June 2026 Events (616 events)
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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…
Chaos Bloom – Tidal Wave
In the digital realm, EEPMON merges code and creativity, crafting intricate compositions exploring the micro and macro.…
Indigenous Drum Circle
Indigenous Drum Circle- Orleans ONEveryone welcome.Bring your drum, rattle, sticks, indoor shoes/slippers and water.Free…
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…
Intertwined
In a time marked by our increasingly complex relationship to the natural world, Intertwined brings together artists for…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Babytime + Stay & Play
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies with a parent or caregiver followed by time for parents to socialize and help their…
Metcalfe Book Club
Meet your neighbours and discuss great books in a relaxed atmosphere. All are welcome!Drop-in every last Thursday of the…
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…
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,…
Stittsville Creative Writing Group
The Stittsville branch hosts weekly meetings of the Stittsville Creative Writing Group. Do you love to write? Is writing…
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…
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…
Lego® Day!
Create and build with Lego®! Drop-in
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Community Writing Workshop
Experience the transformative power of writing in an inclusive space!Write together, share first drafts, listen deeply a…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Homework Help / Aide aux devoirs
Come and get help with reading, math, science, French, English, etc. Led by United for Literacy volunteers. For students…
French Conversation Group - Groupe de conversation en frança…
Practice your French conversation skills in a low- pressure, friendly environment. All levels are welcome.
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…
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…
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…
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…
Reading Group #1
Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere! Drop-in. Sept-June.1st Wednesday of the month. (Some exceptio…
Chess Club
Join us for open games of chess. Whether you're a beginner or more advanced, this is a relaxed environment where everyon…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Family Storytime
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and a parentor caregiver. Drop-in program.Family English program.
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Club de lecture
Participez des rencontres sociales pour discuter d’une grande variété de livres sélectionnés par les membres du club de…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Sunday Family Storytime
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages. All children welcome with a parent or caregiver. Drop…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Teen Book Club
Calling all bookworms! Come meet new friends and expand your literary horizons at the Sunnyside Teen Book Club. We meet…
Planner and Journal Meet-up
If you love journalling, bullet journalling, art journalling, or doodling in planners, come meet like-minded folks at th…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Memory Café
**Please note that the Wednesday, March 25th session is cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience.** An open house f…
Watercolour Connect / Aquarelle
Join us at the Blackburn Hamlet branch for a watercolour painting session. Bring your own project or start something new…
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…
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
We’re your neighbours, the people behind over 780 businesses within the district.
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…
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!
We’re your neighbours, the people behind over 780 businesses within the district.
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…
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.