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Vernon
Thursday Jul 2, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Nov 05, 2026)
Everyone is welcome to join Vernon’s book club! Visit with your friends and neighbours to discuss great books. First Thursday of the month 6:30pm-7:30pm January...
A close-up of a spiral-bound notebook in which someone is writing with a pen.
Stittsville
Thursday Jul 2, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Dec 17, 2026)
The Stittsville branch hosts weekly meetings of the Stittsville Creative Writing Group. Do you love to write? Is writing the air you breathe, or is...
octopus reading and writing / une pieuvre qui lit et écrit
Cumberland
Friday Jul 3, 2026 at 10:00am (series runs until Aug 14, 2026)
Create and build with Lego®! Drop-in program. Family program. ***** Architectes en herbe, à vos Lego®! Programme portes ouvertes. Programme familial.
What lies beneath the Ocean (Ages 4-6)
Nepean Centrepointe
Friday Jul 3, 2026 at 10:30am
From the deepest and darkest depths of the sea, explore the mysteries of the ocean We will be exploring: Through stories and activities, we will...
Cartoon sea creatures / Dessin animé de  créatures de mer
Online
Friday Jul 3, 2026 at 11:00am
All organisms that are on our blue plant connect to one another in some way. Whether they are friends, enemies or neutral, every action influences...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Friday Jul 3, 2026 at 11:15am (series runs until Aug 14, 2026)
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...
Blackburn Hamlet
Friday Jul 3, 2026 at 2:00pm
Drop in for a free viewing of Lilo & Stitch . Participants are welcome to bring a light snack and a covered drink. Drop-in program...
A man, child, and woman laugh as they eat popcorn in a movie theatre.
Nepean Centrepointe
Friday Jul 3, 2026 at 2:00pm (series runs until Aug 21, 2026)
Family Movie Showtime: July 3 : The little Mermaid July 10:The Super Mario Bros. Movie July 17: Finding Nemo July 24 Surf's Up 2 July...
summer reading club
Emerald Plaza
Friday Jul 3, 2026 at 2:00pm
Students will learn basic chords and strumming rhythms as well as the anatomy of the ukulele. Registration required. Ages 7-12. Ottawa Public Library is committed...
Cartoon image of underwater creatures reading
Nepean Centrepointe
Saturday Jul 4, 2026 at 10:00am
Dive into the depths of the ocean! Join Dr. Shane Gero, Ottawa’s leading whale expert, as he explains the mysterious world of sperm whales. Learn...
Elmvale Acres
Saturday Jul 4, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Aug 15, 2026)
Join us for stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages with a parent or caregiver on the first Saturday of the month! Drop-in...
Cartoon sea creatures / Dessin animé de  créatures de mer
Carlingwood
Saturday Jul 4, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Aug 22, 2026)
Stories, rhymes and puppets for children and a parent /caregiver. Drop in. 30 minutes
A group gathered for library storytime, with a storyteller showing a picture book
Centennial
Saturday Jul 4, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Aug 22, 2026)
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages.​ All children welcome with a parent ​or caregiver. Drop in.
Beaverbrook
Saturday Jul 4, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Aug 22, 2026)
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in.
Ruth E. Dickinson
Saturday Jul 4, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Aug 15, 2026)
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages with a parent or caregiver followed by time to socialize and interact with toys and books...
Richmond
Saturday Jul 4, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Aug 15, 2026)
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children ages 0-5, accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
Main
Saturday Jul 4, 2026 at 11:00am (series runs until Aug 22, 2026)
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program. Family program.
Capital Region Writers Group: Write-In
Main
Saturday Jul 4, 2026 at 1:00pm (series runs until Nov 29, 2026)
You’re invited to join the CRWG for a “Write-in”: dedicated work time where you can thrive in the camaraderie of working alongside fellow writers. Bring...
Nepean Centrepointe
Saturday Jul 4, 2026 at 1:30pm (series runs until Aug 22, 2026)
For children 7-12, interested in learning to play chess and finding out more about the game. Teen volunteers will be on hand to help those...
books of different cover colors being held up high
Stittsville
Saturday Jul 4, 2026 at 2:00pm
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...