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Ruth E. Dickinson
Friday May 16, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until Jun 27, 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. Cherchez-vous à entrer...
North Gloucester
Friday May 16, 2025 at 1:30pm (series runs until Jun 06, 2025)
In these ESL classes for beginner and intermediate levels, participants will learn and practice vocabulary, grammar, speaking, pronunciation, reading, and writing. A wide range of...
Adult playing board game with children
Orléans
Friday May 16, 2025 at 1:30pm (series runs until Jun 27, 2025)
A bi-weekly outing for home-schooling families. Board games, building blocks, LEGO bricks, and... as many books as you may want to read! For ages 5-12...
Greenboro
Friday May 16, 2025 at 1:30pm (series runs until Jun 27, 2025)
Come play cards, roll the dice or play board games with us!
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Cumberland
Friday May 16, 2025 at 2:00pm
Join us once a month for Friday afternoon sci-fi films,​ from classic B-movies to modern movie masterpieces! In honour of Asian Heritage Month, enjoy this...
Manotick
Friday May 16, 2025 at 2:00pm
Join us for an afternoon of crafting fun! We will be making bookmarks to celebrate Mother’s day using tissue paper hearts! All materials will be...
colourful balls of yarn
Elmvale Acres
Friday May 16, 2025 at 2:00pm (series runs until Dec 19, 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...
Sunnyside
Friday May 16, 2025 at 2:00pm (series runs until Jun 20, 2025)
Do you enjoy reading mysteries? Share the enjoyment of good mysteries in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for discussion usually every third Friday of the...
Hazeldean
Friday May 16, 2025 at 2:30pm
Discover how to draw, paint, and print like an artist. In each session, you'll explore various techniques inspired by renowned artists May 16: Van Gogh

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Main
Friday May 16, 2025 at 3:00pm (series runs until Dec 19, 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...
Lego Blocks
Vanier
Friday May 16, 2025 at 3:45pm (series runs until May 30, 2025)
Building Boom! Show off your architectural creativity with Lego®! Archiboum! Architectes en herbes, à vos Lego®!
a chess board
Orléans
Friday May 16, 2025 at 4:30pm
Drop in to play chess with other youth in a relaxed, informal environment! Practice the basics or test your wits with a weekly chess challenge...
people talking
Elmvale Acres
Friday May 16, 2025 at 5:00pm (series runs until Aug 29, 2025)
Pratiquez votre français dans un milieu décontracté et amical. Practice your French conversation skills in a relaxed and friendly environment.

Presented in partnership with Library and Archives Canada and Ottawa International Writers Festival

We are honoured to welcome David A. Robertson, two-time winner of the Governor...

Library and Archives Canada, 395 Wellington street

Friday May 16, 2025 at 6:00pm

Presented in partnership with Library and Archives Canada and Ottawa International Writers Festival

Ottawa International Writers festival presents author talk with Mélikah Abdelmoumen and Catherine Khordoc...

Library and Archives Canada, 395 Wellington street

Friday May 16, 2025 at 8:00pm
Rosemount
Saturday May 17, 2025 at 10:00am
Join us for Saturday morning fun! Stories, activities and toys for parents/ caregivers & young children. Joignez-nous pour vous amuser samedi matin. Histoires, des activités...
Campaign/campagne "crossings 200" and/et Ottawa Public Library/Bibliothèque publique d'Ottawa
Main
Tuesday May 13, 2025 at 10:00am (series runs until May 31, 2025)
Come view a series of historical photographs depicting the experience of the thousands of Norwegians that made their way to Canada since July 4, 1825,...
Cumberland
Saturday May 17, 2025 at 10:00am (series runs until Jun 28, 2025)
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...
Stittsville
Saturday May 17, 2025 at 10:00am (series runs until May 18, 2025)
Spring Plant Swap Stittsville Branch, 1637 Stittsville Main St. Saturday, May 17th & Sunday, May 18th from 10:00am-5:00pm Chat with other avid gardeners, pick up...
Sunnyside
Saturday May 17, 2025 at 10:15am (series runs until Jun 28, 2025)
Drop in for preschool fun! Play with puppets, crafts, building blocks, and more. Drop-in. *Note that the last Saturday of the month, we start with...