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.
Tuesday Jun 11, 2024 at 6:00pm
90 minutes
Bring your knitting, crochet, or other fibre project and share tips, patterns, and conversation with fellow enthusiasts! Knitters of all abilities are welcome.
Drop-in every second Tuesday of the month between 6:00pm-7:30pm.
December 12th, January 9th, February 13th, March 12th, April 9th, May 14th, June 11th.
Friday Jun 14, 2024 at 2:30pm
90 minutes
Join us on Friday afternoons to explore the art of drawing and mark-making as a form of mindfulness. Each session will focus on a different creative technique that we can use to create beautiful art. But if you would just like to sit and colour while sipping some hot chocolate or herbal tea, then please do!
All skill levels are welcome!
All materials and refreshments will be provided for participants.
Saturday Jun 15, 2024 at 10:00am
360 minutes
Drop in to our branch during the day and exchange puzzles with other members of our community.
Bring one, take one. Bring two, take two!
If you are ready to let go of some gently used puzzles ahead of time, please drop them off at the desk on the 2nd floor starting June 12th during opening hours. This will help us prepare for the big day!
Saturday Jun 15, 2024 at 10:30am
90 minutes
Do you love puzzles?
Would you like to try new ones and trade your old ones?
Join us for our first Puzzle Swap.
Bring a puzzle, take a puzzle!
Aimez-vous les casse-têtes?
Aimeriez-vous échanger vos casse-têtes usagés et en essayer de nouveaux?
Joignez-vous à nous pour notre tout premier échange de casse-têtes!
Vous donnez et vous recevez!
Saturday Jun 15, 2024 at 11:00am
120 minutes
Come to the Richmond branch and create a card for a special male role model in your life!
Saturday Jun 15, 2024 at 2:00pm
120 minutes
Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users' Group and the Orleans Photo Club will show you how to make a hard copy book using the on-line service, Photobook Canada. You can completely customize the arrangement of your photos, backgrounds, frames, embellishments, etc. A great way to preserve memories of family events or travel!
Saturday June 15, 2:00-4:00pm
Registration required
Saturday Jun 15, 2024 at 2:30pm
90 minutes
Using a hammer and fresh leaves and flowers, you will create beautiful cards and bookmarks. All materials will be supplied OR bring your own foliage if you have a favorite.
Monday Jun 17, 2024 at 7:45pm
60 minutes
Come draw, paint or sketch using different art mediums. You are free to work on your own projects or create a new one. Note that this is not an art lesson but rather an opportunity to try out different art material while meeting other teens who enjoy art. Books and videos will be available to provide ideas and inspiration. You can register for 1, 2 or all 4 sessions For ages 13-17.
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Venez dessiner ou peindre en utilisant différents médiums artistiques. Vous êtes libre de travailler sur vos propres projets ou d'en créer un nouveau. Ce n'est pas une leçon d'art, mais plutôt une occasion de tester différents matériels artistiques en rencontrant d'autres adolescents qui apprécient l'art. Des livres et des vidéos seront disponibles pour fournir des idées et de l'inspiration. Vous pouvez vous inscrire à 1, 2 ou aux 4 sessions. Pour les 13 à 17 ans.
Chromebook
Tuesday Jun 18, 2024 at 2:00pm
60 minutes
This program shows beginners the basics of using the Chromebook: the keyboard, using the trackpad, the ports on the Chromebook and how to connect to the Internet.
Tuesday Jun 18, 2024 at 6:30pm
60 minutes
Adults are invited to join us in making their own cards. Make greeting cards for your loved ones for any occasion. Supplies are provided but feel free to also bring your own. All skill levels are welcome. Come along and have fun!