Want to learn more about your family history or getting stuck working on your family tree?  

Drop-in on alternating Tuesday afternoons, anytime between 2 – 3 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 be here to answer questions and help you get the most from library resources.  

Bring your laptop, tablet, or borrow a Chromebook from the library.  

All welcome! 

Local History & Genealogy Reference Department Second Floor 

No registration required. 2 – 3 on alternating Tuesdays; please see schedule at right. 

Do you need a casual, friendly environment where you can practice your English-speaking skills?  Look no further than the English Conversation Circle!  Receive guidance from our experienced conversation group leaders, meet new people, and gain confidence in your English speaking.

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.

Join us for a free screening of Sound of Metal (2019) on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at 5:30pm in Room 1B at the Nepean Centrepointe branch of the Ottawa Public Library. Popcorn and beverages will be provided.

Darius Marder's Academy Award-winning film, Sound of Metal, stars Riz Ahmed in an intense, committed performance as a drummer who loses his hearing and comes to discover deafness not as a disability but as a rich culture and community. The film is 120 minutes. In English.

Note: The film is intended for a mature audience. Viewer discretion is advised.