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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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Cumberland
Sunday May 3, 2026 at 11:00am
Join us for a special Garden Storytime. We will read a book, plant some seeds to take home for your garden, and do a craft...
Stittsville
Monday May 4, 2026 at 10:00am (series runs until Dec 07, 2026)
**Please note that the Monday, January 5th session is cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience.** An open house for persons with dementia, their care partners,...
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Stittsville
Monday May 4, 2026 at 6:00pm
Adults are invited to join us in making their own cards. Make greeting cards for your loved ones for any occasion. Supplies are provided but...

Registration opens on Monday, April 6, 2026 - 10:00am

St-Laurent
Monday May 4, 2026 at 6:00pm
Enjoy photos and narration of an Icelandic cruise that included magnificent waterfalls, lava fields, geysers and stunning fjords. Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa...
Carlingwood
Wednesday May 6, 2026 at 2:00pm (series runs until Jun 03, 2026)
Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere! Drop-in. Sept-June. 1st Wednesday of the month. (Some exceptions may apply.) Fall 2025 September 3rd...
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Online
Wednesday May 6, 2026 at 2:00pm
We are told: don't write down passwords; don't reuse passwords; make passwords long and complex. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will...
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Main
Wednesday May 6, 2026 at 4:30pm
A zine is a small, self-published booklet filled with whatever you want to share with the world. Learn to design, make, and publish your own...
Beaverbrook
Thursday May 7, 2026 at 1:30pm (series runs until Jun 04, 2026)
Share the enjoyment of good books in an informal and relaxed atmosphere. First Thursday of every month. New members welcome.
Sunnyside
Thursday May 7, 2026 at 1:30pm (series runs until Jun 04, 2026)
An open house for persons with dementia, their care partners and families. Fun and stimulating mental activities are planned to enhance the social interactions and...
Book Banter
Alta Vista
Thursday May 7, 2026 at 2:00pm (series runs until Jun 04, 2026)
Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for discussions on the first Thursday of every month from 2 to 3...
Carp
Thursday May 7, 2026 at 2:30pm (series runs until Jun 04, 2026)
Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere. All are welcome! Drop-in program. This group meets the first Thursday of the month 2:30...
Greenboro
Thursday May 7, 2026 at 4:00pm (series runs until May 14, 2026)
Fun and interactive activities that explore Science, Technology, Engineering and Math concepts. For ages 7-9. Registration Required.
adult program
Centennial
Thursday May 7, 2026 at 6:00pm
Get up close and personal with your photographic subjects such as flowers, insects, water droplets, or detailed parts of larger subjects or scenes. Learn how...
Vernon
Thursday May 7, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Nov 05, 2026)
Everyone is welcome to join Vernon’s book club! Visit with your friends and neighbours to discuss great books. First Thursday of the month 6:30pm-7:30pm January...
Nepean Centrepointe
Thursday May 7, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 04, 2026)
Whether you're new to baking or well seasoned, this book club is the perfect place to meet fellow bakers, try new recipes and share both...
Rosemount
Thursday May 7, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 04, 2026)
Join our monthly conversation group for entrepreneurs and small business owners. A welcoming space to connect, share ideas, and get feedback on your business journey...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Thursday May 7, 2026 at 6:30pm
Celebrate Mother's Day sustainably! Join us to upcycle materials into heartfelt handmade gifts. Fun, creative, and planet-friendly for the whole family. Family program for all...

Registration opens on Monday, April 13, 2026 - 10:00am

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Rockcliffe Park
Friday May 8, 2026 at 1:30pm
Join us for a Mother's Day Special event - Make an Ikebana arrangement that you can take home! Anne Breau, President of Ikebana International Ottawa...

Sorry this event and its waiting list are full

Ruth E. Dickinson
Saturday May 9, 2026 at 2:00pm
We will be selecting a piece of art each session to learn about before you re-create it! May: A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of...

Registration opens on Monday, April 13, 2026 - 10:00am

Centennial
Saturday May 9, 2026 at 2:00pm
Come and learn a thing or two about our feathered friends! We will be reading stories, playing games, and making crafts all about the birds...