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3 ados qui lisent et qui jasent
Cumberland
Tuesday Apr 7, 2026 at 4:00pm (series runs until Jul 21, 2026)
Pas de livre assigné, pas de devoirs – apportez tout simplement le livre de votre choix (un roman, un BD, un manga, un documentaire…comme vous...
Jobs and career help
Elmvale Acres
Thursday Apr 9, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Dec 10, 2026)
Are you looking for a job? Learn all the necessary skills to do so at the Elmvale Acres Branch of the Ottawa Public Library. Some...
Nepean Centrepointe
Friday Apr 10, 2026 at 4:00pm
Find the right job faster. Get smart tips on where to look for jobs, how to build your network, and how to use websites and...

Registration opens on Monday, February 9, 2026 - 10:00am

Osgoode
Monday Apr 13, 2026 at 1:30pm
Join us as we discuss "The Briar Club" by Kate Quinn. Copies available at the branch. All are welcome, please drop in.
3 smiling teens sitting in lounge chairs socializing
Cumberland
Tuesday Apr 14, 2026 at 4:00pm (series runs until Jul 07, 2026)
No assigned reading, no 'homework' - just bring your own book (of your choice - Novel, graphic novel/manga, non-fiction, whatever!) to read silently alongside other...
Greenboro
Thursday Apr 16, 2026 at 6:30pm
Welcome to the "Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library (OWSL) Presents..." 4-part workshop series! During this workshop, we will talk about how to support pollinators, birds and...
Beaverbrook
Friday Apr 17, 2026 at 2:30pm
Join us for a relaxing afternoon, with a craft and a cup of tea. All supplies will be provided. All skill levels welcome. In this...

Registration opens on Sunday, March 1, 2026 - 10:00am

Tea cup and books
Rockcliffe Park
Tuesday Apr 21, 2026 at 2:00pm
The Rockcliffe Park Review of Books is back! At this next RPRB, the theme is "Time". We have researched and found eight 'must-read' undiscovered treasures...
Carp
Tuesday Apr 21, 2026 at 6:30pm
Join us at the Carp Branch for an evening of creativity and fun! This month is paper beads! This month we are creating a craft...

Registration opens on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 - 10:30am

Nepean Centrepointe
Wednesday Apr 22, 2026 at 7:00pm
In honour of Earth Day, make your own custom, iron-on clothing patch you can use to personalize and repair your old clothes! All materials will...
garden, gardening, jardin, jardinage, seeds, graines, planting, plants, plantes, text
Elmvale Acres
Thursday Apr 23, 2026 at 6:00pm
APRIL 2026 Session 3: “Spring Gently into your Pollinator/Wildlife Garden” Welcome to the third workshop in the 4-part "Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library (OWSL) Presents..." series!...
Nepean Centrepointe
Friday Apr 24, 2026 at 4:00pm
Build a resume that gets noticed. Learn how to create a strong, focused resume that shows off your skills, experience, and what makes you the...

Registration opens on Monday, February 9, 2026 - 10:00am

Old Parliament bulding / Ancien édifice du Parlement
Main
Saturday Apr 25, 2026 at 1:30pm
A special Bytown bicentennial presentation! Long before becoming Canada’s capital, Ottawa was a rough and tumble backwoods lumber town. As we mark 2026, the Bicentenary...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Sunday Apr 26, 2026 at 1:00pm
Looking to level up your birthday cards? Add some flair to your planner? Join us for an introduction to brush lettering! You'll be learning the...

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Ruth E. Dickinson
Saturday May 2, 2026 at 3:00pm
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...
2 Ikebana flower arrangements and single flow green background
Rockcliffe Park
Friday May 8, 2026 at 1:30pm
Join us for a Mother's Day Special event - Make an Ikebana arrangement that you can take home! Anne Breau, President of Ikebana International Ottawa...
Beaverbrook
Friday May 15, 2026 at 2:30pm
Join us for a relaxing afternoon, with a craft and a cup of tea. All supplies will be provided. All skill levels welcome. In this...

Registration opens on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 - 10:00am

Carp
Tuesday May 19, 2026 at 6:30pm
Join us at the Carp Branch for an evening of creativity and fun! This month is 3D bookmarks! We'll be creating and designing 3D bookmarks...

Registration opens on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 - 10:30am

Hand holding lego blocks
Ruth E. Dickinson
Saturday May 23, 2026 at 2:00pm
Brick by brick... Inspired by Minecraft, Lego & old video games, join us once a month to create pixel art using pre-made templates or freehand...

Registration opens on Monday, April 27, 2026 - 10:00am

Ruth E. Dickinson
Sunday May 24, 2026 at 2:00pm
Create a beautiful suncatcher to hang in your window. Upcycle mason jar lid rings and create colourful designs. All materials provided. Please note: this is...