Free Events in Ottawa

Saturday Stem Club

Join us for a fun-filled STEAM activity! Drop-in activity. For ages 7+. Join us for an exciting, hands-on workshop desig…

Passport to the Underworld (Ages 10-12)

Inspired by Jean Menzies’ hit books, we’re diving into the legendary realms of the dead. Skip the basic ghost stories an…

Craft Night at Carp - Discarded Book Trees

Join us at the Carp Branch for an evening of creativity and fun! This month is book trees! We will be bringing new life…

Adult Crafternoon: Mini Yarn Pumpkin

Join us for a relaxing afternoon of crafting fun! We will be making a perfect Fall craft - a mini yarn pumpkin using poo…

Mindful Art of Zentangle (Afternoon Session)

Combine basic drawing strokes into easy-to-learn pattern combinations that inspire creativity, relaxation, and meditatio…

Greely Family Movie Night

Drop-in and join us for a cozy movie screening of Hoppers!All ages welcome. Bring your family, bring your friends! Fresh…

Mindful Art of Zentangle (Evening Session)

Combine basic drawing strokes into easy-to-learn pattern combinations that inspire creativity, relaxation, and meditatio…

Themed Movie Tuesdays: Slash/Back

Join us for a free screening of Slash/Back as part of our "Indigenous Chills and Thrills" movie theme for October. The f…

Craft Night at Carp - Ghost Landscape Paintings

Join us at the Carp Branch for an evening of creativity and fun! This month is ghost landscape paintings! Add a ghoulish…

Mamatinées

It’s basically a mother-and-baby fair, where local businesses showcase how they meet the needs of both current and futur…

A Quiet Place Trilogy

Join us in October for a showing of the Quiet Place Trilogy!Monday, October 19: A Quiet Place: Day One6:00p.m. - 7:39p.m…

Intro to Sewing: Cryptid Plushie

Learn how to use a sewing machine and get into the spirit of spooky season while making a Mothman plushie. No previous s…

The Roadmap to Eldercare

Have you been thinking about moving to a retirement home? How does that differ from long term care? Need to find short t…

BGC Ottawa presents: First Impressions in the Workplace

BGC: Our First Impression Workshop is a dynamic, interactive session designed to help you align your verbal and non-verb…

Origami

Meet new people and learn origami! Beginners welcome. Adults only. No exceptions. Registration required. Venez se joindr…

Spooky Crafts for Grown-ups

Adults are invited to get into the Halloween spirit and create an imperfect spooky piece of art. Make yours the scariest…

Writing Fiction/Memoir - The shape of stories

You will learn how to situate the most important moments of your story structure. Key points can include the inciting in…

National Day of Tribute – Service Day of Landscape Ontario H…

Ottawa Chapter – Day of Tribute Friday, October 23, 2025 | 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM Tank at Beechwood Cemetery | 280 Beechwood…

Kanata Farmers Market | October 24

Where fresh finds, friendly faces, and local vibes come together. From crisp veggies to homemade goodies, our market is…

Volunteer Fair

Come and chat with local Ottawa organizations to see what volunteer opportunities they have available. Volunteering is a…

Family Crafternoon | Après-midi de bricolage en famille​

Join us for an afternoon of crafting fun! All materials will be provided.​Welcome to children of all ages and a parent o…

Calligraphy Workshop

Looking to level up your birthday cards? Add some flair to your planner? Join us for an introduction to brush lettering!…

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…

Capital Region Writers: Kick-Off Party

Join your fellow writers to get excited for Capital Region Writers' marathon month in November! Build emergency plot kit…

Curiosity Starts Here: Building Stories with LEGO / Tout com…

This October, celebrate Library month and connect with curiosity by coming to our programming every Saturday at 2 pm. Th…

Dungeons & Dragons (10-13)

Get ready for a storytelling adventure that will test the limits of your imagination, inspired by the spooky season!​ We…

Halloween Pumpkin Painting

Come celebrate Halloween with us by painting a pumpkin to take home! All supplies provided. Pre-registration is highly e…

Little Roots: Creative Writing for Kids

We are pleased to offer Little Roots, a journal and creative writing program for children ages 4 to 8 and their parent o…

Make n’ Take: Spooky Slime (ages 8-12)

