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Orléans
Friday May 1, 2026 at 3:30pm
You are invited to spend two hours painting a pre-drawn template (8 x 10) in a relaxed environment. Sink into your own creative world or...
two hands and LEGO bricks / deux mains et des blocs de LEGO
Vanier
Friday May 1, 2026 at 3:45pm (series runs until May 29, 2026)
Building Boom! Show off your architectural creativity with Lego®! Archiboum! Architectes en herbes, à vos Lego®!
Carlingwood
Friday May 1, 2026 at 4:00pm
Ready, Set, Go! Drop-in at the Carlingwood Branch for Mario Kart: Game On! Play on our brand new Switch 2! Not sure how to play?...
Cumberland
Saturday May 2, 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...
Osgoode
Saturday May 2, 2026 at 10:00am (series runs until Jun 06, 2026)
Create and build with Lego®! Drop-in
Carp
Saturday May 2, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until May 16, 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...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Saturday May 2, 2026 at 10:30am
Join us for a fairy tale themed storytime followed by a tea party and craft! Children and their guardian will have the opportunity to enjoy...
an adult reads to a group of people / un adulte lit à un groupe de personnes
North Gloucester
Saturday May 2, 2026 at 10:30am
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et...
Nepean Centrepointe
Saturday May 2, 2026 at 10:30am
Join us for hands-on activities and stories to explore science, technology, engineering, and math. All ages, accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Nepean Centrepointe
Saturday May 2, 2026 at 10:30am
Genealogy is a combination of detective work and piecing together a huge jigsaw puzzle that will never be truly finished. There is no right way...
A person and a child reading a colorful illustrated book together in a library setting
Richmond
Saturday May 2, 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...
Manotick
Saturday May 2, 2026 at 11:00am
Colour a corner bookmark and card for your Mom, Grandma, or special someone in your life Drop-In self directed for children and their parent/guardian
A person and a child reading a colorful illustrated book together in a library setting
Richmond
Saturday May 2, 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...
St-Laurent
Saturday May 2, 2026 at 1:00pm
Conférencière invitée : Brigitte Murray, Université d'Ottawa. Organisé par la Société historique d'Ottawa.
Carlingwood
Saturday May 2, 2026 at 1:30pm (series runs until Jun 27, 2026)
The Witchlight Carnival has returned to the mortal realms. Join a group of adventurers and explore the fantastical fairy attractions in this continuation of this...
Carlingwood
Saturday May 2, 2026 at 1:30pm (series runs until Jun 27, 2026)
Play Dungeons and Dragons at the Ottawa Public Library! Whether you've always wanted to learn, haven't played in years, or are an experienced player looking...
Men sitting playing go game
Rideau
Saturday May 2, 2026 at 2:00pm (series runs until Aug 29, 2026)
The Ottawa Go Club ( https://ottawagoclub.wixsite.com/ogcs ) organizes a series of workshops for people who want to improve their knowledge of the Go game. We...
Greenboro
Saturday May 2, 2026 at 2:00pm
Bring some plants… take some plants! Chat with other avid gardeners and pick up a few books. Amenez vos plantes et repartez avec d'autres variétés!...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Saturday May 2, 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...
Cumberland
Saturday May 2, 2026 at 2:00pm
Presented by Dying With Dignity Canada (Ottawa Chapter), End of Life Options (including MAiD) is a workshop to educate people about the options available to...