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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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Stittsville
Sunday Oct 12, 2025 at 2:00pm
Join us for a cozy afternoon of solving jigsaw puzzles and playing some board games while sipping on a warm drink. If you feel like...
teen with books
Sunnyside
Tuesday Oct 14, 2025 at 4:00pm (series runs until Dec 09, 2025)
Hey teens! Join us at Sunnyside branch for a fun way to earn volunteer hours! With our TAG, you can have your say about teen...
Rosemount
Tuesday Oct 14, 2025 at 5:00pm (series runs until Dec 09, 2025)
Do you have children ages 5 to 10? ​Would you like them to read more? ​ Join our weekly Reading Buddies program. ​Each child will...

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

Rosemount
Tuesday Oct 14, 2025 at 5:30pm (series runs until Dec 09, 2025)
Do you have children ages 5 to 10? ​Would you like them to read more? ​ Join our weekly Reading Buddies program. ​Each child will...

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

Hazeldean
Tuesday Oct 14, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Dec 09, 2025)
Do you love browsing through cookbooks and trying new recipes? Then come and meet with fellow food enthusiasts and put a cookbook to the test!...
Greenboro
Wednesday Oct 15, 2025 at 3:00pm
Create art in good company. This series is perfect for aspiring artists, crafters who are in a rut, and anyone who suspects that a creative...
Rosemount
Thursday Oct 16, 2025 at 6:00pm
We are told: don't write down passwords; don't reuse passwords; make passwords long and complex. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will...

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

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!
Books stacked
Rockcliffe Park
Thursday Oct 16, 2025 at 6:30pm
Join us at Rockcliffe Park branch as we welcome back the off-the-grid, arborist, author and science enthusiast Paul Hetzler in Edible Plants. All plants are...
Craft supplies on table
Manotick
Friday Oct 17, 2025 at 2:00pm
Join us for an afternoon of crafting fun! We will be making fall themed magnets with glass rocks. All materials provided.
image of art supplies and coffee on a table
Beaverbrook
Friday Oct 17, 2025 at 2:30pm
Join us for a relaxing afternoon, with a craft and a cup of tea. All supplies will be provided. All skill levels welcome. In this...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Friday Oct 17, 2025 at 4:00pm
Unwind and get inspired at the end of the week with our relaxed, hands-on creative sessions! This program is all about exploring your creativity in...

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

Carlingwood
Friday Oct 17, 2025 at 4:00pm
Drop-in at the Carlingwood Branch for Wii U Game On! We will be playing Mario Kart. Not sure how to play? No worries! Our teen...
Cartoon kids and adults on carpet with books
Ruth E. Dickinson
Saturday Oct 18, 2025 at 10:30am
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...
Centennial
Saturday Oct 18, 2025 at 10:30am
Come make a paper jack o’lantern to celebrate Halloween. At the end, we’ll collect our creations into a spooky pumpkin patch that parents & guardians...
Manotick
Saturday Oct 18, 2025 at 11:00am
The 2nd Annual Costume Swap is here! Drop off your donations of gently used, clean children's costumes and/or accessories from now until October 4. Swap...
Gardening with compost and trowel
St-Laurent
Saturday Oct 18, 2025 at 1:00pm
Learn the basics of vermicomposting and how to care for the worm farm. Discover what goes into the box and the amazing fertilizer you can...
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

Emerald Plaza
Saturday Oct 18, 2025 at 2:00pm
Zombies are returning to the library. Join us for an afternoon of ghoulish crafting as we transform Barbie dolls into zombies. All materials provided. Ages...

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

Cumberland
Saturday Oct 18, 2025 at 2:00pm
The average time it takes for an unprotected computer to be compromised after connecting to the Internet is under 15 minutes. Don't let it be...