d'échanger des conseils, des idées et converser avec d'autres passionnés. Pour les adultes de tous les niveaux. Aucune inscription requise.
Join our free English conversation group to practice speaking in English in a relaxed and friendly environment.
All levels are welcome to this drop-in program.
Rejoignez notre groupe de conversation en anglais gratuit pour pratiquer l'anglais dans une atmosphère détendue.
Tous les niveaux sont les bienvenus à ce programme , inscription non requise.
Happy Cat: Peaceful, Playful Crafting
For those looking for a quiet creative outlet to unleash their imaginations.
Welcoming creators ages 6-9.
All materials provided.
Come crafting at the library, we have all the supplies you need to satisfy your creativity! Drop-in program. Ages 4-12.
Viens bricoler à la biblio, on a tout ce qu’il te faut pour que tu puisses satisfaire l’artiste en toi! Portes ouvertes. 4-12 ans.
GAMING AFTERNOON - NOW ON FRIDAYS! Drop in to play card games, board games or video games at the library. Bring your friends, hang out, and defeat your enemies! Ages 12-17. Drop-in program.
Available consoles : Wii-U or PS4 (upon request)
APRÈS-MIDI JEUX - MAINTENANT LES VENDREDIS!
Venez jouer aux cartes, à des jeux de société ou à des jeux vidéo à la bibliothèque. Amenez des amis, passez un bon temps, et remportez la victoire! Pour ados de 12-17 ans. Activité portes-ouvertes.
Jeux de consoles Wii-U ou PS4 (disponibles sur demande)
Drop in during opening hours from May 1 to May 12 to complete a self-directed scavenger hunt. Ages 3-8.
Passez nous voir entre le1 mai et le 12 mai pendant les heures d’ouverture pour participer à une chasse au trésor. Pour les enfants de 3 à 8 ans.
The program aims to help children practice and improve their reading skills! Children will receive individualized reading help and encouragement. Ages 6-12. Online Registration Required / Ce programme contribue au développement de la lecture chez les jeunes en favorisant l'accompagnement comme moyen privilégié d'apprentissage et de partage. Pour les 6-12 ans. Inscription en ligne requise
Step 1. Register for program / Étape 1: S'inscrire au programme.
Step 2. You will be added to the wait list. / Étape 2: Vous serez ajouté à la liste d'attente.
Step 3. An employee will contact you to complete the registration. / Étape 3: Un employé communiquera avec vous pour compléter l'enregistrement.
Interested in playing D&D? Then join us on for a D&D adventure. Dungeons and Dragons is a fantasy role playing game in which your characters explore the world, solve puzzles and fight monsters. For ages 13-17. Spaces limited. Note: there is no program on March 30th.
Drop in for preschool fun! Play with puppets, crafts, building blocks, and more. **Note : on the first Saturday of the month, Play Day is replaced with Saturday Stuffed Animal Storytime until 10:45am, after which we do take the toys out to play as usual.
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Un programme portes ouvertes pour les enfants d'âge préscolaire! Venez jouer avec des marionnettes, des blocs de construction, du bricolage, et plus encore! **Notez bien : le premier samedi de chaque mois, 'On joue' est remplacé par une heure du conte en anglais jusqu'à environ 10:45am, après quoi nous sortons les jouets jusqu'à 11h30 comme à l'habitude.
Make a card for that special someone for Mother's Day!
Self-directed craft, drop-in
Join us for Saturday morning fun! There will be stories, self-directed activities and toys for parents/caregivers and young children.
Drop-in program
Joignez-nous pour vous amuser samedi matin. Il y aura des histoires, des activités et des jouets pour les tout-petits et leurs adultes.
Programme portes ouvertes.
Make a card for that special someone for Mother's Day!
Self-directed craft, drop-in
Participez à notre groupe de conversation, dans une ambiance amicale et décontractée, afin d'améliorer vos habiletés à converser en français.
Aucune inscription requise.
