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 Oct 15, 2024 at 6:30pm
135 minutes
Join us at the Main branch of the Ottawa Public Library for a free speed friending program! Meet new friends in short conversations, helped by conversation starters. This program is intended for adults aged 20 to 30.
Places are limited so please register to save your spot.
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024 at 3:00pm
60 minutes
Create art in good company.
This series is perfect for aspiring artists, crafters who are in a rut, and anyone who suspects that a creative habit would be good for their soul.
We will explore our creativity using art prompts from Creativebug.
All supplies will be provided.
Thursdays, Oct 17, 2024 - Oct 24, 2024
4:00pm
60 minutes
2 sessions remaining
Hey Tweens! Join us after school for S.T.E.A.M fun.
October 17 – Chemical Reactions
October 24 – Viscosity (including Halloween preparation)
Ages 8-12.
Registration required
Friday Oct 18, 2024 at 11:00am
60 minutes
Join us for a workshop presented by the Ontario Legal Information Centre.
This workshop will focus on the ABCs of wills: how to make your will, dying without a will, all things related to the estate trustee or liquidator and powers of Attorney and Guardianships in Ontario.
Registration required.
Friday Oct 18, 2024 at 2:00pm
60 minutes
Join us for an afternoon of crafting! Participants will create unique 3D paper pumpkins for home décor or gift giving. Supplies will be provided.
Friday Oct 18, 2024 at 2:00pm
120 minutes
If your Windows computer is getting sluggish, you don't have to re-install Windows just to gain back lost performance. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will demonstrate and explain how to safely use many native and free 3rd party tools that can help speed up Windows.
Registration required
Friday Oct 18, 2024 at 3:00pm
120 minutes
Curious about Dungeons and Dragons (a.k.a. 'that game from Stranger Things')? Give it a try with this one-session-long adventure for beginners!
D&D is a popular fantasy role-playing game in which you and other players take on the role of different characters to explore, solve puzzles, and fight or outwit monsters. Learn the basic rules of this popular game as you undertake an adventure with fellow players!
This adventure uses pre-generated characters, so you must register by Wednesday October 9th to receive a list of characters to choose from and receive your character info-sheet before game-day. Late registrants and those who do not reply to the character-choosing email will be assigned a random character.
Ages: 12-17
Note: Can't attend this session? Register to join the repeat of this game scheduled on Saturday November 9th!
Saturday Oct 19, 2024 at 10:30am
60 minutes
Calling all Dog Man fans! Join us for a party and celebrate all things Dog Man. Activities, games and lots of fun!
Ages 6-12. Please register online.
Saturday Oct 19, 2024 at 1:00pm
180 minutes
Step into the relaxing world of mosaics! In this workshop you will learn the basics of creating either a functional or a completely decorative mosaic, such as a trinket box or a piece of wall art.
There will be finished samples as well as possible designs that you can use to get your creative energy flowing. You will learn how to cut small glass and ceramic tiles using tile nippers, how to use the glue to fix them to the base, and some basic techniques on using the colour and shape of tiles to achieve movement in your mosaic. After the workshop, you will leave them to dry, and then they will be grouted and polished. When you return to pick them up, you can enjoy your one-of-a-kind mosaic!
Saturday Oct 19, 2024 at 1:00pm
60 minutes
Zombies are returning to the library. Join us for an afternoon of ghoulish crafting as we transform Barbie dolls into zombies. All materials provided. Ages 8-17. Registration Required.