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National Film Board of Canada logo on pink and purple field
Cumberland
Friday Nov 14, 2025 at 4:00pm
Au fil de saynètes curieuses et de conversations captivantes, de jeunes gens en quête d’une colocation explorent la possibilité de forger un lien réel avec...
Carlingwood
Saturday Nov 15, 2025 at 11:00am
Get a Techno Buddy ! Technology and Social Media can be overwhelming. Teen Volunteers share their Social Media knowledge with older Adults in a two-on-one...

Registration opens on Monday, October 27, 2025 - 9:00am

Laptop, tablet and cellphone / Un ordinateur portable, une tablette et un téléphone portable
Main
Saturday Nov 15, 2025 at 1:00pm
We are told: don't write down passwords; don't reuse passwords; make passwords long and complex. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will...
Ready set type
Richmond
Saturday Nov 15, 2025 at 1:00pm
Type your story this November! Get a head start on telling your story with an afternoon of writing, typing, and community building. Not sure what...
Greenboro
Saturday Nov 15, 2025 at 1:30pm
Come puzzle with us, all are welcome! Bring a puzzle to do or use one of ours. Make new friends by working together to complete...
hands holding two mugs of coffee, with a paw print in corner of image
Centennial
Saturday Nov 15, 2025 at 2:00pm
The Pet Lovers Death Café brings together the pet lover community so that the topic of pet death can be normalized and compassionately discussed through...
Stittsville
Monday Nov 17, 2025 at 6:00pm
Adults are invited to join us to make their own greeting cards. Make cards for your loved ones for any occasion. Supplies are provided but...

Registration opens on Monday, October 20, 2025 - 10:00am

paint and brushes
Centennial
Monday Nov 17, 2025 at 6:00pm
Create an original artwork with professional artist Stephanie Browness. Get step by step instructions in real time as you create your own version of a...

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Ruth E. Dickinson
Tuesday Nov 18, 2025 at 3:00pm (series runs until Jun 09, 2026)
The Granny Squares for Warmth (GSFW) group was created in November 2020 as a Barrhaven-based group with a mission to create and donate hand-made blankets...
paint and paintbrushes
Stittsville
Tuesday Nov 18, 2025 at 6:00pm
Create an original artwork with professional artist Stephanie Browness. Get step by step instructions in real time as you create your own version of a...
Carp
Tuesday Nov 18, 2025 at 6:30pm
Join us at the Carp Branch for an evening of creativity and fun! This month is decorating salt dough decorations! We will be decorating salt...

Registration opens on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 - 10:30am

Beaverbrook
Saturday Nov 22, 2025 at 1:00pm
Type your story this November! Get a head start on telling your story with an afternoon of writing, typing, and community building. Not sure what...
Nepean Centrepointe
Saturday Nov 22, 2025 at 2:00pm
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools have exploded over the last few years. They can: supercharge your web searches & help you find the most relevant information,...
North Gloucester
Saturday Nov 22, 2025 at 2:30pm
In this one-hour arm-chair travel presentation, enjoy photos and narration of an Icelandic cruise that included magnificent waterfalls, lava fields, geysers and stunning fjords. Presented...
Old Parliament bulding / Ancien édifice du Parlement
Main
Sunday Nov 23, 2025 at 1:30pm
Join Jeff Wang, author of Beneath the Archway: Overseas Chinese in Ottawa since 1892 for a presentation on the struggles, triumphs and immense contributions of...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Sunday Nov 23, 2025 at 2:00pm
Are you looking for new recipes to try? Share your favourite recipes and discover fresh ideas for cozy meals during this season. Think: soups, stews...
North Gloucester
Sunday Nov 23, 2025 at 2:00pm (series runs until Dec 14, 2025)
Colouring and drawing is not just for kids!  Join us in a stress-free zone while listening to meditative music.  A selection of colouring sheets, coloured...
Emerald Plaza
Monday Nov 24, 2025 at 6:00pm
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...
Stittsville
Monday Nov 24, 2025 at 6:30pm
Curious about new flavours? In this session, we will explore the spice's origin, share recipes, and exchange personal stories or cultural connections. Participants will receive...

Registration opens on Monday, October 27, 2025 - 10:00am

Ruth E. Dickinson
Tuesday Nov 25, 2025 at 2:30pm
Get up close and personal with your photographic subjects such as flowers, insects, water droplets, or detailed parts of larger subjects or scenes. Learn how...