Some in-branch programs require registration with your library card. Please log in with your library account or follow this link to apply for a card online. You can also apply for a card in person at any of our 33 locations.
Tuesdays, May 21, 2024 - Jun 11, 2024
6:45pm
90 minutes
4 sessions remaining
Practice English and meet new friends in a relaxed and friendly environment.
Margaret is an accredited teacher of English as a Second Language with more than 8 years experience in teaching adults who are new to Canada. Margaret endeavours to assist English learners strengthen their language skills through engaging conversations and discussions of some of the practical and cultural intricacies of living in Canada.
Tuesdays, May 21, 2024 - Jun 11, 2024
7:00pm
60 minutes
4 sessions remaining
Drop in and practice your English through social conversation and fun group activities. All languages and cultural backgrounds welcome.
Wednesday May 22, 2024 at 10:00am
540 minutes
It’s time to divide your perennials and rejuvenate your garden! Bring some plants, take some plants, and borrow some gardening books. Please remember to label all plants you bring in.
Drop by near the Centennial branch main entrance any time between 10am and 7pm on Wednesday May 22.
Wednesday May 22, 2024 at 1:30pm
60 minutes
Join the staff at the Rockcliffe Park Branch for a cuppa, a cookie and book talk.
֎ Hear 6-8 book suggestions and what we liked about these books ֎
֎ On display, will be a curated list of books that you can check out ֎
֎ See an engaging short author video ֎
It's a cozy event all about books while enjoying a hot tea or coffee.
Adult, English, Drop-in
Wednesdays, May 22, 2024 - Jun 12, 2024
7:00pm
60 minutes
2 sessions remaining
Pratiquez votre français dans un milieu décontracté pour les débutants.
Practice your French conversation skills in a relaxed and friendly environment for beginners.
Thursdays, May 23, 2024 - Dec 19, 2024
11:00am
90 minutes
16 sessions remaining
Join us at yarn club!
Knitters, crocheters, needle workers, rug hookers – all are welcome to socialize with fellow yarn crafters and work on their latest project.
Drop-in program.
Thursday May 23, 2024 at 6:00pm
120 minutes
Academy Award nominee, tiff feature film, “To Kill a Tiger” (2022), will play at the Alta Vista Library on Thursday, May 23rd at 6:00 p.m. “A man. His daughter. The trial of their lives.” Hindi with English subtitles.
“Ranjit, a farmer in India, takes on the fight of his life when he demands justice for his 13-year-old daughter, the victim of a brutal gang rape. His decision to support his daughter is virtually unheard of, and his journey unprecedented.”
No registration required.
Thursdays, May 23, 2024 - Jun 20, 2024
7:00pm
60 minutes
2 sessions remaining
Join us for a discussion of cookbooks and recipes. Try a recipe from each month’s cookbook selection and tell us what you think!
All are welcome.
Saturday May 25, 2024 at 1:00pm
180 minutes
Did you start too many seedlings?
Have some extra perennials or houseplants?
Bring them to the Ruth E. Dickinson Branch Spring Plant Swap and take some other plants home!
Weather permitting, we'll be set up outside of the branch near the main entrance.
Please don't forget to clearly label your plants.
Saturday May 25, 2024 at 2:00pm
120 minutes
Join us for a viewing of Jujutsu Kaisen 0 as we celebrate Asian Heritage Month at the Ottawa Public Library.
Film synopsis: "Yuta Okkotsu is haunted by the spirit of his childhood friend Rika, who died in a tragic traffic accident. Her spirit no longer appears as the sweet girl he called his beloved. Instead, her spirit has been cursed and she manifests as a monstrous entity who protects him against his will. Unable to control Rika's immense power, Yuta is helpless to stop the bloodshed caused by his curse. As a result, Yuta is apprehended by Jujutsu Sorcerers, secret guardians of the world who are trained to combat Cursed Spirits like Rika. Yuta wishes to die in complete isolation so no one else can get hurt, but Satoru Gojo offers him a different path."
Popcorn will be provided. Please feel free to bring your own drinks and snacks too!
105 min. English with subtitles. PG-13.