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Blackburn Hamlet
Saturday Apr 25, 2026 at 10:30am
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...
Sunnyside
Saturday Apr 25, 2026 at 10:45am (series runs until May 30, 2026)
Drop in for preschool fun! Play with puppets, crafts, building blocks, and more. Un programme portes ouvertes pour les enfants d'âge préscolaire! Venez jouer avec...
an adult reads to a group of people / un adulte lit à un groupe de personnes
Main
Saturday Apr 25, 2026 at 11:00am (series runs until May 16, 2026)
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Join us after the stories for a simple craft. Family program...
Orléans
Saturday Apr 25, 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...
Old Parliament bulding / Ancien édifice du Parlement
Main
Saturday Apr 25, 2026 at 1:30pm
A special Bytown bicentennial presentation! Long before becoming Canada’s capital, Ottawa was a rough and tumble backwoods lumber town. As we mark 2026, the Bicentenary...
books of different cover colors being held up high
Stittsville
Saturday Apr 25, 2026 at 1:30pm (series runs until Jul 04, 2026)
If you love journalling, bullet journalling, art journalling, or doodling in planners, come meet like-minded folks at the Stittsville branch! Bring your own notebooks and...
Carlingwood
Saturday Apr 25, 2026 at 1:30pm (series runs until Jun 06, 2026)
Join a band of adventurers as they set out from the seaside town of Dragonsbourne. This is part ten of a continuing adventure that takes...
Nepean Centrepointe
Saturday Apr 25, 2026 at 2:00pm
This presentation will explore perennials that bring colour to your garden throughout the year. It will highlight plants that are hardy in the Ottawa area—reliable,...
Hand holding lego blocks
Ruth E. Dickinson
Saturday Apr 25, 2026 at 2:00pm
Brick by brick... Inspired by Minecraft, Lego & old video games, join us once a month to create pixel art using pre-made templates or freehand...
Centennial
Saturday Apr 25, 2026 at 2:00pm
Have you ever read a book and thought you could do better? Well now is your chance! Come to the library where we will be...
various pieces of lego
Sunnyside
Saturday Apr 25, 2026 at 2:30pm (series runs until May 30, 2026)
Create and build with Lego®! Drop-in. For ages 6-12. Last Friday of every month.​ 3:30pm – 5pm​. Architectes en herbe, à vos Lego®! Portes ouvertes...
a hand, paints and pencil crayons / une main, des peintures et des crayons de couleur
Cumberland
Saturday Apr 25, 2026 at 2:30pm
Celebrate spring and come craft at the library. We have all the supplies you need to satisfy your creativity! Drop-in program. Family program. Viens bricoler...
image of teen sitting by a computer
Manotick
Saturday Apr 25, 2026 at 2:30pm
Write the next poetry masterpiece and pit your imagination against your challengers. Registration required. Ages 8-12.
Chess | Échecs
Alta Vista
Saturday Apr 25, 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.
a hand rolling dice
Orléans
Saturday Apr 25, 2026 at 3:00pm (series runs until May 23, 2026)
Join JP the Game Master in this series of beginner-level Dungeons & Dragons Play Sessions -designed for youth aged 12 to 15 - emphasizing teamwork,...

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Beaverbrook
Sunday Apr 26, 2026 at 10:30am
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages.​ All children welcome with a parent ​or caregiver. Drop in.
Orléans
Sunday Apr 26, 2026 at 11:00am (series runs until May 10, 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...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Sunday Apr 26, 2026 at 1:00pm
Looking to level up your birthday cards? Add some flair to your planner? Join us for an introduction to brush lettering! You'll be learning the...

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A man, child, and woman laugh as they eat popcorn in a movie theatre.
Nepean Centrepointe
Monday Apr 27, 2026 at 2:00am
Popcorn will be provided. Covered drinks are welcome. ​Family program. Drop-in.
Hazeldean
Monday Apr 27, 2026 at 10:30am
Join us for an morning of diamond painting, where you can create an animal or monster sticker. Ages 6-12. 60 min. Registration required.