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Some in-branch programs require registration with your library card. Please log in with your library account or follow this link to apply for a card online. You can also apply for a card in person at any of our 33 locations.

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Children dancing. Enfants dancent.
Richmond
Thursday Jun 18, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Jun 25, 2026)
Drop in for family fun! Parents and care givers are welcome to come in with their children to play and socialize. Toys will be provided...
Manotick
Thursday Jun 18, 2026 at 11:00am (series runs until Dec 17, 2026)
Join us at yarn club! Knitters, crocheters, needle workers, rug hookers – all are welcome to socialize with fellow yarn crafters and work on their...
Orléans
Thursday Jun 18, 2026 at 11:00am
Photos and narration from a river cruise that included, Prague, various stops in Germany and Austria and ending in Budapest, Hungary. Included is a side...
Manotick
Thursday Jun 18, 2026 at 1:00pm (series runs until Dec 17, 2026)
Join us for an afternoon of gaming fun! Drop in and enjoy a fun game of Scrabble in a relaxed and friendly environment. Please note...
Rosemount
Thursday Jun 18, 2026 at 1:00pm
Engage in creative writing with others from the community! Join us on Thursday afternoons to find your unique voice. Each session will offer writing prompts...
Hazeldean
Thursday Jun 18, 2026 at 2:15pm
Join us for an afternoon of fun for home-schooled children and their families. Each month a different activity will be offered—from lego, to chess, games...
Nepean Centrepointe
Thursday Jun 18, 2026 at 2:30pm
Attention teens! Meet and interact with Cassi, a professional therapy dog from The Canadian Therapy Dogs Supports Services to de-stress from your exams. Attention, ados!...
Girl crouched down throwing paint in air, swirl of light
Rockcliffe Park
Thursday Jun 18, 2026 at 3:00pm (series runs until Jun 25, 2026)
Join us at Rockcliffe Park Branch every Thursday from 3PM to 4:30PM for a different self-directed pop up activity in either: Art Science and Engineering...
Cumberland
Thursday Jun 18, 2026 at 3:00pm
Attention teens! Meet and interact with professional therapy dogs to de-stress from your exams. Drop-in (NO registration required!) ^_^ **** Attention, ados! Rencontrez des chiens...
chess board
Orléans
Thursday Jun 18, 2026 at 3:30pm (series runs until Jun 25, 2026)
Drop in to play chess with other youth in a relaxed, informal environment! Practice the basics or test your wits with a weekly chess challenge...
Carlingwood
Thursday Jun 18, 2026 at 3:30pm
Join us for our TD Summer Reading Club Kick‑Off Party with large‑scale games, button making, scavenger hunt and other activities. Register for the TD Summer...
Main
Thursday Jun 18, 2026 at 4:00pm
Vous avez écrit votre dernier examen de l’anée, maintenant venez relaxer avec nous! Nous diffuserons : Le Fabuleux destin d’Amélie Poulin , avec Audrey Tautou...
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Emerald Plaza
Thursday Jun 18, 2026 at 5:30pm (series runs until Dec 17, 2026)
Practice your English conversation skills in a low-pressure, friendly environment. This program is facilitated by The Nepean, Rideau & Osgoode Community Resource Centre (NROCRC).​ All...
Main
Thursday Jun 18, 2026 at 6:00pm (series runs until Jul 30, 2026)
Join our free English conversation group to practice speaking in English in a relaxed and friendly environment. All levels are welcome to this drop-in program...
Munster
Thursday Jun 18, 2026 at 6:00pm (series runs until Aug 27, 2026)
Everyone is welcome to bring a project to work on (any skill level) or just chat. Every Tuesday and Thursday night at the Munster Library,...
An audience of six people of different genders gawking at a film.
Main
Thursday Jun 18, 2026 at 6:15pm
For Pride Month, rediscover director Anne Wheeler’s 1999 lustful romp, Better Than Chocolate, a Canadian gem! When university drop-out and queer bookstore employee Maggie (Karyn...
Jobs and career help
Elmvale Acres
Thursday Jun 18, 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...
Rideau
Thursday Jun 18, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Aug 27, 2026)
Profitez de notre groupe de conversation afin d'améliorer vos habiletés en français à l'oral. ​ Join our free French Conversation Group to practice speaking French...
St-Laurent
Thursday Jun 18, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Aug 27, 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 Jun 18, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Aug 27, 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...