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Emerald Plaza
Thursday May 14, 2026 at 5:30pm (series runs until Dec 17, 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 May 14, 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...
Manotick
Thursday May 14, 2026 at 6:00pm (series runs until Jun 11, 2026)
Wear your coziest pyjamas for an evening storytime. All ages welcome. Drop-in program.
Cumberland
Thursday May 14, 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...
Vacation Photos
Alta Vista
Thursday May 14, 2026 at 6:00pm
Learn how to more effectively tell the story of your vacations through pictures. Regardless of what kind of camera you use (cell phone, tablet, DSLR,...
Rideau
Thursday May 14, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Aug 27, 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...
St-Laurent
Thursday May 14, 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 May 14, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Aug 27, 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...
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Sunnyside
Thursday May 14, 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...
Rosemount
Thursday May 14, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 04, 2026)
Join our monthly conversation group for entrepreneurs and small business owners. A welcoming space to connect, share ideas, and get feedback on your business journey...
Greenboro
Thursday May 14, 2026 at 6:30pm
Welcome to the third workshop in the 4-part "Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library (OWSL) Presents..." series! Come learn the truths and myths of getting your garden...
Stittsville
Thursday May 14, 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...

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Blackburn Hamlet
Thursday May 14, 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...
Nepean Centrepointe
Thursday May 14, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jul 09, 2026)
All are welcome to join us in this new book club dedicated to exploring a diversity of literature written by and about Black and diasporic...
Sunnyside
Thursday May 14, 2026 at 6:45pm (series runs until Aug 27, 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...
Orléans
Thursday May 14, 2026 at 7:00pm (series runs until Jun 10, 2027)
Share the enjoyment of good books in an informal and relaxed atmosphere. Second Thursday of every month. New members welcome.
Manotick
Thursday May 14, 2026 at 7:00pm (series runs until Jun 04, 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...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Friday May 15, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Dec 11, 2026)
Are you looking for work? Unemployed or underemployed? Drop-in to meet one-on-one with an Employment Counsellor from the Pinecrest-Queensway Employment Services team.​ ​ ​Friday mornings...
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Cumberland
Friday May 15, 2026 at 10:30am
Join us at the Cumberland branch for a watercolour painting session. Learn new techniques and have fun in the presence of other creative individuals. No...

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Ruth E. Dickinson
Friday May 15, 2026 at 11:15am (series runs until Aug 14, 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...