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Nepean Centrepointe
Sunday Apr 12, 2026 at 11:00am (series runs until Dec 13, 2026)
Interested in miniature gaming with toy soldiers? Join in to play science fiction, high fantasy and historical games. Presented by the Ottawa Miniatures Gamers. Drop-in...
Blackburn Hamlet
Monday Apr 13, 2026 at 10:00am (series runs until May 25, 2026)
Do you love playing cards (Euchre)? Chess for adults? Any game goes! We will provide an assortment of games, but you're welcome to bring your...
Orléans
Monday Apr 13, 2026 at 1:30pm (series runs until Dec 28, 2026)
Do you love board games? Cards? Chess? Any game goes! We will provide an assortment of games, but you're welcome to bring your own board...
Beaverbrook
Monday Apr 13, 2026 at 5:30pm (series runs until May 11, 2026)
Come join us for some fun and laughter at the library. Each week will be a new self guided activity to explore rotating between crafts,...
Carlingwood
Monday Apr 13, 2026 at 5:30pm (series runs until Apr 20, 2026)
Play Dungeons and Dragons at the Ottawa Public Library! Whether you've always wanted to learn the game, haven't played in years, or are an experienced...
Carlingwood
Monday Apr 13, 2026 at 5:30pm (series runs until May 04, 2026)
Play Dungeons and Dragons at the library! Whether you've always wanted to learn, haven't played in years, or are an experienced player looking to join...
Nepean Centrepointe
Monday Apr 13, 2026 at 6:00pm (series runs until Jun 22, 2026)
Unwind and connect with others in a friendly, welcoming space. Play one of the available board games and puzzles, or bring games you want played!...
Nepean Centrepointe
Tuesday Apr 14, 2026 at 4:00pm (series runs until May 12, 2026)
Join us for an exciting and hands-on Afternoon STEM Club designed especially for kids! Each session will have interactive activities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and...
Woman and boy reading together
Beaverbrook
Tuesday Apr 14, 2026 at 6:00pm (series runs until May 12, 2026)
Get comfortable! Sit, stand, or lie down and listen to the first few chapters of an exciting middle-grade novel read aloud by library staff. Fidget...
hands holding cards
Cumberland
Wednesday Apr 15, 2026 at 1:30pm (series runs until May 13, 2026)
Join us for an afternoon of board games, LEGO, cards & fun ​for home-schooled children and their families! ​ ​Soyez des nôtres pour un après-midi...
Manotick
Thursday Apr 16, 2026 at 10:15am (series runs until Jun 25, 2026)
Join fellow mahjong players for a friendly game in a congenial environment. Drop-in program, no registration required.
Carlingwood
Friday Apr 17, 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?...
North Gower
Saturday Apr 18, 2026 at 10:30am
Do you love board games? Cards? Chess? Any game goes! We will provide an assortment of games, but you're welcome to bring your own board...
Sunnyside
Saturday Apr 18, 2026 at 10:30am
Are you a fan of Mo Willems' Elephant & Piggie books? Then come join us for an Elephant and Piggie party! There will be a...
Centennial
Saturday Apr 18, 2026 at 2:00pm
It’s time to get your groove on! Gather up the crew for a mix of dancing games, group dance steps and free form movement. No...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Thursday Apr 23, 2026 at 6:30pm
Explore. Protect. Play! A nature adventure for kids! Discover amazing animals, build fun crafts, and play games. This program has interactive, self-directed stations that allow...
Nepean Centrepointe
Friday Apr 24, 2026 at 10:30am
Board games, building blocks, Duplo, LEGO bricks, and...as many books as you want to read! Drop-in!
Greenboro
Friday Apr 24, 2026 at 11:00am
Looking for something to do? Drop in for some crafts and games. For ages 6-12. Tu t’ennuies? Tu ne sais pas quoi faire? Viens à...
Hand holding lego blocks
Ruth E. Dickinson
Saturday Apr 25, 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...
a hand rolling dice
Orléans
Saturday Apr 25, 2026 at 3:00pm (series runs until May 23, 2026)
Join JP the Game Master in this series of beginner-level Dungeons & Dragons Play Sessions -designed for youth aged 12 to 15 - emphasizing teamwork,...