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Elmvale Acres
Thursday Apr 9, 2026 at 2:30pm (series runs until May 21, 2026)
Join us for a relaxing one-hour colouring session designed to promote mindfulness and stress relief. Each session features a new colouring theme, or feel free...
Girl crouched down throwing paint in air, swirl of light
Rockcliffe Park
Thursday Apr 9, 2026 at 3:00pm (series runs until Jun 25, 2026)
Join us at Rockcliffe Park Branch every Thursday from 3PM to 4:30PM for a different self-directed pop up activity in either: Art Science and Engineering...
chess board
Orléans
Thursday Apr 9, 2026 at 3:30pm (series runs until Jun 25, 2026)
Drop in to play chess with other youth in a relaxed, informal environment! Practice the basics or test your wits with a weekly chess challenge...
Newcomers, Canada Flag
Elmvale Acres
Thursday Apr 9, 2026 at 4:00pm (series runs until Jun 25, 2026)
New to Canada? Looking for support with school, work, or your social life? Newcomer Conversation and Support. OMRA Shelter Corporation volunteers engage with basic English...
Greenboro
Thursday Apr 9, 2026 at 4:00pm (series runs until Apr 16, 2026)
Stories and activities that support Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. For a child aged 3-6 and a parent or caregiver.
A person and a child reading a colorful illustrated book together in a library setting
Nepean Centrepointe
Thursday Apr 9, 2026 at 4:15pm (series runs until May 14, 2026)
Do you have a child in grades 1 to 4? ​Would you like them to boost their confidence and motivation to read? Join our weekly...

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North Gower
Thursday Apr 9, 2026 at 5:00pm (series runs until Apr 30, 2026)
Stop by every Thursday evening and work on a weekly science, technology, engineering, art and math challenge.
Nepean Centrepointe
Thursday Apr 9, 2026 at 5:15pm (series runs until May 14, 2026)
Do you have a child in grades 1 to 4? ​Would you like them to boost their confidence and motivation to read? Join our weekly...

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people reading and talking
Emerald Plaza
Thursday Apr 9, 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...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Thursday Apr 9, 2026 at 5:30pm (series runs until Apr 23, 2026)
Do you need help with your tax return? If you have a modest income and a simple tax situation, trained volunteers may be able to...
Main
Thursday Apr 9, 2026 at 6:00pm (series runs until Jul 30, 2026)
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...
Cumberland
Thursday Apr 9, 2026 at 6:00pm (series runs until Jun 04, 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. Please...
Jobs and career help
Elmvale Acres
Thursday Apr 9, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Dec 10, 2026)
Are you looking for a job? Learn all the necessary skills to do so at the Elmvale Acres Branch of the Ottawa Public Library. Some...
Rideau
Thursday Apr 9, 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...
St-Laurent
Thursday Apr 9, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until May 28, 2026)
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...
Cumberland
Thursday Apr 9, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 25, 2026)
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...
Stittsville
Thursday Apr 9, 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...

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A greyscale image of a person knitting a project on a pair of needles
Blackburn Hamlet
Thursday Apr 9, 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...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Thursday Apr 9, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until May 16, 2026)
Families are invited to drop-in and explore hands-on STEM play. Build, test, and create through fun challenges at your own pace! Stay as long as...
Main English Book Club
Main
Thursday Apr 9, 2026 at 6:30pm
Join us at the Main Branch for a monthly book club session. Sessions take place mid-month at 6:30p.m in room B125. Books are available to...