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Greenboro
Saturday Feb 14, 2026 at 10:30am
Enjoy a wonderful orchestral performance by Suzuki Music at the library! There will also be a fun instrument petting zoo and colouring in the Pod...
Metcalfe village
Saturday Feb 14, 2026 at 11:00am (series runs until Mar 14, 2026)
Join us for an afternoon of crafting fun! We will be making seasonally themed crafts. ​ All materials will be provided.​ Welcome to children of...
webcards with posters for Before trilogy
Main
Saturday Feb 14, 2026 at 12:00pm
"Can the greatest romance of your life last only one night?" Fall in (and out?) of love in our auditorium and come watch an all-day...
Orléans
Saturday Feb 14, 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...
Three people cooking together.
Greely
Saturday Feb 14, 2026 at 1:00pm
Always wanted to know how to make sourdough bread? This presentation will show you how to create and maintain a starter as well as how...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Saturday Feb 14, 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...
Awesome Authors Logo, hand holding a pen
Main
Saturday Feb 14, 2026 at 2:00pm
Join Khaleefa “Apollo the Child” Hamdan, spoken word poet and hip hop artist, for an interactive writing workshop. Discover how to turn your thoughts and...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Saturday Feb 14, 2026 at 2:00pm
We will be selecting a piece of art each session to learn about before you re-create it! February: Girl with Balloon by Banksy Ages 6-12...
Centennial
Saturday Feb 14, 2026 at 2:00pm
Put your engineering skills to the test by making a race track for marbles! Compete against other teams to build the best race track you...
Milano Cortina 2026 banner

Join CBC Ottawa and the Ottawa Public Library at Ben Franklin Place on Saturday, Feb. 14, for a free, family-friendly afternoon. Experience the excitement...

Ben Franklin Place

Saturday Feb 14, 2026 at 2:00pm
chess board
Sunnyside
Saturday Feb 14, 2026 at 2:30pm
Interested in learning chess? Looking for new opponents? Drop in to play with our teen volunteers who can help you improve your game or… come...
hearts
Cumberland
Saturday Feb 14, 2026 at 2:30pm
Create crafts for Valentine’s Day that are full of love! Ages 4-12. Un bricolage fait avec amour pour la Saint-Valentin. Âges 4-12.
Chess | Échecs
Alta Vista
Saturday Feb 14, 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 Feb 15, 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.
Ruth E. Dickinson
Sunday Feb 15, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until May 24, 2026)
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers. Family program. Drop-in program.

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Orléans
Sunday Feb 15, 2026 at 11:00am (series runs until May 24, 2026)
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and a parent/caregiver. Drop-in program. Des contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges...
Cumberland
Sunday Feb 15, 2026 at 1:30pm (series runs until Mar 15, 2026)
Do you love board games or colour? We will provide an assortment of games, colouring books and pencils but you're welcome to bring your own...
Carlingwood
Monday Feb 16, 2026 at 2:00pm (series runs until Jun 15, 2026)
Are you looking for work? Unemployed or underemployed? Drop-in to meet one-on-one with an Employment Counselor from the Pinecrest-Queensway Employment Services team. For Newcomers. 1st...
Computer, tablet and phone / Ordinateur, tablette et téléphone
Main
Monday Feb 16, 2026 at 2:00pm
During this demonstration, you will learn to enhance your photos by adjusting light, colour, and composition using free photo editing software (Photoscape X) available for...
olympic games
Greely
Monday Feb 16, 2026 at 3:00pm
Join us for a screening of Women's Hockey from the Winter Olympic Games! Drop in to cheer on Team Canada and enjoy the excitement with...