Find a program or event

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.

partial strings supported
  • Tuesday May 13, 2025 at 6:00pm (series runs until Jun 24, 2025)

    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 note: A parent or caregiver for children participating in Homework Help must remain in the library while their child is being assisted.
     

    Reçois de l'aide avec la lecture, les maths, les sciences, le français, l'anglais, etc. Avec des bénévoles de Littératie Ensemble.

    Pour les élèves de la 1e à la 10e année.

    Notez bien: Les parents ou gardiens doivent rester dans bibliothèque pendant la séance de leur enfant. 

  • Tuesday May 13, 2025 at 6:00pm (series runs until Oct 14, 2025)

    Join us for gardening club, all are welcome and no experience necessary!  

    We meet the 2nd Tuesday of every month.  Everything from starting seedlings to growing all season.

    Come for coffee, tea, great garden conversations and free resources to start your garden along with the opportunity to share seeds and plants.

  • Tuesday May 13, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 10, 2025)

    Do you love browsing through cookbooks and trying new recipes?  Then come and meet with fellow food enthusiasts and put a cookbook to the test! Each month we will follow a theme and select cookbooks from that theme. We will then make recipes at home and share comments on the results with the group.

    September 17: Meet & Greet - Choose themes for our upcoming cookbook topics

    October 15: Thanksgiving

    November 12: Crockpot and Slowcooker

    December 10: Entertaining

    January 7: Low Carb

    February 4: Valentine

    No Meeting in March

    April 1: Japanese Cuisine

    May 13: Celebrities

    June 10: BBQ and Grilling

  • Sleuth Hounds
    Tuesday May 13, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 10, 2025)

    Participez à des rencontres sociales pour discuter d’une grande variété de livres sélectionnés par les membres du club de lecture. Cette activité est ouverte à tous. Les personnes inscrites ont la responsabilité d’obtenir un exemplaire du livre à lire ou à écouter.

    Les 2e mardi du mois de septembre à juin, de 18h30 à 20h.

    janvierAmis, chers amis par Bernard Pivot

    févrierQimmik par Michel Jean

    marsLes villes de papier par Dominique Fortier

    avril: La vie heureuse par David Foenkinos

    maiLe livre des sœurs par Amélie Nothomb

    juin: Le violon d'Adrien par Gary Victor

  • Text "Dickinson Reads Book Club" next to several books
    Wednesday May 14, 2025 at 10:00am (series runs until Jun 11, 2025)

    We meet to enjoy lively good-natured discussions of a wide variety of books selected by our members. All assessments, interpretations, and opinions are valued and respected. Everyone is welcome!​

     

  • Wednesday May 14, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until Jun 11, 2025)

    An open house for persons with dementia, their care partners, and families. This program is drop-in, but if you choose to register you will receive a reminder email.

    Fun and stimulating mental activities are planned to enhance the social interactions and the connections that are built within the group. Light snacks and warm drinks are served alongside items that aim to spark conversations and reminiscing.

    Second Wednesday of each month (starts in September 2024). 10:30 am - 12:30 p.m.

    Conversation Themes:

    February: Man's Best Friend

    March: Travel the World

    April: Sports

  • Wednesday May 14, 2025 at 1:00pm (series runs until Jun 25, 2025)

    Join us for an informal gathering of knitting and crochet enthusiasts - from beginners to experts.  Share your ideas and projects in a relaxed and social atmosphere.  Every Wednesday afternoon, 1-3pm. 

  • Wednesday May 14, 2025 at 1:30pm

    Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for a lively discussion of  Fayne by Anne-Marie MacDonald.  Discussion held in English.  Drop-In.           

  • markers, scissors, glue / des feutres, des ciseaux, du col
    Wednesday May 14, 2025 at 1:30pm

    Join us for an afternoon of board games, LEGO, cards & fun ​for home-schooled children and their families! ​

    ​Soyez des nôtres pour un après-midi de jeux de société, de LEGO, de cartes et de plaisir destiné aux enfants instruits à la maison ​et leurs familles! 

  • Two hands joined around a cup of coffee
    Wednesday May 14, 2025 at 2:00pm (series runs until May 14, 2025)

    Planning for your dependant's end of life' experience.

    Do you have a dependant with a disability that would hinder them from making decisions concerning their care at the end of life ? Do you think you may die before your dependant? Would you like to have a say in medical interventions at the end of their lives? Would you like to make sure they would have the care that you would choose if you were with them? Would you like input into their after death service?

    Come and chat with Mar. We'll chat about Guardianship, Recording idiosyncrasies your child may have that your guardian and care staff would need to know, Writing down your wishes for your child for medical interventions, Expressing your desire for your child to die at their home, hospital or hospice and Making burial and funeral arrangements, 

    Mainly, How to talk to your guardian. You need to talk, talk, talk so they know your wishes

    Drop-ins welcome, but registration preferred.

    Please choose one session (afternoon or evening).

    Ottawa Public Library is partnering with the Home Hospice Association to offer death cafés with various themes. Check out the OPL website for upcoming death cafés.