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Manotick
Thursday Jan 15, 2026 at 1:00pm (series runs until Jun 18, 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...
Alta Vista
Thursday Jan 15, 2026 at 1:30pm
Join Neil Cochrane, a dedicated Perley Health volunteer for an inspiring presentation about his memoir project, Beyond Numbers: Stories from an Immigration Insider . Learn...
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Cumberland
Thursday Jan 15, 2026 at 2:00pm (series runs until May 14, 2026)
Joignez-vous à nous pour des discussions conviviales au sujet des livres francophones. Quand vous vous inscrivez, vous n'avez même pas besoin de réserver le livre...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Thursday Jan 15, 2026 at 2:00pm (series runs until Jan 27, 2026)
Come use our program room to study for exams. Snacks and materials provided. Tuesdays January 13, 20 and 27 from 10-1 and Thursdays January 15...
Hazeldean
Thursday Jan 15, 2026 at 2:15pm (series runs until Jun 18, 2026)
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...
Blackburn Hamlet
Thursday Jan 15, 2026 at 3:00pm (series runs until Feb 19, 2026)
Joignez-vous à nous pour des discussions conviviales à propos de livres en français.​ "La ou je me terre" par Caroline Dawson - Le 15 janvier...
Carlingwood
Thursday Jan 15, 2026 at 3:00pm (series runs until Jan 30, 2026)
Looking for a place to study for exams? Select tables in the Teen Zone on Carlingwood's 3rd floor will be reserved for you during the...
Centennial
Thursday Jan 15, 2026 at 3:15pm (series runs until Jan 24, 2026)
Need a quiet spot to focus and study? Use our program room! Snacks provided . Drop in anytime... Weekdays - January 14, 15, 16, 19,...
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Orléans
Thursday Jan 15, 2026 at 3:30pm (series runs until Mar 05, 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...
Emerald Plaza
Thursday Jan 15, 2026 at 4:00pm (series runs until Jan 28, 2026)
Need a place to study for exams? Our program room will be available for quiet study. Light snacks will be provided. Besoin d'un endroit pour...
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Elmvale Acres
Thursday Jan 15, 2026 at 4:00pm (series runs until Jun 25, 2026)
New to Canada? Looking for support with school, work, or your social life? Newcomer Conversation and Support. OMRA Shelter Corporation volunteers engage with basic English...
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Main
Thursday Jan 15, 2026 at 4:00pm (series runs until Jan 29, 2026)
Hi teens! Looking for a quiet place to study for exams? Look no further! Room 117 in the Main Branch will be reserved to study...
North Gower
Thursday Jan 15, 2026 at 5:00pm (series runs until Jan 22, 2026)
A new STEAM challenge every Thursday!
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Emerald Plaza
Thursday Jan 15, 2026 at 5:30pm (series runs until Apr 30, 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...
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Main
Thursday Jan 15, 2026 at 6:00pm (series runs until Apr 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 Jan 15, 2026 at 6:00pm (series runs until Feb 26, 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,...
Carlingwood
Thursday Jan 15, 2026 at 6:00pm
Learn to cross-stitch at the Carlingwood Library! With the help of an instructor, you will be guided through the steps to make your very own...
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Cumberland
Thursday Jan 15, 2026 at 6:00pm (series runs until Mar 05, 2026)
Come and get help with reading, math, science, French, English, etc. Led by United for Literacy volunteers. For students in grades 1 through 10. Please...
Elmvale Acres
Thursday Jan 15, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Dec 10, 2026)
Are you looking for a job? Come learn all the necessary skills to do so at the Elmvale Acres Branch of the Ottawa Public Library,...
Rideau
Thursday Jan 15, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until May 28, 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...