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Ruth E. Dickinson
Wednesday Jan 21, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 24, 2026)
Practice your English conversation skills in a low-pressure, friendly environment. All levels are welcome. Program will start upstairs in the second floor program room.
Greenboro
Wednesday Jan 21, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Mar 25, 2026)
Improve your English, share stories and make new friends! Améliorez votre anglais, partager des histoires et faites des amis!
Smiling adults
Manotick
Wednesday Jan 21, 2026 at 7:00pm (series runs until Jun 24, 2026)
Rejoignez notre groupe de conversation en français pour pratiquer le français dans une atmosphère détendue. Join our French conversation group to practice speaking in French...
Main
Thursday Jan 22, 2026 at 10:00am (series runs until Mar 26, 2026)
A member of Employment & Social Services’ Outreach and Mobile Services Team (OMST) will be at the Main branch of OPL in Room 117 on...
St-Laurent
Thursday Jan 22, 2026 at 10:00am
Connaissez-vous vraiment vos droits et obligations en tant que locataire en Ontario? Cet atelier vous guidera de façon claire et accessible à travers tout ce...
hand holding mahjong tiles on green table
Manotick
Thursday Jan 22, 2026 at 10:15am (series runs until Jun 25, 2026)
Join fellow mahjong players for a friendly game in a congenial environment. Drop-in program, no registration required.
Greenboro
Thursday Jan 22, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Mar 26, 2026)
Improve your English, share stories and make new friends! Améliorez votre anglais, partager des histoires et faites des amis!
Carlingwood
Thursday Jan 22, 2026 at 1:00pm
Join us at the Carlingwood Library for an afternoon of crafting fun! We will be making paper lotus blossoms. All materials will be provided, and...
travel
Centennial
Thursday Jan 22, 2026 at 2:00pm
Enjoy photos and narration from a river cruise that included Prague, various stops in Germany and Austria and ending in Budapest, Hungary. Included is a...
people reading and talking
Emerald Plaza
Thursday Jan 22, 2026 at 5:30pm (series runs until Apr 30, 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...
Rideau
Thursday Jan 22, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until May 28, 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...
Nepean Centrepointe
Thursday Jan 22, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 25, 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...
Stittsville
Thursday Jan 22, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 25, 2026)
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...
Blackburn Hamlet
Thursday Jan 22, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 25, 2026)
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...
Greenboro
Friday Jan 23, 2026 at 1:30pm (series runs until May 29, 2026)
Come play cards, roll the dice or play board games with us!
North Gloucester
Friday Jan 23, 2026 at 1:30pm (series runs until Jun 05, 2026)
In these ESL classes for beginner and intermediate levels, participants will learn and practice vocabulary, grammar, speaking, pronunciation, reading, and writing. A wide range of...
Rideau
Friday Jan 23, 2026 at 4:00pm (series runs until May 29, 2026)
Do you already have some basic English language skills, and are you looking for a casual, friendly environment where you can practice your English speaking...
Manotick
Friday Jan 23, 2026 at 4:00pm
Students of the Dental Hygiene Program at the Canadian National Institute of Health (CNIH) are offering a interactive oral health education session for adults at...
Men sitting playing go game
Rideau
Saturday Jan 24, 2026 at 2:00pm (series runs until Apr 25, 2026)
The Ottawa Go Club ( https://ottawagoclub.wixsite.com/ogcs ) organizes a series of workshops for people who want to improve their knowledge of the Go game. We...
six illustrated hands holding up one book each towards the center
Stittsville
Saturday Jan 24, 2026 at 2:00pm (series runs until Mar 21, 2026)
Love to read and chat about books? Join us each month for a fun and relaxed discussion of our latest pick. Come ready to share...