October 2026 Events (720 events)
Browse festivals, concerts, cultural events, sports, and more in Ottawa during October 2026.
Reconciliation Through Art
Four days of Indigenous art, music, food, and teachings in Almonte for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, fr…
Black Zombie: Ottawa Premiere and Director Q&A
See Maya Annik Bedward’s documentary Black Zombie at Mayfair Theatre, followed by a director Q&A. The film explores the…
Stella Standingbear
Presented by spectrasonic with the support of Ontario Creates, SAW and Collective Arts
Tracy and Martina: Live
Presented by Live Nation.
Fly high with De Havilland Canada
Discover De Havilland Canada aircraft up close, meet pilots and aviation experts, and get a chance to take flight on a T…
Kanata Farmers Market | October 3
Where fresh finds, friendly faces, and local vibes come together. From crisp veggies to homemade goodies, our market is…
World Space Week
Celebrate World Space Week with fun, hands-on space activities for all ages. Celebrate World Space Week with activities…
DISRUPT Art Jam
Celebrate creativity at Snider Park with an evening of live public art and hands-on community activities. Watch artists…
Samarpan: A Tribute to Tradition
Presented by Natwari Arts. Join us for Samarpan (“Surrender to the Divine”), a vibrant annual celebration of Indian clas…
The Zolas - Swooner Anniversary Tour
Presented by spectrasonic with the support of Ontario Creates, SAW and Collective Arts
Pete the Cat Palooza: Bilingual Storytime and Craft | Fiesta…
Join us for a very paw-some storytime and craft all about our loveable storybook fur-end Pete the Cat! We’ll celebrate a…
Gary May: Unburdening
Windsor author and former Ottawa Citizen editor Gary May reads from his historical novel Unburdening at Glebe Central Pu…
Draw Like DaVinci: Blind Box Gallery Wall | Dessine comme Da…
We will be learning about gallery walls before selecting your blind boxes. Each blind box will have a famous work of art…
Middle Grade Book Club: Camp Half Blood | Club de lecture po…
Calling all demi-gods... Join us to celebrate all things Percy Jackson in our monthly book club for middle graders! We’l…
Creativity by Quilling - Mini Canvas
Come join us to practice the art of paper quilling! This month we will be quilling on a mini canvas.
Can you build a bridge? / Peux-tu construire un pont?
Come experiment building bridges with different materials, and learn about types of bridges and what makes them strong!D…
Meditative Journalling / Journalisation méditative
Join us for a meditative and relaxing morning at the library! We will do a few breathing exercises, followed by a few mi…
November Kids Comic Club (Ages 10-12)
Join us as we kick off the Kids Comic club at Nepean Centrepointe! We will meet once a month, on a Sunday from 2-3 PM :…
LIGHTBAHN x RASC Ottawa: Guided night sky observation
Join us outside on the National Arts Centre terrace to experience Natural Nights Ottawa through a free introductory nigh…
Transform Your Trash Into Treasure
Do you enjoy transforming something old into something new? In this crafting program, clients will use magazines to crea…
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…
Découvrez-vous grâce au collage
Rejoignez Lydie Figuès, praticienne en art-thérapie, pour un parcours créatif en trois volets, placé sous le signe de la…
Dief the Chief: October ’62 | SOLD OUT
Dief the Chief: October ’62 returns for a 2026 season! Join us for a performance of the acclaimed theatrical production…
Kanata Farmers Market + Petting Farm | October 10
Where fresh finds, friendly faces, and local vibes come together. From crisp veggies to homemade goodies, our market is…
Thanksgiving Storytime & Craft
Join us for a Thanksgiving-themed Family Storytime and craft.Family program. Drop-in.
Draw Like DaVinci: Studio Ghibli
We will be learning about Studio Ghibli before we re-create some stills from their beloved anime creations! Ages 6-12. R…
Harry Potter Book Day: Spells and Potions
Calling all muggles, witches, and wizards! Join us for crafts, games and activities in celebration of Harry Potter. Feel…
Tout commence par la curiosité : L'art de raconter par le je…
En octobre, célébrez le Mois des bibliothèques et explorez votre curiosité sans limites en découvrant notre programmatio…
Science Literacy Week : STEM Stations / Semaine de la cultur…
Come celebrate Science Literacy Week at Cumberland Branch. Wake up your inner scientist at our interactive stations. Dro…
Ginny Fanthome Author Book Signing
Meet author Ginny Fanthome at Books on Beechwood for a discussion and signing of her new novel, Banking The Fire.
Greely Garden Club
Join us for gardening club, all are welcome and no experience is necessary!Learn how to save plants for next year and pr…
Paper Embroidery for Beginners
Explore paper embroidery and learn a simple technique that adds charm and creativity to gift tags, cards, bookmarks, gif…
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…
Wednesday Afternoon Crafts
On the second Wednesday of the month, Nepean Centrepointe will host a workshop to teach you how to make a different craf…
Embroidery Workshop
Celebrate Library Month with this book-themed activity! From 6:00 - 8:00 pm, you'll learn step-by-step how to embroider…
Reign-bow Queer Cinema
ICMLE Is hosting its Next Movie Night on October 14 We will be viewing - Shock Treatment (Rocky Horror Picture Show Sequ…
BGC Ottawa presents: Soft Skills for the Workplace
BGC: Our interactive Soft Skills Workshop, designed to build the essential interpersonal skills. This session focuses on…
Wellness Fair 2026
All are welcome to join us at this free event to discover health and wellness resources available in your community.Our…
Transformez vos ordures en trésor
Aimez-vous transformer quelque chose de vieux en quelque chose de nouveau ? Dans ce programme de bricolage, les particip…
Trash to Treasure: Harvest Fest
Turn recycled materials into fun fall crafts! Get creative and make something special for the harvest season while givin…
Ticket to the Moon “The ELO Tribute”
Presented by Dream Rock Entertainment Inc. *Algonquin College Students receive $10.00 off their ticket* (Valid Algonquin…
Mindful Doodling for Adults
Explore patterns through detailed colouring and drawing exercises.
