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Cartoon kids and adults on carpet with books
Ruth E. Dickinson
Saturday Oct 18, 2025 at 10:30am
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program. Family program. Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants...
Centennial
Saturday Oct 18, 2025 at 10:30am
Come make a paper jack o’lantern to celebrate Halloween. At the end, we’ll collect our creations into a spooky pumpkin patch that parents & guardians...
Manotick
Saturday Oct 18, 2025 at 11:00am
The 2nd Annual Costume Swap is here! Drop off your donations of gently used, clean children's costumes and/or accessories from now until October 4. Swap...
Gardening with compost and trowel
St-Laurent
Saturday Oct 18, 2025 at 1:00pm
Learn the basics of vermicomposting and how to care for the worm farm. Discover what goes into the box and the amazing fertilizer you can...
Stack of books
Stittsville
Saturday Oct 18, 2025 at 1:30pm
Audiobooks are an excellent way to present a story for those who, for whatever reason, prefer the audio versions instead of written text. A member...
Carlingwood
Saturday Oct 18, 2025 at 1:30pm (series runs until Nov 15, 2025)
Riding the Line: A Two-Part Poetry Circle for Readers and Writers Join Anita Lahey for this two-part poetry workshop. Over two sessions, participants will read...
Emerald Plaza
Saturday Oct 18, 2025 at 2:00pm
Zombies are returning to the library. Join us for an afternoon of ghoulish crafting as we transform Barbie dolls into zombies. All materials provided. Ages...
Cumberland
Saturday Oct 18, 2025 at 2:00pm
The average time it takes for an unprotected computer to be compromised after connecting to the Internet is under 15 minutes. Don't let it be...
Main
Saturday Oct 18, 2025 at 2:00pm
Come celebrate Library Month with live musical performances.   Performances will be held in library spaces, allowing you to experience the magic of live music up...
Halloween image
Centennial
Saturday Oct 18, 2025 at 2:30pm
Adults and teens are invited to get into the Halloween spirit and create an imperfect spooky piece of art. At the end of the evening,...
child reading a story with parents
Ruth E. Dickinson
Sunday Oct 19, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until Dec 14, 2025)
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver followed by an arts & crafts activity. Drop-in program. Family program.
Main
Sunday Oct 19, 2025 at 1:30pm
Join Paul Weber for a ride through time with tales of early aviators to Ottawa... a buried beer train... lost francophone history... when Ottawa had...
Hazeldean
Sunday Oct 19, 2025 at 2:30pm (series runs until Dec 14, 2025)
Tap into your story and explore your voice in an environment of dignity, courage and respect. No experience required! Every workshop is unique.
Osgoode
Monday Oct 20, 2025 at 1:30pm
Join us as we discuss "West with Giraffes" by Lynda Rutledge. Copies of the book are available at the Osgoode Branch service hub. All are...
Orléans
Monday Oct 20, 2025 at 1:30pm (series runs until Oct 27, 2025)
Learn the basics of using a sewing machine and create your very first project: book bag. Our intro to sewing program will take you through...
Carlingwood
Monday Oct 20, 2025 at 6:00pm
Travel to Iceland and save the plane fare with Armchair Travels! Enjoy photos and narration of an Icelandic cruise that included magnificent waterfalls, lava fields,...
Stittsville
Monday Oct 20, 2025 at 6:00pm
Join us for a fun evening by creating beautiful, delicate, raised images from paper strips. You’ll use a few basic tools to wind the paper...

Registration opens on Monday, September 22, 2025 - 10:00am

Ruth E. Dickinson
Tuesday Oct 21, 2025 at 2:30pm
Emergency Preparedness; Plan, Prepare, Be Aware Emergencies can happen anytime—being ready makes all the difference. Join Ottawa Public Health for a practical session on how...
webcard with poster for Handling the Undead
Main
Tuesday Oct 21, 2025 at 8:30pm
Join us for a free screening of Handling the Undead as part of our "Not My Zombie Movie" movie theme for October. The film was...
Greenboro
Wednesday Oct 22, 2025 at 2:00pm
Create art in good company. This series is perfect for aspiring artists, crafters who are in a rut, and anyone who suspects that a creative...