Cultural Events in Ottawa
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EEPMON
Come to the Jackson Café to discover two large murals, featuring the digital artwork of Eric Chan (aka eepmon)! In Futur…
Visions and Views
The Firestone Collection of Canadian Art is a significant art collection that spans the modern period and includes work…
Chaos Bloom – Tidal Wave
In the digital realm, EEPMON merges code and creativity, crafting intricate compositions exploring the micro and macro.…
Date Night: Creative Botanical Potting Workshop
A creative botanical potting workshop designed for couples. Includes all materials, two beverages, and two treat selecti…
Qikiqtait ᕿᑭᖅᑕᐃᑦ
The Qikiqtait exhibition in the Polar Knowledge Canada Northern Voices Gallery celebrates Inuit knowledge and innovation…
Ottawa Symphony Orchestra: Machines & Myths
The season launches with a powerful program featuring the full symphonic orchestra in its largest performance of the yea…
Black History in Ottawa Streets
Historic bus tour uncovering the vibrant tapestry of Black history in Ottawa and across Canada, sharing stories of resil…
Stittsville Haunted Heritage Tours 2025
90-minute haunted heritage walking tour sharing tales and legends of the unexplained in historic Stittsville. Enter a ho…
Watson's Mill Fall Finale
Fun for the whole family at historic Watson's Mill! Tours, scavenger hunt, games, crafts, horse & wagon rides, and final…
ArohaFest Diwali Dhamaka: Dance from Coast to Coast
Free pop-up performances showcasing classical Indian dances (Bharatanatyam, Mohiniyattam) at the National Arts Centre, c…
Capital Steampunk Show / Salon Steampunk de la capitale
Immersive steampunk experience with 30 exhibitors, 8 activities, and 2 competitions! Explore 19th century Outaouais fore…
Monster Mixtape - Halloween Concert with the NAC Orchestra
The NAC Orchestra turns Southam Hall into a playground of sound and suspense with eerie, epic, and haunted music straigh…
Day of the Dead Festival Ottawa
Three-day celebration of Mexican culture featuring art, gastronomy, music, and dance in honor of the traditional Day of…
National Remembrance Day Ceremony
The National Remembrance Day Ceremony honouring Canadian veterans and fallen soldiers, featuring dignitaries, two minute…
Sylvia Safdie: TERRA
Sylvia Safdie: TERRA examines the decades-long career of Montreal-based artist Sylvia Safdie through a selection of her…
Christmas with the OSO
Join the Ottawa Symphony for a festive holiday performance featuring heartwarming seasonal favourites and a special audi…
Life onto Land: The Devonian
Find out how life took its first steps onto land. Discover Tiktaalik, an iconic fossil that helps us understand how fins…
Digital Worlds: The Generative Art of EEPMON | EEPMON展：デジタルア…
EEPMON makes generative artworks—pieces produced through computer programs that introduce chance, iteration, and interac…
Threshold
Created by Ottawa-based artist Jennifer Macklem with studio assistance from Faezeh Maleki, these three large dragonfly w…
Indigenous Experiences – Winterlude Mini Pow Wow
Experience a mini Pow Wow featuring Grand Entry, intertribals, invited drums, and dancers of many styles and ages in the…
Diatom Rose Window
In this work, Ottawa-based artist Jennifer Macklem draws inspiration from an enlarged image of a diatom – microscopic je…
Undercurrents – Contemporary Theatre Festival
Ottawa's innovative contemporary theatre festival showcasing thought-provoking works from local and national artists ove…
Women Carvers on the Northwest Coast
Organized by the Audain Art Museum, Women Carvers on the Northwest Coast sheds light on and celebrates women's contribut…
Kasador
Presented by spectrasonic with the support of Ontario Creates, SAW and Collective Arts
Heritage Day 2026 – Voices of a City
Celebrate Ottawa's 200th anniversary with the theme 'Voices of a City,' featuring over 50 historical societies, museums,…
Gallery of Rythm
Bearings
Presented by spectrasonic with the support of Ontario Creates, SAW and Collective Arts
The Beauty in Breaking: Love Is Never Wasted
A multidisciplinary art exhibition exploring heartbreak and grief through paintings, dance, music, poetry, and interacti…
WolfGANG Sessions #28
Presented by the National Arts Centre
Rose - World Premiere Musical
NAC Indigenous Theatre presents the world premiere of Tomson Highway's deeply moving and fiercely funny musical about th…
Qu'ART
Ottawa Black Film Festival 2026
6th edition showcasing unique voices in cinema and amplifying Black stories. Features online and in-theater screenings a…
A Day at the Farm
An original Canadian production perfect for children aged four to fifteen, featuring the orchestra with a special spotli…
Spring Lunchtime Workshop: Waterlily Watercolour Painting
Join us this Spring and enjoy painting waterlilies! All skill levels welcome! All materials provided. #waterlilyart #wat…
Open Mic Night
Weekly open mic night! Open to all artists/genres.
Spring Lunchtime Workshop: Frog on a Lily Pad Watercolour Pa…
Join us this Spring and enjoy painting frogs on a lily pad! All skill levels welcome! All materials provided. #waterlily…
Life Drawing
Art House presents a life drawing session from 7 to 9:30PM. Models vary week to week. Hosted by Shawn.
Royal Oak Trivia
Think you’ve got what it takes to be trivia champ? Join us for Trivia Nights at the pub! Bring your friends, grab a drin…
What’s in a Frame? 200+ Years of Community Portraits
Our upcoming temporary exhibition, What’s in a Frame? 200+ Years of Community Portraits, officially launches on May 15th…
Winter Workshop Wednesdays: A series of fun, creative and un…
One event on February 25, 2026 at 5:00 pm
Hannah Green + Darcy Scott
Hannah Green and Darcy Scott share a warm, intimate night of folk and singer-songwriter tunes at Art House.
DYKE SMUT
Writing starts 7PM, Reading at 8PM
Ottawa Comics and Arts Festival (OCAF) 2026
A free one-day festival celebrating visual narrative arts with 40+ artists selling original comic books, graphic novels,…
fanclubwallet
Presented by spectrasonic with the support of Ontario Creates, SAW and Collective Arts
MAE MARTIN
VIP Includes: - Meet & Greet with Mae - Exclusive tour merch - Prime seats
How to Draw Comics with Geof Isherwood
Join us this April 7th and learn how to draw comics with an illustrator veteran, Geof Isherwood! All Skill Levels Welcom…
Indigenous Drum Circle
Indigenous Drum Circle- Orleans ONEveryone welcome.Bring your drum, rattle, sticks, indoor shoes/slippers and water.Free…
Flightpaths: Initiations
This interactive artwork encourages visitors to handle, move, and stack magnetic shapes – moths, butterflies and childre…
Collage Postcards
Create nostalgic collage postcards using papers, stickers & scraps. Slow crafting, good chats, and mail-worthy art.
Hatha Yoga
Join us at Flowstate Therapy for guided yoga classes led by Sherry Beaudry (Viroha Fitness Yoga). Thoughtfully designed…
Life Drawing with Shawn Hunsdale
Join us for an uninstructed Life Drawing Sessions, facilitated by local artist Shawn Hunsdale. Sessions begin January 7,…
Special Exhibition Vernissage
Every month at Art House, a new artist fills the walls of the Drawing Room with their best works for you to enjoy. See a…
Miina
In August 2023, Miina released her debut EP Slow Motion, an impeccable, multi-layered collection produced by Gus Van Go…
becoming|un|becoming: deepening relations
The artworks by Leah Decter, a white settler artist and scholar, offer an opportunity to reflect on repair and care of r…
Totally 2000’s Video Dance Party
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Spring Watercolour Workshop: Ladybug Watercolour Painting
Join us this April and paint whimsical ladybugs! Beginner-friendly step-by-step workshop with a local expert #watercolou…
Contact Zones: Gerald McMaster and the Reshaping of Canadian…
An accomplished artist, author, curator and educator, Gerald McMaster has had a profound impact on how contemporary Indi…
Sàgàbigonì
This banner combines detailed images from artist Stephanie Tenasco’s beaded deer hide work Kìwàbandamogoban “he/she had…
BIA Breakfast Networking Event
The Heart of Orléans BIA invites local business owners and entrepreneurs to join us for a morning of connection and conv…
Spring Watercolour Workshop: Spring at The Glebe with Yulia…
Join us this April for a watercolour painting workshop creating buildings from The Glebe! Learn from a local expert! #wa…
Yin Yoga
Join us at Flowstate Therapy for guided yoga classes led by Sherry Beaudry (Viroha Fitness Yoga). Thoughtfully designed…
FOTOCRIME - Security Tour
Presented by spectrasonic with the support of Ontario Creates, SAW and Collective Arts
SPRINGTIME HIGH TEA
A springtime dress-up tea + craft party for the dykes!!! 🐣💖🦋💕🐛
Fairy Houses with Artist Rose Moses – Orléans
CACHA's 25th Anniversary Gala / Gala du 25ieme Anniversaire…
Celebrate 25 years of volunteer-driven global health impact with CACHA at an elegant cocktail-style gala featuring tapas…
Community Canvas by anyu sun
Community Canvas is a relaxing, low-pressure art night focused on creative flow and connection.
Kestrel Blue + Joey Vinegar
Two creative singer-songwriters step into Art House's intimate space to share songs and stories about pasts and futures…
Spring Workshop: Calligraphy with Cody McCallum
Join us for an exciting new Calligraphy Workshop with local artist Cody McCallum! All skill levels welcome! #calligraphy…
Unsilenced Stories: Art as Witness in Health Research
Presented by the Canadian Association for Health Humanities
The Creativity of Plants
The Forget For A Moment Foundation and the Ottawa Art Gallery are proud to present and invite you to visit The Creativit…
Mini-Framed Photo Magnet
Paint tiny framed magnets. Mini art for your fridge or locker, cute, quick & surprisingly relaxing
Spring Watercolour Workshop: Spring at The Glebe with Yulia…
Join us this April for a watercolour painting workshop creating buildings from The Glebe! Learn from a local expert! #wa…
Kristen Martell & Rory Taillon
Kristen Martell & Rory Taillon at LIVE! on Elgin
9th Korean Cinema Celebration in Canada: Ottawa Screenings
The 9th Korean Cinema Celebration in Canada brings free Ottawa screenings to ByTowne Cinema from April 24 to 27, with ad…
Diego Rivera Meets Henry Moore
Diego Rivera Meets Henry Moore pairs an international loan with a work from the Gallery’s collection to tell new stories…
European Union Short Film Festival
The European Union Short Film Festival brings short dramas, experimental works, animation, and more from over 20 EU Memb…
Intertwined
In a time marked by our increasingly complex relationship to the natural world, Intertwined brings together artists for…
Irish Film Festival Ottawa 26
Festival of award-winning contemporary Irish films with six screenings spanning drama, comedy, mystery, thriller, histor…
Spring Watercolour Workshop: Glorious Tulips with Yulia Lisi…
Join us this May for a watercolour painting workshop creating glorious tulips! Learn from a local expert! #watercoloursu…
Spring Craft Market: Mother's Day Edition
A free NAC market featuring handmade goods, makers, producers, and artists with plenty of Mother's Day gift ideas.
Spring Watercolour Workshop: Ladybug Watercolour Painting
Join us this April and paint whimsical ladybugs! Beginner-friendly step-by-step workshop with a local expert #watercolou…
Dreamcatcher Workshop
Join us in the NAC’s Atelier Shenkman Smith for Bougie Birch's Dreamcatcher Workshop. Under the guidance of Indigenous a…
Homework Help / Club de devoirs
Come join our homework club and get help with reading, math, science, French, English, etc. Led by United for Literacy.…
English Conversation Group / Groupe de conversation en angla…
Join our free English Conversation Group to practice speaking in English in a relaxed and friendly environment. All leve…
Free Income Tax Clinic / Clinique d’impôts gratuite
Do you need help with your tax return? If you have a modest income and a simple tax situation, trained volunteers may be…
Greely Writing Group
Get feedback on your writing (any genre) and ideas from the group. Hear the work of other writers and offer your feedbac…
Adult English Conversation Group/ Groupe de conversation en…
Improve your English, share stories and make new friends!Améliorez votre anglais, partager des histoires et faites des a…
English Conversation Group
Practice your English conversation skills in a low- pressure, friendly environment. All levels are welcome.
Evening English Conversation Group/Groupe de conversation en…
Learn and practice new English language skills and meet new people in a relaxed and friendly environment. Offered in par…
Groupe de conversation en français (intermédiaire) / French…
Improve your spoken French in a relaxed setting. This group is for those at an intermediate level. No registration requi…
Groupe de conversation en français pour adultes / Adult Fren…
Participez notre groupe de conversation, dans une ambiance amicale et décontractée, afin d'améliorer vos habiletés con…
Rideau Wednesday English Conversation Group
Do you already have some basic English language skills, and are you looking for a casual, friendly environment where you…
Stittsville Cozy Crafters
Got a portable craft project? Bring it along and chat with some fellow crafters while you work! Share your expertise if…
Wednesday English Conversation Circle
MARCH 11th - CANCELLED TONIGHT DUE TO WEATHERPractice your English conversation skills in a low-pressure, friendly envir…
Write With Us!
The Writers Collective of Canada (WCC) and the Orléans Branch invite you to join us for our writing workshops: Write Wit…
French Conversation Group - Intermediate - Groupe de Convers…
Rejoignez notre groupe de conversation en français pour pratiquer le français dans une atmosphère détendue.Join our Fren…
Frame of Mind: 10 Years of Creative Space
Celebrating its 10th year and 9th exhibition, Creative Space is an ongoing program and part of a well-established partne…
1 on 1 with the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre: As…
Come meet 1 on 1 with Social Prescriber Maddie from the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre (WOCRC). A social presc…
Bébés à la biblio
Contes, comptines, et chansons pour les bébés (0-18 mois) accompagnés d’un parent ou gardien(ne).Programme portes-ouvert…
St-Laurent English Book Club
Come meet to enjoy and discuss a wide variety of books selected by book club members. All are welcome!Drop-in program.Th…
The Morning Social/ La matinée sociale
Join us at the Cumberland Branch Tuesday and Thursday mornings to make new friends from 10:15 am to noon. We have coffee…
Contes en famille
Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien. Suivit de Jouons la Biblio de 11 h…
Family Storytime - Spring Session
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. 30 min. Drop in.