Calm & Creative - Spooky Spirit
Join us for a relaxing afternoon, with a craft and a cup of tea. All supplies will be provided. All skill levels welcome…
A Tea Tasting & Botanical Watercolour Evening in the Hundred…
A guided tea tasting and beginner-friendly botanical watercolour workshop with Atelier Maison Verte at Terra Flowers & F…
Chris Murphy
Presented by spectrasonic with the support of Ontario Creates, SAW and Collective Arts
Kanata Farmers Market | October 17
Where fresh finds, friendly faces, and local vibes come together. From crisp veggies to homemade goodies, our market is…
Ottawa Open Classic 2026
Presented by Canadian Physique Alliance. The CPA Ottawa Open Classic has been running in Ottawa for over 40 years and ha…
Bilingual Family Storytime & Craft | Conte en famille biling…
Join us for a bilingual family storytime followed by a craft.Family program. Drop-in.Soyez des nôtres pour un conte en f…
Adult Crafternoon: Gouache on Black
Create artistic works using gouache painting on black paper to make your work pop! We will also explore adding accents…
Monster Mash
Make your own monster! From toes to masks and another little one on the side to take home. Ages 4-8
Blabey Bonanza: Storytime and Craft | Bonanza Blabey : Conte…
Join us for a special bilingual storytime and craft highlighting beloved children’s author and illustrator Aaron Blabey!…
Fall Crafts / Bricolages d'automne
Join us for a fun morning of autumnal crafts for the whole family! Create, explore, and enjoy some seasonal fun together…
Sensory Storytime
Join us for a program that features: dimmed lighting sensory toys a smaller number of participants an adapted circle tim…
5th Annual Latin American Soldiers Committee Remembrance Cer…
Latin American Soldiers Committee Remembrance Ceremony Sunday, October 18, 2026 | 10:45 a.m. National Military Cemetery…
Latin-American Remembrance Ceremony – Brazil 2026
Sunday, October 18, 2026 Guests are requested to arrive by 10:45 a.m. Ceremony begins at 11:00 a.m. Main Monument Nation…
Friend Speed Dating for Women
Are you looking for someone to share activities with or just have coffee and talk? Come to our event to meet other women…
October Kids Comic Club (Ages 10-12)
Join us for the Kids Comic club at Nepean Centrepointe! We will meet once a month, on a Sunday from 2-3 PM: October 18:…
Atelier d'aquarelle automnale guidé
Célébrez les couleurs de l’automne lors de cet atelier d’aquarelle guidé. Les participants travailleront à partir d’une…
Dog Man Afternoon
Calling all Dog Man fans! Unleash your inner hero and join us for games and cool crafts inspired by everyone's favourite…
Fall Watercolour Paint Along
Celebrate the colours of the season in this guided watercolour workshop. Participants will work from a pre-drawn fall-th…
Hibernation Hideaway / Refuge hivernal
Explore how animals hibernate through stories, animal trivia and a craft. Registration recommended; drop-ins are welcome…
Mindful Painting
You are invited to spend two hours painting a pre-drawn template in a relaxed environment. Sink into your own creative w…
PD Day - Bracelet Making
Come and make a variety of different bracelets. From diamond art to pony beads to embroidery. You choose. Keep for yours…
Peinture en pleine conscience
Vous êtes invités à passer deux heures à peindre un modèle pré-dessiné dans un environnement détendu. Plongez dans votre…
Snow & Sparkle / La magie des Fêtes
Celebrate the festive season with stories, songs, and a craft. For children ages 4-8. Registration recommended. Drop-ins…
Star Light, Star Bright
Don’t let the long nights get you down! Come to the library where we will be reading stories, playing games, and making…
Transform Your Trash Into Treasure
Do you enjoy transforming something old into something new? In this crafting program, clients will use magazines to crea…
Transformez vos ordures en trésor
Aimez-vous transformer quelque chose de vieux en quelque chose de nouveau ? Dans ce programme de bricolage, les particip…
Walk About - Talk About Manotick!
