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Blackburn Hamlet
Thursday Jan 15, 2026 at 3:00pm (series runs until Feb 19, 2026)
Joignez-vous à nous pour des discussions conviviales à propos de livres en français.​ "La ou je me terre" par Caroline Dawson - Le 15 janvier...
chess board
Orléans
Thursday Jan 15, 2026 at 3:30pm (series runs until Mar 05, 2026)
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...
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Elmvale Acres
Thursday Jan 15, 2026 at 4:00pm (series runs until Jun 25, 2026)
New to Canada? Looking for support with school, work, or your social life? Newcomer Conversation and Support. OMRA Shelter Corporation volunteers engage with basic English...
people reading and talking
Emerald Plaza
Thursday Jan 15, 2026 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 Jan 15, 2026 at 6:00pm (series runs until Apr 30, 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...
Carlingwood
Thursday Jan 15, 2026 at 6:00pm
Learn to cross-stitch at the Carlingwood Library! With the help of an instructor, you will be guided through the steps to make your very own...

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Homework Club / club de devoirs
Cumberland
Thursday Jan 15, 2026 at 6:00pm (series runs until Mar 05, 2026)
Come and get help with reading, math, science, French, English, etc. Led by United for Literacy volunteers. For students in grades 1 through 10. Please...
Elmvale Acres
Thursday Jan 15, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Dec 10, 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 Jan 15, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until May 28, 2026)
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...
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Beaverbrook
Thursday Jan 15, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 18, 2026)
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 Jan 15, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until May 28, 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...
knitting
Cumberland
Thursday Jan 15, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 25, 2026)
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...
3 children reading and one child browsing the bookshelf
Sunnyside
Thursday Jan 15, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 18, 2026)
Come share the enjoyment of reading books with other kids ages 9-12! Each meeting we will have a book battle to choose the book we...
Sleuth Hounds
Alta Vista
Thursday Jan 15, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 18, 2026)
Share the enjoyment of good mysteries in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for our discussion on the following: Thursday, January 15th - Richard Osman –...
Greenboro
Thursday Jan 15, 2026 at 6:30pm
Welcome to the "Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library (OWSL) Presents..." 4-part workshop series! During this workshop, we will talk about how to support pollinators, birds and...
Stittsville
Thursday Jan 15, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 25, 2026)
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...
English Book Club at Main
Main
Thursday Jan 15, 2026 at 6:30pm
Join us at the Main Branch for a monthly book club session. Sessions take place mid-month at 6:30p.m in room B125. Books are available to...
Blackburn Hamlet
Thursday Jan 15, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 25, 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...
children with beakers, a globe, books and a telescope
Ruth E. Dickinson
Thursday Jan 15, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Mar 05, 2026)
Families are invited to drop-in and explore hands-on STEM play. Build, test, and create through fun challenges at your own pace! Stay as long as...
Metcalfe village
Thursday Jan 15, 2026 at 6:30pm
Celebrate the new year with an evening of manifestation and crafting. Visualize your upcoming year and set intentions by creating a 2026 vision board and/or...