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North Gower
Thursday Sep 17, 2026 at 6:00pm (series runs until Dec 17, 2026)
The Writers Collective of Canada (WCC) and the North Gower Branch invite you to join us for our writing workshops: Write With Us! We are...
Sunnyside
Friday Sep 18, 2026 at 2:00pm (series runs until Jun 18, 2027)
Do you enjoy reading mysteries? Share the enjoyment of good mysteries in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for discussion usually every third Friday of the...
Hazeldean
Friday Sep 18, 2026 at 2:00pm
Come join us to practice the art of paper quilling! This month we will be quilling hanging mini fans.
Greenboro
Saturday Sep 19, 2026 at 10:30am
Do you love puzzles? Would you like to try new ones and trade your old ones? Bring a puzzle, take a puzzle! Aimez-vous les casse-têtes?...
Richmond
Saturday Sep 19, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Dec 12, 2026)
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children ages 0-5, accompanied by a parent or caregiver. * Please note , there is no Stay and Play after...

In honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Ottawa Public Library is offering free sessions of the KAIROS Blanket Exercise

In honour of...

Saturday Sep 19, 2026 at 1:00pm
Old Parliament bulding / Ancien édifice du Parlement
Main
Saturday Sep 19, 2026 at 1:30pm
Laurence Wall looks back at the great events of the last century that radio helped bring to life. Laurence is a retired CBC Ottawa radio...
Sunnyside
Saturday Sep 19, 2026 at 2:00pm (series runs until Sep 26, 2026)
Join us for a two-workshop event led by Ottawa author and retired RCMP executive David G. Jones. He will discuss how a 2300 year old...
Cumberland
Sunday Sep 20, 2026 at 11:00am (series runs until Dec 13, 2026)
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool children and a parent/caregiver. ​ ​Soyez des nôtres pour des contes, comptines et chansons pour les...

Please note, this event is hosted in French.

In honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Ottawa Public Library is offering three sessions...

Sunday Sep 20, 2026 at 1:00pm
writing
Stittsville
Sunday Sep 20, 2026 at 2:00pm (series runs until Jun 20, 2027)
In this 10-month creative writing workshop series, we’ll explore the craft of storytelling, empowering you to transform your story ideas into a robust manuscript. Each...

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Elmvale Acres
Monday Sep 21, 2026 at 2:00pm (series runs until Jul 19, 2027)
Meet up with fellow book enthusiasts for a discussion of the month's chosen book, on the third Monday of the month. September 21: 21 Things...
A group of 6 people sitting at a table discussing a book.
Beaverbrook
Monday Sep 21, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 21, 2027)
Partagez avec nous le plaisir des livres dans une ambiance détendue. Un lundi soir par mois. Bienvenue aux nouveaux venus. (21 septembre - à votre choix)
A group of 6 people sitting at a table discussing a book.
Nepean Centrepointe
Monday Sep 21, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jan 18, 2027)
Join us in this book club dedicated to exploring a diversity of literature written by and about Black and diasporic people. All are welcome! Limited...
Hazeldean
Tuesday Sep 22, 2026 at 2:00pm
Combine basic drawing strokes into easy-to-learn pattern combinations that inspire creativity, relaxation, and meditation. Please note: The Mindful Art of Zentangle afternoon and evening sessions...
Kids reading under a tree silouette
Rockcliffe Park
Tuesday Sep 22, 2026 at 4:00pm
Join us as we kickoff the 2026-2027 RP Rebel Readers Book Club at Rockcliffe Park! For our first meeting on Tuesday, 22 Sept at 4:00PM...
A group of adults sit together on a couch, watching a film.
Main
Tuesday Sep 22, 2026 at 6:00pm
Join us for a free screening of No Country for Old Men as part of our "Southern Hunt" movie theme for September. The film was...
Hazeldean
Tuesday Sep 22, 2026 at 6:00pm
Combine basic drawing strokes into easy-to-learn pattern combinations that inspire creativity, relaxation, and meditation. Please note: The Mindful Art of Zentangle afternoon and evening sessions...
Rockcliffe Park
Tuesday Sep 22, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 15, 2027)
Want to get more reading done but don't want to be alone? Come to silent book club. Bring your own book (of your choice -...
garden, gardening, jardin, jardinage, seeds, graines, planting, plants, plantes, text
Elmvale Acres
Thursday Sep 24, 2026 at 6:00pm
Session 4: “Collecting and Storing your Native Plant Seeds” Welcome to the final workshop in the 4-part "Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library (OWSL) Presents..." series! Come...