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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.

  • Tuesday Apr 22, 2025 at 1:00pm (series runs until Jun 24, 2025)

    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

  • Tuesday Apr 22, 2025 at 1:00pm (series runs until Jun 17, 2025)

    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
    Tuesday Apr 22, 2025 at 1:00pm (series runs until Jun 24, 2025)

    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.

  • Tuesday Apr 22, 2025 at 1:30pm (series runs until May 13, 2025)

    Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. 0-18 months. Drop-in program. ​

    Contes, comptines et chansons pour les bébés et un parent ou gardien. 0 à 18 mois. Programme portes ouvertes. 

  • Tuesday Apr 22, 2025 at 2:00pm (series runs until May 13, 2025)

    Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. 0-18 months. Drop-in.

  • Tuesday Apr 22, 2025 at 2:00pm (series runs until Dec 30, 2025)

    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! 

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    Tuesday Apr 22, 2025 at 2:00pm (series runs until Jun 24, 2025)

    Do you like to knit, crochet, or do handwork of some sort? Join like-minded individuals for an enjoyable afternoon of crafting. Bring any project that you are working on. 

    Drop In. 

  • Tuesday Apr 22, 2025 at 2:00pm (series runs until Apr 24, 2025)

    Do you need help with your tax return? If you have a modest income and a simple tax situation, trained volunteers may be able to complete your tax return for you for free. Ottawa Public Library is partnering with the Canada Revenue Agency to offer free tax preparation through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program.

    Elmvale Acres will be offering free tax clinics on a first-come, first-served basis.

    Before arriving to the free tax clinics, please verify whether you meet the Canada Revenue Agency’s eligibility criteria.

    Click on the "View full schedule" button on the right of the screen to see when the clinics will be offered. 

    Our clinic cannot process returns for Quebec residents. 

    Avez-vous besoin d’aide pour remplir votre déclaration de revenus? Si vous avez un revenu modeste et une situation fiscale simple, des bénévoles formés pourraient remplir vos déclarations de revenu gratuitement. La Bibliothèque publique d’Ottawa s’allie avec l’Agence du revenu du Canada afin d’offrir des comptoirs d’impôt gratuits par l’entremise du Programme communautaire des bénévoles en matière d’impôt.  

    La succursale Elmvales Acres offrira des comptoirs d’impôts gratuits en Anglais seulement selon le principe du premier arrivé, premier servi.

    Avant de vous présenter aux comptoirs d’impôt gratuits, veuillez vous assurer de répondre aux critères d’admissibilité de l’Agence du revenu du Canada.

    Appuyez sur le bouton « Voir l’horaire complet » à la droite de l’écran afin de voir quand les comptoirs seront offerts.  

    Notre clinique ne peut pas aider avec les déclarations de revenu pour les résidents du Québec.

  • Adult reading a book to baby
    Tuesday Apr 22, 2025 at 2:30pm (series runs until Jun 03, 2025)

    Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. 0-18 months.

    2024 : last program is on Dec 10.

    2025 : Winter-Spring dates :

    • Jan 14, 21, 28
    • Feb 4, 11, 18, 25
    • March 11 (March Break week), 25
    • Apr 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
    • May 6, 13, 20, 27
    • June 3
    • This program will resume in July 

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    Contes, comptines et chansons pour les bébés et un parent ou gardien. 0 à 18 mois.

    2024 : notre dernier programme sera le 10 décembre.

    2025 : dates hiver/printemps : 

    • Janvier : 14, 21, 28
    • Fév : 4, 11, 18, 25
    • Mars : 11 (semaine du Congé de mars), 25
    • Avril : 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
    • Mai : 6, 13, 20, 27
    • Juin 3
    • Reprendra en juillet.
  • A hand holds a file folder titled, "Top Secret Files". Une main tient un fichier nommé « Top Secret Files ».
    Tuesday Apr 22, 2025 at 2:30pm (series runs until Jun 24, 2025)

    Join us each month for discussions on mystery novels! From cold-blooded murders to humourous whodunnits, come meet fellow mystery enthusiasts as we chat about the pre-selected book.

    When you register, a physical copy will already be available to you! If you are on the waitlist, or if you would prefer a different format such as an e-book or audiobook, please click on the title link below to place a hold through your own account.

    SPRING SESSIONS ❀ Registration opens March3,  2025 ❀

    April 22: Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead, by Olga Tokarczuk
    May 20: Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers, by Jessie Q. Sutanto
    June 24: The Thursday Murder Club, by Richard Osman

    PAST TITLES ❦ FALL 2024 - WINTER 2025 ❦

    September: Still Life, by Louise Penney
    October: Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone, by Benjamin Stevenson
    November: The Spy Coast, by Tess Gerritsen
    December: Treasure State, by C.J. Box
    January: The Turn of the Key, by Ruth Ware
    February: Dead Man's Grave, by Neil Lancaster
    March: The Woman in the Library, by Sulari Gentill