Morning Babytime
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. 0-18 months.
Toddlertime (Thursday Session)
Stories, rhymes, and songs for toddlers 19-36 months and a parent/caregiver, then join us for a Stay and Play. Drop-in.
Baby Time / Bébés à la Biblio
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies with a parent or caregiver. 0-18 months. Feel free to stay after the program to pla…
Babytime / Bébés à la biblio
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver, followed by Stay and Play. 0-18 months. Contes, comptin…
Bilingual Family Storytime - Contes en famille bilingue
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program.Contes, comptines et chan…
Family Storytime and Stay & Play
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Then stay and socialize for our Stay and P…
Family Storytime at the Alexander Community Center
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Stay and Play following Storytime. Meet ne…
Family Storytime/ Contes en famille
Stories, rhymes and puppets for children and a parent /caregiver. Drop in.Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants…
Family Storytime
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver.
Storytime Stay and Play
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children ages 0-5, accompanied by a parent or caregiver.Join other children and their par…
Thursday Morning Babytime & Stay and Play
Stories, rhymes, and songs for babies ages 0-18 months and a parent or caregiver. Stay and Play following Babytime. Meet…
Toddlertime
Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers and a parent or caregiver. Program from 10:30 – 11:00amStay & Play from 11:00 – 1…
Contes en Famille / Family storytime
Join us for stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages with a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program. Rejoinez-nou…
Babytime + Stay & Play
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies with a parent or caregiver followed by time for parents to socialize and help their…
Carlingwood Craft Time
Join us at the Carlingwood Library for an afternoon of crafting fun! We will be painting terracotta pots. All materials…
Genealogy drop-in at Main / Recherche généalogique à la Cent…
Want to learn more about your family history or are getting stuck working on your family tree? Drop-in to share research…
Ready, Set, Kindergarden!
A school readiness program for children 3–4 years old, who will be entering kindergarten in Fall 2026, and their adult c…
Metcalfe Book Club
Meet your neighbours and discuss great books in a relaxed atmosphere. All are welcome!Drop-in every last Thursday of the…
Job Search Workshop presented by CERC
Looking to start in a new position, apply for your first job, or jump back into the workplace? The Community Employment…
Bad Art Masterpiece
Adults are invited to get creative and have fun with the goal of making an ugly imperfect piece of art. No experience re…
Pop up activities - every Thursday at Rockcliffe Park
Join us at Rockcliffe Park Branch every Thursday from 3PM to 4:30PM for a different self-directed pop up activity in eit…
English Conversation & Settlement Group
New to Canada? Looking for support with school, work, or your social life?Newcomer Conversation and Support.OMRA Shelter…
Reading Buddies - 4:15pm Session
Do you have a child in grades 1 to 4? Would you like them to boost their confidence and motivation to read? Join our we…
Reading Buddies - 5:15pm Session
Do you have a child in grades 1 to 4? Would you like them to boost their confidence and motivation to read? Join our we…
Craft Night
Everyone is welcome to bring a project to work on (any skill level) or just chat. Every Tuesday and Thursday night at th…
Homework Help/Aide aux devoirs
Come and get help with reading, math, science, French, English, etc. Led by United for Literacy volunteers. For students…
The Nightstand Collective Book Club
Your evening escape into stories! Are you looking for a reason to dust off that pile of books next to your bed that have…
Groupe de conversation en français- Jeudi soir
Profitez de notre groupe de conversation afin d'améliorer vos habiletés en français l'oral. Join our free French Conve…
Knit and Crochet Club / Club de tricot et de crochet
Bring your knitting or crochet project (or needlepoint, cross-stitch, etc.) and share tips and tricks, ideas and convers…
Knitting and Crochet Club/Club de tricot et crochet
Bring your knitting or crochet project and share advice, ideas, new techniques and conversations with fellow enthusiasts…
Slow Stitchers and Handcrafters
Calling all slow-stitchers and handcrafters. If you hand sew, quilt, knit, crochet, needlefelt, cross-stitch, embroider,…
SparkLab
Where curiosity powers up! Dive into circuits, robots, coding, and creative invention! Hands-on fun that lights up young…
Stittsville Creative Writing Group
The Stittsville branch hosts weekly meetings of the Stittsville Creative Writing Group. Do you love to write? Is writing…
Cover to Cover English Book Club
Join us once a month for lively discussions on books in a variety of genres and voices. When you register for a session,…
confinement (2024-2025)
This exhibition explores the artist’s experience under the shadows of the pandemic. During her almost daily walks, Roxan…
Calm & Creative - Beach Party
Join us for a relaxing afternoon, with a craft and a cup of tea. All supplies will be provided. All skill levels welcome…
Employment Support
Are you looking for work? Unemployed or underemployed? Drop-in to meet one-on-one with an Employment Counsellor from the…
Bilingual Babytime and Stay & Play | Bébé à la biblio et jou…
Stories, rhymes and songs in English and French followed by time to socialize, explore, and play.Drop-in. For ages 0-18…
2025-26 Greenbelt ESL Classes / Classes ALS Greenbelt
In these ESL classes for beginner and intermediate levels, participants will learn and practice vocabulary, grammar, spe…
Book Banter (2025-2026 Season)
Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere at the Hazeldean Library. Join us for discussions on the first…
Fibre Fridays | Vendredis en bouts de laine
Bring your knitting or crochet project (or needlepoint, cross-stitch, etc) and share tips and tricks, ideas and conversa…
1 on 1 with the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre: As…
Come meet 1 on 1 with Social Prescriber Maddie from the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre (WOCRC). A social presc…
Spanish Conversation Group / Grupo de Conversación en Españo…
Fun and friendly environment to practice your Spanish skills. Various levels are welcome, meet our volunteer and let us…
Mindful Painting
You are invited to spend two hours painting a pre-drawn template (8 x 10) in a relaxed environment. Sink into your own c…
Lego® Block Party / Ça dé ‘bloc’
Building Boom! Show off your architectural creativity with Lego®!Archiboum! Architectes en herbes, vos Lego®!
Rideau Friday English Conversation Group
Do you already have some basic English language skills, and are you looking for a casual, friendly environment where you…
Spring Beauty Mingle
**A beauty event by Shoppers Drug Mart®** Feel great about getting gorgeous! Treat yourself or a friend to a beautiful m…
Lego® Day!
Create and build with Lego®! Drop-in
Let's Play at the Library
Join us for Saturday morning fun! Stories, activities and toys for parents/ caregivers & young children.
Scribbles & Scrawls: Cumberland Writers Group
This is a group for people who love to write.Participants meet every second Saturday to discuss all things writing, whet…
Stay and Play/ Jouons à la biblio
Drop in for preschool fun! Play with puppets, crafts, building blocks, and more.Un programme portes ouvertes pour les en…
Saturday Family Storytime / Heure du conte du samedi
Stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool children and a parent/caregiver. Contes, comptines, et chansons pour les enfant…
ACE Arte Paint & Celebrate!
We’re turning FOUR and celebrating with you!
Contes en famille / Family Storytime
Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et leur parents ou gardien(nes). Inscription non requise. Po…
Cozy Crafting
Come crafting at the library. We have all the supplies you need to satisfy your creativity!For children of all ages. Dro…
Fairy Tale Adventures: Tales, Tea & Craft
Join us for a fairy tale themed storytime followed by a tea party and craft! Children and their guardian will have the o…
Getting Started in Genealogical Research
Genealogy is a combination of detective work and piecing together a huge jigsaw puzzle that will never be truly finished…
Saturday Bilingual Family Storytime | Contes en famille bili…
Join us for stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages with a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program. Rejoinez-nou…
Saturday Family Storytime and Stay & Play
Family Storytime 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool children and a parent/caregiver. Stay…
Saturday Family Storytime / Contes en famille du samedi
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enf…
Saturday Family Storytime - Spring Session
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. 30 min. Drop in.
Saturday Family Storytime
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages.All children welcome with a parent or caregiver. Drop…
Saturday Storytime Stay and Play
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children ages 0-5, accompanied by a parent or caregiver.Join other children and their par…
Saturday Storytime
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver.
Silly Saturday Storytime
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in.
STEM storytime
Join us for hands-on activities and stories to explore science, technology, engineering, and math. All ages, accompanied…
Mother's Day Craft
Colour a corner bookmark and card for your Mom, Grandma, or special someone in your lifeDrop-In self directed for childr…
Reading Buddies
Do you have children ages 5 to 8? Would you like them to read more? Join our weekly Reading Buddies program. Each ch…
Satuday Family Storytime | Contes en famille le samedi
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Join us after the stories for a simple cr…
Ottawa Orchid Society 42nd Annual Show and Sale
The Ottawa Orchid Society presents its 42nd annual show featuring stunning orchid displays, a photographic exhibition, v…
Elizabeth Bruyère en toute intimité
Conférencière invitée : Brigitte Murray, Université d'Ottawa.Organisé par la Société historique d'Ottawa.
Groupe de conversation en français | French Conversation Gro…
Pratiquez votre français dans un milieu décontracté et amical.Practice your French conversation skills in a relaxed and…
Dying with Dignity
Presented by Dying With Dignity Canada (Ottawa Chapter), End of Life Options (including MAiD) is a workshop to educate p…
Go Workshop / Atelier de Go
The Ottawa Go Club (https://ottawagoclub.wixsite.com/ogcs) organizes a series of workshops for people who want to improv…
Sensory Storytime
Join us for a program that features: dimmed lighting sensory toys a smaller number of participants an adapted circle tim…
Lego Block Party
Create and build with Lego®!Drop-in Family Program.
Teen Book Club
Come hang out, sit on beanbags, enjoy some tea/hot chocolate, and chat about what you are reading or whatever else is on…
Zine Workshop / atelier de fabrication de fanzines
For ages 13-17. Join us for this hands-on workshop where you'll learn how to create your own zine—a small, self-publishe…
Family Storytime & Craft
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver followed by an arts & crafts activity.Drop…
Stay ‘n’ Play | Jouons à la biblio
Join us in our children's area to play and chat! There will be self-directed activities and toys for parents/caregivers…
Sunday Family Storytime
Stories, rhymes, and songs for families with children of all ages, accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
OAG Art Tent at Giant Tiger’s 65th Birthday Party
Find the OAG Art Tent at Giant Tiger's Walkey location on May 3rd! The OAG Art Tent is a mobile art studio that travels…
Capital Region Writers Group: Write-In
You’re invited to join the CRWG for a “Write-in”: dedicated work time where you can thrive in the camaraderie of working…
Game Café for Adults
Come play cards, roll the dice or play board games with us!Venez jouer aux cartes, lancer les dés ou jouer des jeux de…
Sunday Greenbelt ESL Intermediate Conversation Group / Group…
PILOT PRORAM / PROGRAMME PILOTENew on Sundays!Learn and practice new English language skills and meet new people in a re…
Exploratory Writing Workshops - Write With Us
Tap into your story and explore your voice in an environment of dignity, courage and respect. No experience required! Ev…
Sunday Afternoon Program for Adults / Programme du dimanche…
Do you love board games or colouring? Join us on Sunday afternoons where we will provide an assortment of games, colouri…
EXPERIMENTAL AMBIENT NIGHT with ARDEA and PARTYGIRL
Doors at 5:30PM, Show at 6PM Tickets: CAD $12 on Sairyo.
Employment Support
Are you looking for work? Unemployed or underemployed?Drop-in to meet one-on-one with an Employment Counsellor from the…
Memory Café
**Please note that the Monday, January 5th session is cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience.** An open house for…
Toddlertime
Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers and a parent or caregiver. 19-35 months. "Stay & Play": join us in our children's…
Monday Storytime and Stay and Play
Join us for a half hour of stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. After storytime…
Family Storytime & Stay and Play
30 minutes of stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers, followed by 30 minutes…
Family Storytime
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver.Meet new friends after storytime at Stay an…
Monday Morning Family Storytime & Stay and Play
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers. Drop-in program.
Toddlertime @ 10:30
Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers together with their parents or caregivers.Ages 19 to 35 months. Drop-in program.
Toddlertime @ 11:15
Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers together with their parents or caregivers.Ages 19 to 35 months. Drop-in program.