Do you like to make things? We do too! Join us as we make some Halloween-inspired slime that you can take home. For ages…

Reverse Colouring - Halloween

Unlike traditional colouring, this unique activity starts with a page full of watercolor. Trace, doodle, outline, or sim…

Craft Night at Carp - Ghost Landscape Paintings

Join us at the Carp Branch for an evening of creativity and fun! This month is ghost landscape paintings! Due to overwhe…

Writing from the Back Row

Do you like to listen to new, creative, and sometimes challenging works from local writers and authors? The Stittsville…

BGC Ottawa presents: Job Search and Online Applications

BGC: This interactive job search workshop is designed to help you identify what you want to do, assess whether you have…

Bricole un monstre

Fabriquez une marionnette en sac en papier et préparez une pile de matériel de bricolage parmi lesquels choisir.Viens br…

Journée pédagogique - Circuit STIM

Circuit STIM - Science, technologie, ingénierie et mathsLors de cette journée pédagogique, active tes neurones et fais l…

Journée pédagogique: Films pour la famille - Le chaînon manq…

Entrée libre pour une projection gratuite de films pour enfants! Les participants sont invités apporter une collation lé…

Phishing Scams and Staying Safe Online

Participants will learn to recognize email, text, and AI-generated phishing scams, with tips for protection and preventi…

Themed Movie Tuesdays: At the Place of Ghosts

Join us for a free screening of At the Place of Ghosts as part of our "Indigenous Chills and Thrills" movie theme for Oc…

Élever des enfants résilients face au numérique

Participez à un atelier interactif conçu pour aider les parents et tuteurs à soutenir le bien-être numérique de leurs en…

Haunted Family Storytime

Join us for a special October edition of Family Storytime from 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., followed by a craft activity. Co…

Recognizing Fake News

In honour of Media Literacy Week, Nepean Centrepointe invites you to attend a presentation and workshop on recognizing f…

Teen Halloween

The Nepean Centrepointe library’s Teen Advisory Group will once again be organizing a Halloween event. Event details and…

Collage de Maison Hantée / Haunted House Collage

A special Haunted edition of the collage club - Une édition spéciale et Hantée du club de collageTurn scraps into a terr…

Quilling

Come join us, meet others and learn the art of quilling! Adults only. No exceptions. Registration required. Venez se joi…

Halloween Storytime

Come to the library for a slightly spooky storytime where we’ll enjoy Halloween-themed books and songs.Costumes are enco…

BGC Ottawa presents: Job Search and Online Applications

BGC: This interactive job search workshop is designed to help you identify what you want to do, assess whether you have…

Learn to Crochet a Pumpkin for Teens

Join us at Carlingwood for an introduction to crochet! With the help of an instructor, you will be guided through the st…

Paranormal Investigation: Stories from S.I.P.A.

In the mood for a ghost story?The Scientific Investigation of Paranormal Activity is joining us at the Rideau Library an…

Dread: Survive the Night

You were excited to go to the sleepover, but you wake up in a place you’ve never seen before. Can you make it out alive?…

EcoRangers | ÉcoAventuriers

Explore. Protect. Play!A nature adventure for kids! Discover amazing animals, play games, and build fun crafts.Family pr…

Pre-Show Chat: Stravinsky Stories With Christopher Stowell a…

Join us for a conversation with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet's Artistic Director Christopher Stowell and Music Director Min…

Halloween Costume Parade & Trick-or-Treating | Défilé de cos…

Show off your Halloween costume at the Ruth E. Dickinson branch! Come to the 1st and 2nd floor circulation desks to pick…

Adult Crafternoon: Mini Yarn Pumpkin

Join us for a relaxing afternoon of crafting fun! We will be making a perfect Fall craft - a mini yarn pumpkin using poo…

Collage Creations - Torn Paper Art

Explore your creative side and piece together something beautiful. All collage-making supplies (scissors, paper, glue) w…

Teen GreenScreen Photo Shoot / Session de photographie fond…

Come in costume (or come as you are!) to get a photo taken in front of our green screen and edit yourself into a Hallowe…

Teen Halloween Party | Fête d'Halloween pour ados

Our teen volunteers are organizing a Halloween party for all downtown teens. Featuring: spooky vibes, snacks, a photoboo…

