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Cumberland
Tuesday Nov 18, 2025 at 2:30pm
Greetings, Detective! Join us each month for discussions on mystery novels! From cold-blooded murders to humourous whodunnits, come meet fellow mystery enthusiasts as we chat...

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Ruth E. Dickinson
Tuesday Nov 18, 2025 at 3:00pm (series runs until Jun 09, 2026)
The Granny Squares for Warmth (GSFW) group was created in November 2020 as a Barrhaven-based group with a mission to create and donate hand-made blankets...
Carlingwood
Tuesday Nov 18, 2025 at 3:00pm
Spend your Tuesday afternoons after school at the library with friends, snacks, and great films! Each month we’ll be showing a different movie—ranging from coming-of-age...
Teen Crafternoon paintsplat | Après-midi brico-ados peinture
Main
Tuesday Nov 18, 2025 at 5:00pm (series runs until Dec 16, 2025)
Take a break from your studies by relaxing in the Teen Zone with your choice of arts and crafts. Our craft cart will supply you...
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Rockcliffe Park
Tuesday Nov 18, 2025 at 6:00pm (series runs until Jun 09, 2026)
Are you looking for a cozy place to jam with other musicians? This is a drop-in for musicians ages 16+, to make some music. Bring...
paint and paintbrushes
Stittsville
Tuesday Nov 18, 2025 at 6:00pm
Create an original artwork with professional artist Stephanie Browness. Get step by step instructions in real time as you create your own version of a...

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Sunnyside
Tuesday Nov 18, 2025 at 6:00pm (series runs until Dec 16, 2025)
Enjoy a selection of films, each from an Italian director! Films will be presented with English subtitles. Presented by the Ottawa Chapter of the Dante...
Greely
Tuesday Nov 18, 2025 at 6:00pm
Drop in and join us for a free cozy screening of Dog Man. All ages welcome. Bring your family, bring your friends! The film starts...
Hazeldean
Tuesday Nov 18, 2025 at 6:30pm
Gather your family and friends and come to play board games at the library. Family Program. 60 min. Drop-in.
Beaverbrook
Tuesday Nov 18, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Dec 16, 2025)
New to Chapter books? Join Our Beginner Chapter Book Club! Are you ready to dive into the world of chapter books? Register online for the...

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Carp
Tuesday Nov 18, 2025 at 6:30pm
Join us at the Carp Branch for an evening of creativity and fun! This month is decorating salt dough decorations! We will be decorating salt...
Nepean Centrepointe
Wednesday Nov 19, 2025 at 11:00am
Looking to read newspapers and magazines online? Join this hands-on session to learn how to access the Ottawa Public Library's wide selection of digital magazines...
Three Icons of a green recycling bin, a blue water faucet, and an orange garbage can.
Main
Wednesday Nov 19, 2025 at 11:00am (series runs until May 13, 2026)
Where does tap water come from? ​ Why are there different types of recycling bins and what goes in them?​ Where does garbage go?​​ Learn...
Richmond
Wednesday Nov 19, 2025 at 1:30pm (series runs until Dec 17, 2025)
Join us for a program that features: -dimmed lighting -sensory toys -a smaller number of participants -an adapted circle time with stories, rhymes and songs...
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Ruth E. Dickinson
Wednesday Nov 19, 2025 at 2:00pm (series runs until Dec 17, 2025)
Join us for a preschool circle time with lots of stories, rhymes, and songs, followed by a craft. Children are encouraged to bring an item...
Infusions Littéraires
Alta Vista
Wednesday Nov 19, 2025 at 2:00pm
Partagez avec nous le plaisir des livres dans une ambiance détendue, le 3e mercredi du chaque mois. mercredi le 17 septembre - Rue Duplessis de...
Blackburn Hamlet
Wednesday Nov 19, 2025 at 2:00pm (series runs until Dec 10, 2025)
Join us at the Blackburn Hamlet branch for a watercolour painting session. Bring your own project or start something new in the company of like-minded...
Carlingwood
Wednesday Nov 19, 2025 at 4:00pm
Macramé is making a comeback from the 1970’s. Macramé is a versatile type of fiber art created by knotting techniques. You will create a keychain...
Sunnyside
Wednesday Nov 19, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Mar 11, 2026)
Explore science through Carleton University’s popular Science Cafés. You are invited to join us for lively discussions around a scientific issue of the day. Be...
Nepean Centrepointe
Wednesday Nov 19, 2025 at 7:00pm
Come meet current post-secondary students, ask your questions and learn from their experiences. Possible topics of discussion include deciding on an area of study, transitioning...