Fresh leaves from our library garden, along with fabric paint, will give you all the resources to create your own original canvas bag.
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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Wednesday Jun 18, 2025 at 6:00pmSorry this event and its waiting list are full
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Saturday Jun 21, 2025 at 10:30amGardening with native species is good for you, your water bill and local pollinators. Join Mélanie Ouellette, Founder and Chair of the Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library and learn all about the benefits of choosing to garden with native plants.
Ask Mélanie how to use native species in your own garden during the Q&A session at the end of the talk.
The Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library is a grassroots organization that promotes gardening with native plants to provide food and habitat for bees, butterflies, insects, birds, and other wildlife.
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Saturday Jun 21, 2025 at 11:00amDrop-in program
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Exchange plants and supplies with other Barrhaven gardeners.
Saturday June 21 from 11 am - 3:30 pm. FREE! Drop-by anytime.
For the swap we accept:
•Well rooted, healthy and pest free cuttings or seedlings
•Unopened seed packages
•Clean plastic greenhouse pots
•Good condition biodegradable planting containers
Please clearly label all plants. Early donations will be accepted at the desk starting Friday June 20th at 10am.
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Saturday Jun 21, 2025 at 2:00pmExperience Norway through photos and narration of two separate cruises. See scenery from north of the Arctic circle and enjoy misty fjords, mountain top vistas and wild reindeer!
Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users’ Group and the Orleans Photo Club.
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Saturday Jun 21, 2025 at 2:30pm
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Combine the concepts of mosaic art and paint-by-numbers. Diamond painting uses tiny round rhinestones on adhesive to create a glittering multi-dimensional picture. All supplies provided.
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Monday Jun 23, 2025 at 2:00pmNeed help borrowing eBooks or audiobooks? Join us for OPL eBooks and Audiobooks, a hands-on information session where library staff will guide you through the process of accessing digital material.
Whether you are new to using library apps like Libby, Cloudlibrary, or Cantook, or just need troubleshooting assistance, we're here to help! Bring your device (smartphone, tablet, eReader or laptop) and your library card and we will show you how to download, borrow and enjoy digital books with ease.
Registration is not required but recommended.
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Monday Jun 23, 2025 at 6:00pmEnjoy photos and narration of coastal, interior and island beauty including stunning gardens and birdlife. Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users' Group and the Orleans Photo Club.
Registration limited. Please pre-register online.
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Saturday Jun 28, 2025 at 1:30pm
Join a professional from the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada and learn about the Disability Tax Credit and Registered Disability Savings Plan and how to access them.
Registration limited. Please pre-register online.
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Monday Jun 30, 2025 at 6:00pmDive into the fascinating world of typography with Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users’ Group. Learn what makes a typeface readable or distracting, how to effectively combine multiple typefaces, and the emotions different fonts can evoke. Chris can help you avoid common typographic pitfalls with your next project.
Registration limited. Please pre-register online
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Monday Jun 30, 2025 at 6:30pmRegistration opens on Monday, June 2, 2025 - 10:00am
Do you love to cook? Connect with other food enthusiasts and level up your cooking skills over great discussions. We will look at new and popular cookbooks together and share recipes that we have tried.
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