Free Classes

Celebrate the magic of winter with fun, creative crafts! Join us for a cozy crafting session and make something special to take home. It is a free Ottawa Public Library program at Beaverbrook Branch, on Sunday, December 20, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Drop in, no registration needed.

NOVEMBER SESSION CANCELLED DUE TO CLOSURE/RESTORATION WORKHoliday Sing-A-Long on December 21st on 2nd floor Atrium Enjoy singing your favourite soft pop songs from the 50’s-80’s, Celtic and other folk music! All ages and levels of experience welcome. It is a free Ottawa Public Library program at Carlingwood Branch, on Monday, December 21, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Play card games and board games at the library. / La bibliothèque vous accueille pour des jeux de cartes et des jeux de société. It is a free Ottawa Public Library program at Beaverbrook Branch, on Wednesday, December 30, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Drop in, no registration needed.

A New Year's event for the whole family. Ring in 2027 early (at noon)! It is a free Ottawa Public Library program at Ottawa Main Library, on Thursday, December 31, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for discussions on the first Thursday of every month from 2 to 3 p.m. It is a free Ottawa Public Library program at Alta Vista Branch, on Thursday, December 3, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Whether you're new to baking or well seasoned, this book club is the perfect place to meet fellow bakers, try new recipes and share both the successes and failures of your ba It is a free Ottawa Public Library program at Nepean Centrepointe Branch, on Thursday, December 3, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

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.