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webcard with poster for Blood Quantum
Main
Tuesday Oct 28, 2025 at 6:00pm
Join us for a free screening of Blood Quantum as part of our "Not My Zombie Movie" movie theme for October. The film was directed...
poster for Operation Kid Brother
Main
Wednesday Nov 5, 2025 at 6:30pm
Ottawa Bad Movie Nights and Ottawa Public Library present a screening of Operation Kid Brother (1967). Please join us from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, at the...
Nepean Centrepointe
Friday Nov 7, 2025 at 2:00pm (series runs until Dec 05, 2025)
Popcorn will be provided. Covered drinks are welcome. ​Family program. Drop-in. Monday Sept 29, Nov 24 (film in french) Fridays Nov 7, Nov 28, Dec...
An illustration of two children using paint, scissors, and glue at a craft table.
Main
Saturday Nov 8, 2025 at 2:00pm (series runs until Dec 13, 2025)
Looking for something to do on Saturday afternoons? Join us for a variety of activities! Crafts, movies, STEM activities... and more! Family program. Drop-in program...
Greenboro
Wednesday Nov 12, 2025 at 2:00pm
Create art in good company. This series is perfect for aspiring artists, crafters who are in a rut, and anyone who suspects that a creative...
Carlingwood
Tuesday Nov 18, 2025 at 3:00pm
Spend your Tuesday afternoons after school at the library with friends, snacks, and great films! Each month we’ll be showing a different movie—ranging from coming-of-age...
webcard with poster for Santa Claws
Main
Wednesday Dec 3, 2025 at 6:00pm
Ottawa Bad Movie Nights and Ottawa Public Library present a screening of Santa Claws (1996). Please join us from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, at the OPL's...
Carlingwood
Tuesday Dec 9, 2025 at 3:00pm
Spend your Tuesday afternoons after school at the library with friends, snacks, and great films! Each month we’ll be showing a different movie—ranging from coming-of-age...
Christmas films cover art with pine boughs
Cumberland
Friday Dec 12, 2025 at 4:00pm
Tim Allen plays Luther Krank, a man who decides to skip Christmas and all the surrounding trappings and go on a vacation with his wife...
poster for Hercules
Main
Wednesday Jan 7, 2026 at 6:30pm
Ottawa Bad Movie Nights and Ottawa Public Library present a screening of H ercules (1983). Please join us from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, at the OPL's...
Carlingwood
Tuesday Jan 13, 2026 at 3:00pm
Spend your Tuesday afternoons after school at the library with friends, snacks, and great films! Each month we’ll be showing a different movie—ranging from coming-of-age...
webcard with poster for The Guy from Harlem
Main
Wednesday Feb 4, 2026 at 6:30pm
Ottawa Bad Movie Nights and Ottawa Public Library present a screening of The Guy from Harlem (1977). Please join us from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, at...
Carlingwood
Tuesday Feb 10, 2026 at 3:00pm
Spend your Tuesday afternoons after school at the library with friends, snacks, and great films! Each month we’ll be showing a different movie—ranging from coming-of-age...
webcard with poster for Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine
Main
Wednesday Mar 4, 2026 at 6:30pm
Ottawa Bad Movie Nights and Ottawa Public Library present a screening of Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine (1965). Please join us from 6:30pm to...
Carlingwood
Tuesday Mar 10, 2026 at 3:00pm
Spend your Tuesday afternoons after school at the library with friends, snacks, and great films! Each month we’ll be showing a different movie—ranging from coming-of-age...
Old Parliament bulding / Ancien édifice du Parlement
Main
Saturday Mar 28, 2026 at 1:30pm
A special Bytown bicentennial presentation! Join Allison Margot Smith, historian and documentary filmmaker, to explore the fascinating history of the Rideau Canal, including a presentation...
webcard with poster for 13 Ghosts
Main
Wednesday Apr 1, 2026 at 6:30pm
Ottawa Bad Movie Nights and Ottawa Public Library present a screening of 13 Ghosts (1960). Please join us from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, at the OPL's...
Carlingwood
Tuesday Apr 14, 2026 at 3:00pm
Spend your Tuesday afternoons after school at the library with friends, snacks, and great films! Each month we’ll be showing a different movie—ranging from coming-of-age...
Carlingwood
Tuesday May 12, 2026 at 3:00pm
Spend your Tuesday afternoons after school at the library with friends, snacks, and great films! Each month we’ll be showing a different movie—ranging from coming-of-age...
Carlingwood
Tuesday Jun 9, 2026 at 3:00pm
Spend your Tuesday afternoons after school at the library with friends, snacks, and great films! Each month we’ll be showing a different movie—ranging from coming-of-age...