The Cabaret of Death Performed by the Ballet Mexicain du Mon…

Join the Ballet Mexicain du Montreal in a bold and contemporary celebration of Mexican culture, where the spirit of the…

Day of the Dead Altar Presented by Embassy of Mexico in Cana…

El español sigue al texto en inglés For the first time, the Embassy of Mexico in Canada, in collaboration with UNAM-Cana…

Kanata Farmers Market | October 31

Where fresh finds, friendly faces, and local vibes come together. From crisp veggies to homemade goodies, our market is…

Halloween Storytime

Calling all little monsters! Grab your best costume and come for a spooky Storytime and stay for fun crafts and games! F…

Halloween Craft

Join us in creating a Halloween craft.

Halloween Family Storytime

Join us for a spooktacular storytime to celebrate Halloween where we’ll be reading a ghoulish story and singing boo-tifu…

Halloween !

Don your Halloween costume and join us for stories, songs, a craft, and take a funny or scary picture in front of our gr…

Haunted Saturday Family Storytime

Join us for a special October edition of Saturday Family Storytime from 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., followed by a craft act…

Spooktacular Bilingual Family Storytime (not scary) | Conte…

Join us for a spooktacular storytime to celebrate Halloween where we’ll be reading a ghoulish story and singing boo-tifu…

Spooky Storytime

Children and parents or caregivers are invited to join us for a Halloween storytime.Costumes are not required, but are w…

Hallowe'en Double Feature: Demons and Suspiria

Ottawa Bad Movie Nights and Ottawa Public Library are delighted to present a bone-chilling double-bill of Demons (1PM) a…

Boo-tastic Halloween on Halloween!

BOO! Happy Halloween! Join us for a special Storytime! Get silly or spooky with sing-a-long songs and stories, and an ac…

Halloween Film Screening: Hellboy (2004)

Get into the spirit of Halloween with a spooky movie: Hellboy (2004)Snacks and drinks will be provided.Film description:…

Makerspace: Haunted House Challenge | Fablab : Défi de la ma…

Build, explore, and design in an environment that encourages curiosity, problem-solving, and teamwork. Draw a challenge…

Zombie Barbies Returns

Zombies are returning to the library. Join us for an afternoon of ghoulish crafting as we transform Barbie dolls into zo…

Halloween Scavenger Hunt

On October 31, join the fun and explore spooky Kanata Centrum with your family and friends! Follow the short hunt that T…

Calm & Creative - Holiday Humbugs

Join us for a relaxing afternoon, with a craft and a cup of tea. All supplies will be provided. All skill levels welcome…

Crafty Quillers - Freeform Snowflakes

Join us for an afternoon of Paper Quilling where we will roll, pinch, fold, and glue paper strips into works of art! Let…

The Psychology of Cults

## “The chilling truths behind cult indoctrination, brainwashing, and survival.” From the same people who brought you Th…

Middle Grade Book Club: Avatar the Last Airbender | Club de…

Calling all members of the Water, Earth, Air & Fire Nations... Join us to celebrate all things Avatar: The Last Airbende…

The Baby-sitters Club Winter Vacation Celebration | Le club…

Calling all fans of Claudia, Dawn, Kristy, Mary-Anne, Stacey & Stoneybrook Middle School! Join us for crafts & games to…

Power Up Your Knowledge! How to Save Energy at Home

Energy costs continue to rise! The good news is that there are programs available to help reduce that cost and make your…

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…

Matinée Café: A Concert to Remember with Grey Jazz Big Band

For this Remembrance Day, the Shenkman Arts Centre hosts an intimate, afternoon performance featuring the sounds of the…

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…

Themed Movie Tuesdays: Carandiru

Join us for a free screening of Carandiru as part of our "I Don't Need No Juggernautin' Keys" movie theme for November.…

Prolongez votre saison de vélo cet hiver

Animé par quelqu’un qui a l’habitude de faire du vélo toute l’année, cet atelier vous procurera les connaissances nécess…

عزّز معرفتك! كيف توفّر الطاقة في منزلك؟ / Power Up Your Know…

تكاليف الطاقة في ارتفاعٍ مستمر! لكن الخبر الجيد هو أن هناك برامج متاحة يمكن أن تساعدك على خفض هذه التكاليف وجعل منزلك أك…