On Monday October 19th, join us for a fun, guided walk in Manotick to learn more about the many activities offered!Start…
Winter Wishes in Watercolour / Souhaits d'hiver à l'aquarell…
Celebrate the beauty of the winter season in this guided watercolour paint-along workshop. Participants will create thre…
BGC Ottawa presents: First Impressions and the Workplace
BGC Ottawa: Our First Impression Workshop is a dynamic, interactive session designed to help you align your verbal and n…
Osgoode Book Club
Join us as we discuss: "The woman in cabin 10" by Ruth Ware. All are welcome, please drop in. Copies of the title are av…
Teen Volunteer Opportunity - create a shelf talker / Possibi…
For ages 13-18. Read any great YA books lately? Then join us in writing mini book reviews on 4x6 cards to share with the…
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…
Mindful Art of Zentangle (Evening Session)
Combine basic drawing strokes into easy-to-learn pattern combinations that inspire creativity, relaxation, and meditatio…
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…
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…
Life Happens
Please join us for an open and light-hearted discussion about being prepared for life’s unexpected turns. Learn how plan…
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…
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…
Canada-China Culture and Art Association (CCCAA) Fall Gala
Presented by Canada-China Culture and Art Association (CCCAA). Ottawa, ON – Mark your calendars for a night of cultural…
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…
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…
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…
EcoRangers | ÉcoAventuriers
Explore. Protect. Play!A nature adventure for kids! Discover amazing animals, play games, and build fun crafts.Family pr…
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…
John Muirhead
Presented by spectrasonic with the support of Ontario Creates, SAW and Collective Arts
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…
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…
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…
EEPMON
Come to the Jackson Café to discover two large murals, featuring the digital artwork of Eric Chan (aka eepmon)! In Futur…
Qikiqtait ᕿᑭᖅᑕᐃᑦ
The Qikiqtait exhibition in the Polar Knowledge Canada Northern Voices Gallery celebrates Inuit knowledge and innovation…
Toddler Tuesdays at National Arts Centre
Interactive performing arts program for children aged 18 months - 5 years. Singing, dancing, games, story time and creat…
Sylvia Safdie: TERRA
Sylvia Safdie: TERRA examines the decades-long career of Montreal-based artist Sylvia Safdie through a selection of her…
Life onto Land: The Devonian
Find out how life took its first steps onto land. Discover Tiktaalik, an iconic fossil that helps us understand how fins…
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…
What’s in a Frame? 200+ Years of Community Portraits
Our upcoming temporary exhibition, What’s in a Frame? 200+ Years of Community Portraits, officially launches on May 15th…
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…
Diego Rivera Meets Henry Moore
Diego Rivera Meets Henry Moore pairs an international loan with a work from the Gallery’s collection to tell new stories…
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…
Helen McNicoll: An Impressionist Journey
Helen McNicoll: An Impressionist Journey invites audiences to rediscover the career of a pioneering Canadian artist, who…
Wi’k+palu’k Sam Glodeo’q ta’n wetapeksitaq: Honouring the Be…
Step into the land and waters of Kespukwitk (Southwest Nova Scotia) to experience the Mi’kmaw ways of knowing and being…
Canada’s Unknown Soldier
Discover the history behind one of Canada’s most powerful symbols of remembrance. Marking 25 years since the repatriatio…
Winners of the National Youth Remembrance Contests 2025
Each year, students across the country submit artwork, poetry, essays and videos to the National Youth Remembrance Conte…
Napoleon – The Immersive Saga
Dive into the world of Napoleon. Get swept away into an era that changed the world. Discover the Napoleonic era with Nap…
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…
Close to Conflict – Canada and the American Civil War
Explore the ways that the American Civil War (1861-1865) shaped Canadian society, politics and military - and why its le…
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…
Wonder World
Designed for curious kids ages 5 to 12 and grown ups who love exploring with them. Welcome to the Wonder World, a vibran…
Rural Business Touchpoint
Chat with a City of Ottawa Rural Business Liaison to ask questions about your business ideas, plans and impediments.
Rural Business Touchpoint
Chat with a City of Ottawa Rural Business Liaison to ask questions about your business ideas, plans and impediments.
ሀሌታ | Haleta: The Threshold of Being
Have you ever experienced a feeling so intensely, yet struggled to find the right word for it? The Amharic word Haleta o…
2026 Sobey Art Award Exhibition
In collaboration with the Sobey Art Foundation, the National Gallery of Canada is proud to present works by six artists…
Marion Wagschal: Cyclops and Other Tales
Spanning five decades, this exhibition highlights the enduring relevance of the figurative practice of Montreal-based ar…
Frame by Frame: Animation in Ottawa
Shaped by artists, filmmakers, researchers and studios, animation in Ottawa has evolved through a dynamic exchange of cr…
Ottawa 200 Biodiversity Tree
Hundreds of vibrant, whimsical, and spirited animals representing 200 species connected to Ottawa’s past and present joy…
The Alcuin Society Awards for Excellence in Book Design in C…
Discover the winners of this year’s Alcuin Society Awards – Canada’s only national competition for book design. Gallery:…
Sunday Family Storytime
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. 30 min. Drop in.
Sunday Morning Family Storytime
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers. Drop-in program.
Family Storytime
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program. Family program.
Sunday Family Storytime / Heure du conte du dimanche (Sept.-…
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool children and a parent/caregiver. Soyez des nôtres pour des contes…
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…
Sunday Greenbelt ESL Intermediate Conversation Group / Group…
After a successful pilot program earlier this year, North Gloucester will continue with the Sunday intermediate conversa…
Family Storytime (Sundays @ 2:00)
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers.Family program. Drop-in.
Royal Oak Trivia
Think you’ve got what it takes to be trivia champ? Join us for Trivia Nights at the pub! Bring your friends, grab a drin…
Family Storytime
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver.Drop-in program.
Centre 507 Outreach Team | Équipe d’intervention du Centre 5…
An outreach team from Centre 507 will be at Main (1st floor) every Monday from 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM.Harm Reduction Suppor…
Toddlertime (Sept-Dec)
Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers and a parent or caregiver. 19-35 months. "Stay & Play": join us in our children's…
Monday Storytime and Stay and Play
Join us for a half hour of stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. After storytime…
Doodle Hour: Colouring, Zentangle and Mindful Doodling / L'h…
Join us at the Orléans branch on Mondays for Doodle Hour! Explore new Zentangle patterns, experiment with simple doodlin…
Family Storytime, followed by Stay and Play
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver, followed by time for parents to socialize…
Family Storytime
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver, then join us for a Stay and Play. Drop-in.
Family Storytime
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers.Drop-in program. Family program.
Family Storytime
Stories, songs and rhymes for children of all ages and a parent or guardian.Program from 10:30 – 11:00amStay & Play from…
Monday Morning Family Storytime & Stay and Play
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers. Drop-in program.
