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Greenboro
Monday Jan 12, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Mar 23, 2026)
Join us for a fun and friendly environment to practice your Spanish skills. for a fun and friendly environment to practice your Spanish skills.
Carlingwood
Tuesday Jan 13, 2026 at 3:00pm
Spend your Tuesday afternoons after school at the library with friends, snacks, and great films! Each month we’ll be showing a different movie—ranging from coming-of-age...
Three Icons of a green recycling bin, a blue water faucet, and an orange garbage can.
Main
Wednesday Jan 14, 2026 at 11:00am (series runs until May 13, 2026)
Where does tap water come from? ​ What goes in your green, black and blue bins? Where does garbage go?​​ Learn about the City of...
image of books
Centennial
Wednesday Jan 14, 2026 at 1:30pm (series runs until Jun 10, 2026)
Share the enjoyment of good books in an informal and relaxed atmosphere. Second Wednesday of every month. New members welcome. Here's what we're reading in...
Sunnyside
Wednesday Jan 14, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Mar 11, 2026)
Explore science through Carleton University’s popular Science Cafés. You are invited to join us for lively discussions around a scientific issue of the day. Be...
Books
Rideau
Thursday Jan 15, 2026 at 10:15am (series runs until May 21, 2026)
Share the enjoyment of reading and discussing books in a relaxed atmosphere. September 18 - The Road by Cormac McCarthy. October 16- The Night Circus...
Richmond
Thursday Jan 15, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Mar 05, 2026)
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies 0 -18 months and a parent or caregiver. Feel free to stay after the program to play and chat...
Greenboro
Thursday Jan 15, 2026 at 6:30pm
Welcome to the "Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library (OWSL) Presents..." 4-part workshop series! During this workshop, we will talk about how to support pollinators, birds and...
Sunnyside
Friday Jan 16, 2026 at 2:00pm (series runs until Jun 19, 2026)
Do you enjoy reading mysteries? Share the enjoyment of good mysteries in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for discussion usually every third Friday of the...
Richmond
Saturday Jan 17, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Mar 07, 2026)
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. *Drop-in program.
hands raising differently coloured books in the air
Ruth E. Dickinson
Saturday Jan 17, 2026 at 2:00pm (series runs until Mar 14, 2026)
Join our new book club which is meeting monthly on Saturday afternoons at the Ruth E. Dickinson Branch! All assessments, interpretations, and opinions are valued...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Saturday Jan 17, 2026 at 2:00pm (series runs until Feb 14, 2026)
We will be selecting a piece of art each session to learn about before you re-create it! January: Lady with an Ermine by Leonardo da...

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

Nepean Centrepointe
Saturday Jan 17, 2026 at 2:00pm
Enjoy photos and narration of an Icelandic cruise that included magnificent waterfalls, lava fields, geysers and stunning fjords. Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Sunday Jan 18, 2026 at 2:00pm
Join us and let your creativity flow in a relaxed environment. Zentangle involves drawing lines and patterns to create a beautiful piece of art. Supplies...

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hands raising differently coloured books in the air
Stittsville
Sunday Jan 18, 2026 at 2:00pm
If you love journalling, bullet journalling, art journalling, or doodling in planners, come kick off 2026 in creative style at the Stittsville branch! Bring your...

Registration opens on Sunday, December 21, 2025 - 10:00am

End table with book.
Beaverbrook
Monday Jan 19, 2026 at 7:00pm (series runs until Jun 15, 2026)
Partagez avec nous le plaisir des livres dans une ambiance détendue. Un lundi soir par mois. Bienvenue aux nouveaux venus. (15 septembre - à votre choix)
Ruth E. Dickinson
Tuesday Jan 20, 2026 at 2:00pm
Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users' Group and the Orleans Photo Club will show you how to make a hard copy book using the...
Infusions Littéraires
Alta Vista
Wednesday Jan 21, 2026 at 2:00pm (series runs until Jun 17, 2026)
Partagez avec nous le plaisir des livres dans une ambiance détendue, le 3e mercredi du chaque mois. mercredi le 17 septembre - Rue Duplessis de...
St-Laurent
Thursday Jan 22, 2026 at 10:00am
Connaissez-vous vraiment vos droits et obligations en tant que locataire en Ontario? Cet atelier vous guidera de façon claire et accessible à travers tout ce...
travel
Centennial
Thursday Jan 22, 2026 at 2:00pm
Enjoy photos and narration from a river cruise that included Prague, various stops in Germany and Austria and ending in Budapest, Hungary. Included is a...