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Join us for an overview of Libby, Cantook, and CloudLibrary; apps that allows you to borrow eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines through the Ottawa Public Library.
This session will include how to navigate the apps, borrowing and putting books on hold, logging into our partner libraries, and other helpful tips and tricks. Please bring your own device and we can help you set it up.
Registration encouraged but drop-ins always welcome.
Dive into the fascinating world of typography with Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users’ Group. Chris will demystify the terminology of typography and explore its rich history. Learn what makes a typeface readable or distracting, how to effectively combine multiple typefaces, and the emotions different fonts can evoke.
Whether your next project is a greeting card, poster, newsletter, business card, logo, or anything else that incorporates text, Chris can help you avoid common typographic pitfalls. Practical tips will be shared to choose the right typeface, create visually appealing and readable text, and more. For the design novice or seasoned pro, this presentation will enhance your appreciation and understanding of typography’s powerful impact.
Registration required.
Take your photography to the next level by getting your camera off "Auto" to achieve the creative effects you want. Learn how to tell your camera to capture what you see - don't let it decide for you. Topics covered will include an understanding of aperture, shutter speed and ISO which can be applied to any camera that has a dial for selecting exposure settings (e.g. "A" or "Av", and "S" or "Tv"). Presented by Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group and Vice-president of the Orleans Photo Club.
PLEASE REGISTER ONE FAMILY MEMBER.
Join us in creating a craft to share with someone special this Father's Day!
Do you have a will? Are you saving for retirement? Do you have questions?
Local lawyer Anna Hutchinson will explain wills, powers of attorney and the benefits of estate planning. Financial planner Kevin Potvin will tell you how to plan for the retirement you want.
Space is limited so registration is required for this event.
Join us for the ultimate armchair travel around Europe. The European Book Club is offered in partnership with European Union National Institutes for Culture (EUNIC) in Ottawa to promote contemporary European authors and their works.
This session will feature A Foreign Country by Prof. Fotios Sarris, a moving, often humorous novel that follows Alex Doukas as he grapples with failure and family legacy, tracing his journey from war-torn Athens to 1950s Montreal.
Ottawa Bad Movie Nights and Ottawa Public Library present a screening of Attack of the 50 Foot Woman (1958).
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.
Create and build with Lego®! Ages 6-12.
Architectes en herbe, à vos Lego®! Pour les 6 à 12 ans.
Create and build with Lego®! Drop-in. For ages 6-12.
Architectes en herbe, à vos Lego®! Inscription non requise. Pour les 6-12 ans.
Play card games and board games at the library.
Drop-in program. Ages 6-12.