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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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Carlingwood
Monday Feb 23, 2026 at 2:00pm (series runs until Jun 15, 2026)
Are you looking for work? Unemployed or underemployed? Drop-in to meet one-on-one with an Employment Counselor from the Pinecrest-Queensway Employment Services team. 1st and 3rd...
Main
Thursday Feb 26, 2026 at 10:00am (series runs until Mar 26, 2026)
A member of Employment & Social Services’ Outreach and Mobile Services Team (OMST) will be at the Main branch of OPL in Room 117 on...
Nepean Centrepointe
Monday Mar 2, 2026 at 10:00am (series runs until Dec 28, 2026)
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.
Nepean Centrepointe
Monday Mar 2, 2026 at 3:00pm (series runs until Mar 30, 2026)
New to Canada? Looking for support with school, work, or your social life? Drop-in to meet with a settlement youth outreach worker from Jewish Family...
Greenboro
Wednesday Mar 4, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Mar 18, 2026)
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. For Newcomers.
"Shine on" / "À vous de briller"
Main
Wednesday Mar 4, 2026 at 3:00pm
The YMCA Newcomer Information Centre will present a workshop on job retention: methods to staying employed. The YMCA provides valuable information and referrals on immigration...
Rosemount
Thursday Mar 5, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 04, 2026)
Join our monthly conversation group for entrepreneurs and small business owners. A welcoming space to connect, share ideas, and get feedback on your business journey...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Friday Mar 6, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Dec 11, 2026)
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.​ ​ ​Friday mornings...
Nepean Centrepointe
Monday Mar 16, 2026 at 3:30pm
Do you feel stressed when you have a deadline approaching? Participants will have the opportunity to learn about time management strategies to balance social activities,...
Carlingwood
Tuesday Mar 17, 2026 at 3:00pm
Digital Tools We want you to showcase your digital skills through an educational lens! Participants will learn about note-taking tools for research, projects, journaling and...
Main
Wednesday Mar 18, 2026 at 1:00pm
Learn the strategies of writing a successful essay! Participants will discover how to prepare an essay through brainstorming, collecting research for academic writing, drafting an...
Greenboro
Wednesday Mar 18, 2026 at 3:00pm
Do you feel stressed when you have a deadline approaching? Participants will have the opportunity to learn about time management strategies to balance social activities,...
Main
Thursday Mar 19, 2026 at 3:30pm
Description: Post-secondary education can be expensive and lead to debt. YMCA is offering scholarships to participants! Based on criteria participants, have the ability to explore...
A person sits at a table reviewing a document with a calculator beside them
Cumberland
Friday Mar 20, 2026 at 3:00pm
Post-secondary education can be expensive and lead to debt. YMCA is offering scholarships to participants! Based on criteria participants have the ability to explore and...
Jobs and career help
Elmvale Acres
Thursday Apr 9, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Dec 10, 2026)
Are you looking for a job? Learn all the necessary skills to do so at the Elmvale Acres Branch of the Ottawa Public Library. Some...
Nepean Centrepointe
Friday Apr 10, 2026 at 4:00pm
Find the right job faster. Get smart tips on where to look for jobs, how to build your network, and how to use websites and...
Nepean Centrepointe
Friday Apr 24, 2026 at 4:00pm
Build a resume that gets noticed. Learn how to create a strong, focused resume that shows off your skills, experience, and what makes you the...