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.
Tuesdays, May 21, 2024 - Jun 11, 2024
6:45pm
90 minutes
4 sessions remaining
Practice English and meet new friends in a relaxed and friendly environment.
Margaret is an accredited teacher of English as a Second Language with more than 8 years experience in teaching adults who are new to Canada. Margaret endeavours to assist English learners strengthen their language skills through engaging conversations and discussions of some of the practical and cultural intricacies of living in Canada.
Wednesdays, May 22, 2024 - Aug 21, 2024
10:15am
30 minutes
19 sessions remaining
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Every Monday and Wednesday.
**Please note: There will be no programs from June 9 - July 1.
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photo by Peter Knutson
Wednesday May 22, 2024 at 6:00pm
60 minutes
Join us for the ultimate armchair travel around Europe. The European Book Club is offered in partnership with European Union National Institutes for Culture (EUNIC) in Ottawa to promote contemporary European authors and their works. A book title from an EU country is selected for discussion each month.
Join author Viveca Sten to discus her Hidden in Snow.
Photo of Viveca Sten by Peter Knutson.
Saturday May 25, 2024 at 2:30pm
120 minutes
Learn the basics of using a sewing machine and craft your very first project: a drawstring bag. This two-hour session will take you through the steps of setting up, threading, and using a sewing machine. Registration limited to 5 spaces.
Mondays, May 27, 2024 - Jun 24, 2024
1:30pm
120 minutes
2 sessions remaining
The Ottawa Public Library has thousands of digital titles, discover how to access them using resources like Libby and cloudLibrary. Come join us in this monthly drop-in session where we help you learn how to use Ottawa Public Library resources to access eBooks and audiobooks.
Mondays, May 27, 2024 - Jun 03, 2024
4:00pm
90 minutes
2 sessions remaining
Interested in chess and looking for new opponents?
Teen volunteers will be on hand to help those who are learning!
Reserved for players aged between 7-17.
Friday May 31, 2024 at 2:00pm
60 minutes
Join in stimulating discussions on selected titles in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere on the last Friday of the month.
Saturday Jun 01, 2024 at 10:15am
30 minutes
On the first Saturday of the month starting in February 2024, wear your pajamas, bring along your favourite stuffie, and come get cozy with us!
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and parents or caregivers.
Monday Jun 03, 2024 at 2:00pm
60 minutes
Come get excited about STEM with us!
Every two weeks during our regular Monday Homeschool Happenings program, there will be science experiments suitable for children ages 6-12 years and their adult co-learner.
This program is in partnership with the Let's Talk Science with UOttawa and Carleton U.
Dates are as follows :
-January 29
-February 12
-February 26
-March 11 **This is March Break week -- registration is required.
-March 25
-April 8
-April 22
-May 6
-June 3
Monday Jun 03, 2024 at 6:00pm
120 minutes
Join author Michael F. Stewart for an evening of shared writing, support, and constructive criticism from peers. No experience necessary, all forms of writing welcome.