Do you love board games? Cards? Chess? Any game goes! We will provide an assortment of games, but you're welcome to bring your own board games, too.
Drop-in program for families.
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.
Saturdays, Dec 02, 2023 - Feb 24, 2024
2:00pm
120 minutes
13 sessions remaining
Do you love board games? Cards? Chess? Any game goes! We will provide an assortment of games, but you're welcome to bring your own board games, too.
Drop-in program for families.
Saturday Dec 02, 2023 at 2:30pm
90 minutes
After a month of furious novel-ing, you’re invited to join your fellow writers and the local Ottawa event coordinators to celebrate a month well spent at our “Thank Goodness It’s Over” Party! Come join in for games, prizes, socializing, and more!
Every year in November, writers of all shapes, sizes, and genres come together to tackle National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). With a goal of writing 50,000 words in 30 days, the event challenges both aspiring and experienced novelists to prioritize putting pen to page to see what they can accomplish.
Saturday Dec 02, 2023 at 2:30pm
90 minutes
Participants will be able to make seasonal ornaments with craft materials, paint, and Mod Podge. Your ornaments will be finalized with a string, twine, or ribbon of your choice!
Saturdays, Dec 02, 2023 - Mar 16, 2024
2:30pm
60 minutes
14 sessions remaining
Bring your friends, hang out, and defeat your enemies. Play Super Smash Bros, Mario Kart 8 & more on our Nintendo Switch. Ages 12-17
**Note: No program Saturday, November 4th and Saturday, November 11th.
Saturdays, Dec 02, 2023 - Dec 30, 2023
2:30pm
60 minutes
4 sessions remaining
Create and build with Lego®! Drop-in Program. Family Program.
Saturday Dec 02, 2023 at 3:00pm
90 minutes
Our Storytime welcomes and respects the needs of children aged 0-6 years living with developmental disabilities and/or Autism, who may face barriers related to sensory experiences, show signs of, or are at risk for a developmental delay.
A family member must be present for the entirety of the event.
Offered in partnership with Mothercraft Ottawa.
Mondays, Dec 04, 2023 - Dec 18, 2023
9:30am
30 minutes
3 sessions remaining
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver.
Mondays, Dec 04, 2023 - Dec 18, 2023
10:00am
120 minutes
3 sessions remaining
Are you looking for work? Unemployed or underemployed?
Drop-in to meet one-on-one with an Employment Counsellor from the Pinecrest-Queensway Employment Services team.
Mondays, Dec 04, 2023 - Dec 11, 2023
10:00am
30 minutes
2 sessions remaining
Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers and a parent or caregiver. 19-35 months.
Mondays, Dec 04, 2023 - Dec 13, 2023
10:15am
30 minutes
4 sessions remaining
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver.