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Vanier
Saturday Feb 14, 2026 at 11:30am
Accueillez quelques-unes des poules du Musée de l'agriculture et de l'alimentation du Canada dans votre bibliothèque! ​ Écoutez-les caqueter, touchez leurs plumes douces et regardez-les...
webcards with posters for Before trilogy
Main
Saturday Feb 14, 2026 at 12:00pm
"Can the greatest romance of your life last only one night?" Fall in (and out?) of love in our auditorium and come watch an all-day...
four people with speech bubbles
Orléans
Saturday Feb 14, 2026 at 1:00pm (series runs until Dec 19, 2026)
Practice your English conversation skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. All levels are welcome. Please note : Saturday September 20 , 2025, session is...
Groupe de conversation
Elmvale Acres
Saturday Feb 14, 2026 at 1:00pm (series runs until Mar 28, 2026)
Pratiquez votre français dans un milieu décontracté et amical. Practice your French conversation skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. Online Resources| Ressources en ligne...
Orléans
Saturday Feb 14, 2026 at 1:00pm (series runs until Jun 20, 2026)
Come to our drop-in sessions if you: * wish to know more about a certain technique * need a hand in finishing your project. Please...
Three people cooking together.
Greely
Saturday Feb 14, 2026 at 1:00pm
Always wanted to know how to make sourdough bread? This presentation will show you how to create and maintain a starter as well as how...
Nepean Centrepointe
Saturday Feb 14, 2026 at 1:30pm (series runs until Mar 07, 2026)
For children 7-12, interested in learning to play chess and finding out more about the game. Teen volunteers will be on hand to help those...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Saturday Feb 14, 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...
Awesome Authors Logo, hand holding a pen
Main
Saturday Feb 14, 2026 at 2:00pm
Join Khaleefa “Apollo the Child” Hamdan, spoken word poet and hip hop artist, for an interactive writing workshop. Discover how to turn your thoughts and...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Saturday Feb 14, 2026 at 2:00pm
We will be selecting a piece of art each session to learn about before you re-create it! February: Girl with Balloon by Banksy Ages 6-12...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Saturday Feb 14, 2026 at 2:00pm (series runs until May 30, 2026)
For ages 13-17 . Interested in playing D&D? Then join us for a D&D adventure. Dungeons and Dragons is a fantasy role playing game in...
Centennial
Saturday Feb 14, 2026 at 2:00pm
Put your engineering skills to the test by making a race track for marbles! Compete against other teams to build the best race track you...
Milano Cortina 2026 banner

Join CBC Ottawa and the Ottawa Public Library at Ben Franklin Place on Saturday, Feb. 14, for a free, family-friendly afternoon. Experience the excitement...

Ben Franklin Place

Saturday Feb 14, 2026 at 2:00pm
Rosemount
Saturday Feb 14, 2026 at 2:30pm (series runs until May 16, 2026)
Bring your friends, hang out, and defeat your enemies. Play Super Smash Bros, Mario Kart 8 & more on our Nintendo Switch.​ ​Ages 12 to...
chess board
Sunnyside
Saturday Feb 14, 2026 at 2:30pm
Interested in learning chess? Looking for new opponents? Drop in to play with our teen volunteers who can help you improve your game or… come...
Emerald Plaza
Saturday Feb 14, 2026 at 2:30pm (series runs until Mar 07, 2026)
Create and build with Lego®! Drop-in Family Program.
hearts
Cumberland
Saturday Feb 14, 2026 at 2:30pm
Create crafts for Valentine’s Day that are full of love! Ages 4-12. Un bricolage fait avec amour pour la Saint-Valentin. Âges 4-12.
Chess | Échecs
Alta Vista
Saturday Feb 14, 2026 at 3:00pm (series runs until Aug 29, 2026)
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.
Beaverbrook
Sunday Feb 15, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Apr 26, 2026)
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages.​ All children welcome with a parent ​or caregiver. Drop in.
Ruth E. Dickinson
Sunday Feb 15, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until May 24, 2026)
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers. Family program. Drop-in program.

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