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Join us once a month for Friday afternoon sci-fi films, from classic B-movies to modern movie masterpieces!
In honour of Asian Heritage Month, enjoy this one-take time travel sci-fi comedy from Japanese director Junta Yamaguchi.
Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes: Dorosute no hate de bokura (2022)
A cafe owner discovers that the TV in his cafe suddenly shows images from the future, but only two minutes into the future.
1 h 10 min. In Japanese with English subtitles. Courtesy of Kanopy.
Sail on the HMS Beagle with Charles Darwin. We will search for animals old and new and build our journals as we go.
This program is a game where you will have a character to play on a small team. You do not need previous roleplaying experience. Ages 8-18 are welcome.
A friendly Rubik's Cube community meetup hosted by Blackburn Hamlet Branch. In a Non-Competitive setting, join to meet friends, show off your skills and see others perform.
Une rencontre communautaire amicale Rubik's Cube est organisée par la succursale de Blackburn Hamlet. Dans un cadre non compétitif, rejoignez-nous pour rencontrer des amis, montrer vos compétences et voir les autres performer.
In the final session, participants will learn various techniques to preserve food and extend its shelf life. We'll cover general tips for preserving dry ingredients, freezing techniques, drying and canning methods, and pickling. The session will include practical demonstrations and provide additional resources to help participants implement these techniques at home. Presented by Foodsharing Ottawa
Registration Required
What is your next step after completing your laser cutter certification? Want to learn the basics of Inkscape, and leave with a personalized keychain? Register for an absolute beginner's look at Inkscape, an open-source drawing program that enables you to create and edit files for your laser cutter project, or other personal uses. Ages 13 and up. Registration Required.
Have you ever wanted to work in a library? Are you curious about the educational requirements for library jobs? Are you interested in learning more about working at OPL? If so, join us on May 24th and learn what it takes to work in a library!
We will be joined by representatives from Algonquin College's Library and Information Technician program, Carleton's Bachelor of Information Technology (Information Resource Management) and the University of Ottawa's Master of Information Studies who will each give a brief presentation about their respective diplomas/degrees. OPL staff will also provide information about working and applying to jobs at OPL (Hint: Not all positions at OPL require a library degree!)
So, whether you are a high school student exploring career options, a parent looking to re-enter the workforce or simply someone interested in working in libraries, then this program is for you!
We hope to see you there!
For ages 11-15. Join us for a cross-country train adventure. Players collect cards of various types of train cars that enable them to claim railway routes connecting cities throughout North America. The longer the routes, the more points they earn. Additional points come to those who can fulfill their Destination Tickets by connecting two distant cities, and to the player who builds the longest continuous railway. So climb aboard for some railroading fun and adventure. You've got a ticket to ride! Snacks will be served. Registration required.
It’s Friday and you walk into your science classroom and suddenly are swirled and twirled, round and round,
until you find yourself back in your very first classroom, on that very first school chair you ever sat on. Clearly,
you’re in the wrong class! The Teacher in the front. .. Isn’t even in your science teacher-but the kindergarten
teacher you had! As Excited as you are to be back in the land of play-doh and crayons, you quickly realize that
something is terribly wrong. Time isn’t moving forward and if you don’t figure out quick how to get yourself out
of the flashback. .. You will be repeating that same hour of kindergarten, over and over and over again! You Just
want it to be the weekend. .. Please!
Join us for a screening of a teen film. Light snacks and covered drinks are welcome. This is a drop-in program for teens and adults.
Friday, March 21, 2025 - 4:00 pm
•Raya and the Last Dragon | Raya et le dernier dragon 90 min
Saturday, April 19, 2025, 2:30pm
• Onward | En avant 103 min (2020) PG
Friday, May 30, 2025- 3:30 pm
•Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings 133min
Do you love puzzles?
Would you like to try new ones and trade your old ones?
Bring a puzzle, take a puzzle!
Aimez-vous les casse-têtes?
Aimeriez-vous échanger vos casse-têtes usagés et en essayer de nouveaux?
Vous donnez et vous recevez!