Free Classes

Calling all slow-stitchers and handcrafters. Whatever your handicraft, join us for a welcoming get together as we work on our creative projects. It is a free Ottawa Public Library program at Ruth E. Dickinson Branch, on Dec 3, Dec 13, Dec 17, 2026. Drop in, no registration needed.

Everyone is welcome to join Vernon’s book club! Visit with your friends and neighbours to discuss great books. It is a free Ottawa Public Library program at Vernon Branch, on Thursday, December 3, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Fa la la la la, la la, la la! Warm up your voices and get in the Christmas spirit with this carol sing-along at the library. It is a free Ottawa Public Library program at Ruth E. Dickinson Branch, on Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Share the pleasure of reading and discussing books ranging from the classics to the contemporary, but mostly fiction, in a relaxed atmosphere(If the first Monday of a month falls on a Civic Holiday, the book club will be postponed to the following week)F It is a free Ottawa Public Library program at Rideau Branch, on Monday, December 7, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Turn scraps into stories, Creativity starts with a blank page! Donnez vie � vos idées et créez des histoires La créativité naît d’une page blanche ! It is a free Ottawa Public Library program at Ottawa Main Library, every Tuesday from December 8 to December 22, 2026, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere in person, in the afternoon. This group meets every second Wednesday of the month (September to June). It is a free Ottawa Public Library program at Manotick Branch, on Wednesday, December 9, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Do you love puzzles?Would you like to try new ones and trade your old ones? Bring a puzzle, take a puzzle! It is a free Ottawa Public Library program at Greenboro Branch, on Saturday, December 12, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Create your own wintery snow globe in this fun drop-in craft program forchildren of all ages. Limit of one snow globe per family while supplies last. It is a free Ottawa Public Library program at Nepean Centrepointe Branch, on Saturday, December 12, 2026, from 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

The Rockcliffe Park Book Club gathers to enjoy and discuss a wide variety of books selected by book club members. Please join in to share the enjoyme It is a free Ottawa Public Library program at Rockcliffe Park Branch, on Tuesday, December 1, 2026, from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

If you are a mystery lover then join us each month for discussions on mystery novels! From cold-blooded murders to humorous whodunnits, come meet fellow mystery enthusiasts as we c It is a free Ottawa Public Library program at Richmond Branch, on Tuesday, December 1, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Come join us for a fun collage session! Explore your creative side and piece together something beautiful. It is a free Ottawa Public Library program at Rideau Branch, on Tuesday, December 1, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Join us for book chats and activities in a relaxed atmosphere. Vote for which book the group will read each month!​Welcome to all pre-teens in grades 6-8.​​Ask staff at the library It is a free Ottawa Public Library program at Metcalfe village Branch, on Tuesday, December 1, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.