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Ruth E. Dickinson
Monday Nov 16, 2026 at 1:30pm (series runs until Dec 14, 2026)
Baby playgroups are facilitated by Early Childhood Educators with early learning activities for babies and a chance for caregivers to network and share experiences. A...
Greenboro
Monday Nov 16, 2026 at 2:00pm (series runs until Dec 14, 2026)
Learn how to access electronic books from Ottawa Public Library. Borrow ebook, e-audiobooks and bestsellers and gain access to magazine titles from your smartphone or...
Carlingwood
Monday Nov 16, 2026 at 2:00pm (series runs until Aug 16, 2027)
Are you looking for work? Unemployed or underemployed? Drop-in to meet one-on-one with an Employment Counselor from the Pinecrest-Queensway Employment Services team. 1st and 3rd...
Blackburn Hamlet
Monday Nov 16, 2026 at 2:00pm (series runs until Jun 21, 2027)
Members of the Blackburn Hamlet Book Club meet to enjoy and discuss a wide variety of books selected by book club members. All welcome! June...
Elmvale Acres
Monday Nov 16, 2026 at 2:00pm (series runs until Jul 19, 2027)
Meet up with fellow book enthusiasts for a discussion of the month's chosen book, on (usually) the third Monday of the month. October 19: The...
Stittsville
Monday Nov 16, 2026 at 2:30pm (series runs until Dec 21, 2026)
The Stittsville Branch Afternoon Book Club meet on the third Monday of most months and read a variety of fiction and non-fiction books. Registration is...

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Adults sitting around a table holding cookbooks and talking.
Cumberland
Monday Nov 16, 2026 at 2:30pm (series runs until Jun 21, 2027)
Do you love browsing through cookbooks and trying new recipes?  Then come and meet with other food enthusiasts and put a cookbook to the test!​...
children excited about a discovery
Main
Monday Nov 16, 2026 at 3:30pm (series runs until Dec 07, 2026)
Join us for a story and a fun-filled STEAM activity! Drop-in activity. For ages 4+. Rejoignez-nous pour un conte et une activité STIAM! Activité portes-ouvertes...
Alta Vista
Monday Nov 16, 2026 at 4:00pm (series runs until Dec 07, 2026)
Vous avez des enfants âgés de 7 à 12 ans ? Vous aimeriez qu'ils lisent davantage ? Rejoignez notre programme hebdomadaire de cercle de lecture...
Cumberland
Monday Nov 16, 2026 at 4:00pm (series runs until Nov 30, 2026)
Exercise your creative powers with a weekly writing sprint challenge! Bring your notebook, laptop, or other writing device of choice; pull up your work-in-progress OR...
Greenboro
Monday Nov 16, 2026 at 5:00pm (series runs until Dec 14, 2026)
Join us for a fun and friendly environment to practice your Spanish skills. for a fun and friendly environment to practice your Spanish skills. Joignez...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Monday Nov 16, 2026 at 5:15pm (series runs until Dec 14, 2026)
For ages 5-8. Do you have children ages 5-8? Would you like them to read more? Then join our weekly Reading Buddies program. Each child...

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Conversation Group
Elmvale Acres
Monday Nov 16, 2026 at 5:30pm (series runs until Dec 28, 2026)
Practice your English conversation skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. All levels are welcome to this drop-in program. Pratiquez votre anglais dans un environnement...
Orléans
Monday Nov 16, 2026 at 6:00pm (series runs until Dec 28, 2026)
Participez à notre groupe de conversation, dans une ambiance amicale et décontractée, afin d'améliorer vos habiletés à converser en français. Aucune inscription requise. Participate in...
People watching a movie. / Des personnes regardant un film.
Main
Monday Nov 16, 2026 at 6:00pm (series runs until Nov 30, 2026)
Join us Monday evenings for Movie Nights! Featuring a wide variety of titles for your entertainment. November 2: The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) 6:00p.m. -...
A woman is at the front of the class discussing with participants
Sunnyside
Monday Nov 16, 2026 at 6:00pm (series runs until Dec 07, 2026)
Do you want to learn more about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how it works? Join us for a series of sessions that will cover the...
Richmond
Monday Nov 16, 2026 at 6:00pm
The Ottawa Public Library has more than 70 online resources available, including eBooks, magazines, newspapers, language courses, encyclopedias, music, streaming videos, genealogical searches, crafts, and...
Woman and book | Femme et livre
Alta Vista
Monday Nov 16, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Dec 21, 2026)
Experience the transformative power of writing in an inclusive space! Write together, share first drafts, listen deeply and receive supportive feedback. Tap into your story...
Greenboro
Monday Nov 16, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Dec 14, 2026)
Join us for a fun and friendly environment to practice your Spanish skills. for a fun and friendly environment to practice your Spanish skills. Joignez...
Write with us
Elmvale Acres
Monday Nov 16, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Dec 14, 2026)
The Writers Collective of Canada (WCC) and the Elmvale Acres Branch invite you to join us for our writing workshops: Write With Us! We are...