Art Club for Adults: Session 1 of 5

Create art in good company. This series is perfect for aspiring artists, crafters who are in a rut, and anyone who suspe…

CSIS National Memorial Cemetery Remembrance Ceremony

The Pillar Society proudly continues its tradition of remembrance at the CSIS National Memorial Cemetery, honouring all…

Extend your cycling season this Winter

Delivered by an experienced all-season cyclist, this workshop will teach you what you need to know to feel comfortable b…

Junior STEM Club (ages 7-9)

Fun and interactive activities that explore Science, Technology, Engineering and Math concepts. For ages 7-9. Registrati…

Extend Your Cycling Season

Delivered by an experienced all-season cyclist, this workshop will teach you what you need to know to feel comfortable b…

Allumez vos neurones! Comment consommer moins d’énergie à la…

Le coût de l’énergie continue de grimper! Mais la bonne nouvelle, c’est qu’il existe des programmes qui vous aideront à…

Teen Film Screening: The Craft

Join us at Carlingwood branch for a screening of The Craft! Popcorn, snacks, and drinks will be provided! Come by yourse…

DIY Sewing: Fold-over Zippered Clutch​

Learn how to sew a zipper by sewing a stylish clutch that can hold a variety of items.​ ​Must have experience using a se…

Holiday Card Making

Join us to make Holiday Cards using card stock and embroidery thread! No experience necessary - we will show you how. Th…

Canadian Blind Hockey Ontario Cup

Watch Blind Hockey athletes compete in Youth and Open divisions at the inaugural Ontario Cup in Ottawa. All games at Tom…

Dungeons and Dragons for Adults - Beginner

Curious about Dungeons and Dragons? Give it a try with a one-session-long adventure for beginners! Learn the basic rules…

FoodWise Creations: Leftover Makeovers & Community Sharing

In this workshop, we’ll transform “leftovers” into “treasures” by giving traditional leftovers a makeover! Learn how to…

Lecture Series - Jane Austen in Popular Culture

Join us for a discussion of the popularity of the great Jane Austen, led by Carleton Professor, Julie Murray. In this le…

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…

Origami for Kids! // Origami pour enfants!

Join us at the library to learn how to make a corner bookmark, then stay to learn and experiment with the library’s many…

Dungeons and Dragons for Adults - Beginner

Curious about Dungeons and Dragons? Give it a try with a one-session-long adventure for beginners! Learn the basic rules…

Power Up Your Knowledge! How to Save Energy at Home

Energy costs continue to rise! The good news is that there are programs available to help reduce that cost and make your…

Extend Your Cycling Season

Delivered by an experienced all-season cyclist from EnviroCentre, this workshop will teach you what you need to know to…

Creative Opportunities Conference

You’re invited to the Creative Opportunities Conference, a free event taking place at the Ottawa Art Gallery’s Alma Dunc…

RCMP Annual Veterans’ Week Memorial Service and Commemoratio…

You are invited to attend the RCMP Annual Veterans’ Week Memorial Service, organized by the RCMP Veterans Ottawa Divisio…

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…

Sécurité de l’IA : utiliser l’IA de façon responsable (Franc…

Sécurité de l’IA : utiliser l’IA de façon responsable (Francais) L’intelligence artificielle fait de plus en plus partie…

This event is loosely rated PG-14.

Come with us as we turn back time! Remember when you used to get home from school, shrug off your backpack, grab your fa…

Themed Movie Tuesdays: A Prophet

Join us for a free screening of A Prophet as part of our "I Don't Need No Juggernautin' Keys" movie theme for November.…

Fall Movie Night: Wicked: For Good

Wicked: For Good (Wicked 2) | Age rating: PG Elphaba and Glinda’s friendship is tested like never before as they face th…

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…

Ottawa Police Service Pop-Up - Fraud Prevention / Kiosque Po…

Ottawa Police Service Pop-Up​ - Fraud Prevention​Stop by and chat with your Community Police Officers about preventing f…

Main English Book Club

Join us at the Main Branch for a monthly book club session. Sessions take place monthly on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m in room…

Pyjama Evening Storytime

Wear your coziest pyjamas for an evening storytime.Drop-in program.All ages welcome.

