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So You Want to Work in a Library?

So You Want to Work in a Library?

Have you ever wanted to work in a library? Join us to learn what it takes! We will be joined by representatives from: ​ • Algonquin College's Library and Information ​Technician program​ • Carleton's Bachelor of Information Technology (Information Resource Management) ​ Each school will give a brief presentation about their respective diplomas/degrees. Ottawa Public Library staff will then explain more about working and applying to jobs at OPL.​ Registration required.

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Upcoming Events

Slow Stitchers and HandcraftersculturalApr 30

Slow Stitchers and Handcrafters

Ottawa Public Library — Ruth E. Dickinson

Calling all slow-stitchers and handcrafters. If you hand sew, quilt, knit, crochet, needlefelt, cross-stitch, embroider, needlepunch, english paper piece or any other handcraft, please join us for ...

Free
arts and craftsteen
Employment SupportculturalMay 1

Employment Support

Ottawa Public Library — Ruth E. Dickinson

Are you looking for work? Unemployed or underemployed? Drop-in to meet one-on-one with an Employment Counsellor from the Pinecrest-Queensway Employment Services team.​​​Friday mornings - 10:30 am –...

Free
jobs and careersadult
Zine Workshop / atelier de fabrication de fanzinesculturalMay 2

Zine Workshop / atelier de fabrication de fanzines

Ottawa Public Library — Ruth E. Dickinson

For ages 13-17. Join us for this hands-on workshop where you'll learn how to create your own zine—a small, self-published, handmade booklet that can be about anything: personal stories, artwork, mu...

Free
arts and craftsteen
French Conversation GroupculturalMay 4

French Conversation Group

Ottawa Public Library — Ruth E. Dickinson

FRENCH CONVERSATION GROUP​Participate in our conversation group to improve your French language conversation skills in a relaxed and friendly environment.​No registration required. ​This is an adul...

Free
language learningadult
Parenting in Ottawa Drop-inculturalMay 5

Parenting in Ottawa Drop-in

Ottawa Public Library — Ruth E. Dickinson

Speak, in person, with a Public Health Nurse to get support around infant feeding and parenting. No appointment is necessary, simply drop in during these hours. Learn ways to help your child eat he...

Free
parentingfamily
Granny Squares for Warmth 2025-2026 SessionculturalMay 12

Granny Squares for Warmth 2025-2026 Session

Ottawa Public Library — Ruth E. Dickinson

The Granny Squares for Warmth (GSFW) group was created in November 2020 as a Barrhaven-based group with a mission to create and donate hand-made blankets and shawls to people in need in the Ottawa ...

Free
hobbies and interestsadult

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