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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 Dec 20, 2025 at 10:30am
Celebrate the season with festive Christmas stories, songs, rhymes, and a holiday craft. A cozy and cheerful storytime for the whole family! Drop in
Ruth E. Dickinson
Saturday Dec 20, 2025 at 2:00pm
We will be selecting a piece of art each session to learn about before you re-create it! November: K-Pop Demon Hunters December: The Nightmare Before...

Sorry this event and its waiting list are full

Hazeldean
Saturday Dec 20, 2025 at 2:30pm
Learn how to create continuous line drawings.

Sorry this event and its waiting list are full

Stittsville
Sunday Dec 21, 2025 at 2:00pm
Come to the library and make some gift tags for your friends and family. Materials and supplies will be provided. We will upcycle book pages,...

Registration opens on Sunday, November 30, 2025 - 10:00am

St-Laurent
Monday Dec 22, 2025 at 6:00pm
Le 22 septembre à 18h: Illusions perdues Lucien est un jeune poète inconnu dans la France du XIXème siècle. Il a de grandes espérances et...
Sunnyside
Monday Dec 22, 2025 at 6:00pm
Join us once a month for a screening of films inspired by books! Whether you're a lifelong reader or a movie buff, this series brings...
Candy land
Nepean Centrepointe
Saturday Dec 27, 2025 at 11:00am (series runs until Dec 28, 2025)
Come play CandyLand where YOU become the pieces! available: Saturday, December 27 from 11-4 Sunday, December 28 from 11-4 Monday, December 29 from 11-7 ********************************************************************...
Sunnyside
Monday Dec 29, 2025 at 2:00pm
Bring in your device and learn how to access The Ottawa Public Library’s thousands of digital titles, using resources like Libby and cloudLibrary. Come join...
Vanier
Monday Dec 29, 2025 at 7:00pm (series runs until Jun 29, 2026)
La succursale Vanier invite les francophones et les francophiles de toutes générations à se joindre à un cercle de lecture. On y mettra l'accent sur...
Centennial
Tuesday Dec 30, 2025 at 2:00pm
Engage your gratitude through movement, imagination, and art. We’ll be strengthening our thankfulness muscles by playing gratitude games and remembering our favourite moments from 2025...
Open book / Livre ouvert
Main
Tuesday Dec 30, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Sep 29, 2026)
Joignez-vous à nous pour des discussions conviviales à propos de livres en français. Présentez-vous au bureau de consultation du 1er étage afin de récupérer votre...
Beaverbrook
Tuesday Dec 30, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Dec 31, 2025)
Ever wonder what stuffed animals do at night while you are sleeping? Part 1: Bring your favourite stuffed animal to a pyjama storytime and leave...
Underneath illustrated fireworks, "Celebrate Noon Year's Eve with us!" is written.
Main
Wednesday Dec 31, 2025 at 11:00am
A New Year's event for the whole family. Ring in 2026 early (at noon)! Wear your pajamas or your fancy finery if you would like...
Metcalfe village
Wednesday Dec 31, 2025 at 11:00am
Join us for an afternoon of crafting fun! We will be making New Year's Eve themed crafts. ​ All materials will be provided.​ ​Welcome to...
Noon Year's Eve
Nepean Centrepointe
Wednesday Dec 31, 2025 at 11:15am
Join us for crafts, face painting and a parade as we count down to noon.
Stittsville
Sunday Jan 4, 2026 at 2:00pm
Join us for a cozy afternoon of solving jigsaw puzzles. Light refreshments will be available.
Stittsville
Monday Jan 5, 2026 at 6:00pm
Create a vision board that will inspire and motivate you to reach your goals. Craft a stunning vision board for every area of your life...

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

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Cumberland
Tuesday Jan 6, 2026 at 10:15am (series runs until Mar 31, 2026)
Join us at the Cumberland Branch Tuesday and Thursday mornings to make new friends from 10:15 am to noon. We have coffee, puzzles, board games...
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Centennial
Tuesday Jan 6, 2026 at 2:00pm (series runs until Jun 30, 2026)
Do you like to knit, crochet or do hand work of some sort? Join like minded individuals for an enjoyable afternoon of crafting. Bring any...
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Main
Wednesday Jan 7, 2026 at 6:30pm
Ottawa Bad Movie Nights and Ottawa Public Library present a screening of H ercules (1983). Please join us from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, at the OPL's...