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Some in-branch programs require registration with your library card. Please log in with your library account or follow this link to apply for a card online. You can also apply for a card in person at any of our 33 locations.

  • Welcome to the Parents Circle Book Club

    Mondays, Oct 07, 2024 - Apr 07, 2025
    7:00pm
    60 minutes

    5 sessions remaining

    Welcome to the Parents Circle Book Club. 

    A book club for busy moms (inclusive of all caregivers who play a mom like role in a child's life) who would like a chance to connect over a good book and have conversation with other parents. 

    October 7, 2024 - Everything I Never Told You

    November 4, 2024 - The Push

    February 3, 2025 - Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine

    March 10, 2025 - Kukum

    April 7, 2024 - An American Marraige: A Novel

  • Mondays, Oct 07, 2024 - Dec 16, 2024
    7:00pm
    105 minutes

    9 sessions remaining

    Participez à notre groupe de conversation, dans une ambiance amicale et décontractée, afin  d'améliorer vos habiletés à converser en français.

    Aucune inscription requise.

    Participate in our conversation group so that you can improve your French language conversation skills in a relaxed and friendly environment.

    No registration required.

  • Tuesdays, Oct 08, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
    10:00am
    180 minutes

    11 sessions remaining

    Get feedback on your writing (any genre)and ideas from the group. Hear the work of other writers and offer your feedback. Discuss ideas about writing and publishing. Share your triumphs, trials and tribulations with a supportive, informal group.

  • Tuesdays, Oct 08, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
    10:15am
    90 minutes

    11 sessions remaining

    Attention: On prend une pause le 3 et 10 juillet. 
    The group is taking a break on the 3rd and 10th of July. 

    Rejoignez notre groupe de conversation pour pratiquer le français dans une atmosphère détendue. Gratuit, inscription non requise. // Join our French conversation group to practice speaking in French in a relaxed and friendly environment. Free drop-in program.

  • Tuesdays, Oct 08, 2024 - Dec 19, 2024
    10:30am
    90 minutes

    22 sessions remaining

    Join us at the Cumberland Branch Tuesday and Thursday mornings to make new friends from 10:30 am to noon. We have coffee, puzzles, board games and adult coloring books available.  Feel free to bring your own items.   

    Joignez-vous à nous à la succursale Cumberland les mardis et jeudis matins de 10h30   à midi pour rencontrer des nouveaux amis.  Nous avons du café des casse-têtes, des jeux de société et des livres de coloriage pour adultes, mais n’hésitez pas à apporter les vôtres.   

  • Tuesdays, Oct 08, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
    1:00pm
    120 minutes

    11 sessions remaining

    Bring your knitting or crochet project and share advice, ideas and conversations with fellow enthusiasts.  For adults and teens of all abilities.  Drop-in.

    ***Note: No program December 26, 2023 and January 2, 2024

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    Apportez votre projet de tricot ou de crochet afin d'échanger des conseils, des idées et converser avec d'autres passionnés.  Pour les adultes et adolescents de tous les niveaux.  Aucune inscription requise.

    ***Note: il n'y aura pas de programme le 26 décembre 2023 et le 2 janvier 2024

  • Tuesdays, Oct 08, 2024 - Jun 17, 2025
    1:00pm
    90 minutes

    66 sessions remaining

    Learn and practice new English language skills and meet new people in a relaxed and friendly environment. Everyone welcome! Drop in.​

    ​Apprenez et pratiquez votre anglais parlé et rencontrez des gens dans un milieu décontracté.​ Tous sont bienvenus! Inscription non-requise.

  • Parenting in Ottawa

    Tuesdays, Oct 08, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024
    1:00pm
    120 minutes

    13 sessions remaining

    Speak, in person, with a Public Health Nurse to get support around infant feeding and parenting. No appointment is necessary, simply drop in during these hours. Learn ways to help your child eat healthy and be active Make sure your child is on track with their growth and development. In partnership with Ottawa Public Health.

  • Tuesdays, Oct 08, 2024 - Apr 29, 2025
    1:00pm
    90 minutes

    15 sessions remaining

    Join us for an informal gathering of knitting enthusiasts - from beginners to experts. Share your ideas and projects in a relaxed social atmosphere.

  • Tuesdays, Oct 08, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
    2:00pm
    60 minutes

    6 sessions remaining

    Want to learn more about your family history or getting stuck working on your family tree?  

    Drop-in to work on your family tree, share research strategies, and discover what resources are available for your research. Sessions are held every other Tuesday at 2:00pm in the Genealogy area. 

    Specialists from the Ontario Genealogical Society Ottawa Branch and the Ottawa Public Library will answer questions and help you get the most from library resources.  

    Bring your laptop, tablet, or borrow a Chromebook from the library.  

    All welcome!