Wild Bird Care Center Presentation - Bird Identification

During this presentation, participants will learn more about volunteering or working at the Ottawa Valley Wild Bird Care…

Group Tech Help Session

Have questions about the basics of using your device, i.e.: tablet, phone, or laptop? Need help with e-books or other on…

Holiday Card Extravaganza

Get into the festive spirit whether you are celebrating Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Winter, or simply some well-earned…

Calm & Creative - Cozy Critters

Join us for a relaxing afternoon, with a craft and a cup of tea. All supplies will be provided. All skill levels welcome…

A March Family Christmas Fundraiser

**Drop by anytime between 11 AM and 3 PM!** Celebrate kindness, creativity, generosity, and community while supporting O…

Digital Organizing

Do you have an email inbox overflowing with unread emails? A computer hard drive that is cluttered with unorganized docu…

Holiday pop-up card workshop

Get ready for Winter holidays, make a few special cards for loved ones and cards for our community as well. Learn a few…

Mindfulness Storytime

Join us for thought-provoking books and creative activities to practice deep breathing, gratitude and staying rooted in…

Fall Book Tasting

Come on down to our unique diner and see what is on the menu!Join us here at Beaverbrook for a book “tasting” of differe…

Teen Volunteer Opportunity - create bookmarks for your libra…

For ages 13-18. Join us in creating handmade bookmarks to share with fellow library users. Your creations will be distri…

Craft Night at Carp - Collage Vision Boards

Join us at the Carp Branch for an evening of creativity and fun! This month is collage vision boards! Bring in the New Y…

Themed Movie Tuesdays: Brute Force

Join us for a free screening of Brute Force as part of our "I Don't Need No Juggernautin' Keys" movie theme for November…

Adult Crafternoon / Brin d’brico pour adultes

Join us for a relaxing afternoon of DIY home décor and crafts. All supplies will be provided. Each session will feature…

Art Club for Adults: Session 2 of 5

Create art in good company. This series is perfect for aspiring artists, crafters who are in a rut, and anyone who suspe…

Tree Lighting Ceremony

Lights, music, trees, wreaths… the holiday magic is transforming the ByWard Market into a place of wonder and awe. Fairy…

Teacher Night 2026

We are thrilled to invite you to the third annual Arts Alive Teacher Night! Join us for an evening of workshops, network…

Throwback Thursday: hand sewing

Learn to stitch by hand. Cut out and sew 2 cute animal ornaments. Ages 10-17.

Barrhaven Builder’s Club | Club des constructeurs de Barrhav…

Build, construct, engineer, and design using screen-less supplies including Lego, Meccano, K'nex, circuits, and more.Dro…

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.

STEM Family Drop-In (4+)

Science, technology, engineering, math activities, crafts and games. Drop-in. For families.

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…

Dinovember Craft-a-saurus | Dinovembre bricolosaure

Spend your PA/PD day with us celebrating Dinovember and explore dinosaur themed crafts! Cut, glue and colour at your own…

Métis Week Film Screening: Inkwo for When the Starving Retur…

Celebrate Métis Week with a special film screening of Inkwo for When the Starving Return.This visionary stop-motion anim…

PD Day activity - STEM Circuit

STEM Circuit - Science, Tech, Engineering and MathDuring this PD Day, engage those busy minds by visiting our various ST…

Seasonal Craft Making

Join us in creating a fun seasonal craft. *while supplies last

Family STEM Playground | Espace de jeux familial consacré au…

Families are invited to drop in and explore hands-on STEM play. Build, test, and create together through fun challenges…

Raising Readers

A workshop for parents of young children​ Learn tips and tricks to help integrate reading in your child's everyday life.…

Third Annual Lebanese-Canadian Military Remembrance Ceremony

Join us during Lebanese Heritage Month as we gather to honour the bravery, sacrifice and enduring contributions of Leban…

Ukuleles with Ross Morgan

Students will learn basic chords and strumming rhythms as well as the anatomy of the ukulele. For ages 7-12. Registratio…

Comment motiver votre enfant à lire

Un atelier pour les parents de jeunes enfants.​​ Atelier pour les parents à la recherche de ressources pour inculquer l'…