Groupe de conversation en français | French conversation gro…
Rejoignez notre groupe de conversation pour pratiquer le français dans une atmosphère détendue.Join our French conversat…
Crafternoon
Do you like to knit, crochet or do handwork or sort? Please join like-minded individuals for an enjoyable afternoon of c…
Afternoon English Conversation group/Groupe de conversation…
Join our English conversation group!Receive guidance from our leaders, meet new people and gain confidence in your abili…
An Afternoon of Fun and Games for Adults! Une après-midi de…
Do you love board games? Cards? Chess? Any game goes! We will provide an assortment of games, but you're welcome to brin…
EarlyON Baby Playgroup
Baby playgroups are facilitated by Early Childhood Educators with early learning activities for babies and a chance for…
Pinecrest Employment Support Drop-in
Are you looking for work? Unemployed or underemployed?Drop-in to meet one-on-one with an Employment Counselor from the P…
Toddlertime | Tout-petits à la biblio
Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers together with their parents or caregivers.Ages 15 to 35 months. Drop-in program.C…
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[K-Pop Demon Hunters Edition] Korean Knot Bracelet Workshop
Make your own Korean knot bracelet in this free workshop inspired by 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' at the Korean Cultural Centre…
Cercle de Lecture (en français seulement)
Vous avez des enfants âgés de 7 12 ans ? Vous aimeriez qu'ils lisent davantage ?Rejoignez notre programme hebdomadaire…
Armchair Travel: Iceland
Enjoy photos and narration of an Icelandic cruise that included magnificent waterfalls, lava fields, geysers and stunnin…
Card-Making
Adults are invited to join us in making their own cards. Make greeting cards for your loved ones for any occasion. Suppl…
Groupe de conversation en anglais de Blackburn Hamlet / Blac…
Vous avez déj une base en anglais et vous cherchez un endroit avec une ambiance décontractée et amicale pour pratiquer v…
Community Writing Workshop
Experience the transformative power of writing in an inclusive space!Write together, share first drafts, listen deeply a…
Lundi bricolage / Monday Maker
Craft & Maker Program for Teens (Ages 12–16)A creative, hands-on program designed for teens who love building, inventing…
Purls of Wisdom Knitting Group
Join us monthly at the Beaverbrook Branch for an evening of crafting. Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, felting…
Spanish Conversation Group/ Grupo de Conversación en Español
Join us for a fun and friendly environment to practice your Spanish skills. for a fun and friendly environment to practi…
Starry Night Storytime
Wear your pajamas, bring along your favourite stuffie, and come get cozy with us! Stories, rhymes, and songs for childre…
French Conversation Group
FRENCH CONVERSATION GROUPParticipate in our conversation group to improve your French language conversation skills in a…
Monday Evening Book Club
Share the pleasure of reading and discussing books ranging from the classics to the contemporary, but mostly fiction, in…
Community Writing Workshop
Experience the transformative power of writing in an inclusive space!Write together, share first drafts, listen deeply,…
Contes en famille
Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien.ne.Joignez-nous après notre Contes e…
Homeschool Hangout
Drop in and meet homeschoolers in your community! Connect, share ideas, and explore educational opportunities with other…
Orléans Writing Group
Get feedback on your writing (any genre)and ideas from the group. Hear the work of other writers and offer your feedback…
Babytime - Spring Session
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. 0-18 months. 30 min. Drop in.
Bilingual Storytime / Heure du conte bilingue
It's our bilingual storytime!Stories, songs and games for children and their accompanying parent or guardian. Registrati…
Toddlertime (Tuesday Session)
Stories, rhymes, and songs for toddlers 19-36 months and a parent/caregiver. Drop-in.
Babytime | Bébés à la biblio
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies 0 -18 months and a parent or caregiver. Feel free to stay after the program to play…
Babytime followed by a Play and Stay
Stories, rhymes, and songs for babies ages 0-18 months and a parent or caregiver. Stay and chat after Babytime with toys…
Babytime & Stay and Play | Bébés à la biblio & Jouons à la b…
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver, followed by Stay and Play. 0-18 months. Contes, comptin…
Babytime & Stay and Play | Bébés à la biblio, suivi de jouon…
30 minutes of stories, rhymes and songs for babies 0-18 months and a parent or caregiver. Feel free to stay after the pr…
Babytime with Stay and Play
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies ages 0-18 months and a parent or caregiver.Stay and chat after Babytime with toys a…
Babytime
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. 0-18 months.
Bilingual Family Storytime | Contes en famille bilingue
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program.Contes, comptines et chan…
Family Storytime and Stay & Play
Family Storytime 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool children and a parent/caregiver. Stay…
Family Storytime at Vanier / Contes et chansons en familles…
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program. Contes, comptines et chan…
Family Storytime
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver.Meet new friends after storytime at Stay an…
STEAM Storytime
Join us for hands-on activities and stories to explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math. For ages 3-4 and…
Toddlertime / Tout-petits à la biblio
Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers and a parent or caregiver. 19-35 months. 30 min. Drop in.Contes, comptines et cha…
Tuesday Morning Babytime
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. 0-18 months. Drop-in.
Babytime (Tuesday Session)
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver, then join us for a Stay and Play. Ages 0-18 months. Drop…
2025-26 Greenbelt ESL Conversation Group / Groupe de convers…
Learn and practice new English language skills and meet new people in a relaxed and friendly environment. Everyone welco…
Greely Knit, Crochet, and Fibre Crafting Group
Bring your knitting, crochet, needlepoint, cross-stitch, etc!Share tips and tricks, ideas and conversations with fellow…
Knitting and Crochet Club / Groupe de tricot et crochet
Bring your knitting or crochet project and share advice, ideas and conversations with fellow enthusiasts. For participan…
Parenting in Ottawa Drop-in
Speak, in person, with a Public Health Nurse to get support around infant feeding and parenting. No appointment is neces…
Rockcliffe Park Adult Book Club
The Rockcliffe Park Book Club gathers to enjoy and discuss a wide variety of books selected by book club members. Please…
Crafternoon
Do you like to knit, crochet or do hand work of some sort? Join like minded individuals for an enjoyable afternoon of cr…
Genealogy Drop-In
Want to learn more about your family history or getting stuck working on your family tree? Drop-in to work on your famil…
Teen Tuesdays / Les mardis ados
Whether you are looking for a quiet place to do homework, activities to do with new people, or just a place to chill and…
Afternoon Storytime
Join us for stories and activities for children ages 3-6 and a parent/caregiver.
Alta Vista Reading Circle - Ages 7-12 - English Only
Join us Tuesday's at a NEW TIME from 5-6 pm for the Alta Vista Reading Circle. We will take turns reading out loud, buil…
Homework Help / Aide aux devoirs
Come and get help with reading, math, science, French, English, etc. Led by United for Literacy volunteers. For students…
Reading Buddies (5:00-5:30pm)
Do you have children ages 5 to 10? Would you like them to read more? Join our weekly Reading Buddies program. Each ch…
Beaded Vamp and Moccasin Workshop: with Colleen Nolan
The Vamp and Moccasin Workshop with Colleen Nolan offers a unique opportunity for individuals to learn the art of crafti…
Reading Buddies (5:30-6:00pm)
Do you have children ages 5 to 10? Would you like them to read more? Join our weekly Reading Buddies program. Each c…
Collage Creations - Random Prompts
Explore your creative side and piece together something beautiful. All collage-making supplies (scissors, paper, glue) w…
French Conversation Group - Groupe de conversation en frança…
Practice your French conversation skills in a low- pressure, friendly environment. All levels are welcome.
Opening Chapters Read Aloud
Get comfortable! Sit, stand, or lie down and listen to the first few chapters of an exciting middle-grade novel read alo…
Greenboro Knitting Group/ Groupe de tricot Greenboro
Drop in with your knitting every TuesdayShare advice, ideas and conversation with other knitters.Venez faire un tour, éc…
Groupe de conversation en français, en soirée/ Evening Frenc…
Participez notre groupe de conversation, dans une ambiance amicale et décontractée, afin d'améliorer vos habiletés con…
Groupe de conversation en français / French Conversation Gro…
Participez notre groupe de conversation, dans une ambiance amicale et décontractée, afin d'améliorer vos habiletés con…
1 on 1 with the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre: As…
Come meet 1 on 1 with Social Prescriber Maddie from the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre (WOCRC). A social presc…
Babytime
Stories, rhymes, and songs for babies (ages 0-18 months) and a parent/caregiver.
Quilling - Sweet Treat
Join us for an easy-to-follow craft as we create a colourful dessert out of paper strips.
Family Storytime / Contes en famille
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver, then join us for a Stay and Play. Drop-in.…
Family Storytime
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program. Family program.This prog…
Toddlertime - Spring Session
Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers and a parent or caregiver. 19-35 months. 30 min. Drop in.
Wednesday Storytime
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. In English.Every Wednesday, 10:15am.Drop-i…
Conte en famille et jouons à la biblio
Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien. Joignez-nous après notre Contes en…
Contes en famille, suivi de jouons à la biblio
30 minutes de contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien. L'animation sera suiv…
Contes en famille
Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien.
Employment Support Drop In
Are you looking for work? Unemployed or underemployed?Drop-in to meet one-on-one with an Employment Counsellor from the…
Family Storytime at Alta Vista/ Contes en famille à Alta Vis…
Join us Wednesday for stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and with parents or caregivers. Drop-in. For fa…
Family Storytime followed by a Stay and Play
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Stay and Play after Storytime with sel…
Family Storytime & Stay and Play | Contes en famille et Jouo…
Stories, rhymes, and songs families with young children. The first half hour will be an interactive storytime program.…
Groupe de conversation en français- Mercredi matin
Profitez de notre groupe de conversation afin d'améliorer vos habiletés en français l'oral. Join our free French Conve…
Storytime
Family Storytime - Stories, rhymes and songs designed for preschoolers and their parent(s) or caregiver(s). Storytime is…
Toddler Time with Stay and Play
Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers together with their parents or caregivers. Stay and Play following toddlertime. M…
Wednesday Morning Toddlertime & Stay and Play
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers. Drop-in program.
Family Storytime and Stay & Play
Family Storytime 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool children and a parent/caregiver. Stay…
Stay & Play | Jouons à la biblio
Join us to play and chat. There will be self-directed activitiesand toys for parents, caregivers and young children. Dro…
Knit & Knatter
Bring your knitting or crochet and meet fellow enthusiasts at the Sunnyside branch. Knitters of all abilities are welcom…
Knitting and Crochet Club / Groupe de tricot et crochet
Bring your knitting or crochet project and share advice, ideas and conversations with fellow enthusiasts. For adults of…
Rosemount Knitting Group
Bring your knitting and/or crocheting projects and share advice, ideas and conversations with fellow enthusiasts. For ad…
Babytime (Wednesday Session)
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver, then join us for a Stay and Play. Ages 0-18 months. Drop…
Bilingual Babytime / Bébés à la biblio
Stories, rhymes and songs in English and French.Drop-in. For ages 0-18 months with a parent or caregiver.Histoires, comp…
Kanata United Book Fair 2026
Annual community book fair with over 30,000 gently used books. 100% volunteer-run and donation-based, supporting local o…
Reading Group #1
Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere! Drop-in. Sept-June.1st Wednesday of the month. (Some exceptio…
Bébés à la biblio
Contes, comptines, et chansons pour les bébés accompagnés d’un parent ou gardien/ne. 0-18 mois.Aucune inscription requi…
Chess Club
Join us for open games of chess. Whether you're a beginner or more advanced, this is a relaxed environment where everyon…
Crafternoon / Brin d’brico
Come crafting at the library. We have all the supplies you need to satisfy your creativity!For children of all ages. Dro…
Teen Zine Workshop | Atelier de zines pour ados
A zine is a small, self-published booklet filled with whatever you want to share with the world.Learn to design, make, a…
Hazeldean Stitches - Spring Sessions
If you are a knitter or a crocheter come and join Hazeldean Stitches. Share your ideas and projects with other yarn arti…
OnStage Dance Competition May 2026
Presented by OnStage Production. Lobby & Show times are placeholders and will be updated as the event schedule is finali…
The Great Yarn Club of Manotick
Join us at yarn club!Knitters, crocheters, needle workers, rug hookers – all are welcome to socialize with fellow yarn c…
Camp Crystal
Carleton Dominion Chalmers Centre May 7 - July 3, 2026 ## Like a Summer Camp...but for adults-ish...who are trans...and…
Rosemount Writing Collective
Engage in creative writing with others from the community! Join us on Thursday afternoons to find your unique voice. Eac…
Memory Café
An open house for persons with dementia, their care partners and families. Fun and stimulating mental activities are pla…
Novel Conversations
Share the enjoyment of good books in an informal and relaxed atmosphere. First Thursday of every month. New members welc…
Book Banter (January to June 2026)
Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for discussions on the first Thursday of every month…
Writer's Forum : Charlotte Gray
Join Charlotte Gray, one of Canada’s best known non-fiction writers, speak on her best seller Passionate Mothers, Powerf…
Carp Book Club
Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere. All are welcome! Drop-in program.This group meets the first T…
Mindfulness through Art | La pleine conscience par l’art
Join us for a relaxing one-hour colouring session designed to promote mindfulness and stress relief. Each session featur…
Baking Cookbook Book Club
Whether you're new to baking or well seasoned, this book club is the perfect place to meet fellow bakers, try new recipe…
Beaverbrook Writing Group
If you love to write, come and surround yourself with like-minded creative people who love the power of words! This is n…
Employment Support Workshops
Are you looking for a job? Learn all the necessary skills to do so at the Elmvale Acres Branch of the Ottawa Public Libr…
Main English Book Club
Join us at the Main Branch for a monthly book club session! Sessions take place mid-month at 6:30 p.m in room B125. Book…
Trash to Treasure: Mother's Day Upcycling Fun
Celebrate Mother's Day sustainably! Join us to upcycle materials into heartfelt handmade gifts. Fun, creative, and plane…
Vernon Book Club
Everyone is welcome to join Vernon’s book club!Visit with your friends and neighbours to discuss great books.First Thurs…
French Conversation-Intermediate, Groupe de conversation- ni…
Améliorez votre français parlé et rencontrez des gens dans une ambiance décontractée et conviviale. Niveau intermédiaire…
Helen McNicoll: An Impressionist Journey
Helen McNicoll: An Impressionist Journey invites audiences to rediscover the career of a pioneering Canadian artist, who…
Pizandawatc / The One Who Listens
Pizandawatc / The One Who Listens brings together striking works by Anishinaabe/French artist Caroline Monnet, revealing…
River of Dreams – Impressionism on the St. Lawrence
River of Dreams – Impressionism on the St. Lawrence presents a dazzling collection of works of art by Quebec Impressioni…
Wi’k+palu’k Sam Glodeo’q ta’n wetapeksitaq: Honouring the Be…
Step into the land and waters of Kespukwitk (Southwest Nova Scotia) to experience the Mi’kmaw ways of knowing and being…
Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism in World War II C…
Join us on Friday, May 8th 2026 at 1030 hrs for a Remembrance and Wreath laying ceremony at the National Military Cemete…
Ikebana - Mother's Day Special
Join us for a Mother's Day Special event - Make an Ikebana arrangement that you can take home! Anne Breau, President of…
The Sunnyside 2nd Friday Book Club
Meet new people and join in discussions on selected titles in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere every second Friday of t…
The Reverb Syndicate presents “Twenty Years of Tuesdays” 20t…
Presented by The Reverb Syndicate
Canada at War Against Japan, 1941–1945
Marking the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, this exhibition explores different aspects of Canada’s…
Canada’s Unknown Soldier
Discover the history behind one of Canada’s most powerful symbols of remembrance. Marking 25 years since the repatriatio…
Portraits – Stories of Black Canadian Military Service
Recognizing a proud tradition through compelling accounts of service and sacrifice. Black Canadians have had an enduring…
Winners of the National Youth Remembrance Contests 2025
Each year, students across the country submit artwork, poetry, essays and videos to the National Youth Remembrance Conte…
The Joy Of Learning: Children’s Workshop
STEAM | STIAM
Join us for an exciting, hands-on workshop designed especially for kids! Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts…
Spanish-English Storytime / Hora de Cuentos bilingüe en espa…
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver.Drop In30 minutesCuentos, rimas y canciones…
81st Anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day)
The Amicitia France–Canada Monument Association and its partners warmly invite members of the French and Canadian commun…
Knitting and Crochet Help Sessions / Sessions d’aide de tric…
Come to our drop-in sessions if you:* wish to know more about a certain technique* need a hand in finishing your project…
Brainy Birds
Come and learn a thing or two about our feathered friends! We will be reading stories, playing games, and making crafts…
Draw Like DaVinci: Georges Seurat
We will be selecting a piece of art each session to learn about before you re-create it! May: A Sunday Afternoon on the…
Creativity by Quilling - Mini Flower Pots
Come join us to practice the art of paper quilling! This month we will be quilling on mini flower pots.
