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Rockcliffe Park
Tuesday Apr 14, 2026 at 6:00pm (series runs until Jun 09, 2026)
Are you looking for a cozy place to jam with other musicians? This is a drop-in for musicians ages 16+, to make some music. Bring...
Sunnyside
Tuesday Apr 14, 2026 at 6:00pm (series runs until Jun 16, 2026)
Enjoy a selection of films, each from an Italian director! Films will be presented with English subtitles. Presented by the Ottawa Chapter of the Dante...
Woman and boy reading together
Beaverbrook
Tuesday Apr 14, 2026 at 6:00pm (series runs until May 12, 2026)
Get comfortable! Sit, stand, or lie down and listen to the first few chapters of an exciting middle-grade novel read aloud by library staff. Fidget...
gardening
Greely
Tuesday Apr 14, 2026 at 7:00pm (series runs until Jun 09, 2026)
Join us for gardening club, all are welcome and no experience necessary! Second Tuesday of every month. March 10, April 14, May 12, June 9...
Hazeldean
Wednesday Apr 15, 2026 at 6:00am
Participants will create their own picture using pebbles and seashells. Let the shapes of the pebbles and shells guide you to create unique works of...

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Infusions Littéraires
Alta Vista
Wednesday Apr 15, 2026 at 2:00pm (series runs until Jun 17, 2026)
Partagez avec nous le plaisir des livres dans une ambiance détendue, le 3e mercredi du chaque mois. mercredi le 21 janvier - J’emporterai le feu...
Cartoon of 2 little bears on a hillside
Rockcliffe Park
Wednesday Apr 15, 2026 at 3:00pm
Join us for a screening of "Little Bear". Popcorn will be served. English, kids, drop-in.
Carlingwood
Wednesday Apr 15, 2026 at 4:00pm
Design your Own Glass Mug. Drop on by the Carlingwood Library and design your own glass mug. We will provide a Duralux * clear glass...

Registration opens on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 - 4:45pm

Nepean Centrepointe
Wednesday Apr 15, 2026 at 6:00pm
Confused about OSAP? Wondering how to pay for or afford college or university? Not sure where to start? What you'll learn: What OSAP is and...
Sunnyside
Wednesday Apr 15, 2026 at 7:00pm (series runs until Jun 10, 2026)
Storytelling Open Mic is a perfect place for newcomers to discover oral storytelling in a warm and supportive atmosphere or for more experienced tellers to...
Books
Rideau
Thursday Apr 16, 2026 at 10:15am (series runs until Jun 18, 2026)
Share the enjoyment of reading and discussing books in a relaxed atmosphere. September 18 - The Road by Cormac McCarthy. October 16- The Night Circus...
People sitting around a table discussing books
Cumberland
Thursday Apr 16, 2026 at 2:00pm (series runs until May 14, 2026)
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...
3 children reading and one child browsing the bookshelf
Sunnyside
Thursday Apr 16, 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...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Thursday Apr 16, 2026 at 6:30pm
Imitation is a form of flattery, but how do you make your writing more original than imitation and find description that is not predictable?​ Here...
Sleuth Hounds
Alta Vista
Thursday Apr 16, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 18, 2026)
Share the enjoyment of good mysteries in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for our discussion on the following: Thursday, February 19th - A Capital Mystery...
Greenboro
Thursday Apr 16, 2026 at 6:30pm
Welcome to the "Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library (OWSL) Presents..." 4-part workshop series! During this workshop, we will talk about how to support pollinators, birds and...
Hand holding lego blocks
Ruth E. Dickinson
Thursday Apr 16, 2026 at 6:30pm
Join us each month for a storytime followed by a building challenge before finishing with a show and tell. Using our story for inspiration, children...
Nepean Centrepointe
Thursday Apr 16, 2026 at 7:00pm (series runs until Jun 18, 2026)
Join us to discuss books from the science fiction and fantasy genres each month. All are welcome! Every 3rd Thursday of the month from 7:00pm...
Cumberland
Friday Apr 17, 2026 at 10:30am
Learn how to make a bouquet of flowers that will last using colourful paper and origami techniques. ​ Registration required.​ Friday April 17, ​ 10:30AM...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Friday Apr 17, 2026 at 11:15am (series runs until May 29, 2026)
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...