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Main
Friday Jul 3, 2026 at 3:00pm (series runs until Jul 31, 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...
Constance Bay
Friday Jul 3, 2026 at 3:00pm (series runs until Sep 25, 2026)
Come meet 1 on 1 with Social Prescriber Maddie from the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre (WOCRC). A social prescriber connects individuals with non-clinical community...
Rideau
Friday Jul 3, 2026 at 4:00pm (series runs until Aug 28, 2026)
Do you already have some basic English language skills, and are you looking for a casual, friendly environment where you can practice your English speaking...
Manotick
Friday Jul 3, 2026 at 4:00pm
Get ready for a storytelling adventure that will test the limits of your imagination. We are playing Puppies and Pirates. Registration required. Ages 7-12.

Sorry this event and its waiting list are full

Sunnyside
Saturday Jul 4, 2026 at 10:00am (series runs until Aug 29, 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...
Cartoon image of underwater creatures reading
Nepean Centrepointe
Saturday Jul 4, 2026 at 10:00am
Dive into the depths of the ocean! Join Dr. Shane Gero, Ottawa’s leading whale expert, as he explains the mysterious world of sperm whales. Learn...
Elmvale Acres
Saturday Jul 4, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Aug 15, 2026)
Join us for stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages with a parent or caregiver on the first Saturday of the month! Drop-in...
Cartoon sea creatures / Dessin animé de  créatures de mer
Carlingwood
Saturday Jul 4, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Aug 22, 2026)
Stories, rhymes and puppets for children and a parent /caregiver. Drop in. 30 minutes
A group gathered for library storytime, with a storyteller showing a picture book
Centennial
Saturday Jul 4, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Aug 22, 2026)
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages.​ All children welcome with a parent ​or caregiver. Drop in.
Beaverbrook
Saturday Jul 4, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Aug 22, 2026)
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in.
Ruth E. Dickinson
Saturday Jul 4, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Aug 15, 2026)
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages with a parent or caregiver followed by time to socialize and interact with toys and books...
Richmond
Saturday Jul 4, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Aug 15, 2026)
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children ages 0-5, accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
Main
Saturday Jul 4, 2026 at 11:00am (series runs until Aug 22, 2026)
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program. Family program.
Orléans
Saturday Jul 4, 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...
Capital Region Writers Group: Write-In
Main
Saturday Jul 4, 2026 at 1:00pm (series runs until Nov 29, 2026)
You’re invited to join the CRWG for a “Write-in”: dedicated work time where you can thrive in the camaraderie of working alongside fellow writers. Bring...
Elmvale Acres
Saturday Jul 4, 2026 at 1:00pm (series runs until Dec 19, 2026)
Pratiquez votre français dans un milieu décontracté et amical. Portes ouvertes. Practice your French conversation skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. Drop-in.
Nepean Centrepointe
Saturday Jul 4, 2026 at 1:30pm (series runs until Aug 22, 2026)
For children 7-12, interested in learning to play chess and finding out more about the game. Teen volunteers will be on hand to help those...
books of different cover colors being held up high
Stittsville
Saturday Jul 4, 2026 at 2:00pm
If you love journalling, bullet journalling, art journalling, or doodling in planners, come meet like-minded folks at the Stittsville branch! Bring your own notebooks and...
TD SRC
Blackburn Hamlet
Saturday Jul 4, 2026 at 2:00pm (series runs until Aug 15, 2026)
Create and build with Lego®! Every Saturday this summer! Drop-in program. Family program. ~ Architectes en herbe, à vos Lego®! Tous les samedis cette été!...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Saturday Jul 4, 2026 at 2:00pm
Craft and create your very own ocean-inspired masterpiece. We will be creating collage art! Registration required. Ages 7-12.

Sorry this event and its waiting list are full