"A beautiful woman ''+"Pure heart"= mother
Join us for a session of making a Mother's Day card. Using beautiful Japanise style paper art of quilling make a card fo…
An Evening with Fran Lebowitz
Fran Lebowitz comes to Southam Hall for an evening of sharp social commentary, humour, and conversation.
Plantopia! A Botanical Block Party
Sunday Family Storytime / Heure du conte du dimanche
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and a parent/caregiver. Drop-in program.Des contes, comptines et cha…
Chigiri-e Landscapes - Torn Paper Art
Bring an idea or a simple image you'd like to recreate and try your hand at the Japanese paper collage technique known a…
Family Storytime
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and a parentor caregiver. Drop-in program.Family English program.
Crafternoon - Paper Quilling
Join us for a fun afternoon creating beautiful, delicate, raised images from paper strips. You’ll use a few basic tools…
Les lundis des tout-petits: French story time with Luana
Join us on Mondays for story time with Luana. Delight in tales that will sweep you away on journeys through magical worl…
Osgoode Book Club
Join us as we discuss: "A world of curiosities" by Louise Penny . All are welcome, please drop in. Copies of the title a…
Blackburn Hamlet Book Chat
Members of the Blackburn Hamlet Book Club meet to enjoy and discuss a wide variety of books selected by book club member…
DIY Mini Book Keepsake
Calling all book lovers! Celebrate your love of reading with our DIY Mini Book Keepsake program! In this creative, hands…
In the Company of Writers
On the second and fourth Mondays of each month, this event provides an opportunity for local authors and others who enjo…
Newcomer Support Drop-in
New to Canada? Looking for support with school, work, or your social life?Drop-in to meet with a settlement youth outrea…
Collage Club
Come join us for a fun collage session! Explore your creative side and piece together something beautiful. Collages make…
Creative Writing Program for Teens
Participants (ages 13-17) meet on the second Monday of the month for a series of lectures, activities, and writing exerc…
Bilingual Family Storytime / Contes en famille bilingue
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Followed by 30 minutes of "stay and play"…
Granny Squares for Warmth 2025-2026 Session
The Granny Squares for Warmth (GSFW) group was created in November 2020 as a Barrhaven-based group with a mission to cre…
Silent Book Club for Teens
No assigned reading, no 'homework' - just bring your own book (of your choice - Novel, graphic novel/manga, non-fiction,…
Teen Advisory Group - Sunnyside
Hey teens! Join us at Sunnyside branch for a fun way to earn volunteer hours! With our TAG, you can have your say about…
Youth Creative Writing Group
Come meet fellow writers and flex your creativity in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Monthly writing prompts will be…
Bad Art on Rocks
Adults are invited to get creative and make rock art. Your creations can be used as paperweights or displayed in your ga…
Arising – The Canadian Irish Dance Company
Experience Irish dance through a bold, modern lens in Arising, a groundbreaking performance by the Canadian Irish Dance…
Dickinson Reads Book Club
Join Dickinson Reads Book Club monthly on Wednesday mornings at the Ruth E. Dickinson Branch! We meet to enjoy lively go…
North Gower Nifty Knitters
Join us for an informal gathering of knitting enthusiasts - from beginners to experts. Share your ideas and projects in…
Centennial Book Chat
Share the enjoyment of good books in an informal and relaxed atmosphere. Second Wednesday of every month. New members we…
Homeschool Happenings / Mon école-maison à la biblio
Join us for an afternoon of board games, LEGO, cards & fun for home-schooled children and their families! Soyez des n…
Colouring For the Mind – Adult Colouring Club / Art-thérapie…
Colouring can have a calming effect on the mind and promote wellness! Join us for a fun and relaxing adult colouring ses…
Origami Bouquet
Join us as we make paper flower bouquets! Using a mix of origami and other paper crafting techniques, we will teach you…
Manotick Afternoon Book Club
Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere in person, in the afternoon. This group meets every second Wed…
Colouring Corner / Coin de coloriage
De-stress with some intricate colouring pages.Colouring books include Star Wars, Minecraft, Pokemon, and more!Déstressez…
Tween Monthly 2026 - May Macrame Keychain
Macramé Keychain Macramé is a versatile type of fiber art created by knotting techniques, and it's making a comeback fro…
NXT Generation Dance Recital 2026
Presented by NXT Generation Dance. Experience the passion and precision of the next era of talent at the NXT Generation…
Hazeldean Art club Series: PATIO LANTERNS
Modge podge a decorative patio lantern using a mason jar, tissue paper, flowers and leaves. Perfect for your outdoor eve…
Club de lecture
Participez des rencontres sociales pour discuter d’une grande variété de livres sélectionnés par les membres du club de…
Napoleon – The Immersive Saga
Dive into the world of Napoleon. Get swept away into an era that changed the world. Discover the Napoleonic era with Nap…
Preventative Care Program
This program hosted by South-East Ottawa Community Health Centre offers free, one-on-one support to help people of all a…
Nepean Centrepointe Book Club
Come meet to enjoy and discuss a wide variety of books selected by book club members. All are welcome!Every second Thurs…
Club de lecture « Le nouveau chapitre »
Joignez-vous à nous pour des discussions conviviales au sujet des livres francophones. Quand vous vous inscrivez, vous n…
Pyjama Evening Storytime
Wear your coziest pyjamas for an evening storytime. All ages welcome. Drop-in program.
Black and Diasporic Book Club
All are welcome to join us in this new book club dedicated to exploring a diversity of literature written by and about B…
Entrepreneur & Small Business Owner Meet-Up
Join our monthly conversation group for entrepreneurs and small business owners. A welcoming space to connect, share ide…
Mysterious Book Society: A Middle Grade Book Club
Come share the enjoyment of reading books with other kids ages 9-12! Each meeting we will have a book battle to choose t…
Orléans Book Chats
Share the enjoyment of good books in an informal and relaxed atmosphere. Second Thursday of every month. New members wel…
Ariel Posen - The Bannatyne Tour
Presented by spectrasonic with the support of Ontario Creates, SAW and Collective Arts
Wild Colour
Through nearly 200 specimens, audio stories, and immersive colour zones, Wild Colour reveals how living things use colou…
Watercolour Painting | Aquarelle
Join us at the Cumberland branch for a watercolour painting session. Learn new techniques and have fun in the presence o…
The Sunnyside Mystery Book Club
Do you enjoy reading mysteries? Share the enjoyment of good mysteries in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for discussion us…
Calm & Creative - Pink Petals
Join us for a relaxing afternoon, with a craft and a cup of tea. All supplies will be provided. All skill levels welcome…
Once Upon a Feeling: Story Play & Calm-Down Craft
Unwind and get creative at the end of the week! A playful program where kids explore feelings through an interactive sto…
Back to the 80s Party
Drone dash
Test your skills at Drone Dash, a fast-paced drone race where precision and speed are everything. Ready, set, fly: Drone…
D.I.Y. Playdough
We invite you to explore your creativity at the North Gower branch and see what you can create with playdough!
Family STEM Playground
Families are invited to drop-in and explore hands-on STEM play. Build, test, and create through fun challenges at your o…
Saturday bilingual Family Storytime and Stay ‘n’ Play / He…
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Followed by 30 minutes of "stay and play"…
Stories Start Here: a free workshop for Beginners
The Ottawa StoryTellers is hosting a free beginner workshop for anyone interested in exploring the art of storytelling.…
Lego Block Party / Lego en fête
Let’s build together with LEGO! Parents must accompany the children in the program. Drop in program. Construisons ensem…
Middle Grade Book Club: Manga Edition
Manga mania! Join us to celebrate all things Manga in our new monthly book club for middle graders! We'll read a chapter…
The White Lotus Society – COCKTAIL CLASS | May 16
Inspired by the hit series The White Lotus, this interactive cocktail class takes guests on a journey through three icon…
Royal Tusk
Presented by spectrasonic with the support of Ontario Creates, SAW and Collective Arts
Bilingual Family Storytime | Conte en famille bilingue
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver.Drop-in program. Family program.Contes, co…
Sunday Family Storytime
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages. All children welcome with a parent or caregiver. Drop…
Sunday Family Storytime / Heure du conte du dimanche
Stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool children and a parent/caregiver. Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants…
Sensory Storytime / Contes sensoriels
Join us once a month for a program that features: dimmed lighting sensory toys a smaller number of participants an adapt…
DIY Mini Book Keepsake
Calling all book lovers! Celebrate your love of reading with our DIY Mini Book Keepsake program! In this creative, hands…
Toddler Stay and Play
Drop in to our program room where you will find an assortment of toys and free play opportunities. Meet and connect with…
Unveiling of the Inuit Sacred Spiritual Symbol (Qulliq) at t…
Join Us – National Ceremony at Beechwood Cemetery On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, we invite you to join us at Beechwood Cemete…
Babytime Stay and Play
Join other parents and their babies 0-18 mths for some social and baby play time. A variety of age appropriate toys will…
Craft Night at Carp - Garden Rock Painting
Join us at the Carp Branch for an evening of creativity and fun! This month is rock painting! Paint a fun design, create…
North Gloucester Book Club
Meet up with other book lovers in the neighborhood and chat about the monthly pick. See the book list below for links to…
Adult Crafternoon: Mini Grapevine Orbs
Join us for a relaxing afternoon of crafting fun. We will be making mini grapevine orbs. All supplies provided.
Mindful Art of Zentangle - Seed Envelopes (Afternoon Session…
Combine basic drawing strokes into easy-to-learn pattern combinations that inspire creativity, relaxation, and meditatio…
The Secret Chapter Mystery Book Club
Greetings, Detective! Join us each month for discussions on mystery novels! From cold-blooded murders to humourous whodu…
Club de lecture silencieux pour ados
Pas de livre assigné, pas de devoirs – apportez tout simplement le livre de votre choix (un roman, un BD, un manga, un d…
Mindful Art of Zentangle - Seed Envelopes (Evening Session)
Combine basic drawing strokes into easy-to-learn pattern combinations that inspire creativity, relaxation, and meditatio…
Craft Night at Carp - 3D Bookmarks
Join us at the Carp Branch for an evening of creativity and fun! This month is 3D bookmarks! We'll be creating and desig…
Jouons à la biblio
Nous fournissons les jouets pour un temps de jouer et socialiser, Programme pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent o…
Rockcliffe Review of Books with Bob Sauve
Looking for your next great read?As a personal challenge, Bob Sauvé, a Rockcliffe Park regular, is reading “feel good” b…
Infusions Littéraires (janvier à juin 2026)
Partagez avec nous le plaisir des livres dans une ambiance détendue, le 3e mercredi du chaque mois.mercredi le 21 janvie…
Storytelling Open Mic
Storytelling Open Mic is a perfect place for newcomers to discover oral storytelling in a warm and supportive atmosphere…
Thursday Morning Book Club
Share the enjoyment of reading and discussing books in a relaxed atmosphere.September 18 - The Road by Cormac McCarthy.O…
Adult Craft Night: Pressed Flower Bookmarks
Join us for a fun evening of crafting! We will be making pressed flower bookmarks with real dried flowers. Each piece wi…
Building A Story: STEAM Book Club
Join us each month for a storytime followed by a building challenge before finishing with a show and tell. Using our sto…
Sleuth Hounds (January to June 2026)
Share the enjoyment of good mysteries in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for our discussion on the following:Thursday, Jan…
Science Fiction Fantasy Book Club
Join us to discuss books from the science fiction and fantasy genres each month. All are welcome! Every 3rd Thursday of…
Armchair travel: Newfoundland
Photos and narration from multiple car trips around this wonderful province. Sights from north, south, east and west coa…
Adult Crafternoons / Brin d’bricob pour adultes
Come crafting at the library. We have all the supplies you need to satisfy your creativity! Registration required. Vie…
Teen Book Club
Calling all bookworms! Come meet new friends and expand your literary horizons at the Sunnyside Teen Book Club. We meet…
Get The Shot
Presented by spectrasonic with the support of Ontario Creates, SAW and Collective Arts
Science for tots
Discover Science for tots: hands-on sessions for babies and toddlers with sensory play, music, and stories. Explore scie…
RCMP Veterans’ Association, Ottawa Division Annual Commemora…
Join us for the 153st Anniversary Ceremony of Founding the NWMP and RCMP. RCMP Veterans’ Association, Ottawa Division an…
Mac Wears A Hat: Storytime & Craft with Gillian Reid
Local illustrator and artist Gillian Reid is back with her newest book! Join us for a family storytime where Gillian wil…
So You Want to Work in a Library?
