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Orléans
Saturday Feb 14, 2026 at 1:00pm (series runs until Jun 20, 2026)
Come to our drop-in sessions if you: * wish to know more about a certain technique * need a hand in finishing your project. Please...
Three people cooking together.
Greely
Saturday Feb 14, 2026 at 1:00pm
Always wanted to know how to make sourdough bread? This presentation will show you how to create and maintain a starter as well as how...
Nepean Centrepointe
Saturday Feb 14, 2026 at 1:30pm (series runs until Mar 07, 2026)
For children 7-12, interested in learning to play chess and finding out more about the game. Teen volunteers will be on hand to help those...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Saturday Feb 14, 2026 at 2:00pm (series runs until Mar 14, 2026)
Join our new book club which is meeting monthly on Saturday afternoons at the Ruth E. Dickinson Branch! All assessments, interpretations, and opinions are valued...
Awesome Authors Logo, hand holding a pen
Main
Saturday Feb 14, 2026 at 2:00pm
Join Khaleefa “Apollo the Child” Hamdan, spoken word poet and hip hop artist, for an interactive writing workshop. Discover how to turn your thoughts and...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Saturday Feb 14, 2026 at 2:00pm
We will be selecting a piece of art each session to learn about before you re-create it! February: Girl with Balloon by Banksy Ages 6-12...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Saturday Feb 14, 2026 at 2:00pm (series runs until May 30, 2026)
For ages 13-17 . Interested in playing D&D? Then join us for a D&D adventure. Dungeons and Dragons is a fantasy role playing game in...
Centennial
Saturday Feb 14, 2026 at 2:00pm
Put your engineering skills to the test by making a race track for marbles! Compete against other teams to build the best race track you...
Milano Cortina 2026 banner

Join CBC Ottawa and the Ottawa Public Library at Ben Franklin Place on Saturday, Feb. 14, for a free, family-friendly afternoon. Experience the excitement...

Ben Franklin Place

Saturday Feb 14, 2026 at 2:00pm
Rosemount
Saturday Feb 14, 2026 at 2:30pm (series runs until May 16, 2026)
Bring your friends, hang out, and defeat your enemies. Play Super Smash Bros, Mario Kart 8 & more on our Nintendo Switch.​ ​Ages 12 to...
chess board
Sunnyside
Saturday Feb 14, 2026 at 2:30pm
Interested in learning chess? Looking for new opponents? Drop in to play with our teen volunteers who can help you improve your game or… come...
Emerald Plaza
Saturday Feb 14, 2026 at 2:30pm (series runs until Mar 07, 2026)
Create and build with Lego®! Drop-in Family Program.
hearts
Cumberland
Saturday Feb 14, 2026 at 2:30pm
Create crafts for Valentine’s Day that are full of love! Ages 4-12. Un bricolage fait avec amour pour la Saint-Valentin. Âges 4-12.
Chess | Échecs
Alta Vista
Saturday Feb 14, 2026 at 3:00pm (series runs until Aug 29, 2026)
Join us for adult and 10+ chess, all levels welcome; an instructor will be available! Come meet new people and have fun. :) No registration required.
Beaverbrook
Sunday Feb 15, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Apr 26, 2026)
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages.​ All children welcome with a parent ​or caregiver. Drop in.
Ruth E. Dickinson
Sunday Feb 15, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until May 24, 2026)
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers. Family program. Drop-in program.

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Orléans
Sunday Feb 15, 2026 at 11:00am (series runs until May 24, 2026)
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...
Cumberland
Sunday Feb 15, 2026 at 1:30pm (series runs until Mar 15, 2026)
Do you love board games or colour? We will provide an assortment of games, colouring books and pencils but you're welcome to bring your own...
Computer, tablet and phone / Ordinateur, tablette et téléphone
Main
Monday Feb 16, 2026 at 2:00pm
During this demonstration, you will learn to enhance your photos by adjusting light, colour, and composition using free photo editing software (Photoscape X) available for...
olympic games
Greely
Monday Feb 16, 2026 at 3:00pm
Join us for a screening of Women's Hockey from the Winter Olympic Games! Drop in to cheer on Team Canada and enjoy the excitement with...