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Emerald Plaza
Saturday Jun 21, 2025 at 2:30pm (series runs until Aug 23, 2025)
Create and build with Lego®! Drop-in Family Program.
Chess | Échecs
Alta Vista
Saturday Jun 21, 2025 at 3:00pm (series runs until Jul 19, 2025)
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.
Welcoming Ottawa Week / Semaine d'accueil à Ottawa
Main
Sunday Jun 22, 2025 at 11:00am (series runs until Jun 29, 2025)
Join us to view films depicting the immigrant experience. We are offering two time slots to accommodate as many people as possible! June 22: Ru...
Rockcliffe Park
Monday Jun 23, 2025 at 9:30am
Stories, rhymes and puppets for children and a parent /caregiver. Drop in. Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent...
Nepean Centrepointe
Monday Jun 23, 2025 at 10:00am (series runs until Dec 29, 2025)
Are you looking for work? Unemployed or underemployed? Drop-in to meet one-on-one with an Employment Counsellor from the Pinecrest-Queensway Employment Services team.
Blackburn Hamlet
Monday Jun 23, 2025 at 10:00am (series runs until Jun 30, 2025)
Do you love playing cards ( Euchre )? Chess? Any game goes! We will provide an assortment of games, but you're welcome to bring your...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Monday Jun 23, 2025 at 10:30am
Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers together with their parents or caregivers followed by playdough play, colouring, or other fun activities! Ages 19 to 35...
An illustration of adults and babies playing and reading together on a carpet.
Main
Monday Jun 23, 2025 at 10:30am
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. 0-18 months. Feel free to stay after the program to play and chat. Drop-in...
Osgoode
Monday Jun 23, 2025 at 12:00pm (series runs until Sep 29, 2025)
Join us for coffee, cards and conversation in a casual setting at the Osgoode Library. All are welcome, please drop in.
Nepean Centrepointe
Monday Jun 23, 2025 at 1:00pm
Are you a writer or author looking to learn more about the indie publishing process? Join author N.G. Avant for this monthly program discussing key...
a stack of board games
Orléans
Monday Jun 23, 2025 at 1:30pm (series runs until Jun 30, 2025)
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...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Monday Jun 23, 2025 at 1:30pm (series runs until Jun 30, 2025)
Baby playgroups are facilitated by Early Childhood Educators with early learning activities for babies and a chance for caregivers to network and share experiences. A...
Orléans
Monday Jun 23, 2025 at 1:30pm (series runs until Jun 30, 2025)
Learn the basics of using a sewing machine and create your very first project: book bag. Our intro to sewing program will take you through...
Main
Monday Jun 23, 2025 at 2:00pm (series runs until Oct 27, 2025)
On the second and fourth Mondays of each month, this event provides an opportunity for local authors and others who enjoy good writing to discuss...
Stittsville
Monday Jun 23, 2025 at 2:00pm
Need help borrowing eBooks or audiobooks? Join us for OPL eBooks and Audiobooks, a hands-on information session where library staff will guide you through the...
Greenboro
Monday Jun 23, 2025 at 2:00pm (series runs until Jun 30, 2025)
Learn how to access electronic books from Ottawa Public Library. Borrow ebook, e-audiobooks and bestsellers and gain access to magazine titles from your smartphone or...
Rockcliffe Park
Monday Jun 23, 2025 at 2:00pm (series runs until Aug 25, 2025)
Do you like to knit, crochet or do handwork or sort? Please join like-minded individuals for an enjoyable afternoon of crafting. Bring any project that...
Rosemount
Monday Jun 23, 2025 at 2:30pm
Join us at the Chatty Cafe! This relaxed drop-in program is a great way to meet new people in the community. Whether you’re looking to...
Carlingwood
Monday Jun 23, 2025 at 4:00pm
Attention teens! Are you looking to decompress from exams during the month of June? The Canadian Therapy Dogs Support Services will be on-site at Carlingwood...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Monday Jun 23, 2025 at 4:30pm
For Ages 10-18. Drop-in on Mondays between 4:30 and 6 pm for Youth Scrabble - an incredibly exciting activity that provides a challenging and stimulating...