Toddlertime @ 10:30 | Tout-petits à la biblio à 10h30
Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers together with their parents or caregivers.Ages 19 to 35 months. Drop-in. This pro…
Cercle de Lecture Alta Vista
Vous avez des enfants âgés de 7 12 ans ? Vous aimeriez qu'ils lisent davantage ?Rejoignez notre programme hebdomadaire d…
Beginner Spanish Conversation Group / Grupo de conversacion…
Join us for a fun and friendly environment to practice your Spanish skills. for a fun and friendly environment to practi…
Reading Buddies
For ages 5-8. Do you have children ages 5-8? Would you like them to read more? Then join our weekly Reading Buddies prog…
Groupe de conversation en français / French Conversation Gro…
Participez notre groupe de conversation, dans une ambiance amicale et décontractée, afin d'améliorer vos habiletés conve…
Community Writing Workshop
Experience the transformative power of writing in an inclusive space!Write together, share first drafts, listen deeply a…
Heure du conte en pyjama
Confortablement vêtu de votre pyjama, amenez votre doudou préféré, et venez pour un moment de confort ! Contes, comptine…
Homework Help (Mondays) | Club de devoirs (Lundis)
Come join our homework club and get help with reading, math, science, French, English, etc. Bring your school homework a…
Intermediate Spanish Conversation Group/ Grupo de conversaci…
Join us for a fun and friendly environment to practice your Spanish skills. for a fun and friendly environment to practi…
Starry night Storytime
Wear your pajamas, bring along your favourite stuffie, and come get cozy with us! Stories, rhymes, and songs for childre…
Write With Us!
The Writers Collective of Canada (WCC) and the Sunnyside Branch invite you to join us for our writing workshops: Write W…
Monday Evening Book Club
Share the pleasure of reading and discussing books ranging from the classics to the contemporary, but mostly fiction, in…
French Conversation Group - Groupe de conversation français
Practice your French language conversation skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. All levels are welcome to this…
Travel Discussion Group
Join the Travel Discussion Group, “Passport Ready” led by Elaine Kenney and be ready to share a travel experience with a…
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…
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…
Contes en famille (septembre à décembre)
Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien.ne.Joignez-nous après notre Contes e…
Toddlertime
Stories, rhymes, and songs for toddlers 19-36 months and a parent/caregiver. Drop-in.
Babytime - Fall Session 1 (10:15 am)
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver followed by time for parents to socialize and help their…
Contes en famille et jouons à la bibliothèque
Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges, accompagnés d’un parent ou d’un gardien.Suivi de jouons la…
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…
Babytime & Stay and Play | Bébés à la biblio & Jouons à la b…
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver, followed by Stay and Play. 0-18 months. Contes, comptin…
Family Storytime and Stay & Play
Family Storytime 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool children and a parent/caregiver. Stay…
Family Storytime at Vanier / Contes et chansons en familles…
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program. Contes, comptines et chan…
Babytime followed by a Stay and Play
Stories, rhymes, and songs for babies ages 0-18 months and a parent or caregiver.Stay and chat after Babytime with toys…
Babytime, followed by Stay and Play / Bébés à la biblio, sui…
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver followed by time for parents to socialize and help their…
Babytime
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs for babies (ages 0-18 months) and a parent/caregiver. Program from 10:30 AM to 1…
Babytime & Stay and Play | Bébés à la biblio & Jouons à la b…
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies 0 -18 months and a parent or caregiver. Feel free to stay after the program to play…
Bilingual Family Storytime | Contes en famille bilingue
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or a caregiver.Drop-in program. Family program.Contes, c…
Bilingual Family Storytime / Contes en famille bilingue
Stories, rhymes & songs for children, parents and caregivers. Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âge…
Bilingual Family Storytime / Contes en famille bilingue
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Followed by 30 minutes of "stay and play"…
Bilingual Family Storytime + Stay & Play / Contes en famille…
Stories, rhymes, and songs for families with young children. The first half hour will be an interactive storytime progr…
Contes en famille
Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tout âge accompagés de leurs parents ou gardien(ne)s.Les mardis, 10h30…
Family Storytime
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver.Meet new friends after storytime at Stay an…
Family Storytime with Stay and Play
Please join us for stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages. Join other children and their parent or caregive…
Tuesday Morning Babytime
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. 0-18 monthsPlease note: October 27 – no program
Babytime
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. 0-18 months. Drop-in. Followed by a Stay and Play.
Babytime - Fall Session 1 (11:30 am)
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver followed by time for parents to socialize and help their…
Babytime
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies 0-18 months and a parent or caregiver. Drop In.
Family Storyime
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver.Feel free to stay after the program to play…
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…
Carp Social KNITwork
Join us for an informal gathering of knitting enthusiasts - from beginners to experts. Share your ideas and projects in…
Greenbelt ESL Conversation Group / Groupe de conversation AL…
Learn and practice new English language skills and meet new people in a relaxed and friendly environment. Everyone welco…
Spanish Conversation Group/ Grupo de Conversación en Español
Join us for a fun and friendly environment to practice your Spanish. Drop in as space permits.
Babytime | Bébés à la biblio
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver.Ages 0-18 months. Drop-in program.* No program on Tuesda…
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…
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…
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…
Babytime
Stories, rhymes, and songs for babies (0-18 months) and their parents or caregivers. English drop-in program.
