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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...
Person writing in a notebook on a desk
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...
Sunnyside
Thursday Jan 15, 2026 at 6:45pm (series runs until May 21, 2026)
Améliorez votre français parlé et rencontrez des gens dans une ambiance décontractée et conviviale. Niveau intermédiaire. Practice your French language conversation skills and meet new...
Nepean Centrepointe
Thursday Jan 15, 2026 at 7:00pm (series runs until Jun 18, 2026)
Join us to discuss books from the science fiction and fantasy genres each month. All are welcome! Every 3rd Thursday of the month from 7:00pm...
Greenboro
Friday Jan 16, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Mar 27, 2026)
Join us twice a month for a program that features: dimmed lighting sensory toys a smaller number of participants an adapted circle time with stories,...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Friday Jan 16, 2026 at 11:15am (series runs until May 22, 2026)
Stories, rhymes and songs in English and French followed by time to socialize, explore, and play. Drop-in. For ages 0-18 months with a parent or...
Greenboro
Friday Jan 16, 2026 at 1:00pm (series runs until Jan 28, 2026)
Come use our program room to study for exams. Snacks and materials provided. ***************************************** Venez utiliser notre salle d'étude pour étudier pour vos examens. Des...
Greenboro
Friday Jan 16, 2026 at 1:30pm (series runs until May 29, 2026)
Come play cards, roll the dice or play board games with us!
North Gloucester
Friday Jan 16, 2026 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...