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Technology assistance
Centennial
Saturday Nov 29, 2025 at 2:30pm
Have questions about your own device, i.e.: tablet, phone, or laptop? Need help with e-books or other online library resources? Centennial branch staff will be...
Trains
Ruth E. Dickinson
Sunday Nov 30, 2025 at 10:00am
Visit “Marmadale Wharf” and learn about the hobby of model railroading from members of The Ottawa British Railway Group! Saturday from 10:00 AM to 5:00...
Greenboro
Sunday Nov 30, 2025 at 1:30pm (series runs until Mar 29, 2026)
Come play cards, roll the dice or play board games with us! Venez jouer aux cartes, lancer les dés ou jouer à des jeux de...
Blackburn Hamlet
Monday Dec 1, 2025 at 10:00am (series runs until Dec 08, 2025)
Do you love playing cards (Euchre)? Chess for adults? Any game goes! We will provide an assortment of games, but you're welcome to bring your...
Nepean Centrepointe
Monday Dec 1, 2025 at 1:00pm (series runs until Dec 29, 2025)
New to Canada? Looking for support with school, work, or your social life? Drop-in to meet with a settlement youth outreach worker from Jewish Family...
Carlingwood
Monday Dec 1, 2025 at 2:00pm (series runs until Jun 15, 2026)
Are you looking for work? Unemployed or underemployed? Drop-in to meet one-on-one with an Employment Counsellor from the Pinecrest-Queensway Employment Services team. For Newcomers. 1st...
Rosemount
Monday Dec 1, 2025 at 2:30pm (series runs until Dec 08, 2025)
Join us at the Chatty Cafe! This relaxed drop-in program is a great way to meet new people in the community. Whether you’re looking to...
North Gloucester
Monday Dec 1, 2025 at 2:30pm
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools have exploded over the last few years. They can: supercharge your web searches & help you find the most relevant information;...
Blackburn Hamlet
Monday Dec 1, 2025 at 3:00pm
Technology can be challenging, so join our enthusiastic BH Tech Team, who will give you a good foundation and the confidence to use your preferred...
People talking
Elmvale Acres
Monday Dec 1, 2025 at 5:30pm (series runs until Dec 15, 2025)
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...
Stittsville
Monday Dec 1, 2025 at 6:00pm
Celebrate the season and give old books new life with this creative free-folding craft. Using gently worn pages from upcycled books, we'll fold and shape...
book Club Image
Rideau
Monday Dec 1, 2025 at 7:00pm
Share the pleasure of reading and discussing books ranging from the classics to the contemporary, but mostly fiction, in a relaxed atmosphere (If the first...
Carp
Tuesday Dec 2, 2025 at 1:00pm (series runs until Apr 28, 2026)
Join us for an informal gathering of knitting enthusiasts - from beginners to experts. Share your ideas and projects in a relaxed social atmosphere.
North Gloucester
Tuesday Dec 2, 2025 at 1:00pm (series runs until Jun 09, 2026)
Learn and practice new English language skills and meet new people in a relaxed and friendly environment. Everyone welcome! Drop in.​ (Space limited to room...
Nepean Centrepointe
Tuesday Dec 2, 2025 at 2:00pm (series runs until Dec 29, 2026)
Want to learn more about your family history or getting stuck working on your family tree? Drop-in to work on your family tree, share research...
Craft supplies on table
North Gower
Tuesday Dec 2, 2025 at 2:00pm
Join us for an afternoon of crafting fun! We will be making paper doily snowflakes for the holidays. All materials will be provided.
Rideau
Tuesday Dec 2, 2025 at 6:00pm (series runs until Dec 16, 2025)
Get feedback on your writing (any genre) and ideas from the group. Hear the work of other writers and offer your feedback. Discuss issues about...
english
Ruth E. Dickinson
Tuesday Dec 2, 2025 at 6:00pm (series runs until Jun 23, 2026)
Practice your English conversation skills in a low-pressure, friendly environment. All levels are welcome.
Greenboro
Tuesday Dec 2, 2025 at 6:15pm (series runs until May 26, 2026)
Drop in with your knitting every Tuesday Share advice, ideas and conversation with other knitters. Venez faire un tour, échanger des conseils et des idées...
Carlingwood
Tuesday Dec 2, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 30, 2026)
This English Conversation Group requires CLB Stage II Level 5 skills to participate. Join our drop-in English conversation group to help you grow your vocabulary,...