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  • poster for Frances Ha
    Tuesday May 6, 2025 at 6:00pm

    Join us for a free screening of Frances Ha as part of our "The Ever-Evolving Self" movie theme for May. The film was directed by Noah Baumbach and was released in 2012. 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. 86 minutes. In English with subtitles.

  • English Conversation Group
    Tuesday May 6, 2025 at 6:00pm (series runs until Jun 24, 2025)

    Practice your English conversation skills in a low-pressure, friendly environment. All levels are welcome. 

  • A CPU, tablet, and smartphone
    Tuesday May 6, 2025 at 6:00pm

    Sorry 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.

  • Tuesday May 6, 2025 at 6:00pm

    Sorry 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.​

  • Tuesday May 6, 2025 at 6:15pm

    Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Feel free to wear your pjs. 30 min.

  • Web banner for hobbies and crafts
    Tuesday May 6, 2025 at 6:15pm (series runs until Jun 24, 2025)

    Drop in with your knitting every Tuesday

    Share advice, ideas and conversation with other knitters.

    Venez faire un tour, échanger des conseils et des idées et converser avec d'autres adeptes du tricot!.

  • image of children doing homework
    Tuesday May 6, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 10, 2025)

    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

    Homework help / Aide aux devoirs

    TumbleMath 

  • Tuesday May 6, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 24, 2025)

    Participez à notre groupe de conversation, dans une ambiance amicale et décontractée, afin  d'améliorer vos habiletés à converser en français.

    Aucune inscription requise.

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    Participate in our conversation group so that you can improve your French language conversation skills in a relaxed and friendly environment.

    No registration required.

  • english
    Tuesday May 6, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 30, 2026)

    Do you already have some basic English language skills, and are you looking for a casual, friendly environment where you can practice your English-speaking skills? Join our English conversation group to help you gain confidence, grow your vocabulary, and meet new people.

    Tuesdays

    6:30-7:30 pm.

    September - June.

    The 2025 sessions resume January 7th.  

  • Tuesday May 6, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 24, 2025)

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