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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.

  • Parenting in Ottawa

    Tuesdays, Oct 15, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024
    1:00pm
    120 minutes

    12 sessions remaining

    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.

  • English Conversation Group

    Tuesdays, Oct 15, 2024 - Jun 24, 2025
    6:00pm
    90 minutes

    35 sessions remaining

    Practice your English conversation skills in a low-pressure, friendly environment. All levels are welcome. 

  • Tuesdays, Oct 15, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
    6:30pm
    60 minutes

    18 sessions remaining

    Come join our homework club and get help with reading, math, science, French, English, etc. Ages 6-12.  Drop in.
    Led by United for Literacy. 

    Joins-toi à notre club d’aide aux devoirs, pour recevoir de l’aide avec la lecture, les maths, les sciences, le français, l’anglais, etc. 6-12 Ans. Portes ouvertes, aucune inscription requise!
    Avec des bénévoles de Littératie Ensemble.

  • Tuesdays, Oct 15, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
    6:30pm
    120 minutes

    10 sessions remaining

    For ages 13-17.  Interested in playing D&D?  Then join us for a D&D adventure.  Dungeons and Dragons is a fantasy role playing game in which your characters explore the world, solve puzzles and fight monsters.  Spaces limited.

  • Wednesdays, Oct 16, 2024 - Dec 18, 2024
    10:00am
    60 minutes

    8 sessions remaining

    Join us for conversation and laughter as you ​connect with each other in a relaxed atmosphere.​

    Drop-in.​

    Wesnesdays* 10 am- 11 am

    *September 11th, October 9th, November 13th and December 11th, seniors are welcome to participate in the Dickinson Reads Book Club. ​

  • Playing kids

    Wednesdays, Oct 16, 2024 - Nov 20, 2024
    10:30am
    60 minutes

    6 sessions remaining

    Joignez-nous pour jouer et socialiser. Il y aura des activités pour les tout-petits et leurs adultes. Portes ouvertes.

    Join us to play and chat! There will be self-directed activities and toys for young children and their parents/caregivers. Drop-in program.

  • English Conversation Group

    Wednesdays, Oct 16, 2024 - Jun 25, 2025
    6:30pm
    120 minutes

    70 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. 

  • Thursdays, Oct 17, 2024 - Dec 19, 2024
    10:30am
    30 minutes

    9 sessions remaining

    Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers.  Drop-in program.

  • Thursdays, Oct 17, 2024 - Dec 19, 2024
    11:15am
    30 minutes

    10 sessions remaining

    Stories, rhymes and songs for babies (newborn to 18 months) with a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program.

  • Stay & Play

    Thursdays, Oct 17, 2024 - Dec 19, 2024
    11:45am
    45 minutes

    10 sessions remaining

    Join us following our Family Storytime & Babytime to play and chat! There will be self-directed activities and toys for young children and their parents/caregivers. Drop-in program.