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Manotick
Wednesday May 27, 2026 at 7:00pm (series runs until Jun 24, 2026)
Rejoignez notre groupe de conversation en français pour pratiquer le français dans une atmosphère détendue. Join our French conversation group to practice speaking in French...
Group of adults sitting around a table, chatting
Beaverbrook
Wednesday May 27, 2026 at 7:00pm (series runs until Jun 17, 2026)
Améliorez votre français parlé et rencontrez des gens dans une atmosphère détendue. Inscription non requise, niveaux intermédiaire. Practice your French language conversation skills and meet...
From left to right: black and white portrait of Simon; cover of his book Ordures! and an image of Simon with a garbage truck

This event will take place in French only. 

Join us at the St-Laurent branch to talk about trash – literally. Simon Paré-Poupart, a Montréal based author who is known for...

Wednesday May 27, 2026 at 7:00pm
St-Laurent
Thursday May 28, 2026 at 10:00am
Come meet to enjoy and discuss a wide variety of books selected by book club members. All are welcome! Drop-in program. This group meets the...
gardening
Centennial
Thursday May 28, 2026 at 10:00am
Bring some plants… take some plants! Chat with other avid gardeners and pick up a few books.​​ Please don't forget to label your plants. ​​...
Fitzroy Harbour
Thursday May 28, 2026 at 10:00am (series runs until Sep 24, 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...
Manotick
Thursday May 28, 2026 at 10:15am (series runs until Jun 25, 2026)
Join fellow mahjong players for a friendly game in a congenial environment. Drop-in program, no registration required.
Sunnyside
Thursday May 28, 2026 at 10:15am (series runs until Aug 18, 2026)
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. 0-18 months.
Greenboro
Thursday May 28, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Jun 11, 2026)
Improve your English, share stories and make new friends! Améliorez votre anglais, partager des histoires et faites des amis!
Nepean Centrepointe
Thursday May 28, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Dec 17, 2026)
Do you need a casual, friendly environment where you can practice your English-speaking skills? Look no further than the English Conversation Group! Receive guidance from...
Children dancing. Enfants dancent.
Richmond
Thursday May 28, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Jun 25, 2026)
Drop in for family fun! Parents and care givers are welcome to come in with their children to play and socialize. Toys will be provided...
Metcalfe village
Thursday May 28, 2026 at 2:00pm (series runs until Jun 25, 2026)
Meet your neighbours and discuss great books in a relaxed atmosphere. All are welcome! Drop-in every last Thursday of the month at 2:00pm. May's book...
Girl crouched down throwing paint in air, swirl of light
Rockcliffe Park
Thursday May 28, 2026 at 3:00pm (series runs until Jun 25, 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...
chess board
Orléans
Thursday May 28, 2026 at 3:30pm (series runs until Jun 25, 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...
Newcomers, Canada Flag
Elmvale Acres
Thursday May 28, 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...
two girls playing chess
Cumberland
Thursday May 28, 2026 at 4:00pm (series runs until Aug 20, 2026)
Drop in to play chess with other youth in a relaxed, informal environment! Ages 8 to 18. Drop-in program. . Venez jouer aux échecs avec...
North Gower
Thursday May 28, 2026 at 5:00pm
Stop by every Thursday evening and work on a weekly science, technology, engineering, art and math challenge.
Greenboro
Thursday May 28, 2026 at 5:00pm (series runs until Jun 25, 2026)
This program hosted by South-East Ottawa Community Health Centre offers free, one-on-one support to help people of all ages improve their health, prevent illness and...
image of adults
Emerald Plaza
Thursday May 28, 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 May 28, 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...