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Some in-branch programs require registration with your library card. Please log in with your library account or follow this link to apply for a card online. You can also apply for a card in person at any of our 33 locations.

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Carlingwood
Wednesday Mar 25, 2026 at 4:00pm
Quilling , or paper filigree , is an art form using rolled, shaped, and glued strips of paper to create decorative designs for cards, pictures,...

Registration opens on Monday, February 16, 2026 - 9:00am

Beaverbrook
Thursday Mar 26, 2026 at 1:30pm (series runs until Apr 30, 2026)
A school readiness program for children 3–4 years old, who will be entering kindergarten in Fall 2026, and their adult co-learner. Stories and child-centered learning...

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

Osgoode
Thursday Mar 26, 2026 at 2:30pm
Join us for a relaxing afternoon of crafting fun! ​ We will be making a little something for Spring.​ Please register for this program.
personal finance
Centennial
Thursday Mar 26, 2026 at 3:00pm
Join us for a session on how to effectively plan for the kind of retirement you desire. This program is offered in partnership with Chartered...
St-Laurent
Thursday Mar 26, 2026 at 4:30pm
De Montréal à Vancouver, en passant par Varennes, Toronto, Laval et New Westminster, ce documentaire captivant nous conduit dans un voyage inspirant à la découverte...
Kato the Kestrel, White feathers, owl
Rockcliffe Park
Thursday Mar 26, 2026 at 6:30pm
Through an engaging presentation filled with pictures and videos of birds at the Ottawa Valley Wild Bird Care Centre , you will learn: about the...
Rosemount
Thursday Mar 26, 2026 at 7:00pm
Join us for a seasonal journey into the world of native plant gardening! During this workshop, we will discuss how to prepare your garden for...
Manotick
Friday Mar 27, 2026 at 4:00pm
Join us for a relaxing afternoon of crafting fun! We will be making picture magnets. Bring your own photo (approx. 1”x1” sized subject) to personalize...

Registration opens on Friday, February 20, 2026 - 10:00am

Ruth E. Dickinson
Saturday Mar 28, 2026 at 10:30am
Raising Readers​ A workshop for parents of young children. ​ ​ In this workshop, learn tips and tricks to help integrate reading in your child's...
Old Parliament bulding / Ancien édifice du Parlement
Main
Saturday Mar 28, 2026 at 1:30pm
A special Bytown bicentennial presentation! Join Allison Margot Smith, historian and documentary filmmaker, to explore the fascinating history of the Rideau Canal, including a presentation...
Nepean Centrepointe
Saturday Mar 28, 2026 at 2:00pm
Learn how to more effectively tell the story of your vacations through pictures. Regardless of what kind of camera you use (cell phone, tablet, DSLR,...
Hand holding lego blocks
Ruth E. Dickinson
Saturday Mar 28, 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, March 2, 2026 - 10:00am

Toddler reading
Elmvale Acres
Monday Mar 30, 2026 at 2:30pm (series runs until May 11, 2026)
Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers together with their parents or caregivers. Ages 15 to 35 months. Drop-in program. Contes, comptines et chansons pour les...
Rosemount
Monday Mar 30, 2026 at 6:00pm
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools have exploded over the last few years. They can: supercharge your web searches & help you find the most relevant information;...
Stittsville
Monday Mar 30, 2026 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, February 23, 2026 - 10:00am

Blackburn Hamlet
Wednesday Apr 1, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until May 13, 2026)
Stories, rhymes, and songs families with young children. ​The first half hour will be an interactive storytime program. ​The last half hour there will be...
webcard with poster for 13 Ghosts
Main
Wednesday Apr 1, 2026 at 6:30pm
Ottawa Bad Movie Nights and Ottawa Public Library present a screening of 13 Ghosts (1960). Please join us from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, at the OPL's...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Sunday Apr 5, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until May 31, 2026)
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program. Family program. Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants...
Mahjong Tiles
Rockcliffe Park
Tuesday Apr 7, 2026 at 1:00pm
We've had an overwhelming response to starting a Mahjong group here at the Rockcliffe Park Branch of the Ottawa Public Library. We will be playing...
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...