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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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St-Laurent
Monday Jan 12, 2026 at 6:00pm (series runs until May 11, 2026)
January 12, at 6 PM: Challengers A former tennis prodigy turned coach and a force of nature who makes no apologies for her game on...
Greenboro
Monday Jan 12, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Mar 23, 2026)
Join us for a fun and friendly environment to practice your Spanish skills. for a fun and friendly environment to practice your Spanish skills.
Book, livre, notes, coffee, café, relax
Elmvale Acres
Monday Jan 12, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 29, 2026)
Come and engage in creative writing with others from the community! Join us to find your unique voice. Each session, the facilitator will offer writing...
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...
board games
Centennial
Tuesday Jan 13, 2026 at 5:30pm (series runs until Jun 16, 2026)
Drop in with your friends & family for exciting board games, card games, and brain teasers! Play games from our large collection or bring your...
Three Icons of a green recycling bin, a blue water faucet, and an orange garbage can.
Main
Wednesday Jan 14, 2026 at 11:00am (series runs until May 13, 2026)
Where does tap water come from? ​ What goes in your green, black and blue bins? Where does garbage go?​​ Learn about the City of...
image of books
Centennial
Wednesday Jan 14, 2026 at 1:30pm (series runs until Jun 10, 2026)
Share the enjoyment of good books in an informal and relaxed atmosphere. Second Wednesday of every month. New members welcome. Here's what we're reading in...
Sunnyside
Wednesday Jan 14, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Mar 11, 2026)
Explore science through Carleton University’s popular Science Cafés. You are invited to join us for lively discussions around a scientific issue of the day. Be...
English Book Club at Main
Main
Thursday Jan 15, 2026 at 6:30am
Join us at the Main Branch for a monthly book club session. Sessions take place mid-month at 6:30p.m in room B125. Books are available to...
Books
Rideau
Thursday Jan 15, 2026 at 10:15am (series runs until May 21, 2026)
Share the enjoyment of reading and discussing books in a relaxed atmosphere. September 18 - The Road by Cormac McCarthy. October 16- The Night Circus...
Richmond
Thursday Jan 15, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Mar 05, 2026)
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies 0 -18 months and a parent or caregiver. Feel free to stay after the program to play and chat...
Greenboro
Thursday Jan 15, 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...
Greenboro
Friday Jan 16, 2026 at 1:00pm (series runs until Jan 28, 2026)
Come use our program room to study for exams. Snacks and materials provided. ***************************************** Venez utiliser notre salle d'étude pour étudier pour vos examens. Des...
Sunnyside
Friday Jan 16, 2026 at 2:00pm (series runs until Jun 19, 2026)
Do you enjoy reading mysteries? Share the enjoyment of good mysteries in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for discussion usually every third Friday of the...
Richmond
Saturday Jan 17, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Mar 07, 2026)
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. *Drop-in program.
hands raising differently coloured books in the air
Ruth E. Dickinson
Saturday Jan 17, 2026 at 2:00pm (series runs until Mar 14, 2026)
Join our new book club which is meeting monthly on Saturday afternoons at the Ruth E. Dickinson Branch! All assessments, interpretations, and opinions are valued...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Saturday Jan 17, 2026 at 2:00pm (series runs until Feb 14, 2026)
We will be selecting a piece of art each session to learn about before you re-create it! January: Lady with an Ermine by Leonardo da...

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

Nepean Centrepointe
Saturday Jan 17, 2026 at 2:00pm
Enjoy photos and narration of an Icelandic cruise that included magnificent waterfalls, lava fields, geysers and stunning fjords. Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Sunday Jan 18, 2026 at 2:00pm
Join us and let your creativity flow in a relaxed environment. Zentangle involves drawing lines and patterns to create a beautiful piece of art. Supplies...

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hands raising differently coloured books in the air
Stittsville
Sunday Jan 18, 2026 at 2:00pm
If you love journalling, bullet journalling, art journalling, or doodling in planners, come kick off 2026 in creative style at the Stittsville branch! Bring your...

Registration opens on Sunday, December 21, 2025 - 10:00am