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Main
Friday Jul 10, 2026 at 3:00pm (series runs until Jul 31, 2026)
Join our free English conversation group to practice speaking in English in a relaxed and friendly environment. All levels are welcome to this drop-in program...
Constance Bay
Friday Jul 10, 2026 at 3:00pm (series runs until Sep 25, 2026)
Come meet 1 on 1 with Social Prescriber Maddie from the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre (WOCRC). A social prescriber connects individuals with non-clinical community...
Hazeldean
Friday Jul 10, 2026 at 3:00pm
Play card games and board games at the library. Game selections include: Giant Jenga, Guess Who, Chess and more. Library staff will be on hand...
two hands and LEGO bricks / deux mains et des blocs de LEGO
Vanier
Friday Jul 10, 2026 at 3:45pm (series runs until Aug 21, 2026)
Building Boom! Show off your architectural creativity with Lego®! Archiboum! Architectes en herbes, à vos Lego®!
Rideau
Friday Jul 10, 2026 at 4:00pm (series runs until Aug 28, 2026)
Do you already have some basic English language skills, and are you looking for a casual, friendly environment where you can practice your English speaking...
Carlingwood
Friday Jul 10, 2026 at 4:00pm
Ready, Set, Go! Drop-in at the Carlingwood Branch for Mario Kart: Game On! Play on our brand new Switch 2! Not sure how to play?...
teens
Main
Friday Jul 10, 2026 at 4:30pm
Have you ever wanted to learn how escape rooms are created -- or how to create your own?? Join us for an escape room workshop...
Sunnyside
Saturday Jul 11, 2026 at 10:00am (series runs until Aug 29, 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...
Cartoon sea creatures / Dessin animé de  créatures de mer
Carlingwood
Saturday Jul 11, 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 11, 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.
Hazeldean
Saturday Jul 11, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Aug 22, 2026)
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. All ages. 30 min. Drop in.
Beaverbrook
Saturday Jul 11, 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.
Richmond
Saturday Jul 11, 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.
Ruth E. Dickinson
Saturday Jul 11, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Jul 25, 2026)
Dive deeper. Discover more. Join us for hands-on activities and stories to explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math. This is a literacy program that...
Manotick
Saturday Jul 11, 2026 at 10:30am
Join the club and get your steps in: Download the audiobook of your choice onto your phone & bring your headphones! We'll walk for 60...
Main
Saturday Jul 11, 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.
Gloved hands handle plants
Cumberland
Saturday Jul 11, 2026 at 11:00am
Bee species, especially native bees, are in decline across North America. Learn how you can help by growing pollinator-friendly gardens. Offered in collaboration with the...
Orléans
Saturday Jul 11, 2026 at 1:00pm (series runs until Dec 19, 2026)
Practice your English conversation skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. All levels are welcome. Please note : Saturday September 20 , 2025, session is...
Elmvale Acres
Saturday Jul 11, 2026 at 1:00pm (series runs until Dec 19, 2026)
Pratiquez votre français dans un milieu décontracté et amical. Portes ouvertes. Practice your French conversation skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. Drop-in.
Ruth E. Dickinson
Saturday Jul 11, 2026 at 1:00pm
In this 3 hour class we will learn how to do a running stitch and a back stitch. We will then practice those skills by...