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Hazeldean
Tuesday Aug 18, 2026 at 2:00pm
Dessinez des formes symétriques harmonieuses à l’aide d’engrenages inspiré des Spirographs! Venez apprendre comment cette machine simple nous aide à faire du «travail», et découvrez...
science
Blackburn Hamlet
Tuesday Aug 18, 2026 at 2:00pm
Vous pensez à adopter un animal de compagnie? Découvrez divers animaux et la réalité de les avoir comme compagnons. Dans cette présentation interactive et pratique,...
Cumberland
Wednesday Aug 19, 2026 at 10:00am
Explore the world of freshwater turtles through stories, activities and crafts, and participate in a guided tour of our Turtle Incubator led by Petrie Island...
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Nepean Centrepointe
Wednesday Aug 19, 2026 at 2:00pm
Rejoignez Luc Leduc, Leduc de la magie, pour un spectacle de magie bilingue de 45 minutes, plein d'action et avec beaucoup de participation du public...
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Main
Wednesday Aug 19, 2026 at 2:00pm
Shake up your reading journey with a deck of tarot cards! No experience necessary. In this two-part workshop, we'll first cover what the tarot is...
Elmvale Acres
Thursday Aug 20, 2026 at 10:30am
Join Patty McLaughlin from the Wild Bird Care Centre for a fun and exciting hands-on presentation that invites participants to “dive in” to the amazing...
Metcalfe village
Thursday Aug 20, 2026 at 10:30am
Dive into coding with Ozobots! An interactive introduction to coding where participants use colours and simple logic to guide tiny robots through exciting movement commands...
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Sunnyside
Thursday Aug 20, 2026 at 2:00pm
Laissez-vous emporter par le rythme lors de cette séance de danse dynamique et interactive ! Les participants découvriront des mouvements de danse simples, amusants et...
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Ruth E. Dickinson
Thursday Aug 20, 2026 at 6:00pm
Come with your team of 2-6 for a fun-filled trivia night at the Ruth Dickinson branch! This week's trivia will be "Literary" themed so be...
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Carlingwood
Thursday Aug 20, 2026 at 6:00pm
Test your expertise at General Knowledge Trivia! From geography, the arts and literature, history, and science and nature, this fast-paced trivia challenge will put your...
Alta Vista
Friday Aug 21, 2026 at 2:00pm
Join the OAG at the Ottawa Public Library for a free family workshop! Get creative as you design your own waterway and bring it to...

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Main
Saturday Aug 22, 2026 at 2:00pm
Intro to Ukulele Workshop Students will learn basic chords and strumming rhythms as well as the anatomy of the ukulele. Ages 7-12. Registration required. Ottawa...
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Main
Saturday Aug 22, 2026 at 2:00pm
Joignez-vous à nous pour une diffusion de Maria Chapdelaine. C ette oeuvre s'inspire du roman du même nom écrit en 1913 par Louis Hémon. En...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Monday Aug 24, 2026 at 5:00pm
For ages 13-17. Come celebrate Capital pride with us at the library. There will be snacks, crafts, trivia games, music, a button maker, prizes and...
computers & technology
Centennial
Thursday Aug 27, 2026 at 2:45pm
Have questions about the basics of using your device, i.e.: tablet, phone, or laptop? Need help with e-books or other online library resources? A Centennial...

Registration opens on Thursday, July 2, 2026 - 10:00am

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Cumberland
Saturday Aug 29, 2026 at 11:00am
Learn what to plant, store, move or divide, the importance of top-dressing, and garden clean up while leaving some seed heads for overwintering birds and...
Rockcliffe Park
Tuesday Sep 1, 2026 at 1:30pm (series runs until Jun 01, 2027)
The Rockcliffe Park Book Club gathers to enjoy and discuss a wide variety of books selected by book club members. Please join in to share...
Greenboro
Monday Sep 14, 2026 at 2:00pm (series runs until Dec 14, 2026)
Learn how to access electronic books from Ottawa Public Library. Borrow ebook, e-audiobooks and bestsellers and gain access to magazine titles from your smartphone or...
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Orléans
Tuesday Sep 15, 2026 at 5:00pm (series runs until Dec 15, 2026)
Come and get help with reading, math, science, French, English, etc. Led by United for Literacy volunteers. For students in grades 1 through 10. /...
Carp
Wednesday Sep 16, 2026 at 7:00pm
Presented by Dying With Dignity Canada (Ottawa Chapter), End of Life Options is a workshop to educate people about the options available to mitigate or...