UPCOMING LIBRARY EVENTS AT CARLINGWOOD

Babytime - Session 3

When: 29/05/2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Carlingwood

Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. 0-18 months. Registration.

Want to play bridge?

When: 29/05/2012 - 3:00 PM
Where: Carlingwood at Program Room / Salle de programme

Drop in to play and meets other intermediate bridge players in the community.

Teen Book Club

When: 29/05/2012 - 7:00 PM
Where: Carlingwood

Teen Book Club
Chat about books and share your favorites with other teens. On May 29th come discuss Kendare Blake's Anna Dressed in Blood and Tahereh Mafi's Shatter Me

Storytime - Session 3 Wednesday

When: 30/05/2012 - 10:15 AM
Where: Carlingwood

Stories, rhymes and songs for preschoolers and a parent or caregiver. Ages 3-6. Registration.

Toddlertime - Session 3

When: 31/05/2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Carlingwood

Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. 19-35 months. Registration.

Storytime - Session 3 Thursday

When: 31/05/2012 - 2:00 PM
Where: Carlingwood

Stories, rhymes and songs for preschoolers and a parent or caregiver. Ages 3-6.

Evening Storytime - Session 3

When: 31/05/2012 - 6:30 PM
Where: Carlingwood

Stories, rhymes and songs in the evening for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver.

Teen Caf�

When: 02/06/2012 - 2:00 PM
Where: Carlingwood

Come perform to a supportive audience! Read poems or stories, dance, sing, play an instrument or tell jokes. Come to perform or just come to applaud. Enjoy coffee and cool drinks and a relaxed coffee house vibe.

Want to play bridge?

When: 05/06/2012 - 3:00 PM
Where: Carlingwood at Program Room / Salle de programme

Drop in to play and meets other intermediate bridge players in the community.

Reading Group #1 - The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery

When: 06/06/2012 - 2:00 PM
Where: Carlingwood

Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for a discussion of The Elegance of the hedgehog by Muriel Barbery

How to Use the Library's Digital Media Collection

When: 12/06/2012 - 2:00 PM
Where: Carlingwood

Want to download library e-books? Sign up for a 30 min one-on-one tutorial on how to access library e-books with your own device. Bring your Kobo, Sony, Blackberry Playbook, Android device or iPad to the Carlingwood branch, and library staff will assist you in setting up your device to use with library e-books. (Note: Kobo users should also bring their laptop computer if possible.) Please review our list of compatible devices and note that the Kindle is not compatible with library e-books in Canada.

Want to play bridge?

When: 12/06/2012 - 3:00 PM
Where: Carlingwood at Program Room / Salle de programme

Drop in to play and meets other intermediate bridge players in the community.

Reading Group #2 - The Bishop's Man by Linden MacIntyre

When: 13/06/2012 - 2:00 PM
Where: Carlingwood

Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for a discussion of The Bishop's Man by Linden MacIntyre

Game On!

When: 18/06/2012 - 4:00 PM
Where: Carlingwood

Afternoon gaming for tweens. Challenge your friends and compete on the wii for bragging rights. Ages 10-14.

Want to play bridge?

When: 19/06/2012 - 3:00 PM
Where: Carlingwood at Program Room / Salle de programme

Drop in to play and meets other intermediate bridge players in the community.

Coffee with a councillor

When: 20/06/2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Carlingwood at Program Room / Salle de programme

Come and discuss Bay Ward community issues with City Councillor Mark Taylor. Refreshments graciously provided by Second Cup in the Carlingwood Shopping Center.

The Hole Story - NFB Film Documentary

When: 20/06/2012 - 2:00 PM
Where: Carlingwood at Program Room / Salle de programme

The Hole Story is a film that sounds the alarm about mining. In a country rich in mineral resources, mining companies have historically paid little tax, while local municipalities bear the financial burden of building and maintaining the roads they use to truck their wealth out to other countries. Some films are essential viewing�The Hole Story is one of them! Presented with MiningWatch Canada.

Coffee with a police officer

When: 22/06/2012 - 1:30 PM
Where: Carlingwood at Program Room / Salle de programme

Come and discuss safety in the community with Constable Lori Fahey from the Bayshore Community Police Centre, Ottawa Police Service. Refreshments graciously provided by Second Cup in the Carlingwood Shopping Center.

Learn to Camp !

When: 26/06/2012 - 12:00 PM
Where: Carlingwood

Thinking about going camping, but don't know where to start? If you are new to this great Canadian tradition, come out and join Ontario Parks for a fun and informative introduction to camping. From packing checklists to hands-on equipment demonstrations, they will help make camping simple and fun!

How to Use the Library's Digital Media Collection

When: 26/06/2012 - 2:00 PM
Where: Carlingwood

Want to download library e-books? Sign up for a 30 min one-on-one tutorial on how to access library e-books with your own device. Bring your Kobo, Sony, Blackberry Playbook, Android device or iPad to the Carlingwood branch, and library staff will assist you in setting up your device to use with library e-books. (Note: Kobo users should also bring their laptop computer if possible.) Please review our list of compatible devices and note that the Kindle is not compatible with library e-books in Canada.

Want to play bridge?

