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Some in-branch programs require registration with your library card. Please log in with your library account or follow this link to apply for a card online. You can also apply for a card in person at any of our 33 locations.

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Sunnyside
Monday Dec 29, 2025 at 2:00pm
Bring in your device and learn how to access The Ottawa Public Library’s thousands of digital titles, using resources like Libby and cloudLibrary. Come join...
Vanier
Monday Dec 29, 2025 at 7:00pm (series runs until Jun 29, 2026)
La succursale Vanier invite les francophones et les francophiles de toutes générations à se joindre à un cercle de lecture. On y mettra l'accent sur...
Centennial
Tuesday Dec 30, 2025 at 2:00pm
Engage your gratitude through movement, imagination, and art. We’ll be strengthening our thankfulness muscles by playing gratitude games and remembering our favourite moments from 2025...
Open book / Livre ouvert
Main
Tuesday Dec 30, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Sep 29, 2026)
Joignez-vous à nous pour des discussions conviviales à propos de livres en français. Présentez-vous au bureau de consultation du 1er étage afin de récupérer votre...
Beaverbrook
Tuesday Dec 30, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Dec 31, 2025)
Ever wonder what stuffed animals do at night while you are sleeping? Part 1: Bring your favourite stuffed animal to a pyjama storytime and leave...
Underneath illustrated fireworks, "Celebrate Noon Year's Eve with us!" is written.
Main
Wednesday Dec 31, 2025 at 11:00am
A New Year's event for the whole family. Ring in 2026 early (at noon)! Wear your pajamas or your fancy finery if you would like...
Metcalfe village
Wednesday Dec 31, 2025 at 11:00am
Join us for an afternoon of crafting fun! We will be making New Year's Eve themed crafts. ​ All materials will be provided.​ ​Welcome to...
Noon Year's Eve
Nepean Centrepointe
Wednesday Dec 31, 2025 at 11:15am
Join us for crafts, face painting and a parade as we count down to noon.
Stittsville
Sunday Jan 4, 2026 at 2:00pm
Join us for a cozy afternoon of solving jigsaw puzzles. Light refreshments will be available.
Stittsville
Monday Jan 5, 2026 at 6:00pm
Create a vision board that will inspire and motivate you to reach your goals. Craft a stunning vision board for every area of your life...

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

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Cumberland
Tuesday Jan 6, 2026 at 10:15am (series runs until Mar 31, 2026)
Join us at the Cumberland Branch Tuesday and Thursday mornings to make new friends from 10:15 am to noon. We have coffee, puzzles, board games...
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Centennial
Tuesday Jan 6, 2026 at 2:00pm (series runs until Jun 30, 2026)
Do you like to knit, crochet or do hand work of some sort? Join like minded individuals for an enjoyable afternoon of crafting. Bring any...
Greely
Wednesday Jan 7, 2026 at 6:00pm (series runs until Jun 24, 2026)
Get feedback on your writing (any genre) and ideas from the group. Hear the work of other writers and offer your feedback. Discuss ideas about...
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...
Nepean Centrepointe
Thursday Jan 8, 2026 at 1:30pm (series runs until Dec 10, 2026)
Come meet to enjoy and discuss a wide variety of books selected by book club members. All are welcome! Every second Thursday of the month...
Book Banter
Alta Vista
Thursday Jan 8, 2026 at 2:00pm (series runs until Jun 04, 2026)
Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for discussions on the first Thursday of every month from 2 to 3...
Nepean Centrepointe
Thursday Jan 8, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 04, 2026)
Whether you're new to baking or well seasoned, this book club is the perfect place to meet fellow bakers, try new recipes and share both...

Registration opens on Thursday, December 4, 2025 - 8:00am

Stittsville
Thursday Jan 8, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 25, 2026)
The Stittsville branch hosts weekly meetings of the Stittsville Creative Writing Group. Do you love to write? Is writing the air you breathe, or is...

Registration opens on Monday, December 1, 2025 - 10:00am

Reading Buddies
Richmond
Saturday Jan 10, 2026 at 11:00am
Do you have children ages 5 to 8? ​Would you like them to read more? ​ Join our weekly Reading Buddies program. ​Each child will...

Registration opens on Monday, January 5, 2026 - 10:00am

Reading Buddies
Richmond
Saturday Jan 10, 2026 at 11:45am
Do you have children ages 5 to 8? ​Would you like them to read more? ​ Join our weekly Reading Buddies program. ​Each child will...

Registration opens on Monday, January 5, 2026 - 10:00am