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

Help us spread the holiday cheer as we kick off the season! Our Holiday Open House has something for everyone.

Paint me a Picture Workshop with Pop-up Painters. Registration Required. Ages 8 and up. 10:30-11:30 am.

AgVenture Agriculture Museum: Buddy Bunny. Registration Required. Ages 4+. 2:00-2:40 pm OR 3:00-3:40 pm.

Get creative making holiday gift supplies at our crafting table. Drop-in. All Ages. 10:00 am-4:00 pm.

Play our life-sized Candy Land game. Drop-in. All Ages. 10:00 am-4:00 pm.

Warm up with hot cocoa, coffee, and other holiday treats! Drop-in. All Ages. 10:00 am-4:00 pm.

Interested in miniature gaming with toy soldiers? Join in to play science fiction, high fantasy and historical games. Presented by the Ottawa Miniatures Gamers.

Drop-in program for ages 12 and up.

All materials will be supplied.

Presented in partnership with Manotick & Area Centre for Arts & Wellness (MACAW). Come join us at Manotick United Church for a once in a lifetime performance and songwriting workshop by one of Manotick’s most famous residents!

Keith will perform a selection of songs and talk about his process for crafting the songs he writes.

Keith Glass is a founding member, guitarist and songwriter with Prairie Oyster, a group which enjoyed a very long and successful career and critical acclaim, including multiple Juno and CCMA awards. They are often cited as the country’s foremost roots/country band, and toured extensively in Canada, the U.S. and Europe over a career spanning almost four decades. In 2008, they were inducted into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame, and also received a SOCAN Songwriter’s Lifetime Achievement Award.