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Alta Vista
Saturday Jan 17, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Mar 07, 2026)
C'est l'heure du conte! Histoires, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien. Inscription non requise.
family story time
Main
Saturday Jan 17, 2026 at 11:00am (series runs until Mar 07, 2026)
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Join us after the stories for a simple craft. Family program...
Sunnyside
Saturday Jan 17, 2026 at 12:00pm (series runs until May 16, 2026)
The Ottawa StoryTellers is hosting a free beginner workshop for anyone interested in exploring the art of storytelling. Whether you want to perform, share your...
Carlingwood
Saturday Jan 17, 2026 at 1:30pm (series runs until Mar 14, 2026)
Join a band of adventurers as they set out from the seaside town of Dragonsbourne. This is part-nine of a continuing adventure that takes place...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Saturday Jan 17, 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...
Nepean Centrepointe
Saturday Jan 17, 2026 at 2:00pm
Enjoy photos and narration of an Icelandic cruise that included magnificent waterfalls, lava fields, geysers and stunning fjords. Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa...
Cumberland
Saturday Jan 17, 2026 at 2:00pm
Rejoignez Pierre-Luc Bélanger, auteur de Le dilemme de Zoé et Le captif du grenier, pour un atelier d’écriture interactif. Participez à une variété d'exercices créatifs...
Online
Saturday Jan 17, 2026 at 2:00pm
Rejoignez Éric Péladeau, auteur de Jeudi macabre et le série BD Ma vie de zombie, pour un atelier d’écriture interactif. Découvrez comment il est devenu...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Saturday Jan 17, 2026 at 2:00pm
We will be selecting a piece of art each session to learn about before you re-create it! January: Lady with an Ermine by Leonardo da...

Registration opens on Monday, January 5, 2026 - 10:00am

Rosemount
Saturday Jan 17, 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...
Beaverbrook
Saturday Jan 17, 2026 at 2:30pm (series runs until Mar 07, 2026)
Join us for a program that offers: - Dimmed lighting - Sensory toys - A smaller number of participants - An adapted circle time with...
Nepean Centrepointe
Sunday Jan 18, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Mar 08, 2026)
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers. Drop-in program.
Parents reading with children / des parents lisent avec leurs enfants
Cumberland
Sunday Jan 18, 2026 at 11:15am
Stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool children and a parent/caregiver. Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants d'âge préscolaire accompagnés d’un parent ou gardien.
Ruth E. Dickinson
Sunday Jan 18, 2026 at 2:00pm
Join us and let your creativity flow in a relaxed environment. Zentangle involves drawing lines and patterns to create a beautiful piece of art. Supplies...

Sorry this event and its waiting list are full

hands raising differently coloured books in the air
Stittsville
Sunday Jan 18, 2026 at 2:00pm
If you love journalling, bullet journalling, art journalling, or doodling in planners, come kick off 2026 in creative style at the Stittsville branch! Bring your...

Registration opens on Sunday, December 21, 2025 - 10:00am

Carlingwood
Monday Jan 19, 2026 at 1:30pm (series runs until Jun 15, 2026)
Enjoy singing your favourite soft pop songs from the 50’s-80’s, Celtic and other folk music! All ages and levels of experience welcome. 3rd Monday of...
Elmvale Acres
Monday Jan 19, 2026 at 2:00pm (series runs until Jun 15, 2026)
Meet up with fellow book enthusiasts for a discussion of the month's chosen book. December 15th: Moon of the Crusted Snow by Waubgeshig Rice January...
Blackburn Hamlet
Monday Jan 19, 2026 at 2:00pm (series runs until Jun 15, 2026)
Members of the Blackburn Hamlet Book Club meet to enjoy and discuss a wide variety of books selected by book club members. All welcome! January...
three books on the right stacked together
Stittsville
Monday Jan 19, 2026 at 2:30pm (series runs until Dec 21, 2026)
The Stittsville Branch Afternoon Book Club meet on the third Monday of most months and read a variety of fiction and non-fiction books. Registration is...

Sorry this event and its waiting list are full

Rideau
Monday Jan 19, 2026 at 6:00pm (series runs until Mar 09, 2026)
Come join us for a fun collage session! Explore your creative side and piece together something beautiful. Collages make nice greeting cards or posters to...