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Main
Thursday Nov 12, 2026 at 6:00pm
Wonder Boys directed by Curtis Hanson 111 minutes In the heartfelt, bizarre and just plain fun Wonder Boys, Michael Douglas stars as Professor Grady Tripp,...
Jobs and career help
Elmvale Acres
Thursday Nov 12, 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...
St-Laurent
Thursday Nov 12, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Dec 17, 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 Nov 12, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Dec 17, 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...
Sunnyside
Thursday Nov 12, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Dec 10, 2026)
Come share the enjoyment of reading books with other kids ages 10-13! Each meeting we will have a book battle to choose the book we...
A close-up of a spiral-bound notebook in which someone is writing with a pen.
Stittsville
Thursday Nov 12, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Dec 17, 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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Main
Thursday Nov 12, 2026 at 6:30pm
Join us at the Main Branch for a monthly book club session. Sessions take place on the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m...
Beaverbrook
Thursday Nov 12, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Dec 10, 2026)
Tap into your story and explore your voice in an environment of dignity, courage and respect. No experience required! Every workshop is unique.
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North Gloucester
Thursday Nov 12, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Dec 17, 2026)
The Writers Collective of Canada (WCC) and the North Gloucester Branch invite you to join us for our writing workshops: Write With Us! We are...
Rockcliffe Park
Thursday Nov 12, 2026 at 6:30pm
During this presentation, participants will learn more about volunteering or working at the Ottawa Valley Wild Bird Care Centre through a PowerPoint presentation filled with...
STEM
Ruth E. Dickinson
Thursday Nov 12, 2026 at 6:30pm
Explore. Protect. Play! A nature adventure for kids! Discover amazing animals, play games, and build fun crafts. Family program. Drop-in. This program is offered in...
Blackburn Hamlet
Thursday Nov 12, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Dec 17, 2026)
Thursday, 6:30 pm Jeudi, 18h 30 90 min. Bring your knitting or crochet project (or needlepoint, cross-stitch, etc.) and share tips and tricks, ideas, and...
Hazeldean
Thursday Nov 12, 2026 at 6:30pm
Registration is required for each session. Please register for the dates you wish to attend. Space is limited. Join our free English Conversation Group to...
Manotick
Thursday Nov 12, 2026 at 6:30pm
Wear your coziest pyjamas for an evening storytime. Drop-in program. All ages welcome.
Sunnyside
Thursday Nov 12, 2026 at 6:45pm (series runs until Mar 25, 2027)
Améliorez votre français parlé et rencontrez des gens dans une ambiance décontractée et conviviale. Niveau intermédiaire. Practice your French language conversation skills and meet new...
Alta Vista
Thursday Nov 12, 2026 at 6:45pm
Rejoignez Lydie Figuès, praticienne en art-thérapie, pour son deuxième cycle de programmes ; vous y explorerez des pratiques d'art créatif conçues pour cultiver la pleine...
Orléans
Thursday Nov 12, 2026 at 7:00pm (series runs until Dec 10, 2026)
Share the enjoyment of good books in an informal and relaxed atmosphere. Second Thursday of every month. New members welcome.
Ruth E. Dickinson
Friday Nov 13, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Dec 11, 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. Cherchez-vous un emploi?...
Children crafts, painting, drawing
Main
Friday Nov 13, 2026 at 11:00am (series runs until Dec 11, 2026)
Join us for a new craft every month! Drop-in activity. For ages 4+. Rejoignez-nous pour un nouveau bricolage chaque mois! Activité portes-ouvertes. Pour ages 4+.
Greenboro
Friday Nov 13, 2026 at 1:30pm (series runs until Dec 18, 2026)
Come play cards, roll the dice or play board games with us!