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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...
Carlingwood
Thursday May 28, 2026 at 6:00pm (series runs until Aug 27, 2026)
Your evening escape into stories! Are you looking for a reason to dust off that pile of books next to your bed that have been...
Cumberland
Thursday May 28, 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...
Main
Thursday May 28, 2026 at 6:00pm
Director Rob Reiner’s irreverent, heartfelt 1987 Princess Bride, while not a box office hit, earned cult classic status as a late 1980s video rental. Join...
Munster
Thursday May 28, 2026 at 6:00pm (series runs until Aug 27, 2026)
Everyone is welcome to bring a project to work on (any skill level) or just chat. Every Tuesday and Thursday night at the Munster Library,...
Jobs and career help
Elmvale Acres
Thursday May 28, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Dec 10, 2026)
Are you looking for a job? Learn all the necessary skills to do so at the Elmvale Acres Branch of the Ottawa Public Library. Some...
Rideau
Thursday May 28, 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...
St-Laurent
Thursday May 28, 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...
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Ruth E. Dickinson
Thursday May 28, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 25, 2026)
Calling all slow-stitchers and handcrafters. If you hand sew, quilt, knit, crochet, needlefelt, cross-stitch, embroider, needlepunch, english paper piece or any other handcraft, please join...
Cumberland
Thursday May 28, 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...
Nepean Centrepointe
Thursday May 28, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Nov 26, 2026)
If you are a love story lover, join us each month for discussions on romance novels in a relaxed atmosphere! From enemies-to-lovers to second chance...
Stittsville
Thursday May 28, 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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knitting
Blackburn Hamlet
Thursday May 28, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Aug 27, 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...
People sitting around a table discussing books
Cumberland
Thursday May 28, 2026 at 7:00pm
Join us once a month for lively discussions on books in a variety of genres and voices. When you register for a session, there is...
Sunnyside
Friday May 29, 2026 at 2:00pm
Join in stimulating discussions on selected titles in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere on the last Friday of the month.
Hazeldean
Friday May 29, 2026 at 2:30pm
Unlike traditional colouring, this unique activity starts with a page full of watercolor. Trace, doodle, outline, or simply let your imagination guide you as you...

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two hands and LEGO bricks / deux mains et des blocs de LEGO
Vanier
Friday May 29, 2026 at 3:45pm
Building Boom! Show off your architectural creativity with Lego®! Archiboum! Architectes en herbes, à vos Lego®!
Carlingwood
Friday May 29, 2026 at 4:00pm
Ready, Set, Go! Drop-in at the Carlingwood Branch for Mario Kart: Game On! Play on our brand new Switch 2! Not sure how to play?...
Cumberland
Saturday May 30, 2026 at 10:00am (series runs until Jun 27, 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...
Two seated adults chatting over coffee in a home setting
Ruth E. Dickinson
Saturday May 30, 2026 at 10:30am
EnviroCentre is a non-profit organization based in Ottawa, dedicated to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and making homes more affordable to run. Stop by their Pop-Up...