Crafternoon
Do you like to knit, crochet or do hand work? Join like minded individuals for an enjoyable afternoon of crafting. Bring…
Games & Puzzles | Jeux de société & casse-têtes
Play card games and board games at the library or work on a puzzle! Drop-in program. La bibliothèque vous accueille pour…
Tuesday Afternoon Babytime
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. 0-18 monthsPlease note: October 27 – no program
Babytime / Bébés à la biblio - Sunnyside
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver in the afternoons. 0-18 months.Contes, comptines et chans…
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…
Alta Vista Reading Circle
Join us for the Alta Vista Reading Circle. We will take turns reading out loud, building our confidence and defining new…
Youth Hangout | Rencontre pour les jeunes
Come listen to music, have a snack, and hang out with other kids! There will be a different low-stakes activity to do ea…
Reading Buddies: 4:15pm Session
Do you have a child in grades 1 to 4? Would you like them to boost their confidence and motivation to read? Join our we…
Homework Help / Aide aux devoirs
Come and get help with reading, math, science, French, English, etc. Led by United for Literacy volunteers. For students…
Homework Help | Aide aux devoirs
Come and get help with reading, math, science, French, English, etc. Led by United for Literacy volunteers. For students…
Reading Buddies: 5:15pm Session
Do you have a child in grades 1 to 4? Would you like them to boost their confidence and motivation to read? Join our we…
Beaded Vamp and Moccasin Workshop: with Colleen Nolan
The Vamp and Moccasin Workshop with Colleen Nolan offers a unique opportunity for individuals to learn the art of crafti…
Collage Club
Come join us for a fun collage session! Explore your creative side and piece together something beautiful. Collages make…
Craft Night
Everyone is welcome to bring a project to work on (any skill level) or just chat.Every Tuesday and Thursday night at the…
Homework Help/Aide aux devoirs
Come and get help with reading,math, science, French, English, etc.Led by United for Literacy volunteers. For students i…
Tuesday English Conversation Group
Practice your English conversation skills in a low-pressure, friendly environment. All levels are welcome. This is an ad…
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…
Adult French Conversation Group/ Groupe de conversation en f…
Improve your French, share stories and make new friends!Améliorez votre français, partager des histoires et faites des a…
Community Writing Workshop
Join a Writers Collective of Canada (WCC) workshop at the library and experience the power of writing together.A WCC wor…
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 conve…
Homework Help (Tuesdays) | Club de devoirs (Mardis)
Come join our homework club and get help with reading, math, science, French, English, etc. Bring your school homework a…
Pre-Teen Book Club
Join us for book chats and activities in a relaxed atmosphere. Vote for which book the group will read each month!Welco…
Tuesday English Conversation Group
Do you need a casual, friendly environment where you can practice your English-speaking skills? Look no further than the…
English Conversation Group
Do you already have some basic English language skills, and are you looking for a casual, friendly environment where you…
Life Drawing
Art House presents weekly ‘Life Drawing’ sessions on Tuesdays between 7-9:30 pm. Host Shawn Hunsdale invites a different…
1 on 1 with the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre: As…
Come meet 1 on 1 with Social Prescriber Maddie from the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre (WOCRC). A social presc…
Babytime (Sept.-Dec.)
Stories, rhymes, and songs for babies (ages 0-18 months) and a parent/caregiver. Note: No program on September 30, Octob…
Toddler Mornings
Join us in the Studio on the first Wednesday of every month for Toddler Mornings at the Ottawa Art Gallery. Explore crea…
Wednesday Storytime
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. In English.Every Wednesday, 10:15am.Drop-i…
English conversation group
Join our free English conversation group to practice speaking in English in a relaxed and friendly environment.All level…
Family Storytime / Contes en famille
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program. Followed by a Stay and P…
Family Storytime / Contes en famille
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or a caregiver. Drop-in program. Family program.Contes,…
Family Storytime
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. This program is followed by "Stay & Play…
Morning Social / Matinée conviviale
Join us at the library on Wednesday mornings for our Morning Social and connect with others in the community. Whether yo…
Toddlertime - Fall Session 1
Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers and a parent or caregiver. 19-35 months. 30 min. Drop in.
Toddlertime
Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers together with their parents or caregivers.Drop-in activity. Ages 18-36 months.***…
Contes en famille, suivi de jouons à la biblio
30 minutes de contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien. L'animation sera suiv…
Family Storytime and Stay & Play
Family Storytime 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool children and a parent/caregiver. Stay…
Babytime
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. 0-18 months.
Conte en famille et jouons à la biblio | Family Storytime +…
Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien. Joignez-nous après notre Contes en…
Family Storytime followed by a Stay and Play
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver.Stay and Play following storytime. Meet new…
Family Storytime
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers.Wednesdays, 10:30- 11:00 am. English…
Family Storytime
Stories, songs and rhymes for children of all ages and a parent or guardian.Program from 10:30 AM – 11:00 AMStay & Play…
Family Storytime
Stories, rhymes, and songs for families with young children. The first half hour will be an interactive Storytime progr…
Family Storytime & Stay and Play | Contes en famille et Jouo…
Stories, rhymes, and songs families with young children. The first half hour will be an interactive storytime program.…
Family Storytime & Stay and Play | Contes en famille & Jouon…
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and a parent/caregiver. Drop-in program. Join us to play and chat fo…
Storytime with Stay & Play
Family Storytime 10:30 am – 11:00 am. Join us for fun stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool children with a parent/ca…
Wednesday English Conversation Group
Do you need a casual, friendly environment where you can practice your English-speaking skills? Look no further than the…
Wednesday Morning Toddlertime & Stay and Play
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers. Drop-in program.
