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Centennial
Friday Jun 26, 2026 at 1:30pm
Explore Centennial branch and visit our community resource fair. You will meet local service providers offering support in health, settlement, recreation, and other essential services...
Fiber art
Elmvale Acres
Friday Jun 26, 2026 at 2:00pm (series runs until Dec 18, 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...
Manotick
Friday Jun 26, 2026 at 2:00pm
Join us a for a relaxing afternoon of crafting fun. We will be making a unique Folded Book Vase with vintage charm. All supplies and...

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Main
Friday Jun 26, 2026 at 3:00pm (series runs until Jul 31, 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...
Constance Bay
Friday Jun 26, 2026 at 3:00pm (series runs until Sep 25, 2026)
Come meet 1 on 1 with Social Prescriber Maddie from the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre (WOCRC). A social prescriber connects individuals with non-clinical community...
two hands and LEGO bricks / deux mains et des blocs de LEGO
Vanier
Friday Jun 26, 2026 at 3:45pm (series runs until Aug 21, 2026)
Building Boom! Show off your architectural creativity with Lego®! Archiboum! Architectes en herbes, à vos Lego®!
Rideau
Friday Jun 26, 2026 at 4:00pm (series runs until Aug 28, 2026)
Do you already have some basic English language skills, and are you looking for a casual, friendly environment where you can practice your English speaking...
Carlingwood
Friday Jun 26, 2026 at 4:00pm
Ready, Set, Go! Drop-in at the Carlingwood Branch for Mario Kart: Game On! Play on our brand new Switch 2! Not sure how to play?...
Sunnyside
Saturday Jun 27, 2026 at 10:00am (series runs until Aug 29, 2026)
Drop in for preschool fun! Play with puppets, crafts, building blocks, and more. Un programme portes ouvertes pour les enfants d'âge préscolaire! Venez jouer avec...
Cumberland
Saturday Jun 27, 2026 at 10:00am
This is a group for people who love to write. Participants meet every second Saturday to discuss all things writing, whether it be highlighting their...
Cartoon sea creatures / Dessin animé de créatures de mer
Manotick
Saturday Jun 27, 2026 at 11:00am
Drop in anytime on Saturday for the launch of the 2026 TD Summer Reading Club! Read our storywalk, get your seafarer name, fish for jokes,...
Two women looking at a computer / Deux femmes regardant un ordinateur
Main
Saturday Jun 27, 2026 at 11:30am
E-mail systems are used by almost everybody but not necessarily well understood by all. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users’ Group will cover...
Orléans
Saturday Jun 27, 2026 at 1:00pm (series runs until Dec 19, 2026)
Practice your English conversation skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. All levels are welcome. Please note : Saturday September 20 , 2025, session is...
Elmvale Acres
Saturday Jun 27, 2026 at 1:00pm (series runs until Dec 19, 2026)
Pratiquez votre français dans un milieu décontracté et amical. Portes ouvertes. Practice your French conversation skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. Drop-in.
Carlingwood
Saturday Jun 27, 2026 at 1:30pm
The Witchlight Carnival has returned to the mortal realms. Join a group of adventurers and explore the fantastical fairy attractions in this continuation of this...
Carlingwood
Saturday Jun 27, 2026 at 1:30pm
Play Dungeons and Dragons at the Ottawa Public Library! Whether you've always wanted to learn, haven't played in years, or are an experienced player looking...
A close-up of a spiral-bound notebook in which someone is writing with a pen.
St-Laurent
Saturday Jun 27, 2026 at 1:30pm
Attend a 45-minute guided journaling session with Lori Rosove, followed by an optional 15-minute open conversation. No pressure, no expectations—just a safe space to breathe,...
Rideau
Saturday Jun 27, 2026 at 1:30pm
Discover Rideau branch and visit our community resource fair. You will meet local service providers offering support in health, settlement, recreation, and other essential services...
Greenboro
Saturday Jun 27, 2026 at 2:00pm
Enjoy an afternoon of gaming with your friends! Two PS4s and one Wii U to play a variety of awesome games. Profitez d'une après-midi de...
Camera / Appareil photo
Main
Saturday Jun 27, 2026 at 2:00pm
Learn various ways to organize photos on your computer, phone or on the cloud. Understand how to create backups so your photos are protected against...