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Join us for lighthearted love and laughs every third Wednesday of the month as we play a romantic comedy movie This month it's Mamma May-a with a screening of Mamma Mia! The Movie.
The film was directed by Phyllida Lloyd was released in 2008. 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. 109 minutes. In English with subtitles.
Storytelling Open Mic is a perfect place for newcomers to discover oral storytelling in a warm and supportive atmosphere or for more experienced tellers to test out new stories. Listeners are needed and welcome! You will hear folk tales, historical pieces, fractured fairy tales, true personal stories, recitations, ballads, and original stories - ranging from funny to poignant. Attendees can listen or tell a story 5-10 minutes long. In collaboration with Ottawa Storytellers.
Get up close and personal with your photographic subjects such as flowers, insects, water droplets, or detailed parts of larger subjects or scenes. Learn how to isolate your subject from the background, and control how much of the image is in sharp focus. You can shoot up close with regular lenses and cell phones, but Lynda will also include a discussion about using dedicated macro lenses. Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users' Group and the Orleans Photo Club.
If you plan to attend, please register to ensure the program is presented.
Calling all slow-stitchers and handcrafters.
If you hand sew, quilt, knit, crochet, needlefelt, cross-stitch, embroider, needlepunch, english paper piece or any other handcraft, please join us for a fun, welcoming get together to work on your own projects.
Everyone and all ages welcome. Looking forward to meeting new friends and hope to see you there!
You will also be able to share good condition crafting items that need a new home at the 'give away table’.
What is your next step after completing your laser cutter certification? Want to learn the basics of Inkscape, and leave with a personalized keychain? Register for an absolute beginner's look at Inkscape, an open-source drawing program that enables you to create and edit files for your laser cutter project, or other personal uses. Ages 13 and up. Registration Required.
Do you love horror movies? Join us once a month to watch a spooky film, followed by a short discussion where we share our thoughts and observations. All are welcome!
Popcorn provided, feel free to bring your own snacks (non-alcholoic).
22nd May Film: Lisa Frankenstein (2024)
A coming of RAGE love story about a teenager and her crush, who happens to be a corpse. After a set of horrific circumstances bring him back to life, the two embark on a journey to find love, happiness - and a few missing body parts.
Language: English
Age Rating: PG-13
Length: 101min
An evening storytime for children of all ages with their adult or guardian. Feel free to wear your pajamas (or not), bring along your favourite stuffie, blanket and your adult for stories, rhymes, and quiet songs.
Ages 4+. Drop-in program.
Relax and de-stress while drawing simple 3D line art.
Détente et relaxation tout en faisant de l'art linéaire en trois dimensions super simple.
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.
Registration is required
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During this program there will be opportunities for open play and a chance to connect with other families. The circle time portion of this program is offered in the last 20 minutes of the session. A family member must be present for the duration of the program.
This program provides a welcoming environment and respects the needs of children from 18 months to 6 years who live with developmental disabilities and/or autism, or who show signs of a developmental delay
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il y aura une période du cercle adaptée avec des histoires, des comptines et des chansons.
Il y aura des moments de jeu libre et l’occasion d’échanger avec d’autres familles. La période du cercle a lieu dans les 20 dernières minutes. Un membre de la famille doit être présent pour toute la durée de l’activité.
Ce programme offre un environnement accueillant et respecte les besoins des enfants âgés de 18 mois à 6 ans qui sont autistes, ont une déficience intellectuelle, ou présentent des signes de retard du développement.