Make n’ Take: Printmaking (ages 6-9)

Do you like to make things? We do too! Join us as we make our own stamps, print with them and take them home. For ages 6…

Crafternoon! Bricofolie! (NOV)

Come crafting at the library, we have all the supplies you need to satisfy your creativity! Drop-in program. Viens brico…

HoliYay Craft Market

Join us on November 22 at the National Arts Centre for the 8th annual HoliYay Craft Market! Local creative culture and c…

Holiday Ornaments and Craft Supply Swap

Get creative and make an ornament to add to your festive celebrations! This program will be led by our community volunte…

The Historical Society of Ottawa Presents Songs of Old Bytow…

Celebrate the 200th by singing traditional folk songs of the Ottawa Valley Sunday, November 22, 2026 1:30 to 3:00 pm Bee…

CyberSafe Seniors: Preventing AI Fraud and Scams

There is a growing threat of AI-enabled online fraud and scams targeting older Canadians. As AI tools become more access…

PD Day activity - NFB animations: Cats Are Everywhere!

PD Day activity: CATS ARE EVERYWHERE (58 minutes compilation for 6+)Doors open program. From the NFB:Long a source of fa…

Themed Movie Tuesdays: Sing Sing

Join us for a free screening of Sing Sing as part of our "I Don't Need No Juggernautin' Keys" movie theme for November.…

Art Club for Adults: Session 3 of 5

Create art in good company. This series is perfect for aspiring artists, crafters who are in a rut, and anyone who suspe…

Writing and Memoirs - Building worlds

Every story ever written has had to create a unique story world. The question is, how much world building detail is enou…

Explorons le STIM ! Les machines simples

Joignez-nous pour des activités de STIM (le science, technologie, ingénierie et mathématiques) qui explorent les machine…

Journée pédagogique - LEGO® en fête !

Activité de journée pédagogique : architectes en herbe, vos blocs LEGO® ! et DUPLO. Programme portes ouvertes. Pour les…

Orléans Holiday Arts Market

Celebrate the festive season the Orléans way. From the Heart of Orléans, unique gift ideas are brought to you by creativ…

Saturday Storytime

Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Bring your favourite stuffy! Last Saturday…

Adult STEM activity Day

Join us for a fun session where you can play and learn with a variety of science based table top games and tasks to exer…

Collaborative Puzzle Build

A 1000-piece puzzle in 90 minutes. Is it even possible!? Join us for a collaborative puzzle build. Enjoy puzzle building…

Card-Making Club

Adults are invited to join us to make their own greeting cards. Make cards for your loved ones for any occasion. Supplie…

The Songbird Coven — Cozy Cabin Sessions

A free indoor evening of original songs and stories with eight local songwriters, hosted by Sam Davs and Rox Anne at Bro…

Relief from Everyday Life (Intro to Relief Printing) with th…

With the guidance of a Gallery Educator and together with your group, you will be inspired by OAG permanent collection a…

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…

Themed Movie Tuesdays: The Young Girls of Rochefort

Join us for a free screening of The Young Girls of Rochefort as part of our "We've Located the Musical" movie theme for…

Art Club for Adults:Session 4 of 5

Create art in good company. This series is perfect for aspiring artists, crafters who are in a rut, and anyone who suspe…

Teen Film Screening: The Breakfast Club

Join us at Carlingwood branch for a screening of The Breakfast Club! Popcorn, snacks, and drinks will be provided! Come…

DIY Sewing: Potholders​

Learn how to sew a reusable potholder with just a few simple materials.​ ​Must have experience using a sewing machine. ​…

Dungeons and Dragons for Adults - Beginner

Curious about Dungeons and Dragons? Give it a try with a one-session-long adventure for beginners! Learn the basic rules…

Carols and Crafts: Christmas Sing-along

Fa la la la la, la la, la la!Warm up your voices and get in the Christmas spirit with this carol sing-along at the libra…

Lecture Series - Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol

Bah humbug! Join us for a discussion of this popular novel, led by University of Ottawa Professor, Lauren Gillingham. Ve…

Calligraphy Workshop

Looking to level up your birthday cards? Add some flair to your planner? Join us for an introduction to brush lettering!…

Christmas Candlelight Event

You are invited to participate in Beechwood’s Christmas Candlelight Service on Sunday, December 6, 2026 at 6:00 pm. A sp…

Damn Fine Improv

Here at Damn Fine Improv we have a commitment to offering you, our cherished audiences, a night of Improv comedy like no…

Matinée Café: Quatuor Despax

Four musical siblings make up the Quatuor Despax and regularly perform concerts in Canada's national capital and in the…

Themed Movie Tuesdays: Oklahoma!

