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EEPMON

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

Hard Rock Cafe Ottawa Live Performances

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

becoming|un|becoming: deepening relations

The artworks by Leah Decter, a white settler artist and scholar, offer an opportunity to reflect on repair and care of r…

Intertwined

In a time marked by our increasingly complex relationship to the natural world, Intertwined brings together artists for…

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…

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…

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 + Stay & Play

Stories, rhymes and songs for babies with a parent or caregiver followed by time for parents to socialize and help their…

Teen Chess Club | Club d'échecs jeunesse

Drop in to play chess with other youth in a relaxed, informal environment!Ages 8 to 18. Drop-in program..Venez jouer aux…

Craft Night

Everyone is welcome to bring a project to work on (any skill level) or just chat. Every Tuesday and Thursday night at th…

The Nightstand Collective Book Club

Your evening escape into stories! Are you looking for a reason to dust off that pile of books next to your bed that have…

Groupe de conversation en français- Jeudi soir

Profitez de notre groupe de conversation afin d'améliorer vos habiletés en français l'oral. ​Join our free French Conve…

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…

Employment Support

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

Bilingual Babytime and Stay & Play | Bébé à la biblio et jou…

Stories, rhymes and songs in English and French followed by time to socialize, explore, and play.Drop-in. For ages 0-18…

Seniors Social/ Socialiser entre aînés

Join us at the Orléans branch Friday afternoons from 1:45pm-3:00pm to make new friends. We have coffee, puzzles, board g…

Fibre Fridays | Vendredis en bouts de laine

Bring your knitting or crochet project (or needlepoint, cross-stitch, etc) and share tips and tricks, ideas and conversa…

1 on 1 with the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre: As…

Come meet 1 on 1 with Social Prescriber Maddie from the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre (WOCRC). A social presc…

Rideau Friday English Conversation Group

Do you already have some basic English language skills, and are you looking for a casual, friendly environment where you…

Saturday Bilingual Family Storytime | Contes en famille bili…

Join us for stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages with a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program. Rejoinez-nou…

Groupe de conversation en français | French Conversation Gro…

Pratiquez votre français dans un milieu décontracté et amical.Practice your French conversation skills in a relaxed and…

Go Workshop / Atelier de Go

The Ottawa Go Club (https://ottawagoclub.wixsite.com/ogcs) organizes a series of workshops for people who want to improv…

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…

Employment Support

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

Memory Café

**Please note that the Monday, January 5th session is cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience.** An open house for…

Groupe de conversation en français | French conversation gro…

Rejoignez notre groupe de conversation pour pratiquer le français dans une atmosphère détendue.Join our French conversat…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Homework Help / Aide aux devoirs

Come and get help with reading, math, science, French, English, etc. Led by United for Literacy volunteers. For students…

Groupe de conversation en français / French Conversation Gro…

Participez notre groupe de conversation, dans une ambiance amicale et décontractée, afin d'améliorer vos habiletés con…

1 on 1 with the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre: As…

Come meet 1 on 1 with Social Prescriber Maddie from the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre (WOCRC). A social presc…

Conte en famille et jouons à la biblio

Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien. Joignez-nous après notre Contes en…

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…

Reading Group #1

Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere! Drop-in. Sept-June.1st Wednesday of the month. (Some exceptio…

Chess Club

Join us for open games of chess. Whether you're a beginner or more advanced, this is a relaxed environment where everyon…

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…

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…

Employment Support Workshops

Are you looking for a job? Learn all the necessary skills to do so at the Elmvale Acres Branch of the Ottawa Public Libr…

Vernon Book Club

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

French Conversation-Intermediate, Groupe de conversation- ni…

Améliorez votre français parlé et rencontrez des gens dans une ambiance décontractée et conviviale. Niveau intermédiaire…

Adult & 10+ Chess Club

Join us for adult and 10+ chess, all levels welcome an instructor will be available! Come meet new people and have fun.…

Miniature Gaming

Interested in miniature gaming with toy soldiers? Join in to play science fiction, high fantasy and historical games. Pr…

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…

Monday Night at the Movies/ Lundi cinéma

Join us at Sunnyside for our monthly film screening every second Monday of the month.Monday May 11th at 6:15pm -About Ti…

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…

Black and Diasporic Book Club

All are welcome to join us in this new book club dedicated to exploring a diversity of literature written by and about B…

Orléans Book Chats

Share the enjoyment of good books in an informal and relaxed atmosphere. Second Thursday of every month. New members wel…

North Gloucester Book Club

Meet up with other book lovers in the neighborhood and chat about the monthly pick. See the book list below for links to…

Club de lecture silencieux pour ados

Pas de livre assigné, pas de devoirs – apportez tout simplement le livre de votre choix (un roman, un BD, un manga, un d…

Storytelling Open Mic

Storytelling Open Mic is a perfect place for newcomers to discover oral storytelling in a warm and supportive atmosphere…

Elmvale Acres Book Club

Meet up with fellow book enthusiasts for a discussion of the month's chosen book.February 23rd: Finding Edward by Sheila…

Stittsville Branch Afternoon Book Club

The Stittsville Branch Afternoon Book Club meet on the third Monday of most months and read a variety of fiction and non…

Atelier Zine Workshop

Learn to design, make, and publish your own Zines! ​A Zine is a small, self-published booklet filled with whatever you w…

Cook and Tell book club.

