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books of different cover colors being held up high
Stittsville
Saturday Apr 25, 2026 at 1:30pm
If you love journalling, bullet journalling, art journalling, or doodling in planners, come meet like-minded folks at the Stittsville branch! Bring your own notebooks and...
Nepean Centrepointe
Saturday Apr 25, 2026 at 2:00pm
This presentation will explore perennials that bring colour to your garden throughout the year. It will highlight plants that are hardy in the Ottawa area—reliable,...
Hand holding lego blocks
Ruth E. Dickinson
Saturday Apr 25, 2026 at 2:00pm
Brick by brick... Inspired by Minecraft, Lego & old video games, join us once a month to create pixel art using pre-made templates or freehand...
Centennial
Saturday Apr 25, 2026 at 2:00pm
Have you ever read a book and thought you could do better? Well now is your chance! Come to the library where we will be...
various pieces of lego
Sunnyside
Saturday Apr 25, 2026 at 2:30pm (series runs until May 30, 2026)
Create and build with Lego®! Drop-in. For ages 6-12. Last Friday of every month.​ 3:30pm – 5pm​. Architectes en herbe, à vos Lego®! Portes ouvertes...
Hazeldean
Saturday Apr 25, 2026 at 2:30pm
Explore patterns through detailed colouring and drawing exercises.

Sorry this event and its waiting list are full

a hand, paints and pencil crayons / une main, des peintures et des crayons de couleur
Cumberland
Saturday Apr 25, 2026 at 2:30pm
Celebrate spring and come craft at the library. We have all the supplies you need to satisfy your creativity! Drop-in program. Family program. Viens bricoler...
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Manotick
Saturday Apr 25, 2026 at 2:30pm
Write the next poetry masterpiece and pit your imagination against your challengers. Registration required. Ages 8-12.
a hand rolling dice
Orléans
Saturday Apr 25, 2026 at 3:00pm (series runs until May 23, 2026)
Join JP the Game Master in this series of beginner-level Dungeons & Dragons Play Sessions -designed for youth aged 12 to 15 - emphasizing teamwork,...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Sunday Apr 26, 2026 at 1:00pm
Looking to level up your birthday cards? Add some flair to your planner? Join us for an introduction to brush lettering! You'll be learning the...

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books of different cover colors being held up high
North Gloucester
Sunday Apr 26, 2026 at 3:00pm (series runs until May 31, 2026)
C’est dimanche. Prenez du temps pour vous et venez lire à la bibliothèque en compagnie d’autres lecteurs. Déroulement : accueil, lecture silencieuse (1 heure), restez...
A man, child, and woman laugh as they eat popcorn in a movie theatre.
Nepean Centrepointe
Monday Apr 27, 2026 at 2:00am
Popcorn will be provided. Covered drinks are welcome. ​Family program. Drop-in.
Hazeldean
Monday Apr 27, 2026 at 10:30am
Join us for an morning of diamond painting, where you can create an animal or monster sticker. Ages 6-12. 60 min. Registration required.
Alta Vista
Monday Apr 27, 2026 at 11:00am
Join us for an afternoon filled with arts and crafts. Soyez des nôtres pour un après-midi plein d'arts et de bricolages. Pour enfants de tous...
Nepean Centrepointe
Monday Apr 27, 2026 at 1:00pm (series runs until Jun 22, 2026)
Are you a writer or author looking to learn more about the indie publishing process? Join author N.G. Avant for this monthly program discussing key...
Main
Monday Apr 27, 2026 at 1:30pm
Calling all train fans! Come play with Thomas, Percy, James and other steamies! We’ll have trains, tracks, and everything you need for great adventures! Family...
Sunnyside
Monday Apr 27, 2026 at 2:00pm
Bring in your device and learn how to access The Ottawa Public Library’s thousands of digital titles, using resources like Libby and cloudLibrary. Come join...
computers & technology
Centennial
Monday Apr 27, 2026 at 2:00pm
E-mail systems are used by almost everybody but not necessarily well understood by all. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users’ Group will cover...
St-Laurent
Monday Apr 27, 2026 at 2:30pm
Join us for an exciting and hands-on Afternoon STEM Club designed especially for kids!
St-Laurent
Monday Apr 27, 2026 at 6:00pm (series runs until May 25, 2026)
Le 23 février, à 18h: Un homme pressé Alain (Fabrice Luchini) est un homme d’affaire respecté et un orateur brillant. Il court après le temps...