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People sitting around a table discussing books
Cumberland
Thursday May 14, 2026 at 2:00pm
Joignez-vous à nous pour des discussions conviviales au sujet des livres francophones. Quand vous vous inscrivez, vous n'avez même pas besoin de réserver le livre...
Girl crouched down throwing paint in air, swirl of light
Rockcliffe Park
Thursday May 14, 2026 at 3:00pm (series runs until Jun 25, 2026)
Join us at Rockcliffe Park Branch every Thursday from 3PM to 4:30PM for a different self-directed pop up activity in either: Art Science and Engineering...
chess board
Orléans
Thursday May 14, 2026 at 3:30pm (series runs until Jun 25, 2026)
Drop in to play chess with other youth in a relaxed, informal environment! Practice the basics or test your wits with a weekly chess challenge...
Newcomers, Canada Flag
Elmvale Acres
Thursday May 14, 2026 at 4:00pm (series runs until Jun 25, 2026)
New to Canada? Looking for support with school, work, or your social life? Newcomer Conversation and Support. OMRA Shelter Corporation volunteers engage with basic English...
Greenboro
Thursday May 14, 2026 at 4:00pm
Fun and interactive activities that explore Science, Technology, Engineering and Math concepts. For ages 7-9. Registration Required.
two girls playing chess
Cumberland
Thursday May 14, 2026 at 4:00pm (series runs until Aug 20, 2026)
Drop in to play chess with other youth in a relaxed, informal environment! Ages 8 to 18. Drop-in program. . Venez jouer aux échecs avec...
A person and a child reading a colorful illustrated book together in a library setting
Nepean Centrepointe
Thursday May 14, 2026 at 4:15pm
Do you have a child in grades 1 to 4? ​Would you like them to boost their confidence and motivation to read? Join our weekly...

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North Gower
Thursday May 14, 2026 at 5:00pm (series runs until May 28, 2026)
Stop by every Thursday evening and work on a weekly science, technology, engineering, art and math challenge.
Nepean Centrepointe
Thursday May 14, 2026 at 5:15pm
Do you have a child in grades 1 to 4? ​Would you like them to boost their confidence and motivation to read? Join our weekly...

Sorry this event is full

image of adults
Emerald Plaza
Thursday May 14, 2026 at 5:30pm (series runs until Dec 17, 2026)
Practice your English conversation skills in a low-pressure, friendly environment. This program is facilitated by The Nepean, Rideau & Osgoode Community Resource Centre (NROCRC).​ All...
Main
Thursday May 14, 2026 at 6:00pm (series runs until Jul 30, 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...
Manotick
Thursday May 14, 2026 at 6:00pm (series runs until Jun 11, 2026)
Wear your coziest pyjamas for an evening storytime. All ages welcome. Drop-in program.
Cumberland
Thursday May 14, 2026 at 6:00pm (series runs until Jun 04, 2026)
Come and get help with reading, math, science, French, English, etc. Led by United for Literacy volunteers. For students in grades 1 through 10. Please...
Vacation Photos
Alta Vista
Thursday May 14, 2026 at 6:00pm
Learn how to more effectively tell the story of your vacations through pictures. Regardless of what kind of camera you use (cell phone, tablet, DSLR,...
Rideau
Thursday May 14, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Aug 27, 2026)
Profitez de notre groupe de conversation afin d'améliorer vos habiletés en français à l'oral. ​ Join our free French Conversation Group to practice speaking French...
St-Laurent
Thursday May 14, 2026 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...
Cumberland
Thursday May 14, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Aug 27, 2026)
Bring your knitting or crochet project and share advice, ideas, new techniques and conversations with fellow enthusiasts. For adults of all abilities. Drop-in program. Apportez...
3 children reading and one child browsing the bookshelf
Sunnyside
Thursday May 14, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 18, 2026)
Come share the enjoyment of reading books with other kids ages 9-12! Each meeting we will have a book battle to choose the book we...
Rosemount
Thursday May 14, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 04, 2026)
Join our monthly conversation group for entrepreneurs and small business owners. A welcoming space to connect, share ideas, and get feedback on your business journey...
Greenboro
Thursday May 14, 2026 at 6:30pm
Welcome to the third workshop in the 4-part "Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library (OWSL) Presents..." series! Come learn the truths and myths of getting your garden...