Join us for a free screening of Oklahoma! as part of our "We've Located the Musical" movie theme for December. The film…

Fall Movie Night: Mortal Kombat II

Mortal Kombat II | Age rating: R The stakes are higher than ever as Earth’s greatest champions enter the legendary Morta…

Art Club for Adults: Session 5 of 5

Create art in good company. This series is perfect for aspiring artists, crafters who are in a rut, and anyone who suspe…

Coups de coeur de l'année: édition 2026

Nous vous invitons à notre premier événement annuel pour parler de vos livres préférés de l'année! Vous pouvez recommand…

Ornament Making

Learn to make geometric himmeli ornaments or small mobiles, suitable for decorating a tree or whatever you wish! Registr…

These Are A Few of My Favourite Books: 2026 Edition

We welcome you to our first annual event where you get to recommend your favourite book(s) of the year! You may recommen…

Make-A-Fort

Work alongside others to make the most awesome fort ever! Will it be tall? Wide? Strong? Cozy? You’ll get the chance to…

YA Reading Challenge 2026 Party / Fête du Défi de lecture ad…

For ages 13-18.Twelve books. Twelve months. One amazing accomplishment!Come celebrate the completion of the 2026 YA Read…

Winter Wonderland: Family Storytime & Craft | Féérie hiverna…

Join us for a holiday-themed Family Storytime and craft.Family program. Drop-in. This program is available in English. S…

Handmade Holidays

Drop-in and try your hand at holiday craft, or two (or three!).Family program. Drop-in.

Craft Night at Carp - Found Poetry

Join us at the Carp Branch for an evening of creativity and fun! This month is found poetry! Find poetry through pre-wri…

Themed Movie Tuesdays: South Pacific

Join us for a free screening of South Pacific as part of our "We've Located the Musical" movie theme for December. The f…

Holiday Movie Night at Rideau

Join us at the Rideau Branch for a festive movie night! We will be showing the classic 1951 film Scrooge, one of the mos…

O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy – December 18

Presented by James & Jamesy. Fans of Monty Python, Mr. Bean, and Dr. Seuss… Grab your teacups! Combining British proprie…

Wrap It Up! / À vos papiers!

Make it, decorate it, wrap it! Create your own one-of-a-kind wrapping paper with colours, doodles, stamps and festive de…

O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy – December 19

Presented by James & Jamesy. Fans of Monty Python, Mr. Bean, and Dr. Seuss… Grab your teacups! Combining British proprie…

Crafternoon! Bricofolie! (DEC)

Come crafting at the library, we have all the supplies you need to satisfy your creativity! Drop-in program. Viens brico…

Winter Crafts / Bricolages d'hiver

Celebrate the magic of winter with fun, creative crafts! Join us for a cozy crafting session and make something special…

O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy – December 20 (2:00PM & 6:…

Presented by James & Jamesy. (1) DOORS: 1:30 PM | SHOW: 2:00 PM TICKETS (2) DOORS: 6:00 PM | SHOW: 6:30 PM TICKETS Fans…

O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy

**Fans of Monty Python, Mr. Bean, and Dr. Seuss… Grab your teacups!** Combining British propriety with an unabashed love…

Themed Movie Tuesdays: Chi-Raq

Join us for a free screening of Chi-Raq as part of our "We've Located the Musical" movie theme for December. The film wa…

Themed Movie Tuesdays: 42nd Street

Join us for a free screening of 42nd Street as part of our "We've Located the Musical" movie theme for December. The fil…

Board Games / Jeux de société

Play card games and board games at the library. For families. Drop-in. / La bibliothèque vous accueille pour des jeux de…

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…

Noon Year's Eve | Réveillon-midi du Jour de l’An

A New Year's event for the whole family. Ring in 2027 early (at noon)! Wear your pajamas or your fancy finery if you wou…

