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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 Oct 31, 2025 at 3:45pm (series runs until Dec 12, 2025)
Create and build with Lego®! Drop-in program. Family program. Architectes en herbe, à vos Lego®! Programme portes ouvertes. Programme familial.
Rideau
Friday Oct 31, 2025 at 4:00pm (series runs until Dec 12, 2025)
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...
Carlingwood
Friday Oct 31, 2025 at 4:00pm
Drop-in at the Carlingwood Branch for Wii U Game On! We will be playing Mario Kart. Not sure how to play? No worries! Our teen...
Cumberland
Saturday Nov 1, 2025 at 10:00am (series runs until Jun 20, 2026)
This is a group for people who love to write. Participants meet every second Saturday to discuss all things writing, whether it be highlighting their...
Food Drive - Collecte de nourriture
Main
Saturday Nov 1, 2025 at 10:00am (series runs until Nov 07, 2025)
The Main Branch is participating in Climate Action Week (November 1st to November 7th by hosting a Food Drive! Drop by to donate non-perishable items...

The Ottawa Children’s Storytelling Festival returns on November 1st for its 31st year. Don’t miss the Mythical Creatures & Magical Beasts edition featuring stories, activities...

Ben Franklin Place - Chambers

Saturday Nov 1, 2025 at 10:00am
child reading a story with parents
Carp
Saturday Nov 1, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until Dec 13, 2025)
Family Storytime 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool children and a parent/caregiver. Stay & Play 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m...
child reading a story with parents
Greenboro
Saturday Nov 1, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until Dec 06, 2025)
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program. Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous...
Elmvale Acres
Saturday Nov 1, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until Jul 04, 2026)
Join us for stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages with a parent or caregiver on the first Saturday of the month! Drop-in...
child reading a story with parents
Emerald Plaza
Saturday Nov 1, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until Dec 13, 2025)
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in family program.
STEM kids preschool
Nepean Centrepointe
Saturday Nov 1, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until Nov 29, 2025)
Join us for hands-on activities and stories to explore science, technology, engineering, and math. All ages, accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Rosemount
Saturday Nov 1, 2025 at 10:30am
Join us for a screening of a family film. Saturday, November 1: Coco (PG, 2017, 1 hour 45 minutes) Light snacks and covered drinks are welcome. Family program. Drop-In.
Carlingwood
Saturday Nov 1, 2025 at 11:00am
Get a Techno Buddy ! Technology and Social Media can be overwhelming. Teen Volunteers share their Social Media knowledge with older Adults in a two-on-one...

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a variety of staff performing different tasks at a library
Nepean Centrepointe
Saturday Nov 1, 2025 at 11:00am
Have you ever thought about working at a public library? Are you curious about the requirements for the job? Stop by one of our booths...
four people with speech bubbles
Orléans
Saturday Nov 1, 2025 at 1:00pm (series runs until Dec 20, 2025)
Practice your English conversation skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. All levels are welcome. Please note : Saturday September 20 , 2025, session is...
people talking
Elmvale Acres
Saturday Nov 1, 2025 at 1:00pm (series runs until Mar 28, 2026)
Pratiquez votre français dans un milieu décontracté et amical. Practice your French conversation skills in a relaxed and friendly environment.
posters for Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare 3D and Friday the 13th Part III 3D
Main
Saturday Nov 1, 2025 at 1:00pm
Ottawa Bad Movie Nights and Ottawa Public Library are delighted to present a bone-chilling, three-dimensional double-bill of Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare 3D (1PM) and...
Stittsville
Saturday Nov 1, 2025 at 1:00pm
The Stittsville branch is pleased to host the Gift of Sustainability series from Eco West Enders. Trying to live a kinder, gentler life for the...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Saturday Nov 1, 2025 at 1:00pm
Type your story in November Get a head start on telling your story with an afternoon of writing, typing and community building. Not sure what...
Blackburn Hamlet
Saturday Nov 1, 2025 at 1:00pm
Celebrate the release of Wicked: For Good in theatres with a viewing of the first movie! Please see our Wicked Musical Theatre Workshop with the...