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Stittsville
Thursday Sep 25, 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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St-Laurent
Thursday Sep 25, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Dec 18, 2025)
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...
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Ruth E. Dickinson
Thursday Sep 25, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 25, 2026)
Calling all slow-stitchers and handcrafters. If you hand sew, quilt, knit, crochet, needlefelt, cross-stitch, embroider, needlepunch, english paper piece or any other handcraft, please join...
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Cumberland
Thursday Sep 25, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Dec 18, 2025)
Bring your knitting or crochet project and share advice, ideas, new techniques and conversations with fellow enthusiasts. For adults of all abilities. Drop-in program. Apportez...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Thursday Sep 25, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Oct 23, 2025)
New to independent reading? Join us for a story and then craft or artwork about the story and characters. For kids ages 5-8 and their...
Nepean Centrepointe
Thursday Sep 25, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jan 22, 2026)
If you are a love story lover, join us each month for discussions on romance novels in a relaxed atmosphere! From enemies-to-lovers to second chance...
Blackburn Hamlet
Thursday Sep 25, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Dec 11, 2025)
Bring your knitting or crochet project (or needlepoint, cross-stitch, etc.) and share tips and tricks, ideas and conversations with fellow enthusiasts. For adults of all...
Metcalfe village
Thursday Sep 25, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 25, 2026)
Meet your neighbours and discuss great books in a relaxed atmosphere. All are welcome! Drop-in every last Thursday of the month, rotating afternoons and evenings...
Elmvale Acres
Thursday Sep 25, 2025 at 6:45pm (series runs until Nov 06, 2025)
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,...
Sunnyside
Thursday Sep 25, 2025 at 6:45pm (series runs until Dec 18, 2025)
Améliorez votre français parlé et rencontrez des gens dans une ambiance décontractée et conviviale. Niveau intermédiaire. Practice your French language conversation skills and meet new...
Books flying like birds against a multicoloured geometric background
Cumberland
Thursday Sep 25, 2025 at 7:00pm (series runs until Dec 18, 2025)
Join us once a month for lively discussions on books in a variety of genres and voices. When you register, a physical copy will already...
Personne dessinant dans un cahier posé sur une table et entouré de crayons
Cumberland
Friday Sep 26, 2025 at 10:00am (series runs until Dec 19, 2025)
Art journaling adventure for self compassion, mindfulness, self awareness and creativity. For full enjoyment of this activity, participants are suggested to be present at all...
Image of heart. Text says Wellness Fair. Logos of Ottawa Public Library, Connected Canadians and OPH
Nepean Centrepointe
Friday Sep 26, 2025 at 10:00am
Join us at this free event to discover health and wellness resources available in your community. Our information fair will feature local organizations such as...
Logo of Connected Canadians. Text says The Importance of Connection in Relation to Mental Health
Nepean Centrepointe
Friday Sep 26, 2025 at 10:30am
In this in-person workshop, participants will learn how personal connections are vital to mental health. Online tools can help supplement in-person interaction by enabling people...
Greenboro
Friday Sep 26, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until Dec 19, 2025)
Join us twice a month for a program that features: dimmed lighting sensory toys a smaller number of participants an adapted circle time with stories,...
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Nepean Centrepointe
Friday Sep 26, 2025 at 1:30pm
Learn about all the services and resources provided by Ottawa Public Health including information on their Neighborhood Health & Wellness Hubs. This program is presented...
Sunnyside
Friday Sep 26, 2025 at 2:00pm (series runs until May 29, 2026)
Join in stimulating discussions on selected titles in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere on the last Friday of the month.
Craft supplies on table
Beaverbrook
Friday Sep 26, 2025 at 2:30pm
Join us for a fun afternoon of crafting! We will be making Fall-themed Glass Lanterns that you can use to decorate your home, office or...
National Film Board of Canada logo
Centennial
Friday Sep 26, 2025 at 3:00pm
Dr. Jules Arita Koostachin’s deeply personal documentary unravels the tangled threads of silence suffered by residential school Survivors through truth, freedom and power. 2023. 80...
Adult reading to a group of children
Sunnyside
Saturday Sep 27, 2025 at 10:15am (series runs until Nov 29, 2025)
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Bring your favourite stuffy! Last Saturday of every month. Drop in...