December 2026 Events (411 events)
Browse festivals, concerts, cultural events, sports, and more in Ottawa during December 2026.
Relief from Everyday Life (Intro to Relief Printing) with th…
With the guidance of a Gallery Educator and together with your group, you will be inspired by OAG permanent collection a…
Art Club for Adults:Session 4 of 5
Create art in good company. This series is perfect for aspiring artists, crafters who are in a rut, and anyone who suspe…
Jeffrey Martin
DIY Sewing: Potholders
Learn how to sew a reusable potholder with just a few simple materials. Must have experience using a sewing machine. …
Carols and Crafts: Christmas Sing-along
Fa la la la la, la la, la la!Warm up your voices and get in the Christmas spirit with this carol sing-along at the libra…
Lecture Series - Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol
Bah humbug! Join us for a discussion of this popular novel, led by University of Ottawa Professor, Lauren Gillingham. Ve…
Calligraphy Workshop
Looking to level up your birthday cards? Add some flair to your planner? Join us for an introduction to brush lettering!…
Christmas Candlelight Event
You are invited to participate in Beechwood’s Christmas Candlelight Service on Sunday, December 6, 2026 at 6:00 pm. A sp…
Art Club for Adults: Session 5 of 5
Create art in good company. This series is perfect for aspiring artists, crafters who are in a rut, and anyone who suspe…
Coups de coeur de l'année: édition 2026
Nous vous invitons à notre premier événement annuel pour parler de vos livres préférés de l'année! Vous pouvez recommand…
Ornament Making
Learn to make geometric himmeli ornaments or small mobiles, suitable for decorating a tree or whatever you wish! Registr…
These Are A Few of My Favourite Books: 2026 Edition
We welcome you to our first annual event where you get to recommend your favourite book(s) of the year! You may recommen…
Make-A-Fort
Work alongside others to make the most awesome fort ever! Will it be tall? Wide? Strong? Cozy? You’ll get the chance to…
YA Reading Challenge 2026 Party / Fête du Défi de lecture ad…
For ages 13-18.Twelve books. Twelve months. One amazing accomplishment!Come celebrate the completion of the 2026 YA Read…
Winter Wonderland: Family Storytime & Craft | Féérie hiverna…
Join us for a holiday-themed Family Storytime and craft.Family program. Drop-in. This program is available in English. S…
Handmade Holidays
Drop-in and try your hand at holiday craft, or two (or three!).Family program. Drop-in.
Craft Night at Carp - Found Poetry
Join us at the Carp Branch for an evening of creativity and fun! This month is found poetry! Find poetry through pre-wri…
Wrap It Up! / À vos papiers!
Make it, decorate it, wrap it! Create your own one-of-a-kind wrapping paper with colours, doodles, stamps and festive de…
Crafternoon! Bricofolie! (DEC)
Come crafting at the library, we have all the supplies you need to satisfy your creativity! Drop-in program. Viens brico…
Winter Crafts / Bricolages d'hiver
Celebrate the magic of winter with fun, creative crafts! Join us for a cozy crafting session and make something special…
Young Adult Reading Challenge 2026 / Défi de lecture pour ad…
For ages 13-18. This year, we challenge you to read 1 book a month. Pick up your Young Adult Reading Challenge 2026 shee…
Noon Year's Eve | Réveillon-midi du Jour de l’An
A New Year's event for the whole family. Ring in 2027 early (at noon)! Wear your pajamas or your fancy finery if you wou…
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…
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…
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…
Canada’s Unknown Soldier
Discover the history behind one of Canada’s most powerful symbols of remembrance. Marking 25 years since the repatriatio…
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…
Timescapes
In the context of Ottawa’s bicentennial anniversary, and the large-scale environmental transformation that has occured o…
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.
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…
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…
Sunday Greenbelt ESL Intermediate Conversation Group / Group…
After a successful pilot program earlier this year, North Gloucester will continue with the Sunday intermediate conversa…
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 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…
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…
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…
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 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 + Stay & Play / Contes en famille…
Stories, rhymes, and songs for families with young children. The first half hour will be an interactive storytime progr…
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 0-18 months and a parent or caregiver. Drop In.
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…
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…
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…
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…
Babytime (Sept.-Dec.)
Stories, rhymes, and songs for babies (ages 0-18 months) and a parent/caregiver. Note: No program on September 30, Octob…
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 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…
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…
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
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…
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…
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 & Stay and Play
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies ages 0-18 months and a parent or caregiver. Followed by Stay and Play.
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…
English conversation group
Join our free English conversation group to practice speaking in English in a relaxed and friendly environment.All level…
Stay and Play/ Jouons à la biblio
Drop in for preschool fun! Play with puppets, crafts, building blocks, and more.Un programme portes ouvertes pour les en…
Saturday Family Storytime (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…
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…
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…
LEGO Party
Create and build with Lego®! Saturdays 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Drop-in program. Family program.
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…
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…
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…
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,…
Club de lecture
Participez des rencontres sociales pour discuter d’une grande variété de livres sélectionnés par les membres du club de…
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!…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Metcalfe Book Club
Meet your neighbours and discuss great books in a relaxed atmosphere. All are welcome!September's book pick is 'From the…
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…
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…
Babytime followed by a Play and Stay
Stories, rhymes, and songs for babies ages 0-18 months and a parent or caregiver.Stay and chat after Babytime with toys…
English Conversation Group / Groupe de conversation en angla…
This English Conversation Group requires CLB Stage II Level 5 skills to participate.Pour participer ce groupe de convers…
French Conversation Group / Groupe de conversation en frança…
Do you already have some basic French language skills, and are you looking for a casual, friendly environment where you…
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…
Reading Group #1
Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere! Drop-in. Sept-June.1st Wednesday of the month. (Some exceptio…
Novel Conversations
Share the enjoyment of good books in an informal and relaxed atmosphere. First Thursday of every month. New members welc…
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…
Book Banter (September to December 2026)
Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for discussions on the first Thursday of every month…
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…
Book Banter (2026 - 2027 Season) Hazeldean Branch
Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere at the Hazeldean Library.SEPTEMBER 11, 2026Meet & Greet – talk…
Stay and Play/Jouons à la biblio
Meet other kids and families and play with all our toys! Rencontre d'autres enfants et familles et joue avec tous nos…
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 ne…
Creative Writing for Teens (2026-2027 Session)
Participants (ages 13-17) meet on the second Monday of the month for a series of lectures, activities, and writing exerc…
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…
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…
Takao Tanabe: Inside Passage
Featuring more than sixty paintings, Inside Passage showcases Takao Tanabe’s seven-decade career, while also marking his…
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…
Club de Collage & Journaling Club
Turn scraps into stories - Creativity starts with a blank page! Donnez vie vos idées et créez des histoires — La créativ…
Sites of Agency: Studio Photography
More than any other medium, photography offers the possibility of being seen, remembered and affirmed. Gallery: Special…