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two girls playing chess
Cumberland
Thursday May 21, 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 21, 2026 at 5:00pm (series runs until May 28, 2026)
Stop by every Thursday evening and work on a weekly science, technology, engineering, art and math challenge.
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Emerald Plaza
Thursday May 21, 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 21, 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...
Cumberland
Thursday May 21, 2026 at 6:00pm (series runs until Jun 04, 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...
tea cups, flowers, tea pot on painted background of red, white, orange
Rockcliffe Park
Thursday May 21, 2026 at 6:00pm
Join us at Rockcliffe Park branch for a warm cuppa as we celebrate International Tea Day! Lee Jolliffe, academic and specialist in tea tourism will...
Rosemount
Thursday May 21, 2026 at 6:00pm
Dive into the fascinating world of typography with Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users’ Group. Chris will demystify the terminology of typography and...
Rideau
Thursday May 21, 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...
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Beaverbrook
Thursday May 21, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 18, 2026)
If you love to write, come and surround yourself with like-minded creative people who love the power of words! This is not a course or...
St-Laurent
Thursday May 21, 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 May 21, 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...
Sleuth Hounds
Alta Vista
Thursday May 21, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 18, 2026)
Share the enjoyment of good mysteries in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for our discussion on the following: Thursday, February 19th - A Capital Mystery...
Stittsville
Thursday May 21, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 25, 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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Blackburn Hamlet
Thursday May 21, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 25, 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...
Hand holding lego blocks
Ruth E. Dickinson
Thursday May 21, 2026 at 6:30pm
Join us each month for a storytime followed by a building challenge before finishing with a show and tell. Using our story for inspiration, children...
Metcalfe village
Thursday May 21, 2026 at 6:30pm
Join us for a fun evening of crafting! We will be making pressed flower bookmarks with real dried flowers. Each piece will be completely unique...
Sunnyside
Thursday May 21, 2026 at 6:45pm (series runs until Aug 27, 2026)
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...
Nepean Centrepointe
Thursday May 21, 2026 at 7:00pm (series runs until Jun 18, 2026)
Join us to discuss books from the science fiction and fantasy genres each month. All are welcome! Every 3rd Thursday of the month from 7:00pm...
Manotick
Thursday May 21, 2026 at 7:00pm (series runs until Jun 04, 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...
Greenboro
Friday May 22, 2026 at 11:00am (series runs until Jun 19, 2026)
Join us twice a month for a program that features: dimmed lighting sensory toys a smaller number of participants an adapted circle time with stories,...