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Elmvale Acres
Thursday Jan 8, 2026 at 4:00pm (series runs until Jun 25, 2026)
New to Canada? Looking for support with school, work, or your social life? Newcomer Conversation and Support. OMRA Shelter Corporation volunteers engage with basic English...
people reading and talking
Emerald Plaza
Thursday Jan 8, 2026 at 5:30pm (series runs until Apr 30, 2026)
Practice your English conversation skills in a low-pressure, friendly environment. This program is facilitated by The Nepean, Rideau & Osgoode Community Resource Centre (NROCRC).​ All...
Books
Vernon
Thursday Jan 8, 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...
Rideau
Thursday Jan 8, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until May 28, 2026)
Profitez de notre groupe de conversation afin d'améliorer vos habiletés en français à l'oral. ​ Join our free French Conversation Group to practice speaking French...
St-Laurent
Thursday Jan 8, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until May 28, 2026)
Join our free English conversation group to practise speaking in English in a relaxed and friendly environment. All levels are welcome to this drop-in program...
knitting
Cumberland
Thursday Jan 8, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 25, 2026)
Bring your knitting or crochet project and share advice, ideas, new techniques and conversations with fellow enthusiasts. For adults of all abilities. Drop-in program. Apportez...
Nepean Centrepointe
Thursday Jan 8, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 04, 2026)
Whether you're new to baking or well seasoned, this book club is the perfect place to meet fellow bakers, try new recipes and share both...
Rosemount
Thursday Jan 8, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 04, 2026)
Join our monthly conversation group for entrepreneurs and small business owners. A welcoming space to connect, share ideas, and get feedback on your business journey...
Stittsville
Thursday Jan 8, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 25, 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...
Blackburn Hamlet
Thursday Jan 8, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 25, 2026)
Bring your knitting or crochet project (or needlepoint, cross-stitch, etc.) and share tips and tricks, ideas and conversations with fellow enthusiasts. For adults of all...
Orléans
Thursday Jan 8, 2026 at 7:00pm (series runs until Jun 11, 2026)
Share the enjoyment of good books in an informal and relaxed atmosphere. Second Thursday of every month. New members welcome.
Ruth E. Dickinson
Friday Jan 9, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Dec 11, 2026)
Are you looking for work? Unemployed or underemployed? Drop-in to meet one-on-one with an Employment Counsellor from the Pinecrest-Queensway Employment Services team.​ ​ ​Friday mornings...
Greenboro
Friday Jan 9, 2026 at 1:30pm (series runs until May 29, 2026)
Come play cards, roll the dice or play board games with us!
North Gloucester
Friday Jan 9, 2026 at 1:30pm (series runs until Jun 05, 2026)
In these ESL classes for beginner and intermediate levels, participants will learn and practice vocabulary, grammar, speaking, pronunciation, reading, and writing. A wide range of...
Sunnyside
Friday Jan 9, 2026 at 2:00pm (series runs until Jun 12, 2026)
Meet new people and join in discussions on selected titles in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere every second Friday of the month. Newcomers are welcome.
Hazeldean
Friday Jan 9, 2026 at 2:30pm
Unlike traditional colouring, this unique activity starts with a page full of watercolor. Trace, doodle, outline, or simply let your imagination guide you as you...

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un enfant apporte une pile de livres ; il y a des blocs Lego, et une banane lit une carte / child carries a large pile of books; there are Lego blocks; a banana reads a map
Vanier
Friday Jan 9, 2026 at 3:45pm (series runs until Mar 06, 2026)
Create and build with Lego®! Drop-in program. Family program. Architectes en herbe, à vos Lego®! Programme portes ouvertes. Programme familial.
Rideau
Friday Jan 9, 2026 at 4:00pm (series runs until May 29, 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...
Cumberland
Saturday Jan 10, 2026 at 10:00am (series runs until Jun 27, 2026)
This is a group for people who love to write. Participants meet every second Saturday to discuss all things writing, whether it be highlighting their...
Three paintings from the National Gallery of Canada - two are landscape pictures of trees covered in snow. One is a picture of a snow bird.

National Gallery of Canada, Scotiabank Great Hall, 380 Sussex Drive

Join the Ottawa Public Library and the National Gallery of Canada for Storytime at the Gallery.

Children...

National Gallery of Canada

Saturday Jan 10, 2026 at 10:00am