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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...
board games
Greely
Friday May 29, 2026 at 1:00pm (series runs until Jun 26, 2026)
Drop-in for a session of card games and board games for adults 55+ at the Greely Library. An assortment of games and cards will be...
Greenboro
Friday May 29, 2026 at 1:30pm (series runs until Jun 26, 2026)
Come play cards, roll the dice or play board games with us!
North Gloucester
Friday May 29, 2026 at 1:30pm (series runs until Jun 05, 2026)
In these ESL classes for beginner and intermediate levels, participants will learn and practice vocabulary, grammar, speaking, pronunciation, reading, and writing. A wide range of...
Fiber art
Elmvale Acres
Friday May 29, 2026 at 2:00pm (series runs until Dec 18, 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...
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.
Orléans
Friday May 29, 2026 at 2:00pm (series runs until Aug 28, 2026)
Join us at the Orléans branch Friday afternoons from 1:30pm-3:30pm to make new friends. We have coffee, puzzles, board games and adult coloring books available...
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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Main
Friday May 29, 2026 at 3:00pm (series runs until Jul 31, 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...
Blackburn Hamlet
Friday May 29, 2026 at 3:00pm
Fun and friendly environment to practice your Spanish skills. Various levels are welcome, meet our volunteer and let us know what you're learning goals are!...
Constance Bay
Friday May 29, 2026 at 3:00pm (series runs until Sep 25, 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...
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®!
Rideau
Friday May 29, 2026 at 4:00pm (series runs until Aug 28, 2026)
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 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...
Osgoode
Saturday May 30, 2026 at 10:30am
Hey kids, we are planting seeds and decorating seed pots at the library! All the supplies and seeds will be provided. All ages, drop-in Hé...
A person and a child reading a colorful illustrated book together in a library setting
Richmond
Saturday May 30, 2026 at 11:00am
Do you have children ages 5 to 8? ​Would you like them to read more? ​ Join our weekly Reading Buddies program. ​Each child will...
Gardening
Manotick
Saturday May 30, 2026 at 11:00am
Drop into the branch and see our selection of plant cuttings! Take one with you and check out some of our gardening books as well.
A person and a child reading a colorful illustrated book together in a library setting
Richmond
Saturday May 30, 2026 at 11:45am
Do you have children ages 5 to 8? ​Would you like them to read more? ​ Join our weekly Reading Buddies program. ​Each child will...