Meet with fellow food enthusiasts and put a cookbook to the test. ​Selection: ​February 23, 2026 - " Good for your gut"…

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…

Memory Café

**Please note that the Wednesday, March 25th session is cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience.** An open house f…

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…

It's Time to Watch a Movie!

June 1, at 6 pm: Freakier FridayTess's daughter Anna now has a daughter of her own and soon, a stepdaughter. As they nav…

Sunnyside Euchre Club for Seniors

Come play Euchre this summer and make new friends! Even if you don't know how to play, a guide will be there to teach yo…

C'est le temps pour un film !

Le 15 juin 18 h: Le Club VinlandC'est l'histoire de Frère Jean, un éducateur exceptionnel dans un collège de garçons de…

Crazy Bear Bounce World 2026

Guinness World Record-holding inflatable amusement park spanning 3 acres with over 50,000 sq ft of interconnected bounci…

Weekly Drum Circle

Weekly community drum circle at the Bronson Centre — no musical experience needed and drums are provided. A judgment-fre…

Silly Saturday Storytime

Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in.

Sunday Family Storytime

Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages.​ All children welcome with a parent ​or caregiver. Drop…

Toddlertime

Stories, rhymes, and songs for toddlers 19-36 months and a parent/caregiver. Drop-in.

Liquidation Sale

Dates & Times Thursday July 9: 10:00AM – 8:00PM Friday July 10: 10:00AM – 6:00PM Saturday July 11: 10:00AM – 6:00PM Sund…

Reading Buddies

Read with a Teen Volunteer Reading Buddies is a program that pairs teen volunteers (ages 14–18) with children in Grades…

Ahoy, Matey!

Sail the seven seas. It’s time to go on a treasure hunt! Join us and make some pirate-themed crafts fit for a captain! D…

At the Game Table / Jeux de société

Play card games and board games at the library. Games selection include: chess.Library staff will be on hand to help wit…

Circus Workshop with Joey Albert (Ages 7-12)

MASC: Circus Workshop - Joey Albert The circus workshop offers students an educational, artistic, and fun experience, wh…

Hands on Canada's History

Come discover the fascinating (and sometimes mysterious)objects in our History Box! Explore and learn about them in a ga…

Let's Talk Science: Introduction to Coding using Ozobots (Ag…

Dive into coding with Ozobots! An interactive introduction to coding where participants use colours and simple logic to…

Zine Making for Families

Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to design and create your own zines! A fanzine, or zine for short…

Los Vega: The Feeling of Free

El español sigue al texto en inglés Enjoy a free, music-filled midday break in the O'Brien Atrium. Bring your meal, grab…

LEGO Party

Create and build with Lego®! Drop-in, self guided program. Ages: 4+

Make Waves! (Ages 4 - 6)

Ebb and flow like the tides of the waves and explore motion through ocean‑themed fun. We’ll be having imaginative advent…

Tidal Treaures - Shells/Atelier sur les trésors de la mer -…

Come see what’s washed ashore and discover what you can create with sea shells! [Drop-in program for 7-12 years of age.]…

Deep in the Ocean Where the Critters Play / Bestioles des pr…

Seek and Find. Find and seek. Anything goes when looking for underwater treasures and fascinating creatures! Explore wha…

“Sea” you at the Craft Table! Origami Aquatic Animals | Rend…

Come craft at the library. Fold paper into fish and other cool water creatures using the traditional Japanese art of ori…

Escape Room - Trapped in the Upside Down

For ages 12-17. As a member of the Hawkins MS AV club, you are distraught to hear that your friend Will has gone missing…

Coloured Pencil Workshop: The Berry Patch

Join us in this fun drawing and colouring workshop with a local expert! Learn shading techniques and basic colour theory…

2026 Ottawa Bluesfest — Thursday, July 9

## Thursday, July 9, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at LeBreton Flats. Headliner: **Cody Johnson** on RBC Stage. ### RBC Stage…

It's raining, it's pouring: Water Science (Family 4+)

But here at the library, it’s never boring. Join us and find out about all the places around us. We will be exploring &…

Rita Baga, une paillette à la fois

Presented by the Ottawa Public Library

Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pe…

Presented in English with French subtitles Please note that Under30 tickets are limited for these performances. The Nati…

Canadian War Museum - Free Thursday Evenings

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

Thirsty Thursdays

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…