Certains programmes en succursale requièrent une inscription avec votre carte de bibliothèque. Veuillez-vous connecter avec votre compte de bibliothèque ou suivre ce lien pour demander une carte en ligne. Vous pouvez également demander une carte en personne dans l'une de nos 33 succursales.
This is a group for people who love to write.
Participants meet every second Saturday to discuss all things writing, whether it be highlighting their work, exchanging feedback or above all else, sharing their passion for the craft. Practitioners from all skill levels and writing genres are welcome.
Registration preferred. Drop-ins are welcome.
Get a Techno Buddy!
Technology and Social Media can be overwhelming.
Teen Volunteers share their Social Media knowledge with older Adult in a two-on-one setting.
Areas of technology help will focus on user’s personal account use by initial setting up of the accounts and how use the site:
X (former Twitter)
One hour= One topic
If you want to cover a different topic from the list, Facilitator will need to approve it, as this is a one hour session.
Meeting place: Teen Zone on the 3rd floor.
Please bring your device fully charged (ex. cell phone, tablet, or laptop).
Please provide a phone number we can contact you about your topic.
You can sign up for one session and one waiting list slot per quarter.
Are you a new library user and want to learn about what we offer at the Ottawa Public Library? Have you been an OPL member for years, but want to learn more about our collections, services, and programs? Join us to discover what you can access at your local library branch, and have a chance at winning some OPL merch! Registration encouraged but drop-ins always welcome.
Passeport pour le Monde: Vietnam – Dans l’œil du dragon (2020)
Passport to the World: Vietnam - In the Eye of the Dragon (FRENCH VERSION - 2020)
À l’honneur du mois du patrimoine asiatique, prenez un tour visuel somptueux du Vietnam. Au-delà de ses plus fameux sites, le troisième millénaire frappe à la porte des grandes villes. Mais loin de cette modernité, des régions reculées de l'ancien Tonkin vivent encore de traditions ancestrales dans des paysages extraordinaires.
In honour of Asian Heritage Month, take a decadent visual tour of Vietnam. Come and witness the third millennium knocking at the door of its big cities, while far from the modernity, the remote regions of ancient Tonkin still honour their ancestral traditions amongst extraordinary landscapes.
1 h 24 minutes. En français avec sous-tires en anglais. Gracieuseté de Hoopla.
1 h 24 minutes. En French with English subtitles. Courtesy of Hoopla.
Do you like to knit, crochet or do handwork or sort? Please join like-minded individuals for an enjoyable afternoon of crafting. Bring any project that you are working on. Drop-in!
Tea and cookies will be served!
Want to learn more about your family history or getting stuck working on your family tree? Drop-in to work on your family tree and share research strategies. Discover what library resources are available for your research with specialists from the Ontario Genealogical Society Ottawa Branch.
Learn how to access electronic books from Ottawa Public Library. Borrow ebook, e-audiobooks and bestsellers and gain access to magazine titles from your smartphone or tablet. Drop In program
Join us at the Chatty Cafe! This relaxed drop-in program is a great way to meet new people in the community. Whether you’re looking to connect with others or simply enjoy good conversation, this program is a welcoming space to all. We'll have games and fun conversation prompts.
No registration required.
No program on Monday April 21 (Easter Monday) or Monday May 19 (Victoria Day).
Technology can be challenging, so join our enthusiastic BH Tech Team, who will give you a good foundation and the confidence to use your preferred devices (e.g phone, laptop, e-reader) . Our team can also provide you with information on how to use library resources such as Libby (ebooks and audiobooks) and Hoopla (music, video, graphic novels).
Our BH Tech group will be available to assist you with basic tech questions, as well as point you in the right direction for topics we do not handle.
Here are a few examples of the topics we do not cover:
- Diagnosis and Repair of Devices
- Online banking or shopping-related transactions.
- Unsupported devices (such as Kindles).
In short, we can help you make the best of your devices or applications/tools.
March 24, 2025
April 7 and 28, 2025
May 5 and 26, 2025
Drop-in from 3 - 4:00 pm - Please bring your own device and library card.
Vous avez besoin d'aide à comprendre vos appareils technologiques (téléphone, tablette, ordinateur portatif, liseuse), un membre de notre équipe sera disponible afin de vous appuyer avec vos questions.
Il nous fera aussi plaisir de vous partager nos ressources en ligne tels que Cantook (les livres numériques et audio) et Hoopla (la vidéo, la musique et les bandes dessinées).
24 mars, 2025
7 et 28 avril, 2025
5 et 26 mai, 2025
Entre 15h00 et 16h00 - Apportez votre appareil ainsi que votre carte de bibliothèque.
Join author Michael F. Stewart for an evening of shared writing, support, and constructive criticism from peers. No experience necessary, all forms of writing welcome.