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Cartoon sea creatures / Dessin animé de  créatures de mer
Online
Friday Jul 3, 2026 at 11:00am
All organisms that are on our blue plant connect to one another in some way. Whether they are friends, enemies or neutral, every action influences...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Friday Jul 3, 2026 at 11:15am (series runs until Aug 14, 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...
Greenboro
Friday Jul 3, 2026 at 1:30pm (series runs until Dec 18, 2026)
Come play cards, roll the dice or play board games with us!
Fiber art
Elmvale Acres
Friday Jul 3, 2026 at 2:00pm (series runs until Dec 18, 2026)
Bring your knitting or crochet project (or needlepoint, cross-stitch, etc) and share tips and tricks, ideas and conversations with fellow enthusiasts. For adults of all...
Blackburn Hamlet
Friday Jul 3, 2026 at 2:00pm
Drop in for a free viewing of Lilo & Stitch . Participants are welcome to bring a light snack and a covered drink. Drop-in program...
A man, child, and woman laugh as they eat popcorn in a movie theatre.
Nepean Centrepointe
Friday Jul 3, 2026 at 2:00pm (series runs until Aug 21, 2026)
Family Movie Showtime: July 3 : The little Mermaid July 10:The Super Mario Bros. Movie July 17: Finding Nemo July 24 Surf's Up 2 July...
summer reading club
Emerald Plaza
Friday Jul 3, 2026 at 2:00pm
Students will learn basic chords and strumming rhythms as well as the anatomy of the ukulele. Registration required. Ages 7-12. Ottawa Public Library is committed...

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St-Laurent
Friday Jul 3, 2026 at 2:00pm
***Registration required. A 90 minute, collaborative story building adventure for children aged 7-12. Share, combine and vote for your ideas. Draw to add details to...
Main
Friday Jul 3, 2026 at 3:00pm (series runs until Jul 31, 2026)
Join our free English conversation group to practice speaking in English in a relaxed and friendly environment. All levels are welcome to this drop-in program...
Constance Bay
Friday Jul 3, 2026 at 3:00pm (series runs until Sep 25, 2026)
Come meet 1 on 1 with Social Prescriber Maddie from the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre (WOCRC). A social prescriber connects individuals with non-clinical community...
Rideau
Friday Jul 3, 2026 at 4:00pm (series runs until Aug 28, 2026)
Do you already have some basic English language skills, and are you looking for a casual, friendly environment where you can practice your English speaking...
Manotick
Friday Jul 3, 2026 at 4:00pm
Get ready for a storytelling adventure that will test the limits of your imagination. We are playing Puppies and Pirates. Registration required. Ages 7-12.

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Sunnyside
Saturday Jul 4, 2026 at 10:00am (series runs until Aug 29, 2026)
Drop in for preschool fun! Play with puppets, crafts, building blocks, and more. Un programme portes ouvertes pour les enfants d'âge préscolaire! Venez jouer avec...
Cartoon image of underwater creatures reading
Nepean Centrepointe
Saturday Jul 4, 2026 at 10:00am
Dive into the depths of the ocean! Join Dr. Shane Gero, Ottawa’s leading whale expert, as he explains the mysterious world of sperm whales. Learn...
Elmvale Acres
Saturday Jul 4, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Aug 15, 2026)
Join us for stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages with a parent or caregiver on the first Saturday of the month! Drop-in...
Cartoon sea creatures / Dessin animé de  créatures de mer
Carlingwood
Saturday Jul 4, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Aug 22, 2026)
Stories, rhymes and puppets for children and a parent /caregiver. Drop in. 30 minutes
A group gathered for library storytime, with a storyteller showing a picture book
Centennial
Saturday Jul 4, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Aug 22, 2026)
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages.​ All children welcome with a parent ​or caregiver. Drop in.
Beaverbrook
Saturday Jul 4, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Aug 22, 2026)
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in.
Ruth E. Dickinson
Saturday Jul 4, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Aug 15, 2026)
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages with a parent or caregiver followed by time to socialize and interact with toys and books...
Richmond
Saturday Jul 4, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Aug 15, 2026)
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children ages 0-5, accompanied by a parent or caregiver.