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ahoy, matey
Rosemount
Wednesday Jul 8, 2026 at 2:30pm (series runs until Aug 05, 2026)
LEGO Party / Fête en blocs Create and build with Lego®! Drop-in program. Ages 6-12. Fête en blocs Architectes en herbe, à vos Lego®! Programme...
Cumberland
Wednesday Jul 8, 2026 at 3:00pm (series runs until Jul 22, 2026)
Join us biweekly for a relaxing afternoon of DIY home décor and crafts. All supplies will be provided, and all skill levels are welcome. Each...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Wednesday Jul 8, 2026 at 3:00pm (series runs until Dec 23, 2026)
New to Canada? Looking for support with school, work, or your social life? Drop in to meet with a settlement youth outreach worker from Jewish...
webcard for Chess Club with black Queen defeating white King
Main
Wednesday Jul 8, 2026 at 4:00pm (series runs until Aug 26, 2026)
Join us for open games of chess. Whether you're a beginner or more advanced, this is a relaxed environment where everyone is welcome. Bring your...
summer reading club
Vernon
Wednesday Jul 8, 2026 at 4:30pm
Refresh your knowledge on the most curious of creatures - axolotls! With different stations and activities, there’s something for everyone. Family ages 4+. 60 min. Registration...
Stittsville
Wednesday Jul 8, 2026 at 5:15pm (series runs until Dec 30, 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...
Carlingwood
Wednesday Jul 8, 2026 at 6:00pm (series runs until Jul 15, 2026)
Join us in creating a Drawstring bag . Hands-on introduction to hand sewing . Drawstring Bags are a fun way to learn how to use...

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webcard with posters for Rattlers
Main
Wednesday Jul 8, 2026 at 6:30pm
Ottawa Bad Movie Nights and Ottawa Public Library present a screening of Rattlers (1976). Please join us from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, at the OPL's Main...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Wednesday Jul 8, 2026 at 6:30pm
We'll tell about all about some of our favourite books that you are guaranteed to enjoy this summer while we zentangle. Who knows, you might...
Cartoon octopus / Dessin animé de pieuvre
Emerald Plaza
Wednesday Jul 8, 2026 at 7:00pm (series runs until Aug 19, 2026)
Games are easy to find and fun to play: Giant Tetris, Giant Connect 4, Giant Guess Who, and large jigsaw puzzles. Wednesday July 8 -...
Orléans
Wednesday Jul 8, 2026 at 7:00pm
In a Japanese-themed garden, a small space holds big ideas about designing with plants, stone, water and ma, the all-important space in between. Part garden...
Blackburn Hamlet
Thursday Jul 9, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Jul 11, 2026)
Come discover the fascinating (and sometimes mysterious) objects in our History Box! Explore and learn about them in a game format. Parents are welcome! The...
Greenboro
Thursday Jul 9, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Aug 20, 2026)
Play card games and board games at the library. Games selection include: chess. Library staff will be on hand to help with rules and organize...
Dive into reading under the sea | Pongez dans la lecture sous l'eau
Carlingwood
Thursday Jul 9, 2026 at 10:30am
Dive deeper. Discover more. Predict which objects will sink or float in water. Make boats to learn more about how density affects buoyancy. Ages 7-9...
Main
Thursday Jul 9, 2026 at 10:30am
Sail the seven seas. It’s time to go on a treasure hunt! Join us and make some pirate-themed crafts fit for a captain! Drop-in program...
Alta Vista
Thursday Jul 9, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Aug 20, 2026)
Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien.
Orléans
Thursday Jul 9, 2026 at 10:30am
MASC: Circus Workshop - Joey Albert The circus workshop offers students an educational, artistic, and fun experience, where everyone is invited to explore the world...
Emerald Plaza
Thursday Jul 9, 2026 at 10:30am
Craft and create your very own ocean-inspired masterpiece. Participants will dive into a sea-themed Storytime, followed by a fun and interactive parachute activity that will...
Metcalfe village
Thursday Jul 9, 2026 at 10:30am
Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to design and create your own zines! A fanzine, or zine for short, is a...
Cartoon sea creatures / Dessin animé de  créatures de mer
Rosemount
Thursday Jul 9, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Aug 20, 2026)
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program. Family program. Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants...