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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.

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Blackburn Hamlet
Wednesday May 13, 2026 at 2:00pm (series runs until Jun 10, 2026)
Colouring can have a calming effect on the mind and promote wellness! Join us for a fun and relaxing adult colouring session. All supplies are...
Carlingwood
Wednesday May 13, 2026 at 4:00pm
Macramé Keychain Macramé is a versatile type of fiber art created by knotting techniques, and it's making a comeback from the 1970s. You will create...
Vacation Photos
Alta Vista
Thursday May 14, 2026 at 6:00pm
Learn how to more effectively tell the story of your vacations through pictures. Regardless of what kind of camera you use (cell phone, tablet, DSLR,...
Carlingwood
Friday May 15, 2026 at 4:00pm
Ready, Set, Go! Drop-in at the Carlingwood Branch for Mario Kart: Game On! Play on our brand new Switch 2! Not sure how to play?...
Sunnyside
Saturday May 16, 2026 at 12:00pm
The Ottawa StoryTellers is hosting a free beginner workshop for anyone interested in exploring the art of storytelling. Whether you want to perform, share your...
Lego
Alta Vista
Saturday May 16, 2026 at 2:00pm (series runs until Jun 05, 2026)
Let’s build together with LEGO! Parents must accompany the children in the program. Drop in program. ​ Construisons ensemble avec des LEGO! Les enfants doivent...
Carp
Tuesday May 19, 2026 at 6:30pm
Join us at the Carp Branch for an evening of creativity and fun! This month is 3D bookmarks! We'll be creating and designing 3D bookmarks...

Registration opens on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 - 10:30am

Sunnyside
Wednesday May 20, 2026 at 7:00pm (series runs until Dec 16, 2026)
Storytelling Open Mic is a perfect place for newcomers to discover oral storytelling in a warm and supportive atmosphere or for more experienced tellers to...
Rosemount
Thursday May 21, 2026 at 6:00pm
Dive into the fascinating world of typography with Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users’ Group. Chris will demystify the terminology of typography and...
Sunnyside
Friday May 22, 2026 at 1:30pm
Photos and narration from multiple car trips around this wonderful province. Sights from north, south, east and west coasts. Highlights include the Viking settlement in...
Carlingwood
Monday May 25, 2026 at 7:00pm
Get up close and personal with your photographic subjects such as flowers, insects, water droplets, or detailed parts of larger subjects or scenes. You can...
Carlingwood
Friday May 29, 2026 at 4:00pm
Ready, Set, Go! Drop-in at the Carlingwood Branch for Mario Kart: Game On! Play on our brand new Switch 2! Not sure how to play?...
Nepean Centrepointe
Saturday May 30, 2026 at 3:00pm
Learn how to start new house plants from cuttings! We will be planting house plant cuttings in containers. Everyone gets to take a house plant...
Carlingwood
Monday Jun 1, 2026 at 6:00pm
Carole Gobeil, world traveller and travel industry veteran, has travelled to some amazing destinations and will share her passion of connecting with nature and wildlife...
Cycling
Centennial
Friday Jun 5, 2026 at 3:00pm
Delivered by a friendly, experienced cyclist from EnviroCentre, this workshop will provide participants with answers to commonly asked questions. You’ll learn about how to navigate Ottawa...
adult program
Centennial
Saturday Jun 6, 2026 at 2:00pm
Learn various ways to organize photos on your computer, phone or on the cloud. Understand how to create backups so your photos are protected against...
Rosemount
Thursday Jun 11, 2026 at 7:00pm
Let Lynda’s photos take you around “Canada’s Ocean Playground” from Annapolis Valley to the south shore, Peggy’s Cove, Halifax and stunning Cape Breton! Having spent...
Carlingwood
Friday Jun 12, 2026 at 4:00pm
Ready, Set, Go! Drop-in at the Carlingwood Branch for Mario Kart: Game On! Play on our brand new Switch 2! Not sure how to play?...
Greenboro
Saturday Jun 13, 2026 at 10:30am
Do you love puzzles? Would you like to try new ones and trade your old ones? Bring a puzzle, take a puzzle! Aimez-vous les casse-têtes?...
Two people look at a computer screen together
Online
Wednesday Jun 17, 2026 at 2:00pm
Enjoy photos and narration from multiple trips via car, ship, and bus. Ireland includes Cork, Dublin, Northern Ireland (Belfast, Londonderry, Giant’s Causeway) and the west...