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Attend the third workshop of our "Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library (OWSL) Presents..." series.
During this workshop, you will learn how to sow your native seeds on your own.
Date: Tuesday, January 14 from 6 pm to 7 pm
*Clients are encouraged to register for this event as space is limited.
A school readiness program for children 3–4 years old, who will be entering kindergarten in 2025, 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.
Priority will be given to those who have not been able to attend the program before.
Join us as we hand crochet a demure and mindful winter wreath.
*Register online.
New to independent reading?
Join us for a story and then craft or artwork about the story and characters.
For kids ages 5-8 and their adult reading partner.
Come recreate a famous piece of art. We will select a new piece of art and give you all the supplies you need!
January inspiration: The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Katsushika Hokusai
February inspiration: Les Fétiches by Loïs Mailou Jones
Ages 6-12.
Dive into the fascinating world of typography with Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users’ Group. Chris will demystify the terminology of typography and explore its rich history. Learn what makes a typeface readable or distracting, how to effectively combine multiple typefaces, and the emotions different fonts can evoke.
Whether your next project is a greeting card, poster, newsletter, business card, logo, or anything else that incorporates text, Chris can help you avoid common typographic pitfalls. Practical tips will be shared to choose the right typeface, create visually appealing and readable text, and more. For the design novice or seasoned pro, this presentation will enhance your appreciation and understanding of typography’s powerful impact.
Enjoy photos and narration of an Icelandic cruise that included magnificent waterfalls, lava fields, geysers and stunning fjords. Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users’ Group and the Orleans Photo Club.
Join us each month for discussions on mystery novels! From cold-blooded murders to humourous whodunnits, come meet fellow mystery enthusiasts as we chat about the pre-selected book.
When you register, a physical copy will already be available to you! If you are on the waitlist, or if you would prefer a different format such as an e-book or audiobook, please click on the title link below to place a hold through your own account.
WINTER SESSIONS ❄ Registration opens 9 AM, December 9, 2024 ❄
January 21: The Turn of the Key, by Ruth Ware
February 18: Dead Man's Grave, by Neil Lancaster
March 18: The Woman in the Library, by Sulari Gentill
SPRING SESSIONS ❀ Registration opens March 2025 ❀
April: Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead, by Olga Tokarczuk
May: Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers, by Jessie Q. Sutanto
June: The Thursday Murder Club, by Richard Osman
PAST TITLES ❦ FALL 2024 ❦
September: Still Life, by Louise Penney
October: Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone, by Benjamin Stevenson
November: The Spy Coast, by Tess Gerritsen
December: Treasure State, by C.J. Box
Combine basic drawing strokes into easy-to-learn pattern combinations that inspire creativity, relaxation, and meditation.
Join us for a story, followed by an activity that builds on the story and characters.
Ages 7-9. Registration required.