Participate in our conversation group so that you can improve your French language conversation skills in a relaxed and friendly environment.
No registration required.
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver.
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in.
Stories, rhymes and puppets for children and a parent /caregiver.
Please note: There will be no Family Storytime on Saturday, March 30.
Drop in.
30 minutes
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. 30 min. Drop-in
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver.
***CANCEL *** Saturday April 13, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. ***CANCEL ***
Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, June 8 at 10:30 a.m.
Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien.
***ANNULER*** Le samedi 13 avril 2024 à 10 h 30 ***ANNULER***
Le samedi 11 mai 2024 à 10 h 30
Le samedi 8 juin 2024 à 10 h 30
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children ages 0-6 accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program.
The first half hour will be an interactive storytime program. During the last half hour, we will explore activities!
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers. Drop-in program.
Building Boom! Show off your architectural creativity with Lego®!
For ages 4-12. Drop-in program.
Archiboum! Architectes en herbes, à vos Lego®!
Pour les 4-12 ans. Inscription non requise.
Have you ever wondered what it was like to live in Ireland? Are you interested in having a penpal abroad? If so then this program is for you! Please join us on Saturday May 4 or Saturday May 11 at 11:30 (30 min) in the meeting room to be matched with an Irish penpal and to create a letter!
Please note: Communications will be sent and received strictly through the library address. All letters will be monitored by library staff to ensure certain guidelines are followed in terms of appropriate language, content and to ensure that personally identifiable information is not shared.
Ages 8-13
It's time for tulips in Ottawa. Drop-in and make some tulip crafts including a tulip card for someone you love.
Family Drop-in on May 11 from 1-4 pm
Join local author Sneha Madhavan-Reese for “Using Science in Poems.”
How can the use of scientific language elevate a poem? How can science be used as a handhold to bring a reader someplace new and unexpected? How can scientific facts in a poem add layers of meaning?
We will read and discuss published poems, have time for writing and sharing (if desired), and workshop a poem by each participant.
Please bring writing materials and a poem of your own (on any subject) for feedback from the group.
Sneha Madhavan-Reese is the author of two poetry collections, Observing the Moon and Elementary Particles. Her writing has appeared in publications around the world, including The Best Canadian Poetry in English 2016. She is the 2015 winner of Arc Poetry Magazine's Diana Brebner Prize, was shortlisted for the 2015 Montreal International Poetry Prize, and received an honourable mention at the 2018 National Magazine Awards. She serves on the editorial board of Canthius magazine and lives with her family in Ottawa. Visit her website at www.madhavan-reese.com/sneha
Join us for a program of short animated films by women of Asian descent!
In Flowing Home, two sisters separated by the war between North and South Vietnam are only able to connect through the letters they exchange to relieve their loneliness.
Winds of Spring tells the tender story of a young girl who, driven by the irrepressible need for self-fulfillment, decides to leave the family nest.
In Old Dog, an elderly pug named Henry must depend on his owner for help and companionship.
In A Prairie Story, a prairie landscape undergoes a metamorphosis from rural idyll to over-urbanized dystopia.
Showa Shinzan tells the story of a young Japanese girl's relationship with her grandfather, a postmaster and amateur geologist.
The Zoo follows the parallel lives of a polar bear cub in a popular city zoo and a Chinese boy who visits him until they’re both in their twilight years.
Surfacing explores the passions of acclaimed musician and songwriter Sarah McLachlan, using her own words and drawings to guide us through her rich creative world, the founding of the groundbreaking Lilith Fair, and her philanthropic work at the Sarah McLachlan School of Music.
55 min. Multiple languages. Provided by the National Film Board.
Practice your English conversation skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. All levels are welcome. / Pratiquez vos habilités de conversation en anglais dans une ambiance décontractée et amicale. Pour tous les niveaux.
Language learning online resources / Ressources en ligne pour l'apprentisage des langues
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!
