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Volunteer Ottawa Information Session
Main
Tuesday Sep 23, 2025 at 2:00pm
Get Engaged: finding the right volunteer opportunity. Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity that suits you? This information session will show you how to...
webcard with poster for The Wild Goose Lake
Main
Tuesday Sep 23, 2025 at 6:00pm
Join us for a free screening of The Wild Goose Lake as part of our "The Shadow of Film Noir Strikes Again" movie theme for...
St-Laurent
Thursday Sep 25, 2025 at 10:00am (series runs until May 28, 2026)
Come meet to enjoy and discuss a wide variety of books selected by book club members. All are welcome! Drop-in program. This group meets the...
Meet a lawyer of the Ontario Legal Information Centre in person
Elmvale Acres
Thursday Sep 25, 2025 at 1:00pm
Do you have a legal question? A lawyer from the Ontario Legal Information Centre will be on-site to provide legal information specific to Ontario and...
Sunnyside
Friday Sep 26, 2025 at 2:00pm (series runs until May 29, 2026)
Join in stimulating discussions on selected titles in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere on the last Friday of the month.
Ruth E. Dickinson
Saturday Sep 27, 2025 at 2:00pm (series runs until Oct 25, 2025)
We will be selecting a piece of art each session to learn about before you re-create it! September: Sailor Moon by Naoko Takeuchi October: Maman...

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

webcard with poster for Mulholland Drive
Main
Tuesday Sep 30, 2025 at 6:00pm
Join us for a free screening of Mulholland Drive as part of our "The Shadow of Film Noir Strikes Again" movie theme for September. The...
poster for The Tingler
Main
Wednesday Oct 1, 2025 at 6:30pm
Ottawa Bad Movie Nights and Ottawa Public Library present a screening of The Tingler (1959). Please join us from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, at the OPL's...
Sleuth Hounds
Alta Vista
Thursday Oct 16, 2025 at 6:30pm
Share the enjoyment of good mysteries in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for a discussion on Garry Disher. All are welcome!
Stack of books
Stittsville
Saturday Oct 18, 2025 at 1:30pm
Audiobooks are an excellent way to present a story for those who, for whatever reason, prefer the audio versions instead of written text. A member...

Registration opens on Saturday, September 6, 2025 - 10:00am

Elmvale Acres
Thursday Oct 23, 2025 at 12:00pm
Cet atelier judiciaire concerne tout sur la procuration et tutelle en Ontario. L'atelier abordra: les procurations en Ontario comment préparer un testament et une procuration...
Meet a lawyer of the Ontario Legal Information Centre in person
Elmvale Acres
Thursday Oct 30, 2025 at 1:00pm
Do you have a legal question? A lawyer from the Ontario Legal Information Centre will be on-site to provide legal information specific to Ontario and...
poster for Operation Kid Brother
Main
Wednesday Nov 5, 2025 at 6:30pm
Ottawa Bad Movie Nights and Ottawa Public Library present a screening of Operation Kid Brother (1967). Please join us from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, at the...
Stack of books
Stittsville
Saturday Nov 8, 2025 at 1:30pm
AI is your writing partner, not your replacement. Learn how to use AI as your creative assistant for research, brainstorming, editing, overcoming writer’s block, and...

Registration opens on Saturday, October 4, 2025 - 10:00am

Ruth E. Dickinson
Saturday Nov 8, 2025 at 2:00pm
Many are familiar with L.M. Montgomery as the author of the beloved Anne of Green Gables series. But did you know that she also wrote...
Sleuth Hounds
Alta Vista
Thursday Nov 20, 2025 at 6:30pm
Share the enjoyment of good mysteries in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for a discussion on Karla's Choice by Nick Harkaway . All are welcome!
An image of scales of justice
Ruth E. Dickinson
Friday Nov 28, 2025 at 10:30am
Presented by the Ontario Legal Information Centre, this workshop will address topics such as: The ABCs of wills: how to make your will, dying without...
Meet a lawyer of the Ontario Legal Information Centre in person
Ruth E. Dickinson
Wednesday Dec 3, 2025 at 1:00pm
Have a legal question?​ A lawyer from the Ontario Legal Information Centre will be on-site to provide legal information specific to Ontario and answer your...
poster for Santa Claws
Main
Wednesday Dec 3, 2025 at 6:00pm
Ottawa Bad Movie Nights and Ottawa Public Library present a screening of Santa Claws (1996). Please join us from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, at the OPL's...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Saturday Dec 6, 2025 at 2:00pm
Henry VIII and Katherine Parr owned hundreds of deluxe books. They sometimes read with pen in hand and left fascinating markings in the margins. But...