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Greenboro
Friday May 22, 2026 at 11:00am (series runs until Jun 19, 2026)
Join us twice a month for a program that features: dimmed lighting sensory toys a smaller number of participants an adapted circle time with stories,...
Sunnyside
Friday May 22, 2026 at 1:30pm
Photos and narration from multiple car trips around this wonderful province. Sights from north, south, east and west coasts. Highlights include the Viking settlement in...
Carp
Friday May 22, 2026 at 2:00pm
Presented by Dying With Dignity Canada (Ottawa Chapter), Advance Care Planning is a workshop about making choices about how you would like to be cared...
Sunnyside
Friday May 22, 2026 at 4:00pm (series runs until Jun 19, 2026)
Calling all bookworms! Come meet new friends and expand your literary horizons at the Sunnyside Teen Book Club. We meet once a month on Friday...
Family Storytime
Elmvale Acres
Saturday May 23, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Jul 18, 2026)
Join us for stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages with a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program. Rejoinez-nous pour des contes, comptines et...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Saturday May 23, 2026 at 10:30am
Have you ever wanted to work in a library? Join us to learn what it takes! We will be joined by representatives from: ​ •...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Saturday May 23, 2026 at 10:30am
Local illustrator and artist Gillian Reid is back with her newest book! Join us for a family storytime where Gillian will read Mac Wears A...
Metcalfe village
Saturday May 23, 2026 at 11:00am
Join us for an afternoon of crafting fun! We will be making seasonally themed crafts. ​ All materials will be provided.​ Welcome to children of...
Manotick
Saturday May 23, 2026 at 11:00am
Explore colours with art, science, and sensory activities suitable for preschoolers. Drop-in program. Ages 2-4.
Orléans
Saturday May 23, 2026 at 1:00pm (series runs until Jun 20, 2026)
Come to our drop-in sessions if you: * wish to know more about a certain technique * need a hand in finishing your project. Please...
St-Laurent
Saturday May 23, 2026 at 2:00pm
Engage those busy minds in play-based learning. Drop-in program. For ages 4-12 and parents too! Join us for this hands on STEM fair! Multiple stations...
adults crafting together
Centennial
Saturday May 23, 2026 at 2:00pm
Join us for an afternoon of Paper Quilling where we will roll, pinch, fold, and glue paper strips into works of art! We'll create lovely...

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books of different cover colors being held up high
Stittsville
Saturday May 23, 2026 at 2:00pm (series runs until Jul 04, 2026)
If you love journalling, bullet journalling, art journalling, or doodling in planners, come meet like-minded folks at the Stittsville branch! Bring your own notebooks and...
Hand holding lego blocks
Ruth E. Dickinson
Saturday May 23, 2026 at 2:00pm
Brick by brick... Inspired by Minecraft, Lego & old video games, join us once a month to create pixel art using pre-made templates or freehand...
Greenboro
Saturday May 23, 2026 at 2:00pm
Join us for a fun afternoon as you learn about still life, experiment with different art techniques and create your own artwork. For ages 8-12...

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Image of a teen working at their computer
Elmvale Acres
Saturday May 23, 2026 at 2:00pm
E-mail systems are used by almost everybody but not necessarily well understood by all. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users’ Group will cover...
Cumberland
Saturday May 23, 2026 at 2:00pm
La présentation sur la Planification préalable de soin (PPS) offre un aperçu du processus de planification préalable de soin et les questions les plus fréquentes...
Hazeldean
Saturday May 23, 2026 at 2:30pm
Explore patterns through detailed colouring and drawing exercises.

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Chess | Échecs
Alta Vista
Saturday May 23, 2026 at 3:00pm (series runs until Aug 29, 2026)
Join us for adult and 10+ chess, all levels welcome; an instructor will be available! Come meet new people and have fun. :) No registration required.
a hand rolling dice
Orléans
Saturday May 23, 2026 at 3:00pm (series runs until Dec 19, 2026)
Join JP the Game Master in this series of beginner-level Dungeons & Dragons Play Sessions -designed for youth aged 12 to 15 - emphasizing teamwork,...

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