Céleste Lévis - Si.elle

A new chapter. A voice asserting itself. With Si.elle, her fifth album, released in winter 2026, Céleste Lévis is back o…

Echoes of Valour: Canada’s Corsair Ace – Lieutenant Donald S…

Join us on Tuesday, April 27, 2027, at 6:30 p.m. at Beechwood Cemetery for a compelling evening of military history, rem…

Dutch Remembrance Ceremony 2027

Join Us for the Dutch Remembrance Ceremony on May 4, 2026 Date: Monday, May 4, 2027 1:30 PM to 3:00 pmLocation: National…

Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism in World War II C…

Join us on May 8th 2027 at 1030 hrs for a Remembrance and Wreath laying ceremony at the National Military Cemetery. We w…

RCMP Veterans’ Association, Ottawa Division Annual Commemora…

Join Us for the 154th Anniversary of the Founding of the North-West Mounted Police and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police…

Veterans National Memorial Remembrance Ceremony

Veterans National Memorial Remembrance Ceremony The Veterans National Memorial Remembrance Ceremony brings together Vete…

Third Annual Under the Maple Leaf – Respecting the Canadian…

Join Us for the Third Annual Under the Maple Leaf – Respecting the Canadian Flag Ceremony Wednesday, June 9, 2027 | 7:00…

33 Combat Engineer Regiment Commemorative Ceremony

Saturday, June 19, 2027 | 10:30 a.m. Section 27, Beechwood Cemetery – Canada’s National Cemetery Join the members of the…

EEPMON

Come to the Jackson Café to discover two large murals, featuring the digital artwork of Eric Chan (aka eepmon)! In Futur…

Trivia Tuesdays at The Barley Mow

Test your knowledge every Tuesday night at The Barley Mow! Grab your smartest friends (or the funniest ones) for trivia…

Toddler Tuesdays at National Arts Centre

Interactive performing arts program for children aged 18 months - 5 years. Singing, dancing, games, story time and creat…

Hard Rock Cafe Ottawa Live Performances

Every Friday and Saturday evening Hard Rock Cafe has FREE live concerts starting at 9:30PM

613 Flea Market at Aberdeen Pavilion

Ottawa's largest indoor vintage and artisan market featuring 150 vendors offering antiques, vintage clothing, handmade g…

Art n Tell – Monthly Artist Showcase

Monthly open mic for visual and performing artists of all disciplines and skill levels to showcase their work in a suppo…

Threshold

Created by Ottawa-based artist Jennifer Macklem with studio assistance from Faezeh Maleki, these three large dragonfly w…

Diatom Rose Window

In this work, Ottawa-based artist Jennifer Macklem draws inspiration from an enlarged image of a diatom – microscopic je…

Canadian War Museum - Free Thursday Evenings

Free museum admission every Thursday evening with special exhibitions on Canadian military history. Reservations require…

Thirsty Thursdays

Flightpaths: Initiations

This interactive artwork encourages visitors to handle, move, and stack magnetic shapes – moths, butterflies and childre…

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…

Sàgàbigonì

This banner combines detailed images from artist Stephanie Tenasco’s beaded deer hide work Kìwàbandamogoban “he/she had…

Barrio del Sabor (Latin Dance Sundays)

A free weekly Latin dance night at Barrio Ottawa with a beginner/intermediate lesson at 7:00 PM and a social dance party…

confinement (2024-2025)

This exhibition explores the artist’s experience under the shadows of the pandemic. During her almost daily walks, Roxan…

Employment Support

Are you looking for work? Unemployed or underemployed? Drop-in to meet one-on-one with an Employment Counsellor from the…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Vernon Book Club

Everyone is welcome to join Vernon’s book club!Visit with your friends and neighbours to discuss great books.First Thurs…

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…

Wild Colour

Through nearly 200 specimens, audio stories, and immersive colour zones, Wild Colour reveals how living things use colou…

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,…

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…

The Heart of Orléans Market

The Heart of Orléans Market is a vibrant, community-driven outdoor market that brings together local makers, farmers, ar…

Timescapes

In the context of Ottawa’s bicentennial anniversary, and the large-scale environmental transformation that has occured o…

Beading is Medicine