Have you ever wanted to work in a library? Join us to learn what it takes! We will be joined by representatives from: …
Colour Playtime
Explore colours with art, science, and sensory activities suitable for preschoolers. Drop-in program.Ages 2-4.
Family Crafternoon
Join us for an afternoon of crafting fun! We will be making seasonally themed crafts. All materials will be provided.W…
Crafty Quillers: Pretty Little Plants
Join us for an afternoon of Paper Quilling where we will roll, pinch, fold, and glue paper strips into works of art! We'…
Flower Still Life Art for Kids
Join us for a fun afternoon as you learn about still life, experiment with different art techniques and create your own…
(Pixel) Art Attack: Hello Kitty
Brick by brick... Inspired by Minecraft, Lego & old video games, join us once a month to create pixel art using pre-made…
Planification préalable de soin
La présentation sur la Planification préalable de soin (PPS) offre un aperçu du processus de planification préalable de…
Planner and Journal Meet-up
If you love journalling, bullet journalling, art journalling, or doodling in planners, come meet like-minded folks at th…
Mindful Doodling for Adults
Explore patterns through detailed colouring and drawing exercises.
Cat Clyde
Presented by spectrasonic with the support of Ontario Creates, SAW and Collective Arts
Suncatchers
Create a beautiful suncatcher to hang in your window. Upcycle mason jar lid rings and create colourful designs. All mate…
Estate Planning
In this session presented by the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA), you will learn about the process of…
Building A Story: STEAM Book Club
Join us each month for a storytime followed by a building challenge before finishing with a show and tell. Using our sto…
Les lundis des tout-petits: French story time with Luana
Join us on Mondays for story time with Luana. Delight in tales that will sweep you away on journeys through magical worl…
What's Cooking? Cookbook Club
Do you love browsing through cookbooks and trying new recipes? Then come and meet with other food enthusiasts and put a…
CUAG Centretown / Mélanie Myers: Humidité Relative Humidity
May 25, 2026 - April 30, 2027 ## too much humidity is destructive ... yet too little humidity leads to cracked woodwork,…
Powwow Workout with Amanda Fox
Amanda Fox leads a 45-minute powwow-inspired workout blending dance, music, movement, and cultural learning at the NAC.
Indie Author Group
Are you a writer or author looking to learn more about the indie publishing process? Join author N.G. Avant for this mon…
Chapter Chat Book Club
Expand your reading horizons by joining us each month to chat about a book from a new genre.Last Monday of each monthApr…
Elmvale Acres Book Club
Meet up with fellow book enthusiasts for a discussion of the month's chosen book.February 23rd: Finding Edward by Sheila…
Stittsville Branch Afternoon Book Club
The Stittsville Branch Afternoon Book Club meet on the third Monday of most months and read a variety of fiction and non…
Launch of new CUAG Centretown mural with artist Mélanie Myer…
Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre (enter at 290 Lisgar Street) ## Celebrate a new mural at CUAG Centretown! CUAG and Car…
Atelier Zine Workshop
Learn to design, make, and publish your own Zines! A Zine is a small, self-published booklet filled with whatever you w…
Cook and Tell book club.
Meet with fellow food enthusiasts and put a cookbook to the test. Selection: February 23, 2026 - " Good for your gut"…
Cercle de lecture de Vanier
La succursale Vanier invite les francophones et les francophiles de toutes générations se joindre un cercle de lecture…
Cercle littéraire
Partagez avec nous le plaisir des livres dans une ambiance détendue. Un lundi soir par mois. Bienvenue aux nouveaux venu…
Adult Crafternoon: Mini Grapevine Orbs
Join us for a relaxing afternoon of crafting fun. We will be making mini grapevine orbs. All supplies provided.
Creation Station | Station de création
Come craft and create at the library! A variety of craft supplies will be available and ideas will be provided, but feel…
Tuba tunes in the pasture
Enjoy music at the museum on May 26 as Justin Hickmott serenades the dairy cows on tuba as they head out to pasture. Enj…
Diamond Painting Workshop
Combine the concepts of mosaic art and paint-by-numbers. Diamond painting uses tiny round rhinestones on adhesive to cre…
Club de lecture francophone de la Centrale
Joignez-vous nous pour des discussions conviviales propos de livres en français.Présentez-vous au bureau de consultati…
Greely Book Club
Last Tuesday of the Month in January 6:30-7:30pm.Join us for a special poetry month session. Pick any poem to read to th…
Ottawa Public Health Presents
Ottawa Public Health Presents Learn the best ways to stay healthy with OPH at the Ruth E. Dickinson Branch. We will be…
Memory Café
**Please note that the Wednesday, March 25th session is cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience.** An open house f…
Coffee time at the library
Feel like chatting? Come to the library for some coffee/tea and conversation.Every last Wednesday of the month, from 2 t…
Watercolour Connect / Aquarelle
Join us at the Blackburn Hamlet branch for a watercolour painting session. Bring your own project or start something new…
Tangled together Richmond Crochet club
Participate in the community project of making scarves/mittens for the local Food Bank OR bring your crochet project and…
Teen Craft Corner
This event is organized by the teen members of the Nepean Centrepointe branch's Teen Advisory Group.Come hang out at the…
Menstrual Health Day
Join us at the National Arts Centre to mark Menstrual Health Day, a global movement dedicated to breaking taboos, raisin…
Sketchy Thursday: Historical Life Drawing at the Bytown Muse…
Join us at the Bytown Museum on Thursday, May 28th for a special edition of Sketchy Thursdays. Start the evening with an…
Happily Ever After Book Club
If you are a love story lover, join us each month for discussions on romance novels in a relaxed atmosphere! From enemie…
Close to Conflict – Canada and the American Civil War
Explore the ways that the American Civil War (1861-1865) shaped Canadian society, politics and military - and why its le…
The Sunnyside Adult Book Club
Join in stimulating discussions on selected titles in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere on the last Friday of the month.
Reverse Colouring - Spring
Unlike traditional colouring, this unique activity starts with a page full of watercolor. Trace, doodle, outline, or sim…
Community-Wide Garage Sale Across the Greater Orléans Area
A community-wide garage sale across the Greater Orléans area — follow the map through participating neighbourhoods and p…
Pop-Up: EnviroCentre
EnviroCentre is a non-profit organization based in Ottawa, dedicated to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and making hom…
Pique Dance Studio Presents: Recital 2026
Presented by Pique Dance Studio. Experience the glamour of Pique Dance Studio’s “Going on a Sea Cruise” Dance Recital on…
Lego Party/Fête en blocs
Create and build with Lego®! Drop-in. For ages 6-12. Last Friday of every month. 3:30pm – 5pm. Architectes en herbe,…
Spring House Plant Swap
Learn how to start new house plants from cuttings! We will be planting house plant cuttings in containers. Everyone gets…
The White Lotus Society – COCKTAIL CLASS | May 30
Inspired by the hit series The White Lotus, this interactive cocktail class takes guests on a journey through three icon…
DanceRoots: Dreams in Progress 2026
Presented by DanceRoots. Experience the magic of movement at DanceRoots: Dreams in Progress Dance Showcase on Sunday, Ma…
Walk For Dog Guides – Fundraiser
The Kanata-Hazeldean Lions Club is working with the Stittsville District Lions to host a fund-raiser for the Lions Found…
Royal Oak Trivia
Think you’ve got what it takes to be trivia champ? Join us for Trivia Nights at the pub! Bring your friends, grab a drin…
Ahoy, Matey! (Ages 4-6)
Ahoy, Matey! (Ages 4-6) Sail the seven seas. It’s time to go on a treasure hunt! Come in and build some boats with diffe…
Les lundis des tout-petits: French story time with Luana
Join us on Mondays for story time with Luana. Delight in tales that will sweep you away on journeys through magical worl…
Armchair Travel: Newfoundland
Photos and narration from multiple car trips around this wonderful province. Sights from north, south, east and west coa…
Teen Exam Cram | Période d'examens pour ados
Study Space – June 1 to June 24Need a quiet place to study?Our program room is open for students looking for a calm, foc…
Travelling and connecting with Nature, from Antarctica to Pa…
Carole Gobeil, world traveller and travel industry veteran, has travelled to some amazing destinations and will share he…
Community Coffee / Café communautaire
Start your Tuesday with a free coffee,hot chocolate or tea, and a lightsnack.Everyone is welcome! We'll see you then.…
Richmond Mystery Bookclub
If you are a mystery lover then join us each month for discussions on mystery novels! From cold-blooded murders to humor…
Help accessing Employment & Social Services / Aide à obtenir…
A member of Employment & Social Services’ Outreach and Mobile Services Team (OMST) will be at the Main branch of OPL in…
Information Session & Parent Workshop | The Peace Tree Learn…
The Peace Tree Learning Centre invites the community to their FREE educational event. Open to parents and community memb…
Movie Night: Avatar – Fire & Ash
A year after settling in with the Metkayina clan, Jake and Neytiri’s family grapples with grief after Neteyam’s death. T…
Barrhaven Builder’s Club
Build, construct, engineer, and design using Lego, Meccano, K'nex, VEX Robotics, and more.Drop-in program. Family progra…
Lego® Block Party! / Ça dé "bloc" - PD Day / Journée pédagog…
Create and build with Lego®! Ages 6-12.Architectes en herbe, vos Lego®! Pour les 6 12 ans.
PD Day Craft / Bricolage de journée pédagogique
Come craft at the library. We have all the supplies you need to satisfy your creativity! Family program. Viens bricoler…
PD Day - Lego® Block Party | Ça dé “bloc” - journée pédagogi…
Create and build with Lego®! Drop-in. Architectes en herbe, vos Lego®! Portes ouvertes.
Urban Cycling: Tips & Infrastructure / Le vélo en ville : co…
Delivered by a friendly, experienced cyclist from EnviroCentre, this workshop will provide participants with answers to…
Mother Earth Doll Workshop
Sat. June 6, 20269:00-11:30Make a Mother Earth Doll and learn about our individual and collective responsibilities to th…
Doors Open Ottawa 2026
Explore 89 fascinating buildings and sites across Ottawa for free during Doors Open Ottawa 2026, part of the 25th annive…
Destress with Dogs! | Déstresser avec des chiens!
Attention teens! Meet and interact with professional therapy dogs to de-stress from your exams. ****Attention, ados! Ren…
Thriving Together: Affordability and Financial Well-Being
A community lunch at Ceylonta Restaurant featuring two experts on practical grocery saving strategies and helpful Ottawa…
Canadian blood services
In honour of National Blood Donor Week the Sunnyside Branch of the Ottawa Public Library invites you to a talk by Canadi…
The Studio School of Dance – Summer Strut Recital 2026
Presented by The Studio School of Dance. The Studio School of Dance presents Summer Strut – Year End Recital Show 1: On…
Summer Indigenous Art Market
Gather with us on Sunday June 7 from 11am-5pm in the Gail & David O’Brien Atrium as we host Indigenous artists and artis…
Veterans Motorcycle National Memorial Remembrance Ceremony a…
The Veterans National Memorial Remembrance Ceremony is an event that brings together Veterans and Canadian Armed Forces…
Butterfly Memorial Event – BFO Ottawa
On Sunday, June 7 at 3 pm, the Ottawa community will come together to experience The Butterfly Memorial Event, by BFO-Ot…
A River Runs Through It (Ages 4-6)
Jump into puddles, ponds, rivers and streams to check out the cool freshwater world. Build some bridges with many differ…
A river runs through it: Axolotls (Ages 4-6)
Jump into puddles, ponds, rivers and streams to check out the cool freshwater world. We will be exploring the beloved ax…
A river runs through it: Axolotls (Ages 7-12)
Jump into puddles, ponds, rivers and streams to check out the cool freshwater world. We will be exploring the beloved ax…
A river runs through it: Axolotls (Ages 7-9)
Jump into puddles, ponds, rivers and streams to check out the cool freshwater world. We will be exploring the beloved ax…
A river runs through it: Beavers (Ages 7-12)
Jump into puddles, ponds, rivers and streams to check out the cool freshwater world. We will be exploring the iconic bea…
A river runs through it: Capybaras (Ages 7-12)
Jump into puddles, ponds, rivers and streams to check out the cool freshwater world. We will be exploring the beloved ca…
A river runs through it
Jump into puddles, ponds, rivers and streams to check out the cool freshwater world. Registration required All children…
AgVenture: Henrietta Hen
Welcome some poultry from the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum into your library visit! Listen to them cluck and coo,…
AgVenture : Pauline la poule
Accueillez quelques-unes des poules du Musée de l'agriculture et de l'alimentation du Canada dans votre bibliothèque! Éc…
Ahoy Matey! (Ages 10- 12)
Ahoy, Matey! (Ages 10-12) Sail the seven seas. It’s time to go on a treasure hunt! Come in and build some boats with dif…
Ahoy, Matey! (Ages 4-6)
Ahoy, Matey! (Ages 4-6) Sail the seven seas. It's time to go on a treasure hunt! We will be reading a story and doing a…
Ahoy, Matey! (Ages 7-9)
Sail the Seven Seas. It’s time to go on a treasure hunt! Create a pirate hat, draw a map, and then go on a mini book hun…
All Hands on Deck! (Family 4+) / Tout le monde à bord! (Fami…
Hoist the sails and travel the seas. Grab your mateys and get ready for a rollicking good time. We will be reading, danc…
Aquarelles aquatiques
La GAO vous invite à la Bibliothèque publique d’Ottawa pour un atelier gratuit pour toute la famille ! Laissez libre cou…
Biodiverse-City
This workshop will allow participants to learn more about the vast Ottawa River watershed and its importance to our well…
Blue planet adventures (ages 4+) / Aventures sur la planète…
It’s a big place out there! Come join us as we circumnavigate this big blue sphere we all call home. From seaweed to sha…
Book Talks (Ages 6-8)
Come in and share discussions about books you have read and learn about new books. We will make a craft or two while you…
Book Talks (Ages 9-12)
Come in and share discussions about books you have read and learn about new books. We will make a craft or two while you…
Box of Life
The Box of Life Worm School Learn about the fascinating world of composting and earthworms, and how to set up and mainta…
Deep in the ocean where the critters play (Ages 4-6) | Besti…
Seek and find. Find and seek. Anything goes when looking for underwater treasures and fascinating creatures! Explore wha…
Deep in the Ocean Where the Critters Play (Ages 7-9) / Besti…
Seek and find. Find and seek. Anything goes when looking for underwater treasures and fascinating creatures! Using marke…
Deep in the ocean where the critters play: Penguins (Ages 7-…
Seek and find. Find and seek. Anything goes when looking for underwater treasures and fascinating creatures! We will be…
Dive into Canada’s History (Ages 7-12)
Come discover fascinating (and sometimes mysterious) objects in our History Box! The box contains Canadian historical ob…
Dive into Discovery (Ages 7-9)
Dive deeper. Discover more. Come join us for an undersea adventure. Build a coral reef with Lego, test object buoyancy,…
Dive into discovery: Sunken Cities (Ages 7-12)
Dive deeper. Discover more. Join us as we delve into the myths surrounding The Lost City of Atlantis and other mysteriou…
Double Bubble! (Ages 7 – 12) | Des bulles et encore des…
Dip into a world of popping, fizzing, and sparkling! Mix, colour, and create your own bath bombs in this hands-on craft…
Draw Along with Award Winning Author & Illustrator Rob Justu…
Come join award-winning author & illustrator Rob Justus for a goofy character draw-along. Rob will highlight some of his…
Ferais-je un bon compagnon? (Zoo Crew) - Famille 4+
Vous pensez à adopter un animal de compagnie? Découvrez divers animaux et la réalité de les avoir comme compagnons. Dans…
Ferais-je un bon compagnon?
