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🔦In the Spotlight - Author Talk : Celebrate Black History Month with OPL
Join author André Alexis, author of Fifteen Dogs, as we celebrate the 30th year of Black History Month in Canada.
Authors – Collection Guidelines
Discover how OPL supports local authors and their work included at the branch of their choice, or in the eBook collection.
📖Upcoming Events
Employment Support - February 6, 10:30 am – 12:30 am: 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.
🥇Winter Olympic Watch Party - Join us for a special screening of the Winter Olympic Games! Drop in to cheer on Team Canada this weekend in a welcoming community space.
Friday, February 6, 1:30-5 pm: Opening ceremony
Sunday, February 8, 1:30-5 pm: Figure skating: Team event
Library POP-UP: eReading - February 7, 10 am –12 pm: Bring your device and get support setting up the apps you need for accessing eBooks, downloadable audiobooks, magazines, comics, movies, TV shows and even streaming music. Don't forget to bring your device and your library card.
Mo Willems Birthday Bash | Fête d'anniversaire de Mo Willems - February 7, 10:30 am: Join us for a birthday bash for beloved author-illustrator Mo Willems! We will read a story, play Bingo, and do crafts with Biggie, Elephant, Pigeon, and more!
Atelier théâtre en français↗ - 8 février, 11 h 30: Participez à notre atelier de théâtre. Éveillez l’imaginaire, renforcez la confiance en soi et développez des compétences essentielles en art de la scène. Inscription requise.
Dickinson Reads Book Club - February 11, 10 am: Join Dickinson Reads Book Club monthly on Wednesday mornings. This month's title: The War We Won Apart by Nahlah Ayed
Barrhaven Builder’s Club - February 13, 1 pm: This PD DAY, build, construct, engineer, and design using Lego, Meccano, K'nex, VEX Robotics, and more at the library.
Family Storytime & Valentine's Day Makerspace - February 14, 10:30 am: Join families from the community for a Valentine's Day celebration! Stories and songs followed by fun Valentine's crafts.
Tales As Old as Time - Historical Fiction Book Club - February 14, 2 pm: Come and share your thoughts or just listen in and enjoy the conversation. This month we will be discussing: Lessons in Chemistry By Garmus, Bonnie
📌 Reading Recommendations
Celebrate Black History Month with some great titles from the OPL.
📌Familles francophones
Célébrons le mois de l'histoire des noirs avec ces titres fabuleux de la BPO.