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Some in-branch programs require registration with your library card. Please log in with your library account or follow this link to apply for a card online. You can also apply for a card in person at any of our 33 locations.

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Main
Wednesday May 27, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jul 29, 2026)
Join our free English conversation to practice speaking in English in a relaxed and friendly environment. All levels are welcome to this drop-in program. **...
Stittsville
Wednesday May 27, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Dec 30, 2026)
Got a portable craft project? Bring it along and chat with some fellow crafters while you work! Share your expertise if you're comfortable, and learn...
Rideau
Wednesday May 27, 2026 at 6:30pm
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...
Alta Vista
Wednesday May 27, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 17, 2026)
Improve your spoken French in a relaxed setting. This group is for those at an intermediate level. No registration required. / Améliorez votre français parlé...
english
Ruth E. Dickinson
Wednesday May 27, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 24, 2026)
MARCH 11th - CANCELLED TONIGHT DUE TO WEATHER Practice your English conversation skills in a low-pressure, friendly environment. All levels are welcome. Program will start...
Cumberland
Wednesday May 27, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 24, 2026)
Learn and practice new English language skills and meet new people in a relaxed and friendly environment. Offered in partnership with the Catholic Centre for...
Greenboro
Wednesday May 27, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 24, 2026)
Improve your English, share stories and make new friends! Améliorez votre anglais, partager des histoires et faites des amis!
Blackburn Hamlet
Wednesday May 27, 2026 at 6:30pm
Participez à notre groupe de conversation, dans une ambiance amicale et décontractée, afin d'améliorer vos habiletés à converser en français.​ Aucune inscription requise.​ Les mercredis...
Orléans
Wednesday May 27, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Dec 30, 2026)
The Writers Collective of Canada (WCC) and the Orléans Branch invite you to join us for our writing workshops: Write With Us! We are all...
Group of adults sitting around a table, chatting
Vanier
Wednesday May 27, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Dec 30, 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...
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.
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...
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...
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...