Free Classes

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.

SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER, AND NOVEMBER SESSIONS ARE CANCELLED DUE TO CLOSURE AND RESTORATION WORK. LES SESSIONS DE SEPTEMBRE, OCTOBRE, ET NOVEMBRE SONT ANNULÉES EN RAISON DE TRAVAUX DE FERMETURE ET DE RÉNOVATION. It is a free Ottawa Public Library program at Carlingwood Branch, every Tuesday from December 1 to December 29, 2026, 7:15 PM to 8:15 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Join our free English conversation group to practice speaking in English in a relaxed and friendly environment. All levels are welcome to this drop-in program. It is a free Ottawa Public Library program at Ottawa Main Library, on Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4, Dec 9, Dec 10, Dec 11, Dec 16, Dec 17 and more, 2026. Drop in, no registration needed.

Rejoignez notre groupe de conversation en français pour pratiquer le français dans une atmosphère détendue. Join our French conversation group to practice speaking in French in a relaxed and friendly environment. It is a free Ottawa Public Library program at Manotick Branch, every Wednesday from December 2 to December 16, 2026, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Improve your English, share stories and make new friends! Améliorez votre anglais, partager des histoires et faites des amis! It is a free Ottawa Public Library program at Greenboro Branch, on Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 9, Dec 10, Dec 16, Dec 17, Dec 23, Dec 30, 2026