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2 Ikebana flower arrangements and single flow green background
Rockcliffe Park
Friday May 8, 2026 at 1:30pm
Join us for a Mother's Day Special event - Make an Ikebana arrangement that you can take home! Anne Breau, President of Ikebana International Ottawa...

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Orléans
Friday May 8, 2026 at 1:30pm (series runs until Aug 28, 2026)
Join us at the Orléans branch Friday afternoons from 1:45pm-3:00pm to make new friends. We have coffee, puzzles, board games and adult coloring books available...
Fiber art
Elmvale Acres
Friday May 8, 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...
Books
Sunnyside
Friday May 8, 2026 at 2:00pm (series runs until Jun 12, 2026)
Meet new people and join in discussions on selected titles in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere every second Friday of the month. Newcomers are welcome.
Main
Friday May 8, 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 8, 2026 at 3:00pm (series runs until May 29, 2026)
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 8, 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...
Rideau
Friday May 8, 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...
Rosemount
Saturday May 9, 2026 at 10:00am (series runs until May 16, 2026)
Join us for Saturday morning fun! Stories, activities and toys for parents/ caregivers & young children.
Sunnyside
Saturday May 9, 2026 at 10:00am (series runs until May 30, 2026)
Drop in for preschool fun! Play with puppets, crafts, building blocks, and more. Un programme portes ouvertes pour les enfants d'âge préscolaire! Venez jouer avec...
Orléans
Saturday May 9, 2026 at 10:15am
Join us for an exciting, hands-on workshop designed especially for kids! Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math through interactive activities—from building simple machines and...
an adult reads to a group of people / un adulte lit à un groupe de personnes
Cumberland
Saturday May 9, 2026 at 10:15am (series runs until May 16, 2026)
Stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool children and a parent/caregiver. Contes, comptines, et chansons pour les enfants d'âge préscolaire accompagnés d’un parent ou gardien.
Beaverbrook
Saturday May 9, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until May 16, 2026)
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in.
Family Storytime
Elmvale Acres
Saturday May 9, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Jul 18, 2026)
Join us for stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages with a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program. Rejoinez-nous pour des contes, comptines et...
Stittsville
Saturday May 9, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until May 16, 2026)
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children ages 0-5, accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Join other children and their parent or caregiver after Storytime for...
Hazeldean
Saturday May 9, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until May 16, 2026)
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. 30 min. Drop in.
A group of children and adults gathered for a library storytime session, with a storyteller showing a picture book and a felt board displaying autumn-themed shapes.
Centennial
Saturday May 9, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until May 16, 2026)
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages.​ All children welcome with a parent ​or caregiver. Drop in.
an adult reads to a group of people / un adulte lit à un groupe de personnes
Emerald Plaza
Saturday May 9, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until May 16, 2026)
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in family program. * Storytime has been replaced with a "Stay...
an adult reads to children / un adulte lit aux enfants
Carlingwood
Saturday May 9, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until May 16, 2026)
Stories, rhymes and puppets for children and a parent /caregiver. Drop in. 30 minutes
Alta Vista
Saturday May 9, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until May 16, 2026)
Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et leur parents ou gardien(nes). Inscription non requise. Pour les familles. Join us for stories,...