Drop-in to play video games on our PS4 and WiiU. For ages 13-18. Drop-in.
Some in-branch programs require registration with your library card. Please log in with your library account or follow this link to apply for a card online. You can also apply for a card in person at any of our 33 locations.
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Tuesday May 6, 2025 at 3:00pm (series runs until Jun 10, 2025)Drop-in program
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Tuesday May 6, 2025 at 3:30pm (series runs until Jun 24, 2025)Drop-in program
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Are you interested in practicing your chess skills?
Join us for open games of chess every Tuesday from 3:30 to 5 pm.
Whether you are a beginner or a more advanced player, this is a relaxed environment where everyone is welcome. Bring your own board or borrow one of ours.
Ages 7+
Êtes-vous intéressés par le jeu d’échecs?
Venez nous joindre tous les mardis de 15h30 à 17h.
Venez pratiquer vos habiletés dans cet environnement relaxe. Tous les niveaux de participants sont bienvenus.
7ans et +
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Tuesday May 6, 2025 at 3:30pm (series runs until Jun 03, 2025)Drop-in program
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Drop in to try some of the many games on our Oculus Rift system!
Test your reflexes with Beat Saber or Fruit Ninja, explore oceans or mountains, ride roller coasters, defend your castle or spaceship from attack, see the world with Google Earth, and more!
Single-player games, all game text/dialogue in English
How it works: come during the session to sign up for a 10-minute time slot (first come first served, no sign-ups ahead of time)
Ages: 11 to Adult (headset may be too large to fit smaller/younger players)
Safety tip: to prevent falls, wear flat, closed shoes (no flip-flops or high heels)
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Tuesday May 6, 2025 at 4:00pm (series runs until May 13, 2025)Drop-in program
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Alta Vista is happy to welcome all children ages 8-12 for our Tuesday night reading circle from 4-5 pm. During our hour long read-a-loud circle we will take turns reading, sharing thoughts and opinions, and defining new vocabulary.
Join us and help us all improve together!
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Tuesday May 6, 2025 at 4:15pm (series runs until May 27, 2025)Do you have a child in grades 1 to 4? Would you like them to boost their confidence and motivation to read?
Join our weekly Reading Buddies program. Each child will be paired with a teen volunteer for fun and interactive, 30-minute read aloud sessions.
Registration is required for this program.
To register, email: NepeanCentrepointe@biblioottawalibrary.ca
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Tuesday May 6, 2025 at 5:00pm (series runs until May 13, 2025)Do you have children ages 6 to 9? Would you like them to read more?
Join our weekly Reading Buddies program. Each child will be paired with a teen volunteer for fun and interactive, 30-minute read aloud sessions.
Registration is required for this program.
To register, email: Rosemount@BiblioOttawaLibrary.ca
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Tuesday May 6, 2025 at 5:00pm (series runs until Jun 10, 2025)Drop-in program
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Come and get help with reading, math, science, French, English, etc. Led by United for Literacy volunteers. For students in grades 1 through 10. / Reçois de l'aide avec la lecture, les maths, les sciences, le français, l'anglais, etc. Avec des bénévoles de Littératie Ensemble. Pour les élèves de la 1e à la 10e année.
Please note: A parent or caregiver for children participating in the homework club must remain in the library for the duration of a session. / Notez bien: Les parents ou les personnes en charge des enfants participant au club d'aide aux devoirs doivent rester dans la bibliothèque pendant toute la durée d'une séance.
Online resources / Ressources en ligne
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Tuesday May 6, 2025 at 5:30pmDrop-in program
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The Greely Community Association New Neighbour Committee is holding a drop-in event to:
- Welcome and to meet some members of the community.
- Integrate new neighbors by sharing local information.
- Provide a list of information resources.
- Answer questions.
Light refreshments will be served.
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Tuesday May 6, 2025 at 6:00pmSorry this event is full
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools have exploded over the last few years. They can supercharge your web searches and help you find the most relevant information. They can generate images, personalized songs, summarize long text, describe the content of videos, and more. Chris Taylor from the Ottawa PC Users' Group will show you how easily it can be done and how to detect dreaded "AI hallucinations". And you can do it all for free.
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Tuesday May 6, 2025 at 6:00pmSorry this event and its waiting list are full
Join us for a session of Dungeons and Dragons. Beginners and experienced players welcome. Dungeons and Dragons is a fantasy role playing game in which your characters explore the world, solve puzzles and fight monsters.
Ages 9-12. Please register.