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Greenboro
Monday May 26, 2025 at 2:00pm (series runs until Jun 30, 2025)
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...
Online
Monday Jun 2, 2025 at 2:00pm
Dive into the fascinating world of typography with Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users’ Group. Chris will demystify the terminology of typography and...
Carlingwood
Monday Jun 2, 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...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Monday May 26, 2025 at 5:15pm (series runs until Jun 23, 2025)
Do you have children ages 5-8? Would you like them to read more? Then join our weekly Reading Buddies program. Each child will be paired...

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Carlingwood
Monday May 26, 2025 at 5:30pm (series runs until Jun 16, 2025)
Play Dungeons and Dragons at the library! Whether you've always wanted to learn, haven't played in years, or are an experienced player looking to join...
Hazeldean
Monday May 26, 2025 at 6:00pm (series runs until Jul 14, 2025)
Tap into your story and explore your voice in an environment of dignity, courage and respect. No experience required! Every workshop is unique.
Ruth E. Dickinson
Monday May 26, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 10, 2025)
Come join our homework club and get help with reading, math, science, French, English, etc. Ages 6-12. Drop in. Led by United for Literacy. Joins-toi...
Greenboro
Monday May 26, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 30, 2025)
Improve your French, share stories and make new friends! Améliorez votre français, partager des histoires et faites des amis!
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Rideau
Monday Jun 2, 2025 at 6:45pm
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...
Orléans
Tuesday May 27, 2025 at 10:00am (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 ideas about writing...
homeschool hangout
Greely
Tuesday May 27, 2025 at 10:00am (series runs until Jun 24, 2025)
Drop in and meet other homeschooling kids and parents! Meetups are held in the Greely library children's section, complete with colouring and activities! Tuesdays from...
Cumberland
Tuesday May 27, 2025 at 10:15am (series runs until Jun 26, 2025)
Join us at the Cumberland Branch Tuesday and Thursday mornings to make new friends from 10:30 am to noon. We have coffee, puzzles, board games...
Vanier
Tuesday May 27, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until Jun 24, 2025)
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program. Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous...
Elmvale Acres
Tuesday Jun 3, 2025 at 10:30am
Join us for a heartwarming Pride-themed family story time that celebrates love, acceptance, and diversity! Our enchanting stories will take children and their families on...
North Gloucester
Tuesday May 27, 2025 at 1:00pm (series runs until Jun 17, 2025)
Learn and practice new English language skills and meet new people in a relaxed and friendly environment. Everyone welcome! Drop in.​ ​Apprenez et pratiquez votre...
St-Laurent
Tuesday May 27, 2025 at 1:00pm (series runs until Jun 24, 2025)
Bring your knitting or crochet project and share advice, ideas and conversations with fellow enthusiasts. For adults and teens of all abilities. Drop-in. ***Note: No...
Parenting in Ottawa
Ruth E. Dickinson
Tuesday May 27, 2025 at 1:00pm (series runs until Jun 24, 2025)
Speak, in person, with a Public Health Nurse to get support around infant feeding and parenting. No appointment is necessary, simply drop in during these...
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Rockcliffe Park
Tuesday Jun 3, 2025 at 1:30pm
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...
Nepean Centrepointe
Tuesday Jun 3, 2025 at 2:00pm (series runs until Dec 30, 2025)
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...
board games
Greely
Friday May 30, 2025 at 2:00pm (series runs until Jun 27, 2025)
Drop-in for one our sessions of card games and board games for adults aged 55+ at the Greely Library. An assortment of games and cards...