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Cumberland
Thursday Nov 27, 2025 at 6:00pm (series runs until Dec 18, 2025)
Come and get help with reading, math, science, French, English, etc. Led by United for Literacy volunteers. For students in grades 1 through 10. ...
St-Laurent
Thursday Nov 27, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until May 28, 2026)
Join our free English conversation group to practise speaking in English in a relaxed and friendly environment. All levels are welcome to this drop-in program...
craft background
Ruth E. Dickinson
Thursday Nov 27, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 25, 2026)
Calling all slow-stitchers and handcrafters. If you hand sew, quilt, knit, crochet, needlefelt, cross-stitch, embroider, needlepunch, english paper piece or any other handcraft, please join...
Hazeldean
Thursday Nov 27, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Dec 04, 2025)
Practice your English language conversation skills and meet new friends in a relaxed and friendly environment.
Books flying like birds against a multicoloured geometric background
Cumberland
Thursday Nov 27, 2025 at 7:00pm (series runs until Dec 18, 2025)
Join us once a month for lively discussions on books in a variety of genres and voices. When you register, a physical copy will already...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Friday Nov 28, 2025 at 11:15am (series runs until May 22, 2026)
Stories, rhymes and songs in English and French followed by time to socialize, explore, and play. Drop-in. For ages 0-18 months with a parent or...
Multiple speech bubbles in a gray background
Main
Friday Nov 28, 2025 at 3:00pm (series runs until Apr 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...
Rideau
Friday Nov 28, 2025 at 4:00pm (series runs until Dec 12, 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...
kanopy in a gradient of red to yellow
Cumberland
Friday Nov 28, 2025 at 4:00pm
Sept hommes de diverses générations « cabossés » par la vie (dépression, échec professionnel ou familial…) reprennent goût à la vie en s'investissant dans leur...
people reading comic books
Ruth E. Dickinson
Saturday Nov 29, 2025 at 10:30am
Not sure what to read? We are here to help! We will present some of our favourite books from the picture book, early reader, graphic...
four people with speech bubbles
Orléans
Saturday Nov 29, 2025 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...
North Gloucester
Saturday Nov 29, 2025 at 2:00pm
Are you feeling overwhelmed? A professional paper organizer will show you: •A straightforward approach to decluttering paper items, regardless of volume; •Options and systems for...
Nepean Centrepointe
Tuesday Dec 2, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Dec 16, 2025)
Do you need a casual, friendly environment where you can practice your English-speaking skills? Look no further than the English Conversation Group! Receive guidance from...
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...
child reading a story with parents
Nepean Centrepointe
Saturday Dec 6, 2025 at 10:30am
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop In 30 minutes Cuentos, rimas y canciones para niños de...
Meet a lawyer of the Ontario Legal Information Centre in person
Elmvale Acres
Thursday Dec 11, 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...
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...
Sunnyside
Tuesday Dec 16, 2025 at 6:00pm
Enjoy a selection of films, each from an Italian director! Films will be presented with English subtitles. Presented by the Ottawa Chapter of the Dante...
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...
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...