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two hands and LEGO bricks / deux mains et des blocs de LEGO
Emerald Plaza
Saturday May 9, 2026 at 2:30pm (series runs until May 30, 2026)
Create and build with Lego®! Drop-in Family Program.
Carp
Saturday May 9, 2026 at 2:30pm
Curious about Dungeons and Dragons? Give it a try with a one-session-long adventure for beginners! Learn the basic rules of this popular game as you...
Chess | Échecs
Alta Vista
Saturday May 9, 2026 at 3:00pm (series runs until Aug 29, 2026)
Join us for adult and 10+ chess, all levels welcome; an instructor will be available! Come meet new people and have fun. :) No registration required.
a hand rolling dice
Orléans
Saturday May 9, 2026 at 3:00pm
Join JP the Game Master to learn all about how to play Dungeons & Dragons in this lively educational session meant for beginners with little...
Richmond
Saturday May 9, 2026 at 3:00pm
Join us for a session of making a Mother's Day card. Using beautiful Japanise style paper art of quilling make a card for any mother...
Stittsville
Sunday May 10, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until May 17, 2026)
Stories, rhymes, and songs for families with children of all ages, accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
Main
Sunday May 10, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until May 17, 2026)
Join us in our children's area to play and chat! There will be self-directed activities and toys for parents/caregivers and young children. Drop-in program. Joignez-nous...
Nepean Centrepointe
Sunday May 10, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until May 17, 2026)
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers. Drop-in program.
Nepean Centrepointe
Sunday May 10, 2026 at 11:00am (series runs until Dec 13, 2026)
Interested in miniature gaming with toy soldiers? Join in to play science fiction, high fantasy and historical games. Presented by the Ottawa Miniatures Gamers. Drop-in...
Orléans
Sunday May 10, 2026 at 11:00am
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and a parent/caregiver. Drop-in program. Des contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges...
Greenboro
Sunday May 10, 2026 at 1:30pm (series runs until Jun 28, 2026)
Come play cards, roll the dice or play board games with us! Venez jouer aux cartes, lancer les dés ou jouer à des jeux de...
North Gloucester
Sunday May 10, 2026 at 1:30pm (series runs until May 31, 2026)
PILOT PRORAM / PROGRAMME PILOTE New on Sundays! Learn and practice new English language skills and meet new people in a relaxed and friendly environment...
craft background
Ruth E. Dickinson
Sunday May 10, 2026 at 2:00pm (series runs until Jun 25, 2026)
Calling all slow-stitchers and handcrafters. If you hand sew, quilt, knit, crochet, needlefelt, cross-stitch, embroider, needlepunch, english paper piece or any other handcraft, please join...
Hazeldean
Sunday May 10, 2026 at 2:30pm (series runs until Jun 28, 2026)
Tap into your story and explore your voice in an environment of dignity, courage and respect. No experience required! Every workshop is unique.
Beaverbrook
Sunday May 10, 2026 at 2:30pm
Bring an idea or a simple image you'd like to recreate and try your hand at the Japanese paper collage technique known as chigiri-e (torn...

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Rockcliffe Park
Monday May 11, 2026 at 9:30am (series runs until Jun 29, 2026)
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program. Family English program.
Carlingwood
Monday May 11, 2026 at 1:30pm (series runs until Jun 22, 2026)
Enjoy singing your favourite soft pop songs from the 50’s-80’s, Celtic and other folk music! All ages and levels of experience welcome. 3rd Monday of...
Osgoode
Monday May 11, 2026 at 1:30pm
Join us as we discuss: "A world of curiosities" by Louise Penny . All are welcome, please drop in. Copies of the title are available...
Main
Monday May 11, 2026 at 2:00pm (series runs until Jun 22, 2026)
On the second and fourth Mondays of each month, this event provides an opportunity for local authors and others who enjoy good writing to discuss...
Greenboro
Monday May 11, 2026 at 2:00pm (series runs until Jun 15, 2026)
Learn how to access electronic books from Ottawa Public Library. Borrow ebook, e-audiobooks and bestsellers and gain access to magazine titles from your smartphone or...