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Sunnyside
Saturday Jan 10, 2026 at 10:00am (series runs until Mar 07, 2026)
Drop in for preschool fun! Play with puppets, crafts, building blocks, and more. Un programme portes ouvertes pour les enfants d'âge préscolaire! Venez jouer avec...
Cumberland
Saturday Jan 10, 2026 at 10:00am (series runs until Jun 27, 2026)
This is a group for people who love to write. Participants meet every second Saturday to discuss all things writing, whether it be highlighting their...
Three paintings from the National Gallery of Canada - two are landscape pictures of trees covered in snow. One is a picture of a snow bird.

National Gallery of Canada, Scotiabank Great Hall, 380 Sussex Drive

Join the Ottawa Public Library and the National Gallery of Canada for Storytime at the Gallery.

Children...

National Gallery of Canada

Saturday Jan 10, 2026 at 10:00am
child reading a story with parents
Carp
Saturday Jan 10, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Mar 21, 2026)
Family Storytime 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool children and a parent/caregiver. Stay & Play 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m...
Manotick
Saturday Jan 10, 2026 at 10:30am
Join Khaleefa “Apollo the Child” Hamdan, spoken word poet and hip hop artist, for an interactive writing workshop. Discover how to turn your thoughts and...
Reading Buddies
Richmond
Saturday Jan 10, 2026 at 11:00am
Do you have children ages 5 to 8? ​Would you like them to read more? ​ Join our weekly Reading Buddies program. ​Each child will...

Registration opens on Monday, January 5, 2026 - 10:00am

Reading Buddies
Richmond
Saturday Jan 10, 2026 at 11:45am
Do you have children ages 5 to 8? ​Would you like them to read more? ​ Join our weekly Reading Buddies program. ​Each child will...

Registration opens on Monday, January 5, 2026 - 10:00am

four people with speech bubbles
Orléans
Saturday Jan 10, 2026 at 1:00pm (series runs until Dec 19, 2026)
Practice your English conversation skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. All levels are welcome. Please note : Saturday September 20 , 2025, session is...
people talking
Elmvale Acres
Saturday Jan 10, 2026 at 1:00pm (series runs until Mar 28, 2026)
Pratiquez votre français dans un milieu décontracté et amical. Practice your French conversation skills in a relaxed and friendly environment.
Ruth E. Dickinson
Saturday Jan 10, 2026 at 2:00pm (series runs until Jun 13, 2026)
Join us for a program that features: dimmed lighting sensory toys a smaller number of participants an adapted circle time with stories, rhymes and songs...
teens smiling with books; les ados en souriant avec les livres
Greenboro
Saturday Jan 10, 2026 at 2:00pm (series runs until Mar 07, 2026)
Enjoy an afternoon of gaming with your friends! Two PS4s and one Wii U to play a variety of awesome games. Profitez d'une après-midi de...
St-Laurent
Saturday Jan 10, 2026 at 2:00pm
Join Éric Péladeau, author of Jeudi macabre & the Ma vie de zombie comic series, for an interactive writing workshop. Discover how he became an...
Centennial
Saturday Jan 10, 2026 at 2:00pm
Can you solve the puzzles and escape in time? We’ll be using Breakout kits with two options of fun escape scenarios. Bring friends or arrive...
Emerald Plaza
Saturday Jan 10, 2026 at 2:30pm (series runs until Mar 07, 2026)
Create and build with Lego®! Drop-in Family Program.
Cumberland
Saturday Jan 10, 2026 at 2:30pm (series runs until Feb 08, 2026)
Join us for a program that features: dimmed lighting sensory toys a smaller number of participants an adapted circle time with stories, rhymes and songs...

Registration opens on Monday, January 5, 2026 - 10:00am

Elmvale Acres
Saturday Jan 10, 2026 at 2:30pm
Visualize your upcoming year with us at Elmvale Acres. Join us on January 10th to make your own vision board for 2026, a fun and...
Beaverbrook
Sunday Jan 11, 2026 at 10:30am
Relax with an adult colouring page or fill your image in with Zen-doodles instead –all materials provided!
An illustration of an adult and four children playing with blocks and toys on a carpet.
Main
Sunday Jan 11, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Mar 01, 2026)
Join us in our children's area to play and chat! There will be a self-directed activities and toys for parents/caregivers and young children. Drop-in program...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Sunday Jan 11, 2026 at 11:30am (series runs until Feb 22, 2026)
Est-ce-que votre enfant est passionné du théâtre? Nous invitons les jeunes de 8 à 13 ans de se joindre à nous pour un atelier de...
Greenboro
Sunday Jan 11, 2026 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...