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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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Blackburn Hamlet
Thursday Dec 11, 2025 at 6:00pm
The Ballet 101 program is a free one-hour presentation directed to children and youth, which provides the opportunity to see real performance by a professional...

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Elmvale Acres
Thursday Dec 11, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jan 29, 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 Dec 11, 2025 at 6:30pm
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...
Stittsville
Thursday Dec 11, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Dec 18, 2025)
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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St-Laurent
Thursday Dec 11, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until May 28, 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...
knitting
Cumberland
Thursday Dec 11, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 25, 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...
Manotick
Thursday Dec 11, 2025 at 6:30pm
Wear your coziest pyjamas and enjoy an evening Family Storytime. This is a non-registered program.
3 children reading and one child browsing the bookshelf
Sunnyside
Thursday Dec 11, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 18, 2026)
Come share the enjoyment of reading books with other kids ages 9-12! Each meeting we will have a book battle to choose the book we...
children with beakers, a globe, books and a telescope
Ruth E. Dickinson
Thursday Dec 11, 2025 at 6:30pm
Where curiosity powers up! Dive into circuits, robots, coding, and creative invention! Hands-on fun that lights up young minds. For ages 5 and up. Registration required.

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Sunnyside
Thursday Dec 11, 2025 at 6:45pm (series runs until Dec 18, 2025)
Améliorez votre français parlé et rencontrez des gens dans une ambiance décontractée et conviviale. Niveau intermédiaire. Practice your French language conversation skills and meet new...
Orléans
Thursday Dec 11, 2025 at 7:00pm (series runs until Jun 11, 2026)
Share the enjoyment of good books in an informal and relaxed atmosphere. Second Thursday of every month. New members welcome.
Ruth E. Dickinson
Friday Dec 12, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until Dec 11, 2026)
Are you looking for work? Unemployed or underemployed? Drop-in to meet one-on-one with an Employment Counsellor from the Pinecrest-Queensway Employment Services team.​ ​ ​Friday mornings...
Sunnyside
Friday Dec 12, 2025 at 2:00pm (series runs until Jun 12, 2026)
Meet new people and join in discussions on selected titles in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere every second Friday of the month. Newcomers are welcome.
Many hands making various crafts (knitting, painting, beading, paper folding, etc)
Centennial
Friday Dec 12, 2025 at 2:00pm
Give an old book a new life... as a Tree... again! Join us for a paper folding craft where we upcycle damaged and broken books...
Manotick
Friday Dec 12, 2025 at 2:00pm
Join us for an afternoon of crafting fun! We will be making pop-up holiday cards. All materials will be provided.
Hazeldean
Friday Dec 12, 2025 at 2:30pm
Discover how to draw, paint, and/or print like an artist. In each session, you'll explore various techniques inspired by renowned artists. September: René Magritte November:...

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image of art supplies and coffee on a table
Beaverbrook
Friday Dec 12, 2025 at 2:30pm
Join us for a relaxing afternoon, with a craft and a cup of tea. All supplies will be provided. All skill levels welcome. In this...
un enfant apporte une pile de livres ; il y a des blocs Lego, et une banane lit une carte / child carries a large pile of books; there are Lego blocks; a banana reads a map
Vanier
Friday Dec 12, 2025 at 3:45pm
Create and build with Lego®! Drop-in program. Family program. Architectes en herbe, à vos Lego®! Programme portes ouvertes. Programme familial.
Rideau
Friday Dec 12, 2025 at 4:00pm
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...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Friday Dec 12, 2025 at 4:00pm
Unwind and get inspired at the end of the week with our relaxed, hands-on creative sessions! This program is all about exploring your creativity in...