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Jobs and career help
Elmvale Acres
Thursday Apr 16, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Dec 10, 2026)
Are you looking for a job? Learn all the necessary skills to do so at the Elmvale Acres Branch of the Ottawa Public Library. Some...
Sleuth Hounds
Alta Vista
Thursday Apr 16, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 18, 2026)
Share the enjoyment of good mysteries in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for our discussion on the following: Thursday, January 15th - CANCELLED DUE TO...
Greenboro
Thursday Apr 16, 2026 at 6:30pm
Welcome to the "Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library (OWSL) Presents..." 4-part workshop series! During this workshop, we will talk about how to support pollinators, birds and...
Hand holding lego blocks
Ruth E. Dickinson
Thursday Apr 16, 2026 at 6:30pm
Join us each month for a storytime followed by a building challenge before finishing with a show and tell. Using our story for inspiration, children...

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Constance Bay
Friday Apr 17, 2026 at 3:00pm (series runs until Sep 25, 2026)
Come meet 1 on 1 with Social Prescriber Maddie from the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre (WOCRC). A social prescriber connects individuals with non-clinical community...
North Gloucester
Saturday Apr 18, 2026 at 10:15am
Do you need help with your tax return? If you have a modest income and a simple tax situation, trained volunteers may be able to...
Free Income Tax Clinic / Clinique d’impots gratuite
Main
Saturday Apr 18, 2026 at 10:30am
Do you need help with your tax return? If you have a modest income and a simple tax situation, trained volunteers may be able to...
Orléans
Saturday Apr 18, 2026 at 1:00pm (series runs until Dec 19, 2026)
Practice your English conversation skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. All levels are welcome. Please note : Saturday September 20 , 2025, session is...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Saturday Apr 18, 2026 at 1:00pm
You’re invited to join the Capital Region Writers for a “Write-in”: dedicated work time where you can thrive in the camaraderie of working alongside fellow...
Elmvale Acres
Monday Apr 20, 2026 at 2:00pm (series runs until Jun 15, 2026)
Meet up with fellow book enthusiasts for a discussion of the month's chosen book. February 23rd: Finding Edward by Sheila Murray March 23rd: The Stationery...
wool and loom with yarn
Rockcliffe Park
Monday Apr 20, 2026 at 3:00pm
Participants will get to see weaving in action — an ages-old technique of interlacing warp (vertical) and weft (horizontal) threads to produce textiles! Using a...
Carlingwood
Monday Apr 20, 2026 at 5:30pm
Play Dungeons and Dragons at the Ottawa Public Library! Whether you've always wanted to learn the game, haven't played in years, or are an experienced...
Nepean Centrepointe
Monday Apr 20, 2026 at 6:30pm
Have a business idea but aren’t sure if it’s viable, or how to officially get started? This interactive session combines business validation tools with practical...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Tuesday Apr 21, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until May 12, 2026)
Join us for hands-on activities and stories to explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math. For ages 3-4 and their adult co-learner. Registration required. This...
Parenting in Ottawa
Ruth E. Dickinson
Tuesday Apr 21, 2026 at 1:00pm (series runs until Jun 30, 2026)
Speak, in person, with a Public Health Nurse to get support around infant feeding and parenting. No appointment is necessary, simply drop in during these...
Elmvale Acres
Tuesday Apr 21, 2026 at 1:00pm (series runs until Apr 28, 2026)
Do you need help with your tax return? If you have a modest income and a simple tax situation, trained volunteers may be able to...
Nepean Centrepointe
Tuesday Apr 21, 2026 at 2:00pm (series runs until Dec 29, 2026)
Want to learn more about your family history or getting stuck working on your family tree? Drop-in to work on your family tree, share research...
People sitting around a table discussing books
Cumberland
Tuesday Apr 21, 2026 at 2:30pm (series runs until May 19, 2026)
Greetings, Detective! Join us each month for discussions on mystery novels! From cold-blooded murders to humourous whodunnits, come meet fellow mystery enthusiasts as we chat...
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Orléans
Tuesday Apr 21, 2026 at 5:00pm (series runs until Dec 15, 2026)
Come and get help with reading, math, science, French, English, etc. Led by United for Literacy volunteers. For students in grades 1 through 10. /...
Homework Help
Elmvale Acres
Tuesday Apr 21, 2026 at 5:00pm (series runs until Jun 09, 2026)
Come and get help with reading, math, science, French, English, etc. Led by United for Literacy volunteers. For students in grades 1 through 10. /...