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Laptop, tablet and cellphone / Un ordinateur portable, une tablette et un téléphone portable
Main
Saturday Nov 15, 2025 at 1:00pm
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...
straw weave workshop
Cumberland
Saturday Nov 15, 2025 at 1:00pm
We will be making bracelets or bookmarks and learning the basics of weaving. ​ For children aged 8 to 12. ​

Registration opens on Monday, October 27, 2025 - 10:00am

Ready set type
Richmond
Saturday Nov 15, 2025 at 1:00pm
Type your story this November! Get a head start on telling your story with an afternoon of writing, typing, and community building. Not sure what...
Greenboro
Saturday Nov 15, 2025 at 1:30pm
Come puzzle with us, all are welcome! Bring a puzzle to do or use one of ours. Make new friends by working together to complete...
hands holding two mugs of coffee, with a paw print in corner of image
Centennial
Saturday Nov 15, 2025 at 2:00pm
The Pet Lovers Death Café brings together the pet lover community so that the topic of pet death can be normalized and compassionately discussed through...
fish cucumber
Stittsville
Saturday Nov 15, 2025 at 2:00pm
Discover the art of needle felting in this fun program designed especially for teens! Learn the basics of shaping wool into cute, custom creations using...
straw weave workshop
Cumberland
Saturday Nov 15, 2025 at 2:30pm
Nous allons fabriquer des bracelets ou des signets et apprendre les bases du tissage. ​ Pour les enfants de 8 à 12 ans.

Registration opens on Monday, October 27, 2025 - 10:00am

The Ottawa Public Library is pleased to invite you to attend the celebration of Ottawa’s outstanding authors with the presentation of the Ottawa Book Awards...

Les Lye Studio Theatre, Meridian Theatres (101 Centrepointe Dr.)

Saturday Nov 15, 2025 at 7:00pm
Beaverbrook
Sunday Nov 16, 2025 at 10:30am
Join us for some hands-on fun and exploration. Problem solve, build and create with bridge making, paper plane flying, snap circuit engineering and coding with...
Orléans
Sunday Nov 16, 2025 at 11:00am (series runs until Nov 30, 2025)
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and a parent/caregiver. Drop-in program. Des contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges...
Orléans
Monday Nov 17, 2025 at 2:30pm (series runs until Nov 24, 2025)
Learn the basics of using a sewing machine and create your very first project: book bag. Our intro to sewing program will take you through...
Stittsville
Monday Nov 17, 2025 at 6:00pm
Adults are invited to join us to make their own greeting cards. Make cards for your loved ones for any occasion. Supplies are provided but...

Registration opens on Monday, October 20, 2025 - 10:00am

paint and brushes
Centennial
Monday Nov 17, 2025 at 6:00pm
Create an original artwork with professional artist Stephanie Browness. Get step by step instructions in real time as you create your own version of a...

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Orléans
Monday Nov 17, 2025 at 6:00pm
Learn how to more effectively tell the story of your vacations through pictures. Regardless of what kind of camera you use (cell phone, tablet, DSLR,...
Rideau
Monday Nov 17, 2025 at 6:00pm
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...
Carlingwood
Tuesday Nov 18, 2025 at 3:00pm
Spend your Tuesday afternoons after school at the library with friends, snacks, and great films! Each month we’ll be showing a different movie—ranging from coming-of-age...
paint and paintbrushes
Stittsville
Tuesday Nov 18, 2025 at 6:00pm
Create an original artwork with professional artist Stephanie Browness. Get step by step instructions in real time as you create your own version of a...

Registration opens on Monday, October 13, 2025 - 10:00am

Carp
Tuesday Nov 18, 2025 at 6:30pm
Join us at the Carp Branch for an evening of creativity and fun! This month is decorating salt dough decorations! We will be decorating salt...

Registration opens on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 - 10:30am

Illustration of family reading together with red background
Ruth E. Dickinson
Wednesday Nov 19, 2025 at 2:00pm (series runs until Dec 17, 2025)
Join us for a preschool circle time with lots of stories, rhymes, and songs, followed by a craft. Children are encouraged to bring an item...

Registration opens on Monday, October 27, 2025 - 10:00am

Nepean Centrepointe
Wednesday Nov 19, 2025 at 7:00pm
Come meet current post-secondary students, ask your questions and learn from their experiences. Possible topics of discussion include deciding on an area of study, transitioning...