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Centennial
Saturday Oct 18, 2025 at 10:30am
Come make a paper jack o’lantern to celebrate Halloween. At the end, we’ll collect our creations into a spooky pumpkin patch that parents & guardians...
Rockcliffe Park
Saturday Oct 18, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until Oct 18, 2025)
Do you love puzzles? Ready to try some new ones? Join us for a puzzle swap! Bring a puzzle you are ready to part with...
Blackburn Hamlet
Saturday Oct 18, 2025 at 11:00am (series runs until Dec 13, 2025)
A friendly Rubik's Cube community meetup hosted by Blackburn Hamlet Branch. In a Non-Competitive setting, join to meet friends, show off your skills and see...
Manotick
Saturday Oct 18, 2025 at 11:00am
The 2nd Annual Costume Swap is here! Drop off your donations of gently used, clean children's costumes and/or accessories from now until October 4. Swap...

The Ottawa StoryTellers is hosting a free beginner workshop for anyone interested in exploring the art of storytelling. Whether you want to perform, share your...

Saturday Oct 18, 2025 at 12:00pm (series runs until Dec 06, 2025)
Gardening with compost and trowel
St-Laurent
Saturday Oct 18, 2025 at 1:00pm
Learn the basics of vermicomposting and how to care for the worm farm. Discover what goes into the box and the amazing fertilizer you can...
Lego® Block Party! | Ça dé "bloc"
Greely
Saturday Oct 18, 2025 at 1:00pm
Create and build with Lego®! / Architectes en herbe, à vos Lego®! Drop-in program. / Programme portes ouvertes. Ages 6-12. / Pour les 6 à 12 ans.
Blackburn Hamlet
Saturday Oct 18, 2025 at 1:00pm
Join Rachel Lalonde from CAA Orleans to discover the wonders of Peru! Rachel will be your guide through the hottest new travel trends, essential flight...
Stack of books
Stittsville
Saturday Oct 18, 2025 at 1:30pm
Audiobooks are an excellent way to present a story for those who, for whatever reason, prefer the audio versions instead of written text. A member...
Carlingwood
Saturday Oct 18, 2025 at 1:30pm (series runs until Nov 15, 2025)
Riding the Line: A Two-Part Poetry Circle for Readers and Writers Join Anita Lahey for this two-part poetry workshop. Over two sessions, participants will read...
Emerald Plaza
Saturday Oct 18, 2025 at 2:00pm
Zombies are returning to the library. Join us for an afternoon of ghoulish crafting as we transform Barbie dolls into zombies. All materials provided. Ages...
Cumberland
Saturday Oct 18, 2025 at 2:00pm
The average time it takes for an unprotected computer to be compromised after connecting to the Internet is under 15 minutes. Don't let it be...
teens smiling with books; les ados en souriant avec les livres
Greenboro
Saturday Oct 18, 2025 at 2:00pm (series runs until Dec 13, 2025)
Enjoy an afternoon of gaming with your friends! Two PS4s and one Wii U to play a variety of awesome games. Profitez d'une après-midi de...
Main
Saturday Oct 18, 2025 at 2:00pm
Come celebrate Library Month with live musical performances.   Performances will be held in library spaces, allowing you to experience the magic of live music up...
Rosemount
Saturday Oct 18, 2025 at 2:30pm (series runs until Dec 13, 2025)
Bring your friends, hang out, and defeat your enemies. Play Super Smash Bros, Mario Kart 8 & more on our Nintendo Switch.​ ​Ages 12 to...
Halloween image
Centennial
Saturday Oct 18, 2025 at 2:30pm
Adults and teens are invited to get into the Halloween spirit and create an imperfect spooky piece of art. At the end of the evening,...
Beaverbrook
Saturday Oct 18, 2025 at 2:30pm (series runs until Dec 13, 2025)
Learn about STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) with cool projects. For ages 10-12.

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North Gloucester
Saturday Oct 18, 2025 at 3:00pm
Are you new to Ottawa or looking to make new friends? Come to our Friend Speed Dating Event to meet new people and maybe, start...
Stittsville
Sunday Oct 19, 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.
Hazeldean
Sunday Oct 19, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until Jan 25, 2026)
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. 30 min. Drop in.