Curious about Dungeons and Dragons, or just learning how to play and need some practise? Give it a try with this one-session-long adventure for beginners! D&D is a popular fantasy role-playing game in which your characters explore, solve puzzles, and fight or outwit monsters. Learn the basic rules of this popular game as you undertake an adventure with fellow players!
The adventure we will be playing will be announced soon.
This program is for ages 12-16.
Join us for a presentation from Scott G. Elliott, CPA. Learn about age appropriate “teachable moments” for kids of all ages – from as young as 5 to young adults. Ensure your child’s future financial independence with our tips and best practices.
Come watch a FREE screening of fun, family-friendly movies at the St-Laurent Library. Popcorn and snacks provided. All ages are welcome.
Encanto (2021) 1 h 30 min - PG
Saturday, May 11 at 2 p.m.
Le film sera visionné en anglais / Movie will be shown in English
The Madrigals live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift from super strength to the power to heal, every child except one, Mirabel. But when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides that she, the only ordinary Madrigal, might just be her exceptional family's last hope.
Discover the fun of sewing by hand and finish simple sewing projects in this 5-part program. For ages 9-12.
Registration required.
Come watch a family-friendly movie in English on the projector.
Bring a friend, some snacks, a sleeping bag or lawn chair! Costumes are always welcome!
*Note: available seating is on straight chairs, or on floor cushions.
May 11 : Ratatouille
Come again on June 8 for another great movie : Moana
Do you love board games? Cards? Chess? Any game goes! We will provide an assortment of games, but you're welcome to bring your own board games, too. Drop-in program.
Vous aimez les jeux de société ? Les cartes ? Les échecs ? Tous les jeux comptent ! Nous fournirons un choix de jeux, mais vous pouvez également amener vos propres jeux de société. Portes ouvertes
Come join us for a relaxed scrapbooking, Card Making and Journaling session! Please bring your own scrapbook and pictures. Basic craft supplies will be provided.
Play card games, board games or video games at the Library.
Viens jouer aux cartes, à des jeux de société ou à des jeux vidéos à la Bibliothèque.
Join us for a program of short documentary films by Canadian directors of Asian descent.
Through an intimate archive of the Chow’s family lineage, A Passage Beyond Fortune offers an homage to the culturally significant but buried history of Chinese-Canadian communities in Moose Jaw.
Highway to Heaven takes audiences into many of the temples, mosques, and churches that call No. 5 Road in Richmond, British Columbia, home, revealing unity despite difference across these diverse cultural spaces.
In love, amma, after being diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, a young mother writes a letter to her daughter about their family’s collective journey to acceptance
4 North A is a celebration of the fleeting joys of life and a bittersweet reminder that we don’t always get the closure we seek.
56 min. Multiple languages. Provided by the National Film Board.
Bring your friends, hang out, and defeat your enemies. Play Super Smash Bros, Mario Kart 8 & more on our Nintendo Switch. Ages 12-17
Already played some DnD and looking for a game to join? Give this one-session-long adventure a try!
D&D is a popular fantasy role-playing game in which your characters explore, solve puzzles, and fight or outwit monsters. Meet new players as you undertake an adventure in this popular game!
For this adventure, you must build your own Level 2 character, so you must register at least 6 days in advance to create your character and submit their character-sheet for DM approval before game-day. Late registrants will be assigned a random pre-generated character.
Ages: 12-18
Note: this session is a repeat of the adventure played on April 13th, so if you played that session, it would not be as fun knowing the puzzles and enemies ahead of time. Keep an eye out for a new game coming up later!
Create and build with Lego®! Drop-in Family Program.
Learn the basics of using a sewing machine (including safety) and sew your own book bag to keep! This program consists of four sessions over a two month period. *You must be able to commit to all four sessions.* All supplies will be provided. Required skills: • Ability to follow instructions, to work independently, and to wait patiently for assistance when needed • Can safely use sewing implements with minimal supervision (needles, seam rippers, and sharp scissors) Ages 9-12 years old.