Vous pensez à adopter un animal de compagnie? Découvrez divers animaux et la réalité de les avoir comme compagnons. Dans…
Groove Mode: ON! / Mode Groove : ACTIVÉ !
Get into the groove in this highly energetic and interactive dance session! Participants will explore simple, fun, and e…
Intro to Ukulele Workshop (Ages 7-12)
Students will learn basic chords and strumming rhythms as well as the anatomy of the ukulele. Ages 7-12. Registration re…
It's Raining, It's Pouring
But here at the library, it's never boring. Join us and find out about all the places around us. We will be creating and…
Jill Heinerth: The Science of Cave Diving (Family program)
A sport once tagged as the domain of adrenaline junkies, cave divers have become an important asset to scientists explor…
La science du dégueulasse! (7 à 12 ans)
Cet atelier vous permettra de découvrir les fondements scientifiques de trucs un peu dégoûtants! Par exemple, vous aurez…
Les lundis des tout-petits: French story time with Luana
Join us on Mondays for story time with Luana. Delight in tales that will sweep you away on journeys through magical worl…
Luv2Groove: Groove Mode ON! / Mode Groove: ACTIVÉ!
Groove Mode: ON! Get into the groove in this highly energetic and interactive dance session! Participants will explore s…
Mini Makerspace (Ages 4-6)
Build, explore, and design in an environment that encourages curiosity, problem-solving, and teamwork. You will be build…
Mini Makerspace: Periscope (Ages 7-12)
Build, explore, and design in an environment that encourages curiosity, problem-solving, and teamwork. We will be making…
Nature’s Ninjas
Explore some of the unique mechanisms of self-defense that have evolved. Why are ferrets so flexible? How do tarantulas…
Ocean of Dreams: A Stuffie Sleepover
Do you have a stuffed friend who would like to sleepover at the library? Bring your stuffie friend for a craft and story…
Ottawa Art Gallery: Watercolour Waterways (Ages 7-12)
Join the OAG at the Ottawa Public Library for a free workshop! Get creative as you design your own waterway and bring it…
Ottawa Riverkeeper: Biodiverse-City
This workshop will allow participants to learn more about the vast Ottawa River watershed and its importance to our well…
Parrot Partners: Meet the Parrots
Join us for an interactive program presented by Parrot Partners, the only rehabilitation program for parrots in Canada!…
Parrot Partners
Meet the Parrots Join us for an interactive program presented by Parrot Partners, the only rehabilitation program for pa…
Plongez dans l’histoire du Canada (7 à 12 ans)
Venez découvrir les objets fascinants (et parfois mystérieux) de notre Boîte à histoires ! La boîte contient des objets…
Science Meets Art (Ages 7-12)
Discover what happens when science meets art! Explore perception as you use shadows, colour, motion, and light to create…
SEA You at the Craft Table (Ages 7-12)
Craft and create your very own ocean-inspired masterpiece: BRIDGES! Build some bridges with different materials and let'…
SEA you at the Craft Table: Collage Art (Ages 7-12)
Craft and create your very own ocean-inspired masterpiece. We will be creating collage art! Registration required. Ages…
SEA you at the Craft Table: Ocean Diorama (Family 4+)
Craft and create your very own ocean-inspired masterpiece. We will be creating ocean dioramas! Registration required. Fa…
Splish Splash (7-12 Year old edition)
Dive into hands-on crafting fun! Make art inspired by water, waves, and the sea while discovering your artsy side! For c…
Splish Splash! (Ages 4-6)
Dive into hands-on crafting fun! Make art inspired by water, waves, and the sea while discovering your artsy side! We’ll…
Splish Splash (ages 7 - 12) - Create Your Own Aquarium! | Sp…
Dive into hands-on crafting fun! Make art inspired by water, waves, and the sea while discovering your artsy side! A cra…
Splish Splash! (ages 7 - 12) Frog Fun! / Splouff! (7 à 12 an…
Dive into hands-on crafting fun! Make art inspired by water, waves, and the sea while discovering your artsy side! Jump…
Splish Splash! (ages 7 - 12) - Jellyfish Creations! / Splouf…
Dive into hands-on crafting fun! Make art inspired by water, waves, and the sea while discovering your artsy side! Dive…
Splish Splash (Ages 7-12)
Dive into hands-on crafting fun! Make art inspired by water, waves, and the sea while discovering your artsy side! Creat…
Splish Splash (Family Edition 4+)
Dive into hands-on crafting fun! Make art inspired by water, waves, and the sea while discovering your artsy side! For a…
Splish Splash!: Mer-money (Ages 7-12)
Dive into hands-on crafting fun! Make art inspired by water, waves, and the sea while discovering your artsy side! We wi…
Splish Splash!
Dive into hands-on crafting fun! Make art inspired by water, waves, and the sea while discovering your artsy side! We wi…
Splouff !
Laissez émerger l’artiste en vous pour créer des œuvres s’inspirant de l’eau, des vagues et de la mer! Nous allons utili…
Start A Story Workshop
A 90 minute, collaborative story building adventure for children aged 7-12. Share, combine and vote for your ideas. Draw…
Surf, Shake & Stomp: Music (Ages 7-9)
Get in the swim of things and make a splash! Explore moving to the beat and finding your own rhythm. We will be making m…
Taking a "Peep" at the Ottawa Valley Wild Bird Care Center (…
Join Patty McLaughlin from the Wild Bird Care Centre for a fun and exciting hands-on presentation that invites participa…
Taking a "Peep" at the Ottawa Valley Wild Bird Care Centre
Join Patty McLaughlin from the Wild Bird Care Centre for a fun and exciting hands-on presentation that invites participa…
Teen Social: Create & Craft
At Richmond branch, we will be making flower pots with faces. Ages: 13-17 years.
The Science of Cave Diving with Jill Heinerth
A sport once tagged as the domain of adrenaline junkies, cave divers have become an important asset to scientists explor…
Tidal Treasures / Atelier sur les trésors de la mer
Come see what’s washed ashore and discover what you can create! We will be learning to use a knitting spool to make our…
Tidal Treasures Workshop (Ages 10-12)
Come see what’s washed ashore and discover what you can create! We will be creating a hand-sewn sunglasses case. For age…
Tidal Treasures Workshop
Come see what’s washed ashore and discover what you can create! With paint and materials, we will create an ocean scen…
Watercolour Waterways
Ottawa Art Gallery Join the OAG at the Ottawa Public Library for a free family workshop! Get creative as you design your…
What Lies Beneath (ages 7-12) | Au plus profond des mers (7…
From the deepest and darkest depths of the sea, explore the mysteries of the ocean. For ages 7-12. Registration required…
Zine Making for Kids
Join us for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn how to design and create your own zines! A fanzine, or zine for short…
Zoo Crew: Do I Make a Good Pet?
Thinking about getting a pet? Meet a variety of animals and discover what it really takes to care for them! In this inte…
SEA you at the Craft Table
Craft and create your very own ocean-inspired masterpiece. We will be creating charms out of polymer clay. Ages:10-12 ye…
Teen Cram Exam
Need a place to study for exams? Our program room will be available for quiet study. Light snacks will be provided. Dr…
EcoRangers: Finding Nemo
Explore. Protect. Play!A nature adventure for kids! Discover the amazing animals of Finding Nemo through crafts and game…
De-Stress with Dogs
Attention teens!Meet and interact with professional therapy dogs to de-stress from your exams.Drop-in program.
Powwow Life-Drawing
Come join us for this two-hour life-drawing session where you can capture the dynamic beauty of powwow dances and their…
Lego Storytime: Ahoy Matey!
Ahoy Matey!Join us for a pirate-themed family storytime followed by a building challenge with Lego. Maybe you will creat…
Talent That Sticks: Pay Transparency, Salary Trends and Evol…
RBC invites you to their event Talent That Sticks: Pay Transparency, Salary Trends and Evolving Benefits June 11, 9am –…
Cumberland lit! 2026
Nous vous invitons à vous extasier sur vos livres francophones préférés, pour en partager votre amour avec d'autres lect…
City of Om 2026
Ottawa's largest yoga and wellness festival featuring workshops, meditation sessions, and classes for all experience lev…
Qillaniq
The artworks celebrated in "Qillaniq" are multi-vocal, multi-disciplinary and improvisational, inspired by Indigenous va…
Dief the Chief: October ’62
Dief the Chief: October ’62 returns for a 2026 season! Join us for a performance of the acclaimed theatrical production…
Timescapes
In the context of Ottawa’s bicentennial anniversary, and the large-scale environmental transformation that has occured o…
RoboRevolution: An Epic Smart Mobility Showcase
Enter the world of robotics through hands-on demos and innovative designs from our local tech community.Join Ottawa Publ…
World Wide Knit in Public Day
Join the "The Great Yarn of Manotick" knitters at Watson's Mill, 5525 Dickinson St, Manotick, to knit, chat with fellow…
Buttonmaker and Craft!
We are celebrating Porchfest at the Osgoode Branch! Create a custom button you can wear and make a fun craft too!Drop-in…
Puzzle Swap / Échange de casse-têtes
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…
Kanata (North) Race Day
## Registration Schedule All participants in the 10K, 5K and 1K must be registered to participate. Register online until…
Italian Week Ottawa 2026: Feast of St. Anthony Mass and Proc…
This annual celebration of the Feast of St. Anthony takes place on the second Sunday in June and features an outdoor Mas…
Les lundis des tout-petits: French story time with Luana
Join us on Mondays for story time with Luana. Delight in tales that will sweep you away on journeys through magical worl…
Destress with Dogs! / Déstresser avec des chiens !
Attention teens! Meet and interact with professional therapy dogs from The Canadian Therapy Dogs Supports Services to de…
Craft Night at Carp - Junk Journaling
Join us at the Carp Branch for an evening of creativity and fun! This month is junk journaling! Junk journaling is a ble…
Hello Summer | Sip, Drizzle & Enjoy
Armchair Travel: the Danube
Photos and narration from a river cruise that included, Prague, various stops in Germany and Austria and ending in Budap…
Destress with Dogs! Déstresser avec des chiens!
Attention teens! Meet and interact with Cassi, a professional therapy dog from The Canadian Therapy Dogs Supports Servic…
Disarranged Marriage
Rory has found himself the perfect fiancée – Serenade, who ran away five years ago against her parents’ wishes. He gets…
The Etymology of Love
What is love? Is it romance, or something deeper? Love is the invisible thread connecting us across race, country, dista…
Adult Craft Night: Mini Birdhouses
Join us for a fun evening of crafting! We will be painting mini decorative birdhouses. All supplies are provided. Please…
HOME(sic)
The multi-award wining team behind Generic Male returns with a spectacular fusion of movement, illusion, and dynamic phy…
Onwards!
