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Personne dessinant dans un cahier posé sur une table et entouré de crayons
Cumberland
Friday Sep 26, 2025 at 10:00am (series runs until Dec 19, 2025)
Art journaling adventure for self compassion, mindfulness, self awareness and creativity. For full enjoyment of this activity, participants are suggested to be present at all...

Registration opens on Friday, August 29, 2025 - 10:00am

Sunnyside
Friday Sep 26, 2025 at 2:00pm (series runs until May 29, 2026)
Join in stimulating discussions on selected titles in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere on the last Friday of the month.
National Film Board of Canada logo
Centennial
Friday Sep 26, 2025 at 3:00pm
Dr. Jules Arita Koostachin’s deeply personal documentary unravels the tangled threads of silence suffered by residential school Survivors through truth, freedom and power. 2023. 80...
Cartoon kids and adults on carpet with books
Ruth E. Dickinson
Saturday Sep 27, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until Dec 06, 2025)
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers. Drop-in program.
Ruth E. Dickinson
Saturday Sep 27, 2025 at 2:00pm (series runs until Oct 25, 2025)
We will be selecting a piece of art each session to learn about before you re-create it! September: Sailor Moon by Naoko Takeuchi October: Maman...

Registration opens on Monday, September 8, 2025 - 10:00am

Cumberland
Monday Sep 29, 2025 at 10:00am (series runs until Nov 24, 2025)
Create and build with Lego®! Ages 6-12. Architectes en herbe, à vos Lego®! Pour les 6 à 12 ans.
Greenboro
Monday Sep 29, 2025 at 2:00pm
Join us for a time of interacting with various types of technology. We will have ozobots, bee bots, mbots, cubetto, and makey-makey available. This program...
webcard with poster for Prince of the City
Main
Monday Sep 29, 2025 at 6:00pm
Every Monday evening we put the spotlight on a director's work, giving us a chance to explore their oeuvre, revisit movies we've played on Tuesdays,...
Rosemount
Monday Sep 29, 2025 at 6:00pm
Bring old photos to life by digitizing old prints. Then touch them up by straightening, sharpening, and removing scratches & spots using the free photo...

Registration opens on Monday, September 8, 2025 - 10:00am

Stittsville
Monday Sep 29, 2025 at 6:30pm
Curious about new flavours? In this session, we will explore the spice's origin, share recipes, and exchange personal stories or cultural connections. Participants will receive...

Registration opens on Monday, September 1, 2025 - 10:00am

Richmond
Monday Sep 29, 2025 at 6:30pm
Meet with fellow food ​enthusiasts and put recipes​ to the test. ​ ​ Selection is: ​ Recipes from any magazine​ of your choice ​ using turmeric spice .
Vanier
Monday Sep 29, 2025 at 7:00pm (series runs until Jun 29, 2026)
La succursale Vanier invite les francophones et les francophiles de toutes générations à se joindre à un cercle de lecture. On y mettra l'accent sur...
webcard with poster for Mulholland Drive
Main
Tuesday Sep 30, 2025 at 6:00pm
Join us for a free screening of Mulholland Drive as part of our "The Shadow of Film Noir Strikes Again" movie theme for September. The...
poster for The Tingler
Main
Wednesday Oct 1, 2025 at 6:30pm
Ottawa Bad Movie Nights and Ottawa Public Library present a screening of The Tingler (1959). Please join us from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, at the OPL's...
Cumberland
Thursday Oct 2, 2025 at 3:00pm (series runs until Dec 04, 2025)
Join us on the first Thursday of the month for a program that features: dimmed lighting sensory toys a smaller number of participants an adapted...
STEM at the Library
Ruth E. Dickinson
Friday Oct 3, 2025 at 4:00pm
Join us for a hands-on STEM adventure with the Code & Go Robot Mouse! Children will learn basic coding concepts and problem-solving skills by building...
Carlingwood
Friday Oct 3, 2025 at 4:00pm
Drop-in at the Carlingwood Branch for Wii U Game On! We will be playing Mario Kart. Not sure how to play? No worries! Our teen...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Saturday Oct 4, 2025 at 10:30am
Mooncakes, lanterns, pomelo and more... Learn about the Mid-Autumn Festival with us! Lead by author, Christina Matula, we will celebrate with songs, reading of her...
Elmvale Acres
Saturday Oct 4, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until Jul 04, 2026)
Join us for stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages with a parent or caregiver on the first Saturday of the month! Drop-in...
Image de Jos Montferrand provenant de la Société historique d'Ottawa
St-Laurent
Saturday Oct 4, 2025 at 1:00pm
La vallée de l'Outaouais a le privilège d'être associée à un personnage légendaire dont la renommée dépasse largement les frontières de la région, Joe Montferrand...