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Blackburn Hamlet
Thursday Sep 25, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Dec 11, 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...
Metcalfe village
Thursday Sep 25, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 25, 2026)
Meet your neighbours and discuss great books in a relaxed atmosphere. All are welcome! Drop-in every last Thursday of the month, rotating afternoons and evenings...
Elmvale Acres
Thursday Sep 25, 2025 at 6:45pm (series runs until Nov 06, 2025)
Are you looking for a job? Come learn all the necessary skills to do so at the Elmvale Acres Branch of the Ottawa Public Library,...
Sunnyside
Thursday Sep 25, 2025 at 6:45pm (series runs until Dec 18, 2025)
Améliorez votre français parlé et rencontrez des gens dans une ambiance décontractée et conviviale. Niveau intermédiaire. Practice your French language conversation skills and meet new...
Books flying like birds against a multicoloured geometric background
Cumberland
Thursday Sep 25, 2025 at 7:00pm (series runs until Dec 18, 2025)
Join us once a month for lively discussions on books in a variety of genres and voices. When you register, a physical copy will already...
Personne dessinant dans un cahier posé sur une table et entouré de crayons
Cumberland
Friday Sep 26, 2025 at 10:00am (series runs until Dec 19, 2025)
Art journaling adventure for self compassion, mindfulness, self awareness and creativity. For full enjoyment of this activity, participants are suggested to be present at all...
Image of heart. Text says Wellness Fair. Logos of Ottawa Public Library, Connected Canadians and OPH
Nepean Centrepointe
Friday Sep 26, 2025 at 10:00am
Join us at this free event to discover health and wellness resources available in your community. Our information fair will feature local organizations such as...
Logo of Connected Canadians. Text says The Importance of Connection in Relation to Mental Health
Nepean Centrepointe
Friday Sep 26, 2025 at 10:30am
In this in-person workshop, participants will learn how personal connections are vital to mental health. Online tools can help supplement in-person interaction by enabling people...
Greenboro
Friday Sep 26, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until Dec 19, 2025)
Join us twice a month for a program that features: dimmed lighting sensory toys a smaller number of participants an adapted circle time with stories,...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Friday Sep 26, 2025 at 11:15am (series runs until Dec 12, 2025)
Stories, rhymes and songs in English and French followed by time to socialize, explore, and play. Drop-in. For ages 0-18 months with a parent or...
Greenboro
Friday Sep 26, 2025 at 1:30pm (series runs until Dec 19, 2025)
Come play cards, roll the dice or play board games with us!
North Gloucester
Friday Sep 26, 2025 at 1:30pm (series runs until Jun 05, 2026)
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...
Image of Ottawa Public Health logo. Text says Ottawa Public Health Services & Resources
Nepean Centrepointe
Friday Sep 26, 2025 at 1:30pm
Learn about all the services and resources provided by Ottawa Public Health including information on their Neighborhood Health & Wellness Hubs. This program is presented...
colourful balls of yarn
Elmvale Acres
Friday Sep 26, 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 Sep 26, 2025 at 2:00pm (series runs until May 29, 2026)
Join in stimulating discussions on selected titles in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere on the last Friday of the month.
Greely
Friday Sep 26, 2025 at 2:00pm (series runs until Dec 19, 2025)
Drop-in for a session of card games and board games for adults aged 55+ at the Greely Library, An assortment of games and cards will...
Craft supplies on table
Beaverbrook
Friday Sep 26, 2025 at 2:30pm
Join us for a fun afternoon of crafting! We will be making Fall-themed Glass Lanterns that you can use to decorate your home, office or...
National Film Board of Canada logo
Centennial
Friday Sep 26, 2025 at 3:00pm
Dr. Jules Arita Koostachin’s deeply personal documentary unravels the tangled threads of silence suffered by residential school Survivors through truth, freedom and power. 2023. 80...
Adult reading to a group of children
Sunnyside
Saturday Sep 27, 2025 at 10:15am (series runs until Nov 29, 2025)
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Bring your favourite stuffy! Last Saturday of every month. Drop in...
Série CreativeBug Series
Main
Saturday Sep 27, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until Dec 27, 2025)
Join our Creativebug workshops the last Saturday of each month! All material will be provided, and you will always get to take your creation with...