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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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image of art supplies and coffee on a table
Beaverbrook
Friday Nov 14, 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...

Registration opens on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 - 10:00am

Carlingwood
Friday Nov 14, 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...
child reading a story with parents
Nepean Centrepointe
Saturday Nov 15, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until Dec 13, 2025)
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers. Drop-in program. Spanish Storytime will be Nov 8 and Dec 6.
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

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

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...
Sleuth Hounds
Alta Vista
Thursday Nov 20, 2025 at 6:30pm
Share the enjoyment of good mysteries in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for a discussion on Karla's Choice by Nick Harkaway . All are welcome!
Four people around an open book. / Quatre personnes autour d'un livre ouvert.
Greenboro
Saturday Nov 22, 2025 at 2:00am
Calling creators of all ages ! Bring stories known and new to life through theatre, puppetry, and your own imaginations. Appel à tous les créateurs...

Registration opens on Monday, September 8, 2025 - 12:30am

Ruth E. Dickinson
Saturday Nov 22, 2025 at 10:00am
Pop-Up: the Library of Things​ ​ Did you know the library lends much more than books and E-books? Find out about all the 'things' you...
Nepean Centrepointe
Saturday Nov 22, 2025 at 2:00pm
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools have exploded over the last few years. They can: supercharge your web searches & help you find the most relevant information,...
Old Parliament bulding / Ancien édifice du Parlement
Main
Sunday Nov 23, 2025 at 1:30pm
Join Jeff Wang, author of Beneath the Archway: Overseas Chinese in Ottawa since 1892 for a presentation on the struggles, triumphs and immense contributions of...
Greenboro
Monday Nov 24, 2025 at 12:00pm
Looking for something to do? Drop in for some crafts and games. For ages 6-12. Drop in. Tu t’ennuies? Tu ne sais pas quoi faire?...
Emerald Plaza
Monday Nov 24, 2025 at 6:00pm
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...
Richmond
Monday Nov 24, 2025 at 6:30pm
Meet with fellow food ​enthusiasts and put a ​ cookbook to the test. ​ ​ Cookbook selection is:​ Rock Recipes Christmas​ Your Complete Guide to​...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Tuesday Nov 25, 2025 at 2:30pm
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...
STEM kids preschool
Greenboro
Thursday Nov 27, 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.

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

An image of scales of justice
Ruth E. Dickinson
Friday Nov 28, 2025 at 10:30am
Presented by the Ontario Legal Information Centre, this workshop will address topics such as: The ABCs of wills: how to make your will, dying without...
Beaverbrook
Friday Nov 28, 2025 at 2:30pm
Bring your blankets, your snacks, and join us for a screening of The BFG. 117 minutes.
Ruth E. Dickinson
Friday Nov 28, 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...