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Ruth E. Dickinson
Friday Oct 31, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until Mar 20, 2026)
Are you looking for work? ​ Meet 1-on-1 with an Employment Counsellor​ ​ Friday mornings ​ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm​ ​ September 5th and...
halloween kids
Greenboro
Friday Oct 31, 2025 at 11:00am
Wear your costume! Halloween stories, songs and activities for the family. Program for all ages. Portez votre costume! Histoires, chansons et activités d’Halloween pour toute...
Greenboro
Friday Oct 31, 2025 at 1:30pm (series runs until May 29, 2026)
Come play cards, roll the dice or play board games with us! Venez jouer aux cartes, lancer les dés ou jouer à des jeux de...
North Gloucester
Friday Oct 31, 2025 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...
colourful balls of yarn
Elmvale Acres
Friday Oct 31, 2025 at 2:00pm (series runs until Dec 19, 2025)
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 Oct 31, 2025 at 2:00pm (series runs until May 29, 2026)
Join in stimulating discussions on selected titles in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere on the last Friday of the month.
Hazeldean
Friday Oct 31, 2025 at 2:30pm
Please Register One Family Member. Join us for a spooktacular family craft day. Unleash your creativity as you put together a Halloween Craft.
Multiple speech bubbles in a gray background
Main
Friday Oct 31, 2025 at 3:00pm (series runs until Dec 19, 2025)
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 Oct 31, 2025 at 3:00pm (series runs until Dec 12, 2025)
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!...
Graphic of dancing monsters and pumpkins. Graphique de monstres et de citrouilles dansant.
Beaverbrook
Friday Oct 31, 2025 at 3:30pm
You’re wearing your Halloween costume, you’re painting a mini pumpkin, and you’re chatting with Olivia Rodrigo and a Minion... life is good. Join the Beaverbrook...
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.