ONWARDS, hurtling through the chaotic balancing act of life vs robots. Dark comedic storytelling + virtuoso singing by o…
Schedule of Loss
In February 2023, an apartment building in Ottawa was destroyed by fire. In a matter of hours, Claire Biddiscombe lost h…
Black Fish
The story of a young woman who is challenged by simple questions about whether to leave or to stay. The conflict of her…
Homecumming
Homecumming follows a woman who loses her orgasms… and loses herself. While orgasms are the inciting incident (and an en…
Small Fish
Small Fish is a living room dance routine gone nuclear. Glenys Marshall (beautiful libra woman) and Maggie May Harder (l…
Rainbow Conceptions
A true-ish story of Greer, a Queer wobbling along the STRAIGHT path to parenthood. With Fab, a witchy best friend, Billi…
Rat Academy
Come along with Fingers and Shrimp, the last rats in Alberta, and learn how they survive in a world that hates them. Fin…
Emo Majok: African Aussie
Award-winning South Sudanese-Australian comedian Emo Majok brings his hit show African Aussie to the stage with raw stor…
john jack josie – JUICE
A three character, one clown, solo storytelling show. Join Juice as they reveal their truest self along with a fair bit…
Joplin: Rock on Out
A raw, soulful journey through the music of Janis Joplin by way of a tribute concert honouring her voice and her story.…
Umugisha
A DIY micro-poem musical about a second-gen Burundian queer who, through constant questioning of their belonging, decide…
9 Lives, 8 Near-misses : life lessons from near-death events
A car crash full of kids. A knife-wielding madman. True love, pernicious patriarchy, and the perils of both. A kungfu ca…
Argile verte
Sarah just lost her mother. Shit’s hitting the fan. She needs to go back to her hometown to face her ghost. A fantastiqu…
Mom Jokes
We hear dad jokes everywhere – on t.v., social media, family dinners, posters on the dentist’s bathroom door. Where are…
Barry Potter and the Magic of Wizardry
From 21 x Fringe Fest award winner Tim Motley (Dirk Darrow): Experience the wonder of world-class wizardry in a realm of…
Working Title
WORKING TITLE is a devised performance piece that combines visceral movement with live-cued soundscapes to explore how t…
Crabs! The Musical
Three giant mutant crabs crawl out of the polluted deep and claw their way into the big human city—with songs, dances, r…
Dwarves & Dark Places
Under the mountains you will find the mines, and in the mines you will find the hardworking dwarves. And in these mines,…
Karl the Cat and the Junkyard Pack
Karl is an adventurous cat, exploring the garbage peaks and demolished cars of their junkyard home, but they struggle wi…
4.5 Stars or Things I’ve Learned While Dating in My 20s
What do sex and Excel have in common? How would you rate your love life? What the hell could a 24-year-old know about da…
A Lesbian in the Kitchen – A Cosy Queer Baking Show
Willow Rosenberg (she/her) invites you into her kitchen and bakes you cookies while sharing stories centred around some…
Les Aventures d’Humphrey Beauregret – Fossette Boudoir
Humphrey Beauregret, détective privé sur le déclin, tente de survivre à son existence. Son alcoolisme tenace et ses prob…
A Cabaret of Legends
Legendary songs from the collections of legendary artists, and the stories behind them. International award-winning voca…
Politicians are Puppets
This show is about politics and is not for the faint of heart. Due to the subject matter you will be taken on an emotion…
All Fall Down: An Improvised Murder Mystery
Something sinister stirs in the shadows. A classic mystery is about to unfold: a group of intriguing, often eccentric ch…
Get Your Summer Read On Day! / Journée À vos marques, prêts,…
Help us celebrate the launch of the 2026 TD Summer Reading Club. We'll have Lego®, crafts, and a confetti cannon! You c…
The Syllabus
Public displays of affection! Mass shootings! Drugs, deities – it’s the first day of class, and Prof. G. explains why yo…
Mommy, I’m Stuck in Highschool!
Life isn’t easy for the emo girl in a suburban town’s high school. That is until Devon — a senior who’s never quite fit…
The Persistent Stain
What do you do when you’ve followed your dream but the dream is no longer enough? “The Persistent Stain” is a second-wav…
AWOL: 2 Old Men Escape From A Care Home & Go To A Metal Fest…
Cyril doesn’t like old people, which is a shame, because he is one. When he learns his estranged granddaughter, Lily, ha…
Gander Euphoria: A Pretty Gay Goose Play
From the creators of the 17x sold-out Fringe hit A Sexy Pigeon Show! Experience the history of queer resistance like nev…
I have a dream in Chinese
A Chinese immigrant travels from Hong Kong to Vancouver while unraveling the fracture between her two names, two languag…
Completely Forgettable
What if you lived your whole life afraid of being forgotten? In “Completely Forgettable”, a hilarious and deeply vulnera…
Orléans Legion: Friday Night Dance
A Friday night dinner and dance at the Orléans Legion with live music from Grumpy Old Men — classic rock, country, and b…
Who’s Gonna Push Your Wheelchair?
What happens when a girl with bad boyfriends, a messy family, and a predilection for self-sabotage faces a future of dis…
La tragédie du Brise-Glace
Aboard the Ice-Breaker, Captain Hubert Kizmo sets sail with two close friends and three sailors still new to the waves.…
Robin Hood But Everyone is a Glove
Robin Hood: Outlaw. Adventurer. Icon. And, for one Fringe only, a Glove. It’s got puppets. It’s got action. It’s got tax…
Aberration
In a rural farmhouse, the dysfunctional Cain family is rocked when eldest brother Andrew reappears after a week-long dis…
Neo Soul Ties
A dance show like no other. TAP DANCE. LIVE MUSIC. IMPROVISATION. CHOREOGRAPHY. A vibrant CELEBRATION of BLACK AMERICAN…
Un moment ou un autre
Une adaptation libre du film underground danois de 1931, Et øjeblik eller et andet réalisé par Torben Rasmussen. L’histo…
A Seance Spectacular with the Mystical Medium Wolf Sisters f…
A Victorian seance gone awry. Part comedy, part scare, this 60-minute show created and performed by these ‘hilarious hos…
How To Love A Fascist
Award-winning comedian Cassie Cao (CBC, Crave, JFL) returns to Ottawa with a brand-new solo show. The only show about lo…
BELT
Big laughs. Catchy songs. Joyful chaos. BELT is a family-friendly musical where every show feels like opening night, bec…
The Rock That Boated
It’s 1804, that rascal Napoleon rules the waves, and the British Navy’s favourite tactical island has gone adrift. Can i…
A Life of My Own
After fleeing a controlling relationship and a lifetime of family pressure, Maddie begins rebuilding her life from the g…
Card Magic
“How did you do that?” Is the exact question that will be asked and answered in this Sleight of Hand Card Magic show. As…
Inhuman Resources
What’s worse? Waiting for something good to happen, or waiting for something bad? Find out in this Godot-inspired tragic…
Aliya Kanani: A Comedian’s Guide To Enlightenment
Award-winning comedian Aliya Kanani is going through the same existential crisis you are — out loud. Join her for an upr…
Mickey Mouse Shot Me In The Ass
A captivating high-energy journey through hilarious stories inspired by the unique real-life experiences of stand-up com…
Dimensions of Opacity
BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE & HEADPHONES. Choose your path. Do not feel the need to explain what you chose or why. An experime…
CPA: Ottawa Natural Classic 2026
Presented by Canadian Physique Alliance (CPA). Please join us for the annual Ottawa Natural Classic competition!
Library Pop-Up: Reading Recommendations and Read-a-like Tool…
OPL offers many reference tools that you can access from home. Drop-by, discover these tools and get a personalised read…
Acrylic Painting | Peinture acrylique
Join us at the Cumberland branch for an acrylic painting session. Learn new techniques and have fun in the presence of o…
Destress with Dogs! / Déstresser avec des chiens!
Attention teens! Meet and interact with Cassi, a professional therapy dog from The Canadian Therapy Dogs Supports Servic…
Dive into summer with us! | Plongez dans l’été avec nous!
Dive into summer with us!Join us for the launch of our summer programming under the theme Dive In / Plonge. Discover the…
Family Storytime/ Contes en famille
Stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool children and a parent/caregiver. Drop-in program.Join us to play and chat follo…
Fin-tastic Mermaid Crafts
Let's be mermaids...Join us for a mermaid-inspired craft time! Get inspiration from some examples or create your own fin…
Father's Day Cards & Letter Writing
Colour a card & write a letter for that special someone for Father's Day!Self-directed craft for children and their pare…
Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival 2026
Celebrate Indigenous cultures with a Competition Pow Wow, drone show, live performances, Indigenous marketplace, culinar…
Self-Care through Journaling
Attend a 45-minute guided journaling session with Lori Rosove, followed by an optional 15-minute open conversation. No p…
The Historical Society of Ottawa presents: "History of Gays…
Gays of Ottawa (GO, 1971-1995) was Ottawa’s first 2SLGBTQ+ organization. It provided social services, led political acti…
Darkness and Light: reflections of a human rights worker on…
Nancy O’Rourke writes personal essays and memoir that braid lived experience with a lifelong commitment to social justic…
(Pixel) Art Attack: Bikini Bottom
Brick by brick...Inspired by Minecraft, Lego & old video games, join us to celebrate Spongebob Squarepants and Bikini Bo…
Schrödinger’s Lottery Ticket
Find the point where science, magic, and luck intersect, and you can control fate… or can you? What would you be willing…
InTouch: An Immersive Close-up Magic Show
Feel human connections in Canada’s most intimate magic show. Created by Jin Li, a featured performer with 17 years of ex…
Paddles Down Boots On – Barn Dance!
A barn dance fundraiser hosted by the Petrie Island Canoe Club at The Pavilion in Navan.
The White Lotus Society – COCKTAIL CLASS | June 20
Inspired by the hit series The White Lotus, this interactive cocktail class takes guests on a journey through three icon…
No More Silent Battles Documentary Screening and Q&A with Dr…
Join us for a screening of the powerful documentary that shines a light on the growing crisis of dementia care in Canada…
Confidences et catastrophes
(This show is in French with English captions.) Some friendships hang on by a thread. Some friendships end before they b…
Roominant
Roominant follows Miko as she works through a rejection. Withdrawing into her internal world she comes face to face with…
CRACKS: a one trans-woman dark comedy memoir
A one-trans-woman dark comedy memoir about growing up in the Catholic Church and a JROTC military high school and the pe…
A Little Death
A new work with all-original songs, poems, and script by Thandizo Joy. Blending her Malawian heritage with poetry, rap,…
Solovela, An Improvised Solo Telenovela
Watch the sexiest, most melodramatic improv show of your life! Critics’ Choice winner Diane Jorge (2025 Orlando Fringe)…
Les lundis des tout-petits: French story time with Luana
Join us on Mondays for story time with Luana. Delight in tales that will sweep you away on journeys through magical worl…
Destress with Dogs! | Déstresser avec des chiens!
Attention teens! Meet and interact with professional therapy dogs to de-stress from your exams.Drop-in (NO registration…
Jimmy Hogg: Mashed
After SOLD-OUT runs across Canada in 2024 & 2025 British comedian and storyteller Jimmy Hogg (The Potato King) returns t…
Landscape Photography
Landscape photography is the art of capturing the natural world, outdoor spaces, and urban environments to evoke emotion…
The Yodeling Ranger
Who is the Yodeling Ranger? An Imposter? A Hero? A Fool? Or proof that even the most frivolous act of music can be life-…
Quilling
Meet new people and quill a card! Beginners welcome. Adults only. No exceptions. Registration required. Venez se joindre…
Cumberland Reads! 2026
We invite you to come to either (or both!) of two sessions to rave about your favourite books, and share your love for t…
Lisons avec Lego : Les légendes du lac
Soyez des nôtres pour un conte en famille qui rend hommage aux créatures marines légendaires. Ne manquez surtout pas le…
Martin Dockery: Wanderlust
In this multi-award-winning, true odyssey, Dockery negotiates the giddiness, terror, & absurdities in travel & love, as…
Adult Crafternoons / Brin d’brico pour adultes
Join us biweekly for a relaxing afternoon of DIY home décor and crafts. All supplies will be provided, and all skill lev…
Welcoming Ottawa Week 2026: Emerald Plaza Branch | Semaine…
Enjoy a tour of Emerald Plaza branch and visit our community resource fair. You will meet local service providers offeri…
Editing workshop - learn to self-edit your writing
Over the course of this workshop, Editor Andy Park will explore some approaches to doing a big-picture edit of your work…
Welcoming Ottawa Week 2026: Centennial Branch | Semaine d’a…
Explore Centennial branch and visit our community resource fair. You will meet local service providers offering support…
The Aqua Life Orleans Summer Pool Party ☀️
Celebrate the end of the school year with swimming, pizza, prizes, and pool games at The Aqua Life Orleans!
Welcoming Ottawa Week 2026: Rideau Branch | Semaine d’accue…
Discover Rideau branch and visit our community resource fair. You will meet local service providers offering support in…
The White Lotus Society – COCKTAIL CLASS | June 27
Inspired by the hit series The White Lotus, this interactive cocktail class takes guests on a journey through three icon…
Orleans Comic Book & Novelty Show
Entertainment Ink! is organizing an Orleans Comic Book & Novelty Show event at the Place D’Orleans Mall on Sunday, 28 Ju…
Creative Greeting Cards
Enjoy making your own personalized cards. Birthdays, special occasions, anything goes! Materials are supplied. Please no…
Dive into discovery: Family STEM Playground (Family 4+)
Dive deeper. Discover more.Families are invited to drop-in and explore hands-on STEM play. Build, test, and create throu…
Teen Buttonmaking Drop-in
Draw and create your own 1.5-inch (~3cm) button pin to customize your bag or your look!For ages: 13-18Dessinez et créez…
Mei Semones
Presented by spectrasonic with the support of Ontario Creates, SAW and Collective Arts
LEGO Block Party | LEGO en fête
Let's build together! Join us for a building adventure with challenges or indulge your creativity with a free build.Drop…
Free Thursday Evenings
Visit the Bytown Museum for free on Thursday evenings from 5–8 PM in July and August. Explore Ottawa’s history and enjoy…
Get Your Summer Read On 2026!
Get your summer read on at the Richmond branch! We are opening up the TD Summer Reading Club with a SPLASH! Join us for…
LEGO Party | Fête en blocs
LEGO PartyCreate and build with LEGO®! Budding architects, ready to have fun one block at a time? Grab your LEGO®! Toget…
LEGO Party / Fête en blocs
Create and build with Lego®! Drop-in program. Family program.*****Architectes en herbe, vos Lego®! Programme portes ouve…
Silly Saturday Storytime
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in.
LEGO Party | Fête en blocs
Create and build with Lego®! Every Saturday this summer! Drop-in program. Family program.~Architectes en herbe, vos Lego…
Sunday Family Storytime
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages. All children welcome with a parent or caregiver. Drop…
SEA you at the Craft Table: Jellyfish (Family 4+)
Craft and create your very own ocean-inspired masterpiece.We will be creating jellyfish to decorate our space in the chi…
The Drop Zone / La zone libre
For ages 13-17. The Drop Zone is a program where you can explore, create and connect with others. There will be numerous…
Toddlertime
Stories, rhymes, and songs for toddlers 19-36 months and a parent/caregiver. Drop-in.