When: 26/06/2012 - 3:00 PM
Where: Carlingwood at Program Room / Salle de programme

Drop in to play and meets other intermediate bridge players in the community.

Teen Book Club

When: 26/06/2012 - 7:00 PM
Where: Carlingwood

Teen Book Club
Chat about books and share your favorites with other teens. On May 29th come discuss Kendare Blake's Anna Dressed in Blood and Tahereh Mafi's Shatter Me

PRESTO Card informaton session for older adults

When: 27/06/2012 - 10:00 AM
Where: Carlingwood at Program Room / Salle de programme

This summer, OC Transpo will introduce its new PRESTO card. To make the transition as easy and convenient as possible, OC Transpo is providing this free information session to older adults. OC Transpo staff will answer questions about how the new PRESTO card system will work and will register new cards for individuals. Event in partnership with The Olde Forge Community Resource Centre. Online registration with library card or call 613-829-9777 to register by phone.

Get a Job!

When: 29/06/2012 - 2:00 PM
Where: Carlingwood at Program Room / Salle de programme

Resume writing, interview and job search tips for your summer job. Ages 13-18.

Summer Anime

When: 03/07/2012 - 2:00 PM
Where: Carlingwood at Program Room / Salle de programme

Join us for anime, manga and snacks with other fans.

Babysitting Course

When: 06/07/2012 - 10:00 AM
Where: Carlingwood at Program Room / Salle de programme

Become a responsible sitter: caring, getting along, kids at play, food & kids. Learn basic first aid: burns, poisoning, choking, wounds, artificial respiration. Ages 11-16. Registration. $50 for test, information package and certificate payable morning of class.

The Tempest

When: 09/07/2012 - 2:00 PM
Where: Carlingwood at Program Room / Salle de programme

Rag and Bone Puppet Theatre presents an adaptation of Shakespeare�s most magical masterpiece. Prospero is a wizard stranded on an enchanted island with his daughter, Miranda, and Ariel, a mischievous sprite. He uses his magic powers for evil until he learns about the power of love and forgiveness.

Techno Buddies

When: 11/07/2012 - 2:00 PM
Where: Carlingwood

Teen volunteers share their knowledge of technology with older adults one-on-one. Categories include: cell phones, Facebook, Twitter, e-mail, digital cameras. Wednesday July 11th, 18th 2-3 p.m. (1hr.)

Silver and Gold for Heroes / De l�or et de l�argent pour les h�ros

When: 17/07/2012 - 2:00 PM
Where: Carlingwood

Embark on a voyage of discovery in the company of Greek and Roman gods. Fight your way to the top of Mount Olympus like those mythical heroes from long ago. Discover how Athena, Heracles, and other Greek gods and heroes found their places in ancient mythology, then on ancient coins. Presented by the Bank of Canada�s Currency Museum. Ages 6-12. Registration. / Partez � l�aventure en compagnie de dieux grecs et romains! Atteignez les sommets les plus �lev�s de l�Olympe comme ces h�ros mythiques d�une lointaine �poque. D�couvrez les exploits gr�ce auxquels Ath�na, H�racl�s et d�autres dieux et h�ros grecs qui occupent une place de choix dans la mythologie et sur les pi�ces de monnaie antiques. Pr�sent� par le Mus�e de la monnaie de la Banque du Canada. Pour les 6 � 12 ans. Inscription.

Techno Buddies

When: 18/07/2012 - 2:00 PM
Where: Carlingwood

Teen volunteers share their knowledge of technology with older adults one-on-one. Categories include: cell phones, Facebook, Twitter, e-mail, digital cameras. Wednesday July 11th, 18th 2-3 p.m. (1hr.)

Teen Book Club

When: 24/07/2012 - 7:00 PM
Where: Carlingwood

Teen Book Club
Chat about books and share your favorites with other teens. On May 29th come discuss Kendare Blake's Anna Dressed in Blood and Tahereh Mafi's Shatter Me

Mythical Mash-up / M�lange mythique

When: 22/08/2012 - 2:00 PM
Where: Carlingwood

Artists love to paint, sculpt and draw characters from folklore and myths. Together we will invent the Ultimate Mythical Creature by mashing together elements of our favourite legendary beings, from Hercules to Isis, Thunderbird to dragons, and Mermaids too! Presented by the Ottawa Art Gallery. Ages 9-12. Registration. / Hercules, Isis, Oiseau-tonnerre, dragons et sir�nes : les artistes aiment peindre, sculpter et dessiner divers �tres folkloriques et mythiques. Ensemble, nous inventerons une fabuleuse cr�ature qui amalgamera les �l�ments de nos bestioles l�gendaires pr�f�r�es! Pr�sent� par la Galerie d'art d'Ottawa. Pour les 9 � 12 ans. Inscription.

How to Use the Library's Digital Media Collection

When: 23/08/2012 - 2:00 PM
Where: Carlingwood

Want to download library e-books? Sign up for a 30 min one-on-one tutorial on how to access library e-books with your own device. Bring your Kobo, Sony, Blackberry Playbook, Android device or iPad to the Carlingwood branch, and library staff will assist you in setting up your device to use with library e-books. (Note: Kobo users should also bring their laptop computer if possible.) Please review our list of compatible devices and note that the Kindle is not compatible with library e-books in Canada.