Babytime
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies 0-18 months and a parent or caregiver followed by Stay and Play.Storytime @ 11:00St…
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…
North Gower Nifty Knitters
Join us for an informal gathering of knitting enthusiasts - from beginners to experts. Share your ideas and projects in…
Parenting in Ottawa
Speak, in person, with a Public Health Nurse to get support around infant feeding and parenting. No appointment is neces…
Rosemount Knitting Group
Bring your knitting and/or crocheting projects and share advice, ideas and conversations with fellow enthusiasts. For ad…
Babytime
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies (newborn to 18 months) with a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program.
Write with Us!
The Writers Collective of Canada (WCC) and the Rockcliffe Park Branch invite you to join us for our writing workshops: W…
Groupe de conversation en français - intermédiaire
Rejoignez notre groupe de conversation en français pour pratiquer le français dans une atmosphère détendue.Niveau interm…
Preschool Show & Tell (Session 1)
Join us for circle time, show and tell, and a literacy-based activity. Children are encouraged to bring an item or photo…
Wednesday Afternoon Book Talks
Hungry for another recommendation? Join us at Nepean Centrepointe on the first Wednesday of the month. Library staff and…
Newcomer Support Drop-in
New to Canada? Looking for support with school, work, or your social life?Drop in to meet with a settlement outreach wor…
Chess Club
Join us for open games of chess. Whether you're a beginner or more advanced, this is a relaxed environment where everyon…
Crafternoon / Brin d’brico
Come crafting at the library. We have all the supplies you need to satisfy your creativity!For children of all ages. Dro…
Homework Help | Aide aux devoirs
Come and get help with reading, math, science, French, English, etc. Led by United for Literacy volunteers. For students…
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…
English Conversation Group
Practice your English conversation skills in a low- pressure, friendly environment. All levels are welcome.
Greely Knit, Crochet, and Fibre Crafting Group
Bring your knitting, crochet, needlepoint, cross-stitch, etc!Share tips and tricks, ideas and conversations with fellow…
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…
Rideau Wednesday English Conversation Group
Do you already have some basic English language skills, and are you looking for a casual, friendly environment where you…
Stittsville Cozy Crafters
Got a portable craft project? Bring it along and chat with some fellow crafters while you work! Share your expertise if…
Write With Us!
The Writers Collective of Canada (WCC) and the Orléans Branch invite you to join us for our writing workshops: Write Wit…
English Conversation Group
Join our free English conversation to practice speaking in English in a relaxed and friendly environment.All levels are…
French Conversation Group / groupe de conversation français
Pratiquez votre français dans un milieu décontracté et amical. Portes ouvertes.Practice your French conversation skills…
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…
Hazeldean Stitches (Fall Season 2026)
If you are a knitter or a crocheter come and join Hazeldean Stitches. Share your ideas and projects with other yarn arti…
Vanier English Conversation Group
Join our free English conversation group to practise speaking in English in a relaxed and friendly environment. All leve…
Wednesday English Conversation Group
Practice your English conversation skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. All levels are welcome to this drop-in…
Life Drawing with Shawn Hunsdale
Join us every Wednesday for uninstructed life drawing with local artist Shawn Hunsdale ✍️ #lifedrawing #figuredrawing #a…
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…
Groupe de conversation en français | French Conversation Gro…
Améliorez votre français parlé et rencontrez des gens dans une atmosphère détendue. Inscription non requise, niveaux int…
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…
Bébés à la biblio (sept - déc)
Contes, comptines, et chansons pour les bébés (0-18 mois) accompagnés d’un parent ou gardien(ne).Programme portes-ouvert…
Bilingual Storytime / Heure du conte bilingue
It's our bilingual storytime!Stories, songs and games for children and their accompanying parent or guardian. Registrati…
Bilingual Family Storytime | Contes en famille bilingue
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. 30 min. Drop in.Contes, comptines et chans…
Tout-petits à la biblio
Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de 18 36 mois et un parent ou gardien. Activité portes-ouvertes.
Toddlertime
Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers and a parent or caregiver. Program from 10:30 – 11:00amStay & Play from 11:00 – 1…
Adult English Conversation Group/Groupe de conversation en a…
Improve your English, share stories and make new friends!Améliorez votre anglais, partager des histoires et faites des a…
Babytime / Bébés à la biblio
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. Followed by time to stay and play. 0-18 months.Récits, c…
Babytime & Stay and Play
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies ages 0-18 months and a parent or caregiver. Followed by Stay and Play.
Bébés à la Biblio
Contes, Comptines et chansons pour les bébés accompagnés de leurs parents ou gardiens. Les Jeudis de 10h 30 11h. Program…
Bilingual Family Storytime - Contes en famille bilingue
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program.Thursdays at 10:30-11:00…
Family Storytime / Contes en famille
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program. Family program. ________…
Family Storytime (Thursdays) | Conte en famille (Jeudis)
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers.Family program. Drop-in. This program…
Storytime and Stay & Play
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Stay and play following storytime.*Please…
Thursday English Conversation Group
Do you need a casual, friendly environment where you can practice your English-speaking skills? Look no further than the…
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…
Babytime + Stay & Play (Thursdays) | Bébés à la biblio et j…
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies with a parent or caregiver followed by time for parents to socialize and help their…
Rosemount Writing Collective
Engage in creative writing with others from the community! Join us on Thursday afternoons to find your unique voice. Eac…
English Conversation Group
Practice your English conversation skills in a low-pressure, friendly environment. This program is facilitated by The Ne…
Craft Night
Everyone is welcome to bring a project to work on (any skill level) or just chat.Every Tuesday and Thursday night at the…
English conversation group
Join our free English conversation group to practice speaking in English in a relaxed and friendly environment.All level…
Homework Help / Aide aux devoirs (Sept.-Dec.)