Dive into discovery: STEAM Storytime (Ages 4-6)
Dive deeper. Discover more. Join us for hands-on activities and stories to explore science, technology, engineering, and…
Teen Social: Create & Craft
Drop-in to explore different crafting styles.At the Nepean Centrepointe library branch, we will be trying out Y2K crafts…
Book Talk: Manga
Share discussions and activities around your favourite light novels and manga books. Who knows, you might find your next…
SRC Kick Off Party!
Dive into summer with us!Join us for the launch of our summer programming. Discover the activities, clubs, and adventure…
Summer Reading Club Launch Party!
Dive into summer with us!Join us for the launch of our summer programming. Discover the activities, clubs, and adventure…
LEGO Party
Create and build with Lego®! Drop-in program. Family program. or Ages 6-12.
Splish Splash! | Splouff!
Dive into hands-on crafting fun! Make art inspired by water, waves, and the sea while discovering your artsy side! Explo…
Emerging Adults 2026 Hand Sewing
Join us in creating a Drawstring bag. Hands-on introduction to hand sewing. Drawstring Bags are a fun way to learn how t…
Deep Dive Book Bites and Doodles in the Deep (Ages 7-12)
We'll tell about all about some of our favourite books that you are guaranteed to enjoy this summer while we zentangle.…
Ahoy, Matey!
Sail the seven seas. It’s time to go on a treasure hunt! Join us and make some pirate-themed crafts fit for a captain! D…
Hands on Canada's History
Come discover the fascinating (and sometimes mysterious)objects in our History Box! Explore and learn about them in a ga…
LEGO Party
Create and build with Lego®! Drop-in, self guided program. Ages: 4+
Tidal Treaures - Shells/Atelier sur les trésors de la mer -…
Come see what’s washed ashore and discover what you can create with sea shells! [Drop-in program for 7-12 years of age.]…
It's raining, it's pouring: Water Science (Family 4+)
But here at the library, it’s never boring. Join us and find out about all the places around us. We will be exploring &…
LEGO Party! / Fête en blocs
Create and build with Lego®! Drop-in program. For Ages 6-12.Architectes en herbe, vos Lego®! Programme portes ouvertes.…
What lies beneath...: Sharks (Ages 4-6)
From the deepest and darkest depths of the sea, explore the mysteries of the ocean.We will be playing games and crafting…
Dive into discovery: STEAM Storytime (Ages 7-9)
Dive deeper. Discover more.Join us for hands-on activities and stories to explore science, technology, engineering, art,…
Sensory Storytime
Join us for a program that offers: - Dimmed lighting - Sensory toys - A smaller number of participants - An adapted circ…
Rendez-vous à la table de bric’EAU (âges 4+)
Créez votre propre œuvre d’art vous inspirant de l’océan. Inscription requise. Pour les familles (âges 4+).
Dive into discovery: EcoRangers (Family 4+)
Dive deeper. Discover more.Explore. Protect. Play! Join us for a nature adventure! Kids will discover amazing animals th…
Mini Makerspace (Ages 4+)
Build, explore, and design in an environment that encourages curiosity, problem-solving, and teamwork. Family program. D…
Armchair Travel: Newfoundland
Photos and narration from multiple car trips around this wonderful province. Sights from north, south, east and west coa…
Dive into discovery: Water Science (Ages 7-12)
Dive deeper. Discovery more.We will be exploring & playing with water.Drop-in program. Ages 7-12.
Craft Night at Carp - Book Bricks
Join us at the Carp Branch for an evening of creativity and fun! This month is book bricks! Bring your love of literatur…
Lisons avec Lego
Joignez-vous nous pour une heure du conte suivi d’un défi de construction LEGO thématique. En utilisant l’histoire comme…
Get Crafty!
Get Crafty! Come craft at the library. We have all the supplies you need to satisfy your creativity! Drop-in program. Ag…
Teen Summer Camp Night
Enjoy an evening that is a throwback to summer camp! Activity options will include: Making and eating s'mores (halal/veg…
Book Talks: Summer Reads
Share discussions and activities around your favourite books. Who knows, you might find your next top pick! Drop-in prog…
Baby Time / Bébés à la Biblio
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver, followed by Stay and Play. 0-18 months. Drop-in program.…
Double Bubble!
Dip into a world of popping, fizzing, and sparkling! Come in and make a shark hat.Drop-in, self lead program.
The Drop Zone / La zone libre
For ages 13-17. The Drop Zone is a program where you can explore, create and connect with others. There will be numerous…
Capital Region Writer's Group Write-In
You’re invited to join the Capital Region Writers for a “Write-in”: dedicated work time where you can thrive in the cama…
Dive into discovery | Plongez dans la découverte
Dive deeper. Discover more!We will be exploring the wonders of the ocean through hands-on fun. We will be creating ocean…
Double Bubbles! (Family 4+)
Dip into a world of popping, fizzing, and sparkling! We will be making art with baking soda and vinegar.Drop-in program.…
Get Crafty! | Brico en fête!
Come craft at the library. We have all the supplies you need to satisfy your creativity!Family program for ages 4 and up…
SEA you at the Craft Table: Silhouette Art (Family 4+)
Craft and create your very own ocean-inspired masterpiece.We will be creating silhouette art!Drop-in program. Family 4+…
Quilling 2
Come join us, meet others and learn the art of quilling! Adults only. No exceptions. Registration required. Venez se joi…
At the Game Table
Play card games and board games at the library. Library staff will be on hand to help with rules and to organize gamepla…
What lies beneath... (Ages 7-12)
From the deepest and darkest depths of the sea, explore the mysteries of the ocean.Drop-in program. Ages 7-12.
Tidal Treasures Workshop
Come see what’s washed ashore and discover what you can create!Come in and create a pirate ship.Drop-in, self lead progr…
Stay Current!
Stay current - Thurs, July 23 at 3pm Refresh your knowledge of facts, fish, and fun! Come in for a fun game of jeopardy-…
Stay Current: Let's Go Fishing! (Family 4+)
Refresh your knowledge of facts, fish, and fun!Dive into a career at sea and explore the life of a fisherman, fisherwoma…
Teen Social: Create & Craft | Social pour ados : Créez & bri…
Drop-in to explore different crafting styles. A variety of materials will be available for you to use and explore. Our c…
SEA you at the Craft Table | Rendez-vous à la table de bric’…
SEA you at the Craft TableDive into creativity and make your very own ocean‑inspired masterpiece—think waves, sea creatu…
SEA You at the Craft Table (Family 4+) / Rendez-vous à la ta…
Craft and create your very own ocean-inspired masterpiece. Drop-in program. Family 4+.**********************************…
Family Movie Showtime
Family Movie ShowtimeDrop in for a free viewing of a Movie. Participants are welcome to bring a light snack and a covere…
Blue Planet Adventures
It’s a big place out there! Come join us as we circumnavigate this big blue sphere we all call home. We will be testing…
Get Crafty!
Come craft at the library. We have all the supplies you need to satisfy your creativity!It's Playdough play day!Drop-in,…
SEA you at the Craft Table: Treasure Map (Family 4+)
Craft and create your very own ocean-inspired masterpiece.We will be making a treasure map!Drop-in program. Family 4+ pr…
Celtic Cross Ceremonies
Annual ceremony at the Celtic Cross monument honouring Irish immigrants who helped build the Rideau Canal, hosted by the…
All Hands on Deck (Ages 4-6)
Hoist the sails and travel the seas. Grab your mateys and get ready for a rollicking good time.Drop-in program. Ages 4-6…
Get Crafty!
Come craft at the library. We have all the supplies you need to satisfy your creativity! Drop-in Family program.
Double Bubble
Dip into a world of popping, fizzing, and sparkling!Registration required.Ages 4-6
Dive into Zine Making (Ages 7-12)
Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to design and create your own zines! A fanzine, or zine for short…
Splish Splash!
Dive into hands-on crafting fun! Make art inspired by water, waves, and the sea while discovering your artsy side! Come…
Stay Current: Let's Build A Ship! (Family 4+)
Refresh your knowledge of facts, fish, and fun!Dive into a career at sea and explore the life of a naval architect.Drop-…
Tidal Treasures / Atelier sur les trésors de la mer
Come see what’s washed ashore and discover what you can create! We will be learning to use a knitting spool to make our…
Tidal Treasures Workshop: Bead Pets (Ages 10-12)
Come see what's washed ashore and discover what you can create!We will be creating bead pets.Drop-in program. Ages 10-12…
End of Summer Party!
Join us as we celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Club with fun activities, games, crafts, and prizes! Let’s wrap up…
Make a Button
Come in and create your own pin on button.
Get Crafty! / Brico en fête!
Get Crafty! Come craft at the library. We have all the supplies you need to satisfy your creativity! Drop-in program. Fa…
Summer Reading Club Closing Party
Join us as we celebrate the closing of the TD Summer Reading Club. We will start with Storytime at 10:30am and will then…
Sea You At The Crafts Table
Craft and create your own ocean-inspired masterpiece, or anything really! We will be making sea animals or other images…
Splish Splash! (Family 4+)
Dive into hands-on crafting fun! Make art inspired by water, waves, and the sea while discovering your artsy side!We wil…
Let your creativity flow | Laissez couler votre créativité
Scroll your thoughts down, draw a map, or write a siren's song. You decide! We will learn how to draw underwater sea cre…
School Supply Swap - Échange de fournitures scolaires
Drop-in to our branch during the day and donate common school supplies. While you are here, pick up what your students m…
Deep in the ocean where the critters play: Narwhals (Ages 7-…
Seek and find. Find and seek. Anything goes when looking for underwater treasures and fascinating creatures!We will be e…
Craft Night at Carp - Paper “Stained Glass” Bookmarks
Join us at the Carp Branch for an evening of creativity and fun! This month is paper “stained glass” bookmarks! We will…
Summer Reading Club Closing Party! | Fête de clôture du Club…
Join us as we celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Club with fun activities, games, crafts, and prizes! Let’s wrap up…
TD Summer Reading Club Closing Party / Fête de clôture du cl…
Join us as we celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Club with fun activities, games, crafts, and cake! Let’s wrap up a…
Bubbles & Crafts Party | Fête bulles et bricolages !
Celebrate the final week of the 2026 TD Summer Reading Club with bubbles & glue!We will be blowing bubbles, reading a st…
Stay Current: Let's Go Diving! (Family 4+)
Refresh your knowledge of facts, fish, and fun!Dive into a career at sea and explore the life of a scuba diver.Drop-in p…
Summer Closing Party: Fancy Dress Parade | Cérémonie de clôt…
Join us for a fancy dress (or costume) parade and cake to wrap up the TD Summer Reading Club 2026!Joignez-vous nous pour…
Honouring Soldiers of Suicide
United together to honour soldiers of suicide See the faces of the unremembered in this sunset ceremony at the National…
Visite guidée de la partie ouest du cimetière de Beechwood
Inscrivez-vous ici ! Se promener dans la partie ouest du Cimetière Beechwood, c’est comme se promener dans l’histoire de…
The Historical Society of Ottawa presents: "20th century Can…
Laurence Wall looks back at the great events of the last century that radio helped bring to life.Laurence is a retired C…
Annual Police and Peace Officers Memorial at the RCMP Nation…
Date: Sunday, September 20, 2025 Time: 10:45 a.m. Location: RCMP National Memorial Cemetery at Beechwood, 280 Beechwood…
An Evening with David Sedaris: Bestselling Author & Humorist…
David Sedaris is one of America’s pre-eminent humour writers. He is a master of satire and one of today’s most observant…
Women, Truth & Reconciliation: With Rose LeMay and Tanya Tal…
What does meaningful reconciliation actually look like – and what role do women have to play in advancing it? Join The H…
The Zolas - Swooner Anniversary Tour
Presented by spectrasonic with the support of Ontario Creates, SAW and Collective Arts
Capital Region Writers Group: Write-In
Join your fellow writers to get excited for Capital Region Writers' marathon month in November! Build emergency plot kit…
No Stone Left Alone at National Military Cemetery 2026
Join Us for the 9th Annual No Stone Left Alone Ceremony On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., the National Milita…
Veterans’ Week at the Diefenbunker 2026
The Diefenbunker was an active military base for 32 years throughout the Cold War. We invite you to learn why we remembe…
CSIS National Memorial Cemetery Remembrance Ceremony
The Pillar Society proudly continues its tradition of remembrance at the CSIS National Memorial Cemetery, honouring all…
No Stone Left Alone – NCR Girl Guides Ceremony 2026
Each year, the Girl Guides of Canada play a meaningful role in remembrance through the No Stone Left Alone Ceremony, hon…
Amicitia France-Canada Remembrance Day Ceremony
Join us for a special commemorative ceremony honouring the soldiers who fell in battle and celebrating the enduring frie…
National Military Cemetery’s Annual Remembrance Day Service
All military members of the National Capital Region, along with their families and friends, are invited to attend the Re…
Young Adult Reading Challenge 2026 / Défi de lecture pour ad…
For ages 13-18. This year, we challenge you to read 1 book a month. Pick up your Young Adult Reading Challenge 2026 shee…
Free Thursday Nights at National Gallery
Free Thursday evening admission with seasonal refreshments, live music, and art-making activities. Presented by BMO at t…
Toddler Tuesdays at National Arts Centre
Interactive performing arts program for children aged 18 months - 5 years. Singing, dancing, games, story time and creat…
Drag the Archive: Photographs of Queer Gender Performance
A collaborative exhibition showcasing the life and work of drag performer Paul "Peaches Latour" Fournier and queer right…
Tuesday Trivia at Broadhead
Join us each and every Tuesday for trivia with Quizmaster Kev! Free to play, prizes to be won. No reservations required.…
SoulRhythms
A bilingual Afro-Caribbean movement and dance class at the NAC led by Cultural Arts Studio facilitator Suzan Richards.