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Sunnyside
Saturday Jan 17, 2026 at 12:00pm (series runs until May 16, 2026)
The Ottawa StoryTellers is hosting a free beginner workshop for anyone interested in exploring the art of storytelling. Whether you want to perform, share your...
four people with speech bubbles
Orléans
Saturday Jan 17, 2026 at 1:00pm (series runs until Dec 19, 2026)
Practice your English conversation skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. All levels are welcome. Please note : Saturday September 20 , 2025, session is...
people talking
Elmvale Acres
Saturday Jan 17, 2026 at 1:00pm (series runs until Mar 28, 2026)
Pratiquez votre français dans un milieu décontracté et amical. Practice your French conversation skills in a relaxed and friendly environment.
Orléans
Saturday Jan 17, 2026 at 1:00pm (series runs until Jun 20, 2026)
Come to our drop-in sessions if you: * wish to know more about a certain technique * need a hand in finishing your project. Please...
Carlingwood
Saturday Jan 17, 2026 at 1:30pm (series runs until Mar 14, 2026)
Join a band of adventurers as they set out from the seaside town of Dragonsbourne. This is part-nine of a continuing adventure that takes place...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Saturday Jan 17, 2026 at 2:00pm (series runs until Mar 14, 2026)
Join our new book club which is meeting monthly on Saturday afternoons at the Ruth E. Dickinson Branch! All assessments, interpretations, and opinions are valued...
Nepean Centrepointe
Saturday Jan 17, 2026 at 2:00pm
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...
Cumberland
Saturday Jan 17, 2026 at 2:00pm
Rejoignez Pierre-Luc Bélanger, auteur de Le dilemme de Zoé et Le captif du grenier, pour un atelier d’écriture interactif. Participez à une variété d'exercices créatifs...
Online
Saturday Jan 17, 2026 at 2:00pm
Rejoignez Éric Péladeau, auteur de Jeudi macabre et le série BD Ma vie de zombie, pour un atelier d’écriture interactif. Découvrez comment il est devenu...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Saturday Jan 17, 2026 at 2:00pm
We will be selecting a piece of art each session to learn about before you re-create it! January: Lady with an Ermine by Leonardo da...
Main
Saturday Jan 17, 2026 at 2:00pm
Attention teens! Meet and interact with professional therapy dogs to de-stress from your exams. *** Attention, ados! Rencontrez des chiens thérapeutiques professionnels pour vous déstresser...
Rosemount
Saturday Jan 17, 2026 at 2:30pm (series runs until May 16, 2026)
Bring your friends, hang out, and defeat your enemies. Play Super Smash Bros, Mario Kart 8 & more on our Nintendo Switch.​ ​Ages 12 to...
Beaverbrook
Saturday Jan 17, 2026 at 2:30pm (series runs until Mar 07, 2026)
Join us for a program that offers: - Dimmed lighting - Sensory toys - A smaller number of participants - An adapted circle time with...
Emerald Plaza
Saturday Jan 17, 2026 at 2:30pm (series runs until Mar 07, 2026)
Create and build with Lego®! Drop-in Family Program.
Chess | Échecs
Alta Vista
Saturday Jan 17, 2026 at 3:00pm (series runs until Aug 29, 2026)
Join us for adult and 10+ chess, all levels welcome; an instructor will be available! Come meet new people and have fun. :) No registration required.
Beaverbrook
Sunday Jan 18, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Apr 26, 2026)
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages.​ All children welcome with a parent ​or caregiver. Drop in.
Nepean Centrepointe
Sunday Jan 18, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Mar 08, 2026)
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers. Drop-in program.
An illustration of an adult and four children playing with blocks and toys on a carpet.
Main
Sunday Jan 18, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Mar 01, 2026)
Join us in our children's area to play and chat! There will be a self-directed activities and toys for parents/caregivers and young children. Drop-in program...
Parents reading with children / des parents lisent avec leurs enfants
Cumberland
Sunday Jan 18, 2026 at 11:15am
Stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool children and a parent/caregiver. Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants d'âge préscolaire accompagnés d’un parent ou gardien.
Ruth E. Dickinson
Sunday Jan 18, 2026 at 11:30am (series runs until Feb 22, 2026)
Est-ce-que votre enfant est passionné du théâtre? Nous invitons les jeunes de 8 à 13 ans de se joindre à nous pour un atelier de...