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Orléans
Thursday May 28, 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...
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Elmvale Acres
Thursday May 28, 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...
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Cumberland
Thursday May 28, 2026 at 4:00pm (series runs until Aug 20, 2026)
Drop in to play chess with other youth in a relaxed, informal environment! Ages 8 to 18. Drop-in program. . Venez jouer aux échecs avec...
North Gower
Thursday May 28, 2026 at 5:00pm
Stop by every Thursday evening and work on a weekly science, technology, engineering, art and math challenge.
Greenboro
Thursday May 28, 2026 at 5:00pm (series runs until Jun 25, 2026)
This program hosted by South-East Ottawa Community Health Centre offers free, one-on-one support to help people of all ages improve their health, prevent illness and...
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Emerald Plaza
Thursday May 28, 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 28, 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...
Carlingwood
Thursday May 28, 2026 at 6:00pm (series runs until Aug 27, 2026)
Your evening escape into stories! Are you looking for a reason to dust off that pile of books next to your bed that have been...
Cumberland
Thursday May 28, 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...
Main
Thursday May 28, 2026 at 6:00pm
Director Rob Reiner’s irreverent, heartfelt 1987 Princess Bride, while not a box office hit, earned cult classic status as a late 1980s video rental. Join...
Munster
Thursday May 28, 2026 at 6:00pm (series runs until Aug 27, 2026)
Everyone is welcome to bring a project to work on (any skill level) or just chat. Every Tuesday and Thursday night at the Munster Library,...
Jobs and career help
Elmvale Acres
Thursday May 28, 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 May 28, 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 28, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Aug 27, 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...
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Ruth E. Dickinson
Thursday May 28, 2026 at 6:30pm (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...
Cumberland
Thursday May 28, 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...
Nepean Centrepointe
Thursday May 28, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Nov 26, 2026)
If you are a love story lover, join us each month for discussions on romance novels in a relaxed atmosphere! From enemies-to-lovers to second chance...
Stittsville
Thursday May 28, 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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knitting
Blackburn Hamlet
Thursday May 28, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Aug 27, 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...
Sunnyside
Thursday May 28, 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...