Rideau Branch Library Programs | Programmes à la succursale Rideau de la bibliothèque
377 Rideau St., 613-580-2940
Rideau@Ottawa.ca
www.BiblioOttawaLibrary.ca
FOR ADULTS / POUR ADULTES
Monday Evening Book Club
Monthly on Monday evenings, 7:00–8:15 p.m. Drop-in. Adults.
Oct. 6 – David Copperfield by Charles Dickens
Nov. 3 – Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
Dec. 1 – Companion by Ali Smith
Pen and Paper Writer’s Group
Every Tuesday night till Dec. 16, 6:00–8:00 p.m. Drop-in. Adults.
Get feedback on your writing (any genre) and ideas from the group. Hear the work of other writers and offer your feedback. Discuss issues about writing and publishing. Share your triumphs, trials, and tribulations with a supportive, informal group. “Pen and Paper” is just a name – bring any medium you want.
Groupe de conversation en français
Le mercredi, 10 h 30 à midi, jusqu’au 10 déc. Portes ouvertes. Adultes.
Profitez de notre groupe de conversation afin d’améliorer vos
habiletés en français à l’oral. Bienvenue à tous.
Wednesday English Conversation Group
Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m., till Dec. 10. Drop-in. Adults.
Do you already have some basic English language skills, and are you looking for a casual, friendly environment where you can practice your English speaking skills? All levels are welcome.
Thursday Morning Book Club
Monthly on Thursday mornings at 10:15 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Drop-in. Adults.
Oct. 16 – The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern.
Nov. 13 – Knife by Salman Rushdie.
Jan. 15 – Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus.
Friday English Conversation Group
Fridays, 4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m., till Dec. 12. Drop-in. Adults.
Do you already have some basic English language skills, and are you looking for a casual, friendly environment where you can practice your English speaking skills? All levels are welcome.
Go (Board Game) Workshop / Atelier de Go (jeu de stratégie)
Saturdays, 2:00–5:00 p.m. Drop-in. Adults.
Learn to play Go, the ancient strategy game. Designed for beginners and intermediate players.
Le samedi, 14 h à 17 h. Portes ouvertes. Adultes.
Apprenez le Go, jeu de stratégie ancien. Conçu pour les débutants et les joueurs de niveau intermédiaire.
ZineWorkshop
Saturdays, Oct. 11, Nov. 8, Dec. 6, 3:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m., Drop-in. Adults & teens.
Learn to design, make and publish your own mini magazines. At the end of the workshop, you can make copies of your completed Zine to share with your friends. All supplies will be provided. Bring any writing, poems, or ideas you may want to include in your Zine.
Paranormal Investigation 101
Tuesday, Oct. 28, 6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Drop-in. Adults.
Presented by Scientific Investigation of Paranormal Activity Canada. S.I.P.A. are not traditional Ghost Hunters, taking a scientific approach to their investigations in order to debunk the haunting before investigating a potentially paranormal cause. Learn how S.I.P.A. conduct their investigations, discover the tools and techniques used in paranormal investigation, and learn about local haunted sites that S.I.P.A. have investigated.
FOR CHILDREN / POUR LES ENFANTS
Bilingual Family Storytime / Contes en famille bilingue
Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.– 11 :30 a.m. till Dec. 9. Drop-in.
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.
Le mardi, 10 h 30 à 11 h 30, jusqu’au 9 déc. Portes ouvertes.
Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien. Le programme sera suivi de 30 minutes de jeu libre pour les familles qui veulent rester socialiser.