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Author Charlotte Gray
Manotick United Church
Thursday May 7, 2026 at 2:00pm
Join Charlotte Gray, one of Canada’s best known non-fiction writers, speak on her best seller Passionate Mothers, Powerful Sons: The Lives of Jennie Jerome Churchill...
Metcalfe village
Thursday May 7, 2026 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...
Hazeldean
Thursday May 7, 2026 at 2:15pm (series runs until Jun 18, 2026)
Join us for an afternoon of fun for home-schooled children and their families. Each month a different activity will be offered—from lego, to chess, games...
Carp
Thursday May 7, 2026 at 2:30pm (series runs until Dec 03, 2026)
Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere. All are welcome! Drop-in program. This group meets the first Thursday of the month 2:30...
Elmvale Acres
Thursday May 7, 2026 at 2:30pm (series runs until May 21, 2026)
Join us for a relaxing one-hour colouring session designed to promote mindfulness and stress relief. Each session features a new colouring theme, or feel free...
Girl crouched down throwing paint in air, swirl of light
Rockcliffe Park
Thursday May 7, 2026 at 3:00pm (series runs until Jun 25, 2026)
Join us at Rockcliffe Park Branch every Thursday from 3PM to 4:30PM for a different self-directed pop up activity in either: Art Science and Engineering...
chess board
Orléans
Thursday May 7, 2026 at 3:30pm (series runs until Jun 25, 2026)
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...
Newcomers, Canada Flag
Elmvale Acres
Thursday May 7, 2026 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...
Greenboro
Thursday May 7, 2026 at 4:00pm (series runs until May 14, 2026)
Fun and interactive activities that explore Science, Technology, Engineering and Math concepts. For ages 7-9. Registration Required.
two girls playing chess
Cumberland
Thursday May 7, 2026 at 4:00pm (series runs until Aug 20, 2026)
Drop in to play chess with other youth in a relaxed, informal environment! Ages 8 to 18. Drop-in program. . Venez jouer aux échecs avec...
A person and a child reading a colorful illustrated book together in a library setting
Nepean Centrepointe
Thursday May 7, 2026 at 4:15pm (series runs until May 14, 2026)
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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North Gower
Thursday May 7, 2026 at 5:00pm (series runs until May 28, 2026)
Stop by every Thursday evening and work on a weekly science, technology, engineering, art and math challenge.
Nepean Centrepointe
Thursday May 7, 2026 at 5:15pm (series runs until May 14, 2026)
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 May 7, 2026 at 5:30pm (series runs until Dec 17, 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...
Main
Thursday May 7, 2026 at 6:00pm (series runs until Jul 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...
Cumberland
Thursday May 7, 2026 at 6:00pm (series runs until Jun 04, 2026)
Come and get help with reading, math, science, French, English, etc. Led by United for Literacy volunteers. For students in grades 1 through 10. Please...
adult program
Centennial
Thursday May 7, 2026 at 6:00pm
Get up close and personal with your photographic subjects such as flowers, insects, water droplets, or detailed parts of larger subjects or scenes. Learn how...
Jobs and career help
Elmvale Acres
Thursday May 7, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Dec 10, 2026)
Are you looking for a job? Learn all the necessary skills to do so at the Elmvale Acres Branch of the Ottawa Public Library. Some...
Vernon
Thursday May 7, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Nov 05, 2026)
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...
Rideau
Thursday May 7, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Aug 27, 2026)
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...