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Manotick
Thursday Apr 9, 2026 at 1:00pm (series runs until Jun 18, 2026)
Join us for an afternoon of gaming fun! Drop in and enjoy a fun game of Scrabble in a relaxed and friendly environment. Please note...
Beaverbrook
Thursday Apr 9, 2026 at 1:30pm (series runs until Apr 30, 2026)
A school readiness program for children 3–4 years old, who will be entering kindergarten in Fall 2026, and their adult co-learner. Stories and child-centered learning...
Elmvale Acres
Thursday Apr 9, 2026 at 2:30pm (series runs until May 21, 2026)
Join us for a relaxing one-hour colouring session designed to promote mindfulness and stress relief. Each session features a new colouring theme, or feel free...
Girl crouched down throwing paint in air, swirl of light
Rockcliffe Park
Thursday Apr 9, 2026 at 3:00pm (series runs until Jun 25, 2026)
Join us at Rockcliffe Park Branch every Thursday from 3PM to 4:30PM for a different self-directed pop up activity in either: Art Science and Engineering...
Cumberland
Thursday Apr 9, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 25, 2026)
Bring your knitting or crochet project and share advice, ideas, new techniques and conversations with fellow enthusiasts. For adults of all abilities. Drop-in program. Apportez...
A greyscale image of a person knitting a project on a pair of needles
Blackburn Hamlet
Thursday Apr 9, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 25, 2026)
Bring your knitting or crochet project (or needlepoint, cross-stitch, etc.) and share tips and tricks, ideas and conversations with fellow enthusiasts. For adults of all...
Manotick
Thursday Apr 9, 2026 at 7:00pm (series runs until Jun 04, 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...
board games
Greely
Friday Apr 10, 2026 at 1:00pm (series runs until Jun 26, 2026)
Drop-in for a session of card games and board games for adults 55+ at the Greely Library. An assortment of games and cards will be...
Greenboro
Friday Apr 10, 2026 at 1:30pm (series runs until Jun 26, 2026)
Come play cards, roll the dice or play board games with us!
Fiber art
Elmvale Acres
Friday Apr 10, 2026 at 2:00pm (series runs until Dec 18, 2026)
Bring your knitting or crochet project (or needlepoint, cross-stitch, etc) and share tips and tricks, ideas and conversations with fellow enthusiasts. For adults of all...
Cumberland
Saturday Apr 11, 2026 at 10:00am (series runs until Apr 29, 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...
Chess | Échecs
Alta Vista
Saturday Apr 11, 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.
Nepean Centrepointe
Sunday Apr 12, 2026 at 11:00am (series runs until Dec 13, 2026)
Interested in miniature gaming with toy soldiers? Join in to play science fiction, high fantasy and historical games. Presented by the Ottawa Miniatures Gamers. Drop-in...
Blackburn Hamlet
Monday Apr 13, 2026 at 10:00am (series runs until May 25, 2026)
Do you love playing cards (Euchre)? Chess for adults? Any game goes! We will provide an assortment of games, but you're welcome to bring your...
Orléans
Monday Apr 13, 2026 at 1:30pm (series runs until Dec 28, 2026)
Do you love board games? Cards? Chess? Any game goes! We will provide an assortment of games, but you're welcome to bring your own board...
Carlingwood
Monday Apr 13, 2026 at 1:30pm
Some 40% of Canadians over 65 are single. This workshop will consider the benefits, challenges, joys, and concerns of navigating life as a single older...
Main
Monday Apr 13, 2026 at 4:45pm (series runs until Apr 27, 2026)
Whether you need help: Preparing a CV and Cover letter for job prospects or interviews, Help with English based course assignments, Or simply wish to...
Carlingwood
Monday Apr 13, 2026 at 5:30pm (series runs until Apr 20, 2026)
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...
Carlingwood
Monday Apr 13, 2026 at 5:30pm (series runs until May 04, 2026)
Play Dungeons and Dragons at the library! Whether you've always wanted to learn, haven't played in years, or are an experienced player looking to join...
Nepean Centrepointe
Monday Apr 13, 2026 at 6:00pm (series runs until Jun 22, 2026)
Unwind and connect with others in a friendly, welcoming space. Play one of the available board games and puzzles, or bring games you want played!...