Come and get help with reading, math, science, French, English, etc. Led by United for Literacy volunteers. For students…
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…
English Conversation Group / Groupe de conversation en angla…
Join our free English conversation group to practise speaking in English in a relaxed and friendly environment. All leve…
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…
Knit and Crochet Club / Club de Tricot et de crochet
Thursday, 6:30 pmJeudi, 18h 3090 min.Bring your knitting or crochet project (or needlepoint, cross-stitch, etc.) and sha…
Sketchy Thursdays
Join us in the Studio to learn art techniques at the Ottawa Art Gallery. With summer plein air sessions and surprise gue…
Write With Us!
The Writers Collective of Canada (WCC) and the North Gloucester Branch invite you to join us for our writing workshops:…
French Conversation Group-Intermediate Level, Groupe de conv…
Améliorez votre français parlé et rencontrez des gens dans une ambiance décontractée et conviviale. Niveau intermédiaire…
Orléans Book Chats
Share the enjoyment of good books in an informal and relaxed atmosphere. Second Thursday of every month. New members wel…
Bilingual Babytime + Stay & Play (Fridays) | Bébés à la bibl…
Stories, rhymes and songs in English and French followed by time to socialize, explore, and play.Drop-in. For ages 0-18…
Game Café for Adults
Come play cards, roll the dice or play board games with us!
Greenbelt ESL Classes / Classes ALS Greenbelt
In these ESL classes for beginner and intermediate levels, participants will learn and practice English vocabulary, gram…
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…
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…
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…
English conversation group
Join our free English conversation group to practice speaking in English in a relaxed and friendly environment.All level…
Victoria Laube | Exfoliation
Exfoliation features photo-based works by artist Victoria Laube that explore the diverse manifestations of grief—its tra…
Stay and Play/ Jouons à la biblio
Drop in for preschool fun! Play with puppets, crafts, building blocks, and more.Un programme portes ouvertes pour les en…
Reading Buddies / Compagnons de lecture
Pair up with a Teen Volunteer for six weeks of learning together! Meet up with your buddy every Saturday morning, pick o…
Saturday Family Storytime (Sept-Dec) / Heure du conte du sam…
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool children and a parent/caregiver.Drop-in program (registration is no…
Silly Saturday Storytime
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in.
Saturday Family Storytime
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages.All children welcome with a parent or caregiver. Drop…
Saturday Morning Storytime
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers. Drop-in program.
Saturday Storytime
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children ages 0-5, accompanied by a parent or caregiver.*Please note, there is no Stay an…
Saturday Storytime with Stay and Play
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children ages 0-5, accompanied by a parent or caregiver.Join other children and their par…
Write With Us!
The Writers Collective of Canada (WCC) and the Greenboro Branch of the Ottawa Public Library invite you to join us for o…
Contes en famille
Rejoignez-nous pour des contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges avec un parent ou gardien. Programme…
LEGO Party
Create and build with Lego®! Saturdays 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Drop-in program. Family program.
Saturday Family Storytime followed by a Stay and Play
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver.Stay and play following storytime. Meet new…
English Conversation Group
Practice your English conversation skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. All levels are welcome.Please note: Sat…
French Conversation Group
Pratiquez votre français dans un milieu décontracté et amical. Portes ouvertes.Practice your French conversation skills…
Craft & Chat - Bavarder & Bricoler
Whatever your handicraft, join us for a welcoming get together as we work on our creative projects. Bring your craft pro…
Lego® Block Party | Fête en blocs Lego®
Create and build with Lego®!Drop-in program. Family program.Architectes en herbe, vos Lego®!Programme portes ouvertes. P…
Family Storytime (Sundays @ 10:30)
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers.Family program. Drop-in.
Sunday Bilingual Family storytime | Contes en famille biling…
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver.All ages.30 min.Drop in.Contes, comptines e…
Groupe de conversation en français - Lundi
LOCATION:Rideau at Program room
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…
Storytime and Stay & Play
Family Storytime 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm. Join us for fun stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool children with a parent/care…
Granny Squares for Warmth
The Granny Squares for Warmth (GSFW) group was created in November 2020 as a Barrhaven-based group with a mission to cre…
Teen Advisory Group - Sunnyside
Hey teens! Join us at Sunnyside branch for a fun way to earn volunteer hours! With our TAG, you can have your say about…
Afternoon Storytime (Oct.-Dec.)
Join us for stories and activities for children ages 3-6 and a parent/caregiver.Note: no program on October 27.
Young Adult Zine Club | Club de zines pour ados et jeunes ad…
Join us for a zine-making session! A fanzine, or zine for short, is a small, handmade booklet filled with anything you w…
Club de Collage & Journaling Club
Turn scraps into stories - Creativity starts with a blank page!Donnez vie vos idées et créez des histoires — La créativi…
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…
Meditative Journalling / Journalisation méditative
Join us for a meditative and relaxing morning at the library! We will do a few breathing exercises, followed by a few mi…
Centennial Book Chat
Share the enjoyment of good books in an informal and relaxed atmosphere. This program takes place the second Wednesday o…
Bébés à la biblio
Contes, comptines, et chansons pour les bébés (0-18 mois) accompagnés d’un parent ou gardien(ne).Programme portes-ouvert…
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…
Drop-in Newcomer Support
New to Canada? Looking for support with school, work, or your social life?Drop in to meet with a settlement youth outrea…
Get Crafty!
Come craft at the library! We have all the supplies you need to satisfy your creativity.Ages 6–12. Drop-in.September 23,…
Hazeldean Art Club Series - Flower Frogs
Flower arranging made easy with the help of a simple flower frog! We will create flower frogs using air dry clay and you…
Club de lecture
Participez des rencontres sociales pour discuter d’une grande variété de livres sélectionnés par les membres du club de…
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…
Thursday Morning Book Club
Share the enjoyment of reading and discussing books in a relaxed atmosphere.September 18 - The Road by Cormac McCarthy.O…
Write with Us!
