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Hazeldean
Thursday Nov 6, 2025 at 2:15pm (series runs until Dec 18, 2025)
Join us for an afternoon of fun for home-schooled children and their families. Each month a different activity will be offered—from lego, to chess, games...
Sleuth Hounds
Carp
Thursday Nov 6, 2025 at 2:30pm (series runs until Dec 04, 2025)
Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere. All are welcome! Drop-in program. This group meets the first Thursday of the month 2:30...
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Rockcliffe Park
Thursday Nov 6, 2025 at 3:00pm (series runs until Dec 18, 2025)
Join us at Rockcliffe Park Branch every Thursday from 3PM to 4:30PM for a different self-directed pop up activity in either: Art Science and Engineering...
Cumberland
Thursday Nov 6, 2025 at 3:00pm (series runs until Dec 04, 2025)
Join us on the first Thursday of the month for a program that features: dimmed lighting sensory toys a smaller number of participants an adapted...
Chess board
Orléans
Thursday Nov 6, 2025 at 3:30pm (series runs until Dec 11, 2025)
Drop in to play chess with other youth in a relaxed, informal environment! Practice the basics or test your wits with a weekly chess challenge...
Teen Gaming
Cumberland
Thursday Nov 6, 2025 at 4:00pm (series runs until Dec 11, 2025)
Drop in to play chess with other youth in a relaxed, informal environment. Practice the basics or challenge yourself with our 4-player chess set! For...
Nepean Centrepointe
Thursday Nov 6, 2025 at 4:15pm (series runs until Dec 11, 2025)
Do you have a child in grades 1 to 4? ​Would you like them to boost their confidence and motivation to read? Join our weekly...
Nepean Centrepointe
Thursday Nov 6, 2025 at 5:15pm (series runs until Dec 11, 2025)
Do you have a child in grades 1 to 4? ​Would you like them to boost their confidence and motivation to read? Join our weekly...
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Emerald Plaza
Thursday Nov 6, 2025 at 5:30pm (series runs until Apr 30, 2026)
Practice your English conversation skills in a low-pressure, friendly environment. This program is facilitated by The Nepean, Rideau & Osgoode Community Resource Centre (NROCRC).​ All...
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Main
Thursday Nov 6, 2025 at 6:00pm (series runs until Dec 18, 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...
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Centennial
Thursday Nov 6, 2025 at 6:00pm
Learn, in simple terms, how your camera works to enable you to take better photos. The lecture will cover tips on composition, depth of field,...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Thursday Nov 6, 2025 at 6:00pm (series runs until Nov 27, 2025)
You’re invited to join the Capital Region Writers for a “Write-in”: dedicated work time where you can thrive in the camaraderie of working alongside fellow...
Books
Vernon
Thursday Nov 6, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Dec 04, 2025)
Everyone is welcome to join Vernon’s book club! Visit with your friends and neighbours to discuss great books. First Thursday of the month 6:30pm-7:30pm January...
Elmvale Acres
Thursday Nov 6, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jan 29, 2026)
Are you looking for a job? Come learn all the necessary skills to do so at the Elmvale Acres Branch of the Ottawa Public Library,...
Rideau
Thursday Nov 6, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Dec 11, 2025)
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...
Nepean Centrepointe
Thursday Nov 6, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Dec 04, 2025)
Whether you're new to baking or well seasoned, this new book club is the perfect place to meet fellow bakers, try new recipes and share...
Stittsville
Thursday Nov 6, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Dec 18, 2025)
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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Beaverbrook
Thursday Nov 6, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Dec 18, 2025)
If you love to write, come and surround yourself with like-minded creative people who love the power of words! This is not a course or...
St-Laurent
Thursday Nov 6, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Dec 18, 2025)
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...
knitting
Cumberland
Thursday Nov 6, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Dec 18, 2025)
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...