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Volunteer Ottawa Information Session
Main
Tuesday Sep 23, 2025 at 2:00pm
Get Engaged: finding the right volunteer opportunity. Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity that suits you? This information session will show you how to...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Tuesday Sep 23, 2025 at 2:30pm
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools have exploded over the last few years. They can: supercharge your web searches & help you find the most relevant information;...
webcard with poster for The Wild Goose Lake
Main
Tuesday Sep 23, 2025 at 6:00pm
Join us for a free screening of The Wild Goose Lake as part of our "The Shadow of Film Noir Strikes Again" movie theme for...
Sunnyside
Wednesday Sep 24, 2025 at 6:00pm
Join us for the ultimate armchair travel around Europe. The European Book Club is offered in partnership with European Union National Institutes for Culture (EUNIC)...
St-Laurent
Thursday Sep 25, 2025 at 10:00am (series runs until May 28, 2026)
Come meet to enjoy and discuss a wide variety of books selected by book club members. All are welcome! Drop-in program. This group meets the...
Meet a lawyer of the Ontario Legal Information Centre in person
Elmvale Acres
Thursday Sep 25, 2025 at 1:00pm
Do you have a legal question? A lawyer from the Ontario Legal Information Centre will be on-site to provide legal information specific to Ontario and...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Thursday Sep 25, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Oct 23, 2025)
New to independent reading? Join us for a story and then craft or artwork about the story and characters. For kids ages 5-8 and their...
Nepean Centrepointe
Thursday Sep 25, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Nov 27, 2025)
If you are a love story lover, join us each month for discussions on romance novels in a relaxed atmosphere! From enemies-to-lovers to second chance...
Sunnyside
Friday Sep 26, 2025 at 2:00pm (series runs until May 29, 2026)
Join in stimulating discussions on selected titles in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere on the last Friday of the month.
National Film Board of Canada logo
Centennial
Friday Sep 26, 2025 at 3:00pm
Dr. Jules Arita Koostachin’s deeply personal documentary unravels the tangled threads of silence suffered by residential school Survivors through truth, freedom and power. 2023. 80...
Cartoon kids and adults on carpet with books
Ruth E. Dickinson
Saturday Sep 27, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until Dec 06, 2025)
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers. Drop-in program.
Ruth E. Dickinson
Saturday Sep 27, 2025 at 2:00pm (series runs until Oct 25, 2025)
We will be selecting a piece of art each session to learn about before you re-create it! September: Sailor Moon by Naoko Takeuchi October: Maman...

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

webcard with poster for Prince of the City
Main
Monday Sep 29, 2025 at 6:00pm
Every Monday evening we put the spotlight on a director's work, giving us a chance to explore their oeuvre, revisit movies we've played on Tuesdays,...
Richmond
Monday Sep 29, 2025 at 6:30pm
Meet with fellow food ​enthusiasts and put recipes​ to the test. ​ ​ Selection is: ​ Recipes from any magazine​ of your choice ​ using turmeric spice .
webcard with poster for Mulholland Drive
Main
Tuesday Sep 30, 2025 at 6:00pm
Join us for a free screening of Mulholland Drive as part of our "The Shadow of Film Noir Strikes Again" movie theme for September. The...
poster for The Tingler
Main
Wednesday Oct 1, 2025 at 6:30pm
Ottawa Bad Movie Nights and Ottawa Public Library present a screening of The Tingler (1959). Please join us from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, at the OPL's...
Cartoon kids and adults on carpet with books
Ruth E. Dickinson
Saturday Oct 4, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until Oct 18, 2025)
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...
Cumberland
Friday Oct 10, 2025 at 10:00am
Create and build with Lego®! Ages 6-12. Architectes en herbe, à vos Lego®! Pour les 6 à 12 ans.
Sleuth Hounds
Alta Vista
Thursday Oct 16, 2025 at 6:30pm
Share the enjoyment of good mysteries in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for a discussion on Garry Disher. All are welcome!
Stack of books
Stittsville
Saturday Oct 18, 2025 at 1:30pm
Audiobooks are an excellent way to present a story for those who, for whatever reason, prefer the audio versions instead of written text. A member...

Registration opens on Saturday, September 6, 2025 - 10:00am