The Writers Collective of Canada (WCC) and the North Gower Branch invite you to join us for our writing workshops: Write…
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…
Sleuth Hounds (August to December 2026)
Share the enjoyment of good mysteries in a relaxed atmosphere on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Join us for our discus…
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…
Friday Crafternoon / Brico-matin
Join us for a new craft every month! Drop-in activity. For ages 4+.Rejoignez-nous pour un nouveau bricolage chaque mois!…
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 / Ça dé ‘bloc’
Building Boom! Show off your architectural creativity with Lego®!Archiboum! Architectes en herbes, vos Lego®!
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 Family Storytime and Stay & Play
Family Storytime 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool children and a parent/caregiver. Stay…
Rocket adventures
Perfect for aspiring space explorers! Embark on thrilling rocket adventures! Blast off aboard a pretend rocket ship, go…
Saturday Family Storytime
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. 30 min. Drop in.
Sensory Storytime
Join us for a program that features:dimmed lightingsensory toysa smaller number of participantsan adapted circle time wi…
Creative Sundays
Join us in the Studio for Creative Sundays, a free drop in art activity suitable for all ages. Discover the current exhi…
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…
Slow Stitchers and Handcrafters
Calling all slow-stitchers and handcrafters. Whatever your handicraft, join us for a welcoming get together as we work o…
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…
Babytime / Bébés à la biblio
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver, followed by Stay and Play. 0-18 months. Contes, comptin…
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…
Cookbook Book Club
Do you love browsing through cookbooks and trying new recipes? Then come and meet with other food enthusiasts and put a…
Black and Diasporic Book Club
Join us in this book club dedicated to exploring a diversity of literature written by and about Black and diasporic peop…
Cercle littéraire
Partagez avec nous le plaisir des livres dans une ambiance détendue. Un lundi soir par mois. Bienvenue aux nouveaux venu…
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…
Silent Book Club for Teens
Want to get more reading done but don't want to be alone? Come to silent book club. Bring your own book (of your choice…
Write with Us!
The Writers Collective of Canada (WCC) and the Manotick Branch invite you to join us for our writing workshops: Write Wi…
Infusions Littéraires (septembre à décembre 2026)
Partagez avec nous le plaisir des livres dans une ambiance détendue, le 3e mercredi du chaque mois.16 septembre - Juste…
Therapy Dogs at the Library
Theraputic Paws of Canada will be offering free monthly therapy pet visits at the Rideau Branch. Drop in any time during…
Storytelling Open Mic
Storytelling Open Mic is a perfect place for newcomers to discover oral storytelling in a warm and supportive atmosphere…
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…
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…
Get Crafty! / Brico en fête !
Come craft at the library. We have all the supplies you need to satisfy your creativity! Drop-in family program.Viens br…
Colouring Corner / Coin de coloriage
De-stress with some intricate colouring pages.Colouring books include Star Wars, Minecraft, Pokemon, and more!Déstressez…
Teen Manga Club
Come meet up with other anime and manga enthusiasts. Share discussions and activities around your favourite light novels…
Memory Palace
A memory palace is an imagined place in the mind, organizing memories and experiences—past and potential. More than a me…
STEAM | STIAM
Join us for an exciting, hands-on workshop designed especially for kids! Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts…
Spanish-English Storytime / Hora de Cuentos Inglés y español
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers. Cuentos, rimas y canciones para niño…
PD Day: Help Yourself to Some Fun | Journée pédago: On s’amu…
Looking for something to do? Drop in for some crafts, games, and colouring. For ages 6-12.Tu t’ennuies? Tu ne sais pas q…
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…
Get Busy on PD Days! | On s’amuse en pédago!
Get Busy on PD Days! Looking for something fun to do on your PD Day?Drop in and explore a variety of activity stations.…
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…
Chapter Chat Book Club
Expand your reading horizons by joining us each month to chat about a book from a new genre.June 29, 2026: Bildungsroman…
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…
English Reading and Writing Help (Adult Second Language Lear…
Whether you need help: Preparing a CV and Cover Letter for job prospects or interviews, Help with English based course a…
English Conversation Group | Groupe de conversation en angla…
Practice your English conversation skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. All levels are welcome to this drop-in…
Purls of Wisdom Knitting Group
Join us at the Beaverbrook Branch for an evening of crafting. Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, felting and sewi…
Cook and Tell book club.
Meet with fellow food enthusiasts and put a cookbook to the test. Selection for Fall session: Sep. 28 - Canadian Li…
Cercle de lecture de Vanier
La succursale Vanier invite les francophones et les francophiles de toutes générations se joindre un cercle de lecture…
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…
Crochet/Knitting Club
Join us at the Richmond branch for our monthly crochet/knitting club. Come in, crochet/knit amongst others and share a f…
St-Laurent English Book Club
Come meet to enjoy and discuss a wide variety of books selected by book club members. All are welcome!Drop-in program.Th…
Metcalfe Book Club
Meet your neighbours and discuss great books in a relaxed atmosphere. All are welcome!September's book pick is 'From the…
Sketchy Thursdays
Join us in the Studio to learn art techniques at the Ottawa Art Gallery. With summer plein air sessions and surprise gue…
Winners of the National Youth Remembrance Contests 2026
Each year, students across the country submit artwork, poetry, essays and videos to the National Youth Remembrance Conte…
The Sunnyside Adult Book Club
Join in stimulating discussions on selected titles in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere on the last Friday of the month.…
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…