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  • poster for The New Barbarians
    Wednesday Aug 6, 2025 at 6:30pm

    Ottawa Bad Movie Nights and Ottawa Public Library present a screening of The New Barbarians (1983).

    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 Aug 7, 2025 at 12:00pm

    Tout sur la commission de la location immobilière et locataires : avis et requêtes du propriétaire, présentation d'une requête de locataire, droits d'hébergement, processus d'audience.

    Droits & obligations des locataires - avant le début de la location (discrimination, caution, animaux de compagnie, contrat de location) - après le début de la location (assurance locataire, entretien et réparations, jouissance tranquille de l'unité locative, paiement de loyer, expulsion) - comment poursuivre une affaire de la Commission de la location immobilière (qu'est-ce que la CLI, comment déposer une requête contre un propriétaire).

  • Monday Aug 11, 2025 at 1:30pm

    Join us as we discuss "The Night Stages" by Jane Urquhart.  All are welcome, drop in.  Copies of the book are available at the Osgoode Service Hub.

  • Wednesday Aug 13, 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 The Meg.

    The film was directed by Jon Turteltaub and was released in 2018. 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. 113 minutes. In English with subtitles.

  • poster for Grease
    Wednesday Aug 20, 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 Grease.

    The film was directed by Randal Kleiser was released in 1978. 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. 110 minutes. In English with subtitles.

  • poster for The Seven Year Itch
    Wednesday Aug 27, 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 The Seven Year Itch.

    The film was directed by Billy Wilder was released in 1955. 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. 105 minutes. In English with subtitles.

  • poster for Superman IV: The Quest for Peace
    Wednesday Sep 3, 2025 at 6:30pm

    Ottawa Bad Movie Nights and Ottawa Public Library present a screening of Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987).

    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.

  • Tuesday Sep 9, 2025 at 6:30pm

    The 5th native plant workshop presented by the Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library will discuss:

    What are seeds? What are the different types and what does that mean for you?

    How are they distributed in the wild?

    How to collect and store different species of native seeds (Hands on and handout with links to videos)

    How to participate in the OWSL Free Seed Giveaways

  • Illustration of family reading together with red background
    Tuesday Sep 16, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until Oct 21, 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.

  • Wednesday Sep 17, 2025 at 10:00am (series runs until Oct 29, 2025)

    Registration opens on Monday, September 8, 2025 - 10:00am

    Rejoignez-nous pour un cours parent / bébé de 6 semaines du 17 septembre au 29 octobre 2025, où vous apprendrez à utiliser le toucher nourrissant pour créer des liens avec votre pré-rampant. Les bébés doivent être âgés de 0 à 10 mois (et être vêtus de vêtements faciles à enlever / confortables). ​Nous n'avons pas de classe le mercredi 15 octobre 2025. 

    * Pour participer, veuillez apporter une petite couverture pour votre bébé ainsi qu'un tapis d'exercice / de yoga.