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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.

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Carlingwood
Monday Jun 30, 2025 at 6:00pm
Dive into the fascinating world of typography with Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users’ Group. Learn what makes a typeface readable or distracting,...
Richmond
Monday Jun 30, 2025 at 6:30pm
Join us for a discussion of cookbooks and recipes. Try a recipe from each month’s cookbook selection and tell us what you think! One Pot...
Stittsville
Monday Jun 30, 2025 at 6:30pm
Do you love to cook? Connect with other food enthusiasts and level up your cooking skills over great discussions. We will look at new and...

Registration opens on Monday, June 2, 2025 - 10:00am

Notebook and pencil | Carnet et crayon
Alta Vista
Monday Jun 30, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Aug 18, 2025)
Experience the transformative power of writing in an inclusive space! Write together, share first drafts, listen deeply, and receive supportive feedback. Tap into your story...
children reading
Cumberland
Wednesday Jul 2, 2025 at 10:00am (series runs until Aug 13, 2025)
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program. Family program.
Ruth E. Dickinson
Wednesday Jul 2, 2025 at 10:00am (series runs until Aug 20, 2025)
Create and build with Lego®! Drop-in program. Family program. Architectes en herbe, à vos Lego® ! Programme portes ouvertes. Programme familial.
Beaverbrook
Wednesday Jul 2, 2025 at 10:15am (series runs until Aug 13, 2025)
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in. / Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous...
St-Laurent
Wednesday Jul 2, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until Dec 10, 2025)
Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien. Sessions 2025 : Hiver : 13 janvier au 2 mars...
Elmvale Acres
Wednesday Jul 2, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until Aug 20, 2025)
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program. Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous...
A group of children and animals read together while a parent and young child examine a world globe together. Un groupe d’enfants et d’animaux lisent ensemble pendant qu’un enfant et son parent examinent un globe.
Blackburn Hamlet
Wednesday Jul 2, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until Aug 20, 2025)
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children ages 0-6, accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Join us following our Storytime to play and chat! There will...

Registration opens on Monday, June 9, 2025 - 10:00am

Beaverbrook
Wednesday Jul 2, 2025 at 10:45am (series runs until Aug 13, 2025)
Join us following Family Storytime to play and chat! There will be self-directed activities and toys for parents/caregivers and young children. Drop-in program. / Joignez-nous...
Beaverbrook
Wednesday Jul 2, 2025 at 2:00pm (series runs until Aug 13, 2025)
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. Ages 0-18 months. Drop-in program.
Beaverbrook
Wednesday Jul 2, 2025 at 2:30pm (series runs until Aug 13, 2025)
Following Babytime, join us to play and chat! There will be self-directed activities and toys for parents/caregivers and babies. Drop-in program.
poster for Night of the Lepus
Main
Wednesday Jul 2, 2025 at 6:30pm
Ottawa Bad Movie Nights and Ottawa Public Library present a screening of Night of the Lepus (1972). Please join us from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, at...
Richmond
Thursday Jul 3, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until Aug 21, 2025)
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Family program Drop-in
A group of children and animals read together while a parent and young child examine a world globe together. Un groupe d’enfants et d’animaux lisent ensemble pendant qu’un enfant et son parent examinent un globe.
Ruth E. Dickinson
Thursday Jul 3, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until Aug 21, 2025)
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program. Family program.
Fitzroy Harbour
Thursday Jul 3, 2025 at 10:30am
Come and get your groove on in this highly energetic and interactive dance session! Participants will explore simple, fun, and easy dance moves that everyone...

Registration opens on Monday, June 9, 2025 - 10:00am

North Gloucester
Thursday Jul 3, 2025 at 11:00am (series runs until Aug 21, 2025)
Contes, comptines et chansons pour les bébés âgés de 0 à 18 mois accompagnés d'un parent ou gardien. Il s'agit d'une activité portes ouvertes. Du...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Friday Jul 4, 2025 at 11:15am (series runs until Aug 22, 2025)
Stories, rhymes and songs in English and French followed by time to socialize, explore, and play. Drop-in. For ages 0-18 months with a parent or...
A group of children and animals read together while a parent and young child examine a world globe together. Un groupe d’enfants et d’animaux lisent ensemble pendant qu’un enfant et son parent examinent un globe.
Ruth E. Dickinson
Saturday Jul 5, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until Aug 16, 2025)
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program. Family program. Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants...