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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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Beaverbrook
Saturday Mar 21, 2026 at 2:30pm
Experiment with structures inspired by the incredible builders of the natural world. We will be using the remarkable engineering skills of the animal kingdom to...

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

Ruth E. Dickinson
Sunday Mar 22, 2026 at 2:00pm
Join us and let your creativity flow in a relaxed environment. Zentangle involves drawing lines and patterns to create a beautiful piece of art. Supplies...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Wednesday Mar 25, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until May 27, 2026)
Ottawa Public Health Presents​ ​Learn the best ways to stay healthy with OPH at the Ruth E. Dickinson Branch. We will be offering 3 workshops...
Orléans
Wednesday Mar 25, 2026 at 2:00pm
Carry your glasses in style by sewing your own glasses case. Must know how to use a sewing machine. ​ ​All materials will be provided...

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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

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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
Jobs and career help
Elmvale Acres
Thursday Apr 9, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Dec 10, 2026)
Are you looking for a job? Learn all the necessary skills to do so at the Elmvale Acres Branch of the Ottawa Public Library. Some...
Osgoode
Monday Apr 13, 2026 at 1:30pm
Join us as we discuss "The Briar Club" by Kate Quinn. Copies available at the branch. All are welcome, please drop in.
3 smiling teens sitting in lounge chairs socializing
Cumberland
Tuesday Apr 14, 2026 at 4:00pm (series runs until Jul 07, 2026)
No assigned reading, no 'homework' - just bring your own book (of your choice - Novel, graphic novel/manga, non-fiction, whatever!) to read silently alongside other...
Greenboro
Thursday Apr 16, 2026 at 6:30pm
Welcome to the "Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library (OWSL) Presents..." 4-part workshop series! During this workshop, we will talk about how to support pollinators, birds and...