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Emerald Plaza
Thursday Jul 24, 2025 at 5:30pm (series runs until Oct 16, 2025)
Practice your English conversation skills in a low-pressure, friendly environment. All levels are welcome. Drop in Program. Please note that there will be no English...
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Main
Thursday Jul 24, 2025 at 6:00pm (series runs until Dec 18, 2025)
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...
Main
Thursday Jul 24, 2025 at 6:00pm (series runs until Oct 30, 2025)
Tous les jeudis dans l'auditorium de la succursale Centrale à 18h ! Et c'est gratuit ! Le programme sera mis à jour ici : 05/29...
Manotick
Thursday Jul 24, 2025 at 6:00pm (series runs until Aug 21, 2025)
Are you up for the challenge of sharing your summer reading? Share the books you love and what you're reading this summer with others who...
Carlingwood
Thursday Jul 24, 2025 at 6:00pm (series runs until Aug 21, 2025)
Unwind and get creative with Zentangle-inspired colouring! Drop by the Carlingwood branch any time between 6:00-8:00pm on Thursday evenings this summer to explore intricate patterns,...
Rideau
Thursday Jul 24, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Dec 11, 2025)
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...
Cumberland
Thursday Jul 24, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Aug 28, 2025)
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...
Stittsville
Thursday Jul 24, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Dec 18, 2025)
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...
Blackburn Hamlet
Thursday Jul 24, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Aug 28, 2025)
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...
St-Laurent
Thursday Jul 24, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Dec 18, 2025)
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...
Elmvale Acres
Thursday Jul 24, 2025 at 6:45pm (series runs until Nov 06, 2025)
Are you looking for a job? Come learn all the necessary skills to do so at the Elmvale Acres Branch of the Ottawa Public Library,...
Sunnyside
Thursday Jul 24, 2025 at 6:45pm (series runs until Jul 31, 2025)
Améliorez votre français parlé et rencontrez des gens dans une ambiance décontractée et conviviale. Niveau intermédiaire. Practice your French language conversation skills and meet new...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Friday Jul 25, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until Aug 22, 2025)
Are you looking for work? Unemployed or underemployed? Drop-in to meet one-on-one with an Employment Counsellor from the Pinecrest-Queensway Employment Services team.
Rockcliffe Park
Friday Jul 25, 2025 at 10:30am
Join us at Rockcliffe Park for the return of Parrot Partners ! Parrot Partners will bring at least 3 parrots, from different areas of the...

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Sunnyside
Friday Jul 25, 2025 at 1:00pm
Create and build with Lego®! Ages 6-12. Drop-in program. ***** Architectes en herbe, à vos Lego®! Pour les 6-12 ans. Programme portes ouvertes.
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Online
Friday Jul 25, 2025 at 1:00pm
Beat the heat and treat yourself! In this virtual workshop, you’ll learn to make several no-bake desserts that are perfect for summer. These easy, no-oven-needed...
Carp
Friday Jul 25, 2025 at 2:00pm
Apprenez tout sur les différents mammifères et reptiles! Chaque animal peut être touché si on le souhaite. Présenter par Zoo Crew. Programme familial pour les...
deux enfants partent en randonnée dans le desert / two children set out on a hike in the desert
St-Laurent
Friday Jul 25, 2025 at 2:00pm
Come discover the fascinating (and sometimes mysterious) objects in our History Box! Explore and learn about them in a game format. Parents are welcome! The...
Tech Trek
Alta Vista
Friday Jul 25, 2025 at 2:00pm
One BIG Mess Don't try this at home. Registration required. For ages 7 - 12. We will make our own slime with the different colors...
un enfant apporte une pile de livres ; il y a des blocs Lego, et une banane lit une carte / child carries a large pile of books; there are Lego blocks; a banana reads a map
Centennial
Friday Jul 25, 2025 at 2:00pm (series runs until Aug 08, 2025)
Create and build with Lego®! [Drop-in program.] Family Program Architectes en herbe, à vos Lego®! [Programme portes ouvertes.] Programme familial.