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  • It's Time to Watch a Movie!

    St-Laurent
    Monday Jun 9, 2025 at 6:00pm (series runs until Aug 11, 2025)

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    June 9 at 6 PM: The Help

    Based on the #1 New York Times bestseller, The Help follows three women in 1960s Mississippi—Skeeter (Emma Stone), Aibileen (Viola Davis), and Minny (Octavia Spencer)—who form an unlikely bond over a secret writing project. Their courageous alliance challenges societal norms and sparks a powerful sisterhood that inspires change.

    July 7 at 6 PM: A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood

    Tom Hanks stars as Mister Rogers in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, a true story about the friendship between Fred Rogers and a cynical journalist who learns the power of kindness and empathy.

    August 11 at 6 PM: Guardians of the Galaxy

    After stealing a mysterious orb, Peter Quill teams up with a group of misfits to evade the villainous Ronan, who threatens the fate of the universe.

  • Card-Making Club

    Stittsville
    Monday Jun 9, 2025 at 6:00pm

    Registration opens on Monday, May 19, 2025 - 10:00am

    Adults are invited to join us in making their own cards. Make greeting cards for your loved ones for any occasion. Supplies are provided but feel free to also bring your own. All skill levels are welcome. Come along and have fun! Registration is required. 
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    Cover to Cover: Bring Your Favourite Book Parties!

    Cumberland
    Tuesday Jun 10, 2025 at 11:00am (series runs until Jun 26, 2025)

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    Our final book club sessions before the summer break!

    We invite you to come rave about a few of your favourite books, and share with other passionate readers.

    Whether it be an old love from your childhood, or something new and amazing that recently crossed your path, we want to see what you recommend everyone should read and hear why you loved it!

    A list of the recommended titles will appear on the website after the event*, to share with other members of the community what Cumberland-branch clients are reading.

    We are excited to see your recommendations!

    *Please note that the published list will be limited to titles currently in the OPL collection.
  • "Shine on" / "À vous de briller"

    YMCA newcomer employment workshop

    Main
    Tuesday Jun 10, 2025 at 3:00pm

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    The YMCA Newcomer Information Centre will present a workshop on job retention: methods to staying employed.

    The YMCA provides valuable information and referrals on immigration and citizenship, employment, education, house and more. They also provide support in a variety of languages. This presentation will be in English.

    No registration required.

  • Basic Photo Editing

    Orléans
    Tuesday Jun 10, 2025 at 6:00pm

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    Basic photo editing - learn easy, stunning techniques

    Demo on how to enhance your photos by adjusting light, colour, and composition using free photo editing software (Photoscape X) available for both Windows and MacOS. Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users' Group and the Orleans Photo Club.

  • Dying With Dignity: End of Life Options

    Stittsville
    Tuesday Jun 10, 2025 at 6:30pm

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    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.

  • Book chat- The Bee Sting

    Centennial
    Wednesday Jun 11, 2025 at 1:30pm

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    Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for a lively discussion of  The Bee Sting by Paul Murray.  Discussion held in English.  Drop-In.           
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    Action/Adventure Wednesdays - Edge of Tomorrow

    Main
    Wednesday Jun 11, 2025 at 6:00pm

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

    The film was directed by Doug Liman and was released in 2014. 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. 113 minutes. In English with subtitles.
  • Tree emerging from a book / Arbre émergeant d'un livre

    Genealogy drop-in at Main / Recherche généalogique à la Centrale (portes ouvertes)

    Main
    Thursday Jun 12, 2025 at 1:00pm

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    Want to learn more about your family history or are getting stuck working on your family tree? Drop-in to share research strategies, and discover what resources are available for your research. 

    Specialists from the Ontario Genealogical Society Ottawa Branch will answer questions and help you get the most from library resources.  

    We encourage you to bring your laptop or tablet. You may be able to borrow a Chromebook from the library, depending on demand.

    Depending on attendance, genealogy drop-ins may become a regular recurring program at the Main branch!

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    Vous souhaitez en apprendre plus à propos de votre histoire familiale ou êtes incapables de faire progresser le travail sur votre arbre généalogique? Venez échanger des stratégies et découvrir les outils de recherche généalogique à votre portée.

    Des spécialistes de la branche ottavienne de la Société généalogique de l'Ontario (site Web disponible en anglais seulement) répondront à vos questions et vous aideront à tirer le plein potentiel des ressources de la bibliothèque. 

    Nous vous encourageons à apporter votre propre ordinateur portable ou tablette. Vous pourriez être en mesure d'emprunter un Chromebook auprès de la bibliothèque, tout dépendant de la demande. 

    Selon le taux de participation, les séances de recherche généalogique portes ouvertes pourraient devenir un programme récurant à la Centrale!

    La séance est offerte en anglais seulement.
  • Sleuth Hounds

    Nepean Centrepointe Book Club

    Nepean Centrepointe
    Thursday Jun 12, 2025 at 1:30pm (series runs until Dec 11, 2025)

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    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 2025:

    June: Banned Books (Read a banned book of your choosing!)

    July: Pageboy by Elliot Page 

    August: Passionate Mothers, Powerful Sons by Charlotte Gray

    September: All Things Consoled by Elisabeth Hay

    October: Conversations with Friends by Sally Rooney

    November: Ducks by Kate Beaton