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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.

  • Wednesdays, Sep 18, 2024 - Dec 11, 2024
    6:30pm
    90 minutes

    13 sessions remaining

    Learn and practice new English language skills and meet new people in a relaxed and friendly environment. Offered in partnership with the Catholic Centre for Immigrants of Ottawa.  All are welcome to this drop-in program!

    Apprenez et pratiquez votre anglais parlé et rencontrez des gens dans un milieu décontracté. Offert en partenariat avec le Centre catholique pour immigrants d'Ottawa. Tout le monde est bienvenue à ce programme sans inscription!

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    Wednesdays, Sep 18, 2024 - Dec 18, 2024
    6:30pm
    90 minutes

    14 sessions remaining

    Join our free English conversation to practice speaking in English in a relaxed and friendly environment.

    All levels are welcome to this drop-in program.

    Rejoignew notre groupe de conversation en anglais gratuis pour pratiquer l'anglais dans une atmosphère détendue.

    Tous les niveaux sont les bienvenus à ce programme, inscription non requise.

  • Wednesdays, Sep 18, 2024 - Dec 18, 2024
    6:30pm
    90 minutes

    13 sessions remaining

    Got a portable craft project? Bring it along and chat with some fellow crafters while you work! Share your expertise if you're comfortable, and learn about what other folks are working on (or just make friends and bond over your latest tv show obsession)! Knitting, crochet, embroidery, felting, beading, scrapbooking and more.

  • Wednesdays, Sep 18, 2024 - Dec 11, 2024
    6:30pm
    60 minutes

    7 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 issues about writing and publishing. Share your triumphs, trials and tribulations with a supportive, informal group. 

  • English Conversation Group

    Wednesdays, Sep 18, 2024 - Jun 25, 2025
    6:30pm
    120 minutes

    78 sessions remaining

    Practice your English conversation skills in a low-pressure, friendly environment. All levels are welcome. Program will start upstairs in the second floor program room. 

  • Wednesdays, Sep 18, 2024 - Nov 27, 2024
    6:30pm
    60 minutes

    10 sessions remaining

    Join our Beginner's English Conversation group. Free. Drop in. 

    Joignez-vous à notre groupe de conversation en anglais pour débutants. Gratuit. Inscription non-requise. 

  • Wednesdays, Sep 18, 2024 - Dec 11, 2024
    6:30pm
    60 minutes

    13 sessions remaining

    Do you already have some basic English language skills, and are you looking for a casual, friendly environment where you can practice your English speaking skills? All levels are welcome.

    Join our free English conversation group!

    Receive guidance from our leaders, meet new people and gain confidence in your ability to speak English.

    Every Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30 pm

    Vous avez déjà une base en anglais et vous cherchez un endroit avec une ambiance décontractée et amicale pour pratiquer vos habiletés de converser en anglais? Tous les niveaux sont les bienvenus.

    Joignez-vous à notre groupe de conversation en anglais! C'est gratuit!

    Recevez des conseils, rencontrez de nouvelles personnes et gagnez de la confiance à converser en anglais.

    Tous les mercredis soirs de 18h30-19h30

  • Wednesdays, Sep 18, 2024 - Dec 18, 2024
    6:30pm
    90 minutes

    14 sessions remaining

    Improve your English, share stories and make new friends!

    Améliorez votre anglais, partager des histoires et faites des amis!

  • Wednesdays, Sep 18, 2024 - Dec 18, 2024
    6:30pm
    60 minutes

    14 sessions remaining

    Practice your English conversation skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. All levels are welcome to this drop-in program.

  • Wednesdays, Sep 18, 2024 - Jun 18, 2025
    7:00pm
    90 minutes

    10 sessions remaining

    Storytelling Open Mic is a perfect place for newcomers to discover oral storytelling in a warm and supportive atmosphere or for more experienced tellers to test out new stories. Listeners are needed and welcome! You will hear folk tales, historical pieces, fractured fairy tales, true personal stories, recitations, ballads, and original stories - ranging from funny to poignant. Attendees can listen or tell a story 5-10 minutes long. In collaboration with Ottawa Storytellers.