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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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Nepean Centrepointe
Monday Dec 1, 2025 at 10:00am (series runs until Dec 29, 2025)
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.
Carlingwood
Monday Dec 1, 2025 at 2:00pm (series runs until Jun 15, 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. For Newcomers. 1st...
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Elmvale Acres
Monday Dec 1, 2025 at 5:30pm (series runs until Dec 15, 2025)
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...
Blackburn Hamlet
Monday Dec 1, 2025 at 6:00pm (series runs until Dec 08, 2025)
Vous avez déjà une base en anglais et vous cherchez un endroit avec une ambiance décontractée et amicale pour pratiquer vos habiletés de converser en...
North Gloucester
Tuesday Dec 2, 2025 at 1:00pm (series runs until Jun 09, 2026)
Learn and practice new English language skills and meet new people in a relaxed and friendly environment. Everyone welcome! Drop in.​ (Space limited to room...
english
Ruth E. Dickinson
Tuesday Dec 2, 2025 at 6:00pm (series runs until Jun 23, 2026)
Practice your English conversation skills in a low-pressure, friendly environment. All levels are welcome.
Greenboro
Tuesday Dec 2, 2025 at 6:15pm (series runs until May 26, 2026)
Drop in with your knitting every Tuesday Share advice, ideas and conversation with other knitters. Venez faire un tour, échanger des conseils et des idées...
Sunnyside
Tuesday Dec 2, 2025 at 6:45pm (series runs until Dec 16, 2025)
Practice English and meet new friends in a relaxed and friendly environment. Margaret is an accredited teacher of English as a Second Language with more...
Beaverbrook
Tuesday Dec 2, 2025 at 7:00pm (series runs until Dec 16, 2025)
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 skills?...
Carlingwood
Tuesday Dec 2, 2025 at 7:30pm (series runs until Jun 30, 2026)
Do you already have some basic French language skills, and are you looking for a casual, friendly environment where you can practice speaking? Join our...
Greenboro
Wednesday Dec 3, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until Mar 18, 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. For Newcomers.
Groupe de conversation en français
Main
Wednesday Dec 3, 2025 at 2:00pm (series runs until Apr 29, 2026)
Rejoignez notre groupe de conversation en français gratuit pour pratiquer le français dans une atmosphère détendue. Niveaux intermédiaire, inscription non requise. Join our free French...
Stittsville
Wednesday Dec 3, 2025 at 5:15pm (series runs until Jun 24, 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...
Elmvale Acres
Wednesday Dec 3, 2025 at 6:00pm (series runs until Dec 17, 2025)
Join our Beginner's English Conversation group. Free. Drop in. Joignez-vous à notre groupe de conversation en anglais pour débutants. Gratuit. Inscription non-requise.
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Main
Wednesday Dec 3, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Apr 29, 2026)
Join our free English conversation to practice speaking in English in a relaxed and friendly environment. All levels are welcome to this drop-in program. No...
english
Ruth E. Dickinson
Wednesday Dec 3, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 24, 2026)
Practice your English conversation skills in a low-pressure, friendly environment. All levels are welcome. Program will start upstairs in the second floor program room.
Greenboro
Wednesday Dec 3, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Dec 17, 2025)
Improve your English, share stories and make new friends! Améliorez votre anglais, partager des histoires et faites des amis!
Elmvale Acres
Thursday Dec 4, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jan 29, 2026)
Are you looking for a job? Come learn all the necessary skills to do so at the Elmvale Acres Branch of the Ottawa Public Library,...
Greenboro
Friday Dec 5, 2025 at 1:30pm (series runs until May 29, 2026)
Come play cards, roll the dice or play board games with us!
North Gloucester
Friday Dec 5, 2025 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...