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science
Rideau
Thursday Jul 9, 2026 at 2:30pm
Come craft at the library. Fold paper into fish and other cool water creatures using the traditional Japanese art of origami! We have all the...
Hazeldean
Thursday Jul 9, 2026 at 2:30pm
Seek and Find. Find and seek. Anything goes when looking for underwater treasures and fascinating creatures! Explore what there is to discover in tide pools...
Blackburn Hamlet
Thursday Jul 9, 2026 at 2:30pm (series runs until Aug 20, 2026)
Bring your knitting or crochet project and share advice, ideas and conversations with fellow enthusiasts. For tweens of all abilities. The program is designed for...
summer reading club
Elmvale Acres
Thursday Jul 9, 2026 at 2:30pm (series runs until Aug 20, 2026)
Dive deeper and discover more about rivers and oceans through hands-on STEAM activities. Ages 7-9. Plongez et imMERgez-vous dans la découverte des rivières et des...
Rockcliffe Park
Thursday Jul 9, 2026 at 3:00pm (series runs until Aug 27, 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,...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Thursday Jul 9, 2026 at 3:00pm
For ages 12-17. As a member of the Hawkins MS AV club, you are distraught to hear that your friend Will has gone missing. You...

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Manotick
Thursday Jul 9, 2026 at 4:00pm
From the deepest and darkest depths of the sea, explore the mysteries of the ocean. A shipful of castaways washes up on a deserted island,...
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Emerald Plaza
Thursday Jul 9, 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 Jul 9, 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 Jul 9, 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,...
Conversation en français
Carlingwood
Thursday Jul 9, 2026 at 6:00pm
Test your knowledge at Pop Culture Trivia! From movies and music, to viral trends, TV shows, celebrities, gaming, and internet culture, this fast-paced trivia challenge...
Jobs and career help
Elmvale Acres
Thursday Jul 9, 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 Jul 9, 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 Jul 9, 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 Jul 9, 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...
knitting
Blackburn Hamlet
Thursday Jul 9, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Aug 27, 2026)
Bring your knitting or crochet project (or needlepoint, cross-stitch, etc.) and share tips and tricks, ideas and conversations with fellow enthusiasts. For adults of all...
Nepean Centrepointe
Thursday Jul 9, 2026 at 6:30pm
All are welcome to join us in this new book club dedicated to exploring a diversity of literature written by and about Black and diasporic...
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Stittsville
Thursday Jul 9, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Dec 17, 2026)
The Stittsville branch hosts weekly meetings of the Stittsville Creative Writing Group. Do you love to write? Is writing the air you breathe, or is...

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Ruth E. Dickinson
Thursday Jul 9, 2026 at 6:30pm
But here at the library, it’s never boring. Join us and find out about all the places around us. We will be exploring & playing...
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Main
Thursday Jul 9, 2026 at 6:30pm
Join us at the Main Branch for a monthly book club session. Sessions take place monthly on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m in room B125. Books...