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Some in-branch programs require registration with your library card. Please log in with your library account or follow this link to apply for a card online. You can also apply for a card in person at any of our 33 locations.

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Carlingwood
Saturday Mar 21, 2026 at 10:30am
Stories, rhymes and puppets for children and a parent /caregiver. Drop in. 30 minutes
Nepean Centrepointe
Saturday Mar 21, 2026 at 10:30am
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers. Drop-in program.
Centennial
Saturday Mar 21, 2026 at 10:30am
Join us for a story-based YOU-Nique presentation presented by Zoo Crew! Participants will engage in problem-solving activities while being hands-on with a variety of mammals,...

Registration opens on Monday, February 9, 2026 - 10:00am

St-Laurent
Saturday Mar 21, 2026 at 10:30am
Join Luc Leduc, The Duke of Magic for an action packed, 45-minute magic show with a lot of audience participation. Family program for ages 4+...

Registration opens on Monday, February 9, 2026 - 10:00am

Reading Buddies
Richmond
Saturday Mar 21, 2026 at 11:00am
Do you have children ages 5 to 8? ​Would you like them to read more? ​ Join our weekly Reading Buddies program. ​Each child will...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Saturday Mar 21, 2026 at 11:00am
Better understand Canada’s tax system and minimize the amount of tax paid. Learn how to; reduce income subject to tax, maximize deductions and use all...
Carlingwood
Saturday Mar 21, 2026 at 11:00am
Get a Techno Buddy! Technology and Social Media can be overwhelming. Teen Volunteers share their Social Media knowledge with older Adult in a two-on-one setting...

Registration opens on Monday, March 2, 2026 - 9:00am

Reading Buddies
Richmond
Saturday Mar 21, 2026 at 11:45am
Do you have children ages 5 to 8? ​Would you like them to read more? ​ Join our weekly Reading Buddies program. ​Each child will...
Nepean Centrepointe
Saturday Mar 21, 2026 at 1:30pm
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...
Computer, tablet and phone / Ordinateur, tablette et téléphone
Main
Saturday Mar 21, 2026 at 2:00pm
When buying a personal computer (PC), you are faced with a lot of choices: laptop or desktop; how many cores in the processor; Intel, AMD,...
Child creating toothpick structure
Ruth E. Dickinson
Saturday Mar 21, 2026 at 2:00pm
From wild landscapes to urban habitats, how do animals adapt to their environment? This is a literacy program that includes elements of Science, Technology, Engineering,...
People playing the drumbs
Main
Saturday Mar 21, 2026 at 2:00pm
Le maître percussionniste Fana Soro présente aux participants les techniques traditionnelles du jeu du djembé, le tambour le plus populaire de l’Ouest de l’Afrique. Les...

Registration opens on Monday, February 9, 2026 - 10:00am

Ruth E. Dickinson
Saturday Mar 21, 2026 at 2:00pm
For ages 13-17 . Join us for a relaxing creative session where participants make tiny props (like mini mugs, plants, chairs or festive trees). Perfect...

Registration opens on Monday, February 9, 2026 - 10:00am

Blackburn Hamlet
Saturday Mar 21, 2026 at 2:00pm
Drop in for a free screening of Monsters Inc. Participants are welcome to bring a light snack and a covered drink. Drop-in program. Family program...
Beaverbrook
Saturday Mar 21, 2026 at 2:30pm
Experiment with structures inspired by the incredible builders of the natural world. We will be using the remarkable engineering skills of the animal kingdom to...

Registration opens on Monday, February 9, 2026 - 10:00am

Rosemount
Saturday Mar 21, 2026 at 2:30pm
Bring your friends, hang out, and defeat your enemies. Play Super Smash Bros, Mario Kart 8 & more on our Nintendo Switch.​ ​Ages 12 to...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Sunday Mar 22, 2026 at 2:00pm
Join us and let your creativity flow in a relaxed environment. Zentangle involves drawing lines and patterns to create a beautiful piece of art. Supplies...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Wednesday Mar 25, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until May 27, 2026)
Ottawa Public Health Presents ​ Learn the best ways to stay healthy with OPH at the Ruth E. Dickinson Branch. We will beoffering 3 workshops...
Orléans
Wednesday Mar 25, 2026 at 2:00pm
Carry your glasses in style by sewing your own glasses case. Must know how to use a sewing machine. ​ ​All materials will be provided...

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Carlingwood
Wednesday Mar 25, 2026 at 4:00pm
Quilling , or paper filigree , is an art form using rolled, shaped, and glued strips of paper to create decorative designs for cards, pictures,...

Registration opens on Monday, February 16, 2026 - 9:00am