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  • poster for Night of the Lepus
    Wednesday Jul 2, 2025 at 6:30pm

    Ottawa Bad Movie Nights and Ottawa Public Library present a screening of Night of the Lepus (1972).

    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.

  • Thursday Jul 3, 2025 at 11:00am (series runs until Aug 21, 2025)

    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.

    Du 3 juillet au 21 août 2025.

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

    From July 3 to August 21, 2025. 

  • Art supplies
    Thursday Jul 3, 2025 at 2:30pm (series runs until Aug 21, 2025)

    Experiment and explore with unlimited imagination. [Drop-in program.] For Family 4+ 

    We will be crafting artworks through various materials and methods 

    Expérimente et explore sans limites avec ton imagination. [Programme portes ouvertes.]  Pour les familles 4+. 

    Nous allons créer des œuvres d'art en utilisant différents matériaux et techniques. 

  • Illustration of family reading together with red background
    Tuesday Jul 8, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until Aug 19, 2025)

    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.

  • poster for Raiders of the Lost Ark
    Wednesday Jul 9, 2025 at 6:00pm

    Join us for excitement and thrills every second Wednesday of the month as we play an action/adventure movie  This month's pick is Raiders of the Lost Ark.

    The film was directed by Steven Spielberg and was released in 1981. 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. 115 minutes. In English with subtitles.

  • Art supplies
    Friday Jul 11, 2025 at 4:00pm (series runs until Aug 22, 2025)

    Tap into your inner genius. Drop-in program. (Family 4+) 

    We will be creating masterpieces through the technique of weaving. 

    Explore ton génie intérieur. Programme portes ouvertes.  Pour les familles 4+ 

    Nous allons créer des chefs-d ’œuvre en utilisant la technique du tissage. 

  • Monday Jul 14, 2025 at 1:30pm

    Join us as we discuss "1984" by George Orwell.  All are welcome, drop in.  Copies of the book are available at the Osgoode Service Hub.

  • poster for Annie Hall
    Wednesday Jul 16, 2025 at 6:00pm

    Join us for lighthearted love and laughs every third Wednesday of the month as we play a romantic comedy movie  This month's pick is Annie Hall.

    The film was directed by Woody Allen was released in 1977. 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. 93 minutes. In English with subtitles.

  • Art supplies
    Saturday Jul 19, 2025 at 2:30pm (series runs until Aug 16, 2025)

    Let us show you the world – where will the library take you next? Drop-in program. For family 4+ 

    We will create models of the world's wonders. 

    La bibliothèque t'offre un voyage merveilleux. Programme portes ouvertes. Pour les familles 4+. 

    Nous allons réaliser des maquettes des merveilles du monde. 

  • poster for His Girl Friday
    Wednesday Jul 23, 2025 at 6:00pm

    Reminisce with us on a nostalgic trip every fourth Wednesday of the month as we play a film from the classic/Golden era of Hollywood  This month's pick is His Girl Friday.

    The film was directed by Howard Hawks was released in 1940. 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. 92 minutes. In English with subtitles.