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People sitting around a table discussing books
Cumberland
Thursday Apr 16, 2026 at 2:00pm (series runs until May 14, 2026)
Joignez-vous à nous pour des discussions conviviales au sujet des livres francophones. Quand vous vous inscrivez, vous n'avez même pas besoin de réserver le livre...
Girl crouched down throwing paint in air, swirl of light
Rockcliffe Park
Thursday Apr 16, 2026 at 3:00pm (series runs until Jun 25, 2026)
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...
chess board
Orléans
Thursday Apr 16, 2026 at 3:30pm (series runs until Jun 25, 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...
Newcomers, Canada Flag
Elmvale Acres
Thursday Apr 16, 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...
Greenboro
Thursday Apr 16, 2026 at 4:00pm
Stories and activities that support Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. For a child aged 3-6 and a parent or caregiver.
A person and a child reading a colorful illustrated book together in a library setting
Nepean Centrepointe
Thursday Apr 16, 2026 at 4:15pm (series runs until May 14, 2026)
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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North Gower
Thursday Apr 16, 2026 at 5:00pm (series runs until Apr 30, 2026)
Stop by every Thursday evening and work on a weekly science, technology, engineering, art and math challenge.
Nepean Centrepointe
Thursday Apr 16, 2026 at 5:15pm (series runs until May 14, 2026)
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...

Sorry this event is full

people reading and talking
Emerald Plaza
Thursday Apr 16, 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...
Main
Thursday Apr 16, 2026 at 6:00pm (series runs until Jul 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...
Cumberland
Thursday Apr 16, 2026 at 6:00pm (series runs until Jun 04, 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...
Jobs and career help
Elmvale Acres
Thursday Apr 16, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Dec 10, 2026)
Are you looking for a job? Learn all the necessary skills to do so at the Elmvale Acres Branch of the Ottawa Public Library. Some...
Rideau
Thursday Apr 16, 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 Apr 16, 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 Apr 16, 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...
Cumberland
Thursday Apr 16, 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 Apr 16, 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...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Thursday Apr 16, 2026 at 6:30pm
Imitation is a form of flattery, but how do you make your writing more original than imitation and find description that is not predictable?​ Here...
Sleuth Hounds
Alta Vista
Thursday Apr 16, 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, February 19th - A Capital Mystery...
Greenboro
Thursday Apr 16, 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...