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Greenboro
Friday Sep 12, 2025 at 1:30pm (series runs until Dec 19, 2025)
Come play cards, roll the dice or play board games with us!
North Gloucester
Friday Sep 12, 2025 at 1:30pm (series runs until Jun 05, 2026)
In these ESL classes for beginner and intermediate levels, participants will learn and practice vocabulary, grammar, speaking, pronunciation, reading, and writing. A wide range of...
colourful balls of yarn
Elmvale Acres
Friday Sep 12, 2025 at 2:00pm (series runs until Dec 19, 2025)
Bring your knitting or crochet project (or needlepoint, cross-stitch, etc) and share tips and tricks, ideas and conversations with fellow enthusiasts. For adults of all...
Sunnyside
Friday Sep 12, 2025 at 2:00pm (series runs until Jun 12, 2026)
Meet new people and join in discussions on selected titles in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere every second Friday of the month. Newcomers are welcome.
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Main
Friday Sep 12, 2025 at 3:00pm (series runs until Dec 19, 2025)
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 Sep 12, 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...
Books stacked
Rockcliffe Park
Friday Sep 12, 2025 at 4:00pm
Join us for a rare treat at Rockcliffe Park branch where we will have a demonstration of swordplay from swordsman J-F and his students. They...
Sunnyside
Saturday Sep 13, 2025 at 10:00am (series runs until Dec 20, 2025)
Drop in for preschool fun! Play with puppets, crafts, building blocks, and more. Un programme portes ouvertes pour les enfants d'âge préscolaire! Venez jouer avec...
Carlingwood
Saturday Sep 13, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until Dec 13, 2025)
Stories, rhymes and puppets for children and a parent /caregiver. Drop in. 30 minutes
Blackburn Hamlet
Saturday Sep 13, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until Dec 06, 2025)
Join us for a program that features: dimmed lighting sensory toys a smaller number of participants an adapted circle time with stories, rhymes and songs...
Elmvale Acres' Family Movie Matinee
Elmvale Acres
Saturday Sep 13, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until Dec 13, 2025)
Join us for a screening of a family film. Light snacks and covered drinks are welcome. Family program. Drop-In. Saturday, August 9 – Mufasa, 120...
Metcalfe village
Saturday Sep 13, 2025 at 11:00am
Join us for an afternoon of crafting fun! We will be making fall themed crafts. ​ All materials will be provided.​ Welcome to children of...
Greely
Saturday Sep 13, 2025 at 1:00pm
Bring the family for an afternoon of crafting. Complete one of two projects working with clay, wood, paper, and other materials or use the materials...
Carlingwood
Saturday Sep 13, 2025 at 1:30pm (series runs until Oct 25, 2025)
Join a band of adventurers as they set out from the seaside town of Dragonsbourne. This is a continuing adventure that takes place in the...
Art supplies library
Greenboro
Saturday Sep 13, 2025 at 2:00pm
Calling all creatives! Come discover and explore different watercolour techniques. No experience necessary. For ages 7-12. Attention artistes! Venez découvrir et explorer différentes techniques d’aquarelle...

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

Hazeldean
Saturday Sep 13, 2025 at 2:30pm
Come join us to practice the art of paper quilling! This month we will be making Monograms.

Sorry this event and its waiting list are full

Chess | Échecs
Alta Vista
Saturday Sep 13, 2025 at 3:00pm (series runs until Dec 20, 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.
technology and science with gears
St-Laurent
Saturday Sep 13, 2025 at 3:00pm (series runs until Nov 22, 2025)
Engage those busy minds in play-based learning. Drop-in program. For ages 4-12 and parents too! Join us for this hands on STEM fair! Multiple stations...
Nepean Centrepointe
Sunday Sep 14, 2025 at 11:00am (series runs until Dec 14, 2025)
Interested in miniature gaming with toy soldiers? Join in to play science fiction, high fantasy and historical games. Presented by the Ottawa Miniatures Gamers. Drop-in...
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Ruth E. Dickinson
Sunday Sep 14, 2025 at 2:00pm (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...