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Richmond
Thursday Jan 22, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Mar 05, 2026)
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. 0-18 months. 30 min. Drop in.
a book and a plush bear / un livre et un ours en peluche
North Gloucester
Thursday Jan 22, 2026 at 11:00am (series runs until Mar 05, 2026)
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. 0-18 months. Drop-in program. ​ Contes, comptines et chansons pour les bébés et un...
Babytime
Ruth E. Dickinson
Thursday Jan 22, 2026 at 11:15am (series runs until Mar 05, 2026)
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies with a parent or caregiver followed by time for parents to socialize and help their babies interact with toys...
Online
Thursday Jan 22, 2026 at 1:00pm
January 2026 EU Book Club Featured book: Big Bad Wool, by Leonie Swann. Translated by Amy Bojang. The author will be present. Do prepare some...
Carlingwood
Thursday Jan 22, 2026 at 1:00pm
Join us at the Carlingwood Library for an afternoon of crafting fun! We will be making paper lotus blossoms. All materials will be provided, and...

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travel
Centennial
Thursday Jan 22, 2026 at 2:00pm
Enjoy photos and narration from a river cruise that included Prague, various stops in Germany and Austria and ending in Budapest, Hungary. Included is a...
Osgoode
Thursday Jan 22, 2026 at 2:00pm
Join us for a series of fun activities to do as a family to Celebrate Family Literacy Day! Drop-in program. Visit familyliteracyday.ca for more family...
Yarn | de la laine
Alta Vista
Thursday Jan 22, 2026 at 2:30pm
Meet new people and learn to crochet! Beginners only. Adults only. No exceptions. Registration required.
chess board
Orléans
Thursday Jan 22, 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...
Carlingwood
Thursday Jan 22, 2026 at 3:30pm
Attention teens! Meet and interact with professional therapy dog Henry to de-stress from your exams. Thursday, January 22nd, 2026 3:30-4:30pm Attention, ados! Rencontrez le chien...
maple leave with red background
Elmvale Acres
Thursday Jan 22, 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...
STEM kids preschool
Greenboro
Thursday Jan 22, 2026 at 4:00pm (series runs until Feb 05, 2026)
Stories and activities that support Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. For a child aged 3-6 and a parent or caregiver.
Nepean Centrepointe
Thursday Jan 22, 2026 at 4:30pm
Learn how Barbara uses clay to create the illustrations in her books. We’ll provide the clay and tools for you to create your own illustrations...
Rockcliffe Park
Thursday Jan 22, 2026 at 4:30pm
Learn how Barbara uses clay to create the illustrations in her books. We’ll provide the clay and tools for you to create your own illustrations...
North Gower
Thursday Jan 22, 2026 at 5:00pm
A new STEAM challenge every Thursday!
people reading and talking
Emerald Plaza
Thursday Jan 22, 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...
Manotick
Thursday Jan 22, 2026 at 5:45pm (series runs until Mar 19, 2026)
Wear your coziest pyjamas for an evening storytime. All ages welcome. Drop-in program.
Multiple speech bubbles in a gray background
Main
Thursday Jan 22, 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...
garden, gardening, jardin, jardinage, seeds, graines, planting, plants, plantes, text
Elmvale Acres
Thursday Jan 22, 2026 at 6:00pm
JANUARY 2026 Session 2: “Winter Seed Sowing Workshop for your Pollinator/Wildlife Garden” Welcome to the second workshop in the 4-part "Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library (OWSL)...
Homework Club / club de devoirs
Cumberland
Thursday Jan 22, 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...