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Baby Massage

North Gloucester

Wednesday Sep 17, 2025 at 11:30am (series runs until Oct 29, 2025)

Registration opens on Monday, September 8, 2025 - 10:00am

Join us for a 6 week parent/baby course from September 17 to October 29, where you will learn how to use the nurturing touch to bond with your pre-crawler. Classes are held in a relaxed atmosphere and will teach you how to massage your baby while learning the many benefits that come from the nurturing touch. It will also increase your confidence and ability to care for and nurture your infant. We do not have a class on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.

*To take part, please bring a small blanket for your baby as well as an exercise/yoga mat. Babies must be 0 to 10 months and dressed in easy to remove clothing.
Bébés à la biblio / Babytime

North Gloucester

Thursday Sep 18, 2025 at 11:00am (series runs until Dec 11, 2025)

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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 18 septembre au 23 octobre 2025

Session 2 : Du 6 novembre au 11 décembre 2025

Stories, rhymes and songs for babies ages 0-18 months old and a parent or caregiver. This is a drop-in activity.

Session 1: From September 18 to October 23, 2025

Session 2: From November 6 to December 11, 2025
A(n) (Bad) Evening at the Movies: The Tingler

Main

Wednesday Oct 1, 2025 at 6:30pm

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Ottawa Bad Movie Nights and Ottawa Public Library present a screening of The Tingler (1959).

Please join us from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, at the OPL's Main Branch Auditorium. The event will also feature other bad movie items like trailers and serials.

The event is free to attend. In English.

Note: This film is intended for a mature audience. Viewer discretion is advised.
Bilingual Family Storytime / Contes en famille bilingue

Rideau

Tuesday Nov 4, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until Dec 09, 2025)

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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 (Bad) Night at the Movies: Operation Kid Brother

Main

Wednesday Nov 5, 2025 at 6:30pm

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Ottawa Bad Movie Nights and Ottawa Public Library present a screening of Operation Kid Brother (1967).

Please join us from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, at the OPL's Main Branch Auditorium. The event will also feature other bad movie items like trailers and serials.

The event is free to attend. In English.

Note: This film is intended for a mature audience. Viewer discretion is advised.
A(n) (Bad) Evening at the Movies: Santa Claws

Main

Wednesday Dec 3, 2025 at 6:30pm

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Ottawa Bad Movie Nights and Ottawa Public Library present a screening of Santa Claws (1996).

Please join us from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, at the OPL's Main Branch Auditorium. The event will also feature other bad movie items like trailers and serials.

The event is free to attend. In English.

Note: This film is intended for a mature audience. Viewer discretion is advised.
A(n) (Bad) Evening at the Movies: Hercules

Main

Wednesday Jan 7, 2026 at 6:30pm

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Ottawa Bad Movie Nights and Ottawa Public Library present a screening of Hercules (1983).

Please join us from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, at the OPL's Main Branch Auditorium. The event will also feature other bad movie items like trailers and serials.

The event is free to attend. In English.

Note: This film is intended for a mature audience. Viewer discretion is advised.
A(n) (Bad) Evening at the Movies: The Guy from Harlem

Main

Wednesday Feb 4, 2026 at 6:30pm

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Ottawa Bad Movie Nights and Ottawa Public Library present a screening of The Guy from Harlem (1977).

Please join us from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, at the OPL's Main Branch Auditorium. The event will also feature other bad movie items like trailers and serials.

The event is free to attend. In English.

Note: This film is intended for a mature audience. Viewer discretion is advised.
A(n) (Bad) Evening at the Movies: Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine

Main

Wednesday Mar 4, 2026 at 6:30pm

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Ottawa Bad Movie Nights and Ottawa Public Library present a screening of Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine (1965).

Please join us from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, at the OPL's Main Branch Auditorium. The event will also feature other bad movie items like trailers and serials.

The event is free to attend. In English.

Note: This film is intended for a mature audience. Viewer discretion is advised.
A(n) (Bad) Evening at the Movies: 13 Ghosts

Main

Wednesday Apr 1, 2026 at 6:30pm

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Ottawa Bad Movie Nights and Ottawa Public Library present a screening of 13 Ghosts (1960).

Please join us from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, at the OPL's Main Branch Auditorium. The event will also feature other bad movie items like trailers and serials.

The event is free to attend. In English.

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