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Centennial
Friday Sep 26, 2025 at 3:00pm
Dr. Jules Arita Koostachin’s deeply personal documentary unravels the tangled threads of silence suffered by residential school Survivors through truth, freedom and power. 2023. 80...
Cartoon kids and adults on carpet with books
Ruth E. Dickinson
Saturday Sep 27, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until Dec 06, 2025)
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers. Drop-in program.
Ruth E. Dickinson
Saturday Sep 27, 2025 at 2:00pm (series runs until Oct 25, 2025)
We will be selecting a piece of art each session to learn about before you re-create it! September: Sailor Moon by Naoko Takeuchi October: Maman...

Registration opens on Monday, September 8, 2025 - 10:00am

Greenboro
Monday Sep 29, 2025 at 2:00pm
Join us for a time of interacting with various types of technology. We will have ozobots, bee bots, mbots, cubetto, and makey-makey available. This program...
webcard with poster for Prince of the City
Main
Monday Sep 29, 2025 at 6:00pm
Every Monday evening we put the spotlight on a director's work, giving us a chance to explore their oeuvre, revisit movies we've played on Tuesdays,...
Stittsville
Monday Sep 29, 2025 at 6:30pm
Curious about new flavours? In this session, we will explore the spice's origin, share recipes, and exchange personal stories or cultural connections. Participants will receive...

Registration opens on Monday, September 1, 2025 - 10:00am

Richmond
Monday Sep 29, 2025 at 6:30pm
Meet with fellow food ​enthusiasts and put recipes​ to the test. ​ ​ Selection is: ​ Recipes from any magazine​ of your choice ​ using turmeric spice .
webcard with poster for Mulholland Drive
Main
Tuesday Sep 30, 2025 at 6:00pm
Join us for a free screening of Mulholland Drive as part of our "The Shadow of Film Noir Strikes Again" movie theme for September. The...
poster for The Tingler
Main
Wednesday Oct 1, 2025 at 6:30pm
Ottawa Bad Movie Nights and Ottawa Public Library present a screening of The Tingler (1959). Please join us from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, at the OPL's...
Cumberland
Thursday Oct 2, 2025 at 3:00pm (series runs until Dec 04, 2025)
Join us on the first Thursday of the month for a program that features: dimmed lighting sensory toys a smaller number of participants an adapted...
Carlingwood
Friday Oct 3, 2025 at 4:00pm
Drop-in at the Carlingwood Branch for Wii U Game On! We will be playing Mario Kart. Not sure how to play? No worries! Our teen...
Image de Jos Montferrand provenant de la Société historique d'Ottawa
St-Laurent
Saturday Oct 4, 2025 at 1:00pm
La vallée de l'Outaouais a le privilège d'être associée à un personnage légendaire dont la renommée dépasse largement les frontières de la région, Joe Montferrand...
Nepean Centrepointe
Saturday Oct 4, 2025 at 2:00pm
Dive into the fascinating world of typography with Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users’ Group. Chris will demystify the terminology of typography and...
Stittsville
Sunday Oct 5, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until Dec 14, 2025)
Stories, rhymes, and songs for families with children of all ages, accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
Stittsville
Monday Oct 6, 2025 at 2:00pm
Need help borrowing eBooks or audiobooks? Join us for OPL eBooks and Audiobooks, a hands-on information session where library staff will guide you through the...

Registration opens on Monday, September 8, 2025 - 10:00am

Greenboro
Tuesday Oct 7, 2025 at 2:30pm
Learn how to extend the battery life of your PC laptop, discover the handy Microsoft PowerToys, detect fake USB flash drives before you lose data,...
Beaverbrook
Wednesday Oct 8, 2025 at 2:00pm (series runs until Oct 15, 2025)
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. Ages 0-18 months. Drop-in program.

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Hazeldean
Wednesday Oct 8, 2025 at 6:00pm
Participants will create their own abstract or still life image on white tiles using alcohol-based markers and acrylic paints. It's time to show of your...

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Ruth E. Dickinson
Thursday Oct 9, 2025 at 6:00pm
Do you have a great idea—but aren’t sure if it could become a great business? This interactive session is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs who are...
Cumberland
Friday Oct 10, 2025 at 10:00am
Create and build with Lego®! Ages 6-12. Architectes en herbe, à vos Lego®! Pour les 6 à 12 ans.