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Cumberland
Thursday Dec 4, 2025 at 3:00pm
Join us on the first Thursday of the month for a program that features: dimmed lighting sensory toys a smaller number of participants an adapted...
Beaverbrook
Thursday Dec 4, 2025 at 3:15pm (series runs until Dec 18, 2025)
Create and build with Lego®! Drop-in. For ages 13-18. Architectes en herbe, à vos Lego®! Inscription non requise. Pour les 13-18 ans.
Chess board
Orléans
Thursday Dec 4, 2025 at 3:30pm (series runs until Dec 11, 2025)
Drop in to play chess with other youth in a relaxed, informal environment! Practice the basics or test your wits with a weekly chess challenge...
Teen Gaming
Cumberland
Thursday Dec 4, 2025 at 4:00pm (series runs until Dec 11, 2025)
Drop in to play chess with other youth in a relaxed, informal environment. Practice the basics or challenge yourself with our 4-player chess set! For...
STEM kids preschool
Greenboro
Thursday Dec 4, 2025 at 4:00pm (series runs until Dec 11, 2025)
Stories and activities that support Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. For a child aged 3-6 and a parent or caregiver. Registration required.
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Elmvale Acres
Thursday Dec 4, 2025 at 4:00pm (series runs until Jun 25, 2026)
New to Canada? Looking for support with school, work, or your social life? Newcomer Conversation and Support. OMRA Shelter Corporation volunteers engage with basic English...
Nepean Centrepointe
Thursday Dec 4, 2025 at 4:15pm (series runs until Dec 11, 2025)
Do you have a child in grades 1 to 4? ​Would you like them to boost their confidence and motivation to read? Join our weekly...
Nepean Centrepointe
Thursday Dec 4, 2025 at 5:15pm (series runs until Dec 11, 2025)
Do you have a child in grades 1 to 4? ​Would you like them to boost their confidence and motivation to read? Join our weekly...
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Emerald Plaza
Thursday Dec 4, 2025 at 5:30pm (series runs until Apr 30, 2026)
Practice your English conversation skills in a low-pressure, friendly environment. This program is facilitated by The Nepean, Rideau & Osgoode Community Resource Centre (NROCRC).​ All...
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Main
Thursday Dec 4, 2025 at 6:00pm (series runs until Apr 30, 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...
Main
Thursday Dec 4, 2025 at 6:00pm (series runs until Dec 25, 2025)
Tous les jeudis dans l'auditorium de la succursale Centrale à 18h ! Et c'est gratuit ! Le programme sera mis à jour ici : 11/06...
Cumberland
Thursday Dec 4, 2025 at 6:00pm (series runs until Dec 18, 2025)
Come and get help with reading, math, science, French, English, etc. Led by United for Literacy volunteers. For students in grades 1 through 10. ...
Alta Vista
Thursday Dec 4, 2025 at 6:00pm
Learn how to extend the battery life of your PC laptop, discover the handy Microsoft PowerToys, detect fake USB flash drives before you lose data,...
Books
Vernon
Thursday Dec 4, 2025 at 6:30pm
Everyone is welcome to join Vernon’s book club! Visit with your friends and neighbours to discuss great books. First Thursday of the month 6:30pm-7:30pm January...
Elmvale Acres
Thursday Dec 4, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jan 29, 2026)
Are you looking for a job? Come learn all the necessary skills to do so at the Elmvale Acres Branch of the Ottawa Public Library,...
Rideau
Thursday Dec 4, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Dec 11, 2025)
Profitez de notre groupe de conversation afin d'améliorer vos habiletés en français à l'oral. ​ Join our free French Conversation Group to practice speaking French...
Nepean Centrepointe
Thursday Dec 4, 2025 at 6:30pm
Whether you're new to baking or well seasoned, this new book club is the perfect place to meet fellow bakers, try new recipes and share...
Stittsville
Thursday Dec 4, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Dec 18, 2025)
The Stittsville branch hosts weekly meetings of the Stittsville Creative Writing Group. Do you love to write? Is writing the air you breathe, or is...

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Beaverbrook
Thursday Dec 4, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 18, 2026)
If you love to write, come and surround yourself with like-minded creative people who love the power of words! This is not a course or...
St-Laurent
Thursday Dec 4, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until May 28, 2026)
Join our free English conversation group to practise speaking in English in a relaxed and friendly environment. All levels are welcome to this drop-in program...