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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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North Gower
Thursday Mar 26, 2026 at 5:00pm
Stop by every Thursday evening and work on a weekly science, technology, engineering, art and math challenge.
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Emerald Plaza
Thursday Mar 26, 2026 at 5:30pm (series runs until Apr 30, 2026)
Practice your English conversation skills in a low-pressure, friendly environment. This program is facilitated by The Nepean, Rideau & Osgoode Community Resource Centre (NROCRC).​ All...
Main
Thursday Mar 26, 2026 at 6:00pm (series runs until Jul 30, 2026)
Join our free English conversation group to practice speaking in English in a relaxed and friendly environment. All levels are welcome to this drop-in program...
Carlingwood
Thursday Mar 26, 2026 at 6:00pm (series runs until Aug 27, 2026)
Your evening escape into stories! Are you looking for a reason to dust off that pile of books next to your bed that have been...
Carlingwood
Thursday Mar 26, 2026 at 6:00pm
Join us at Carlingwood for an introduction to the wonderful world of knitting! With the help of an instructor, you will be guided through the...
Cumberland
Thursday Mar 26, 2026 at 6:00pm (series runs until Jun 04, 2026)
Come and get help with reading, math, science, French, English, etc. Led by United for Literacy volunteers. For students in grades 1 through 10. Please...
Rideau
Thursday Mar 26, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until May 28, 2026)
Profitez de notre groupe de conversation afin d'améliorer vos habiletés en français à l'oral. ​ Join our free French Conversation Group to practice speaking French...
St-Laurent
Thursday Mar 26, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until May 28, 2026)
Join our free English conversation group to practise speaking in English in a relaxed and friendly environment. All levels are welcome to this drop-in program...
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Ruth E. Dickinson
Thursday Mar 26, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 25, 2026)
Calling all slow-stitchers and handcrafters. If you hand sew, quilt, knit, crochet, needlefelt, cross-stitch, embroider, needlepunch, english paper piece or any other handcraft, please join...
Cumberland
Thursday Mar 26, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 25, 2026)
Bring your knitting or crochet project and share advice, ideas, new techniques and conversations with fellow enthusiasts. For adults of all abilities. Drop-in program. Apportez...
Nepean Centrepointe
Thursday Mar 26, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 25, 2026)
If you are a love story lover, join us each month for discussions on romance novels in a relaxed atmosphere! From enemies-to-lovers to second chance...
Stittsville
Thursday Mar 26, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 25, 2026)
The Stittsville branch hosts weekly meetings of the Stittsville Creative Writing Group. Do you love to write? Is writing the air you breathe, or is...

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Blackburn Hamlet
Thursday Mar 26, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 25, 2026)
Bring your knitting or crochet project (or needlepoint, cross-stitch, etc.) and share tips and tricks, ideas and conversations with fellow enthusiasts. For adults of all...
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...
People sitting around a table discussing books
Cumberland
Thursday Mar 26, 2026 at 7:00pm (series runs until May 28, 2026)
Join us once a month for lively discussions on books in a variety of genres and voices. When you register for a session, there is...
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
Thursday Mar 26, 2026 at 7:00pm (series runs until Jun 04, 2026)
Join our free English Conversation Group to practice speaking in English in a relaxed and friendly environment. All levels are welcome to this drop-in program...
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Hey Ottawa – Have you ever found romance at the library?

On March 26, 2026, at 7:00 PM, join authors Ruby Barrett, Roselle Lim, and K.A....

Cours Bayview Yards

Thursday Mar 26, 2026 at 7:00pm
Greenboro
Friday Mar 27, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Jun 19, 2026)
Join us twice a month for a program that features: dimmed lighting sensory toys a smaller number of participants an adapted circle time with stories,...
older adults
Greely
Friday Mar 27, 2026 at 1:00pm (series runs until Jun 26, 2026)
Drop-in for a session of card games and board games for adults 55+ at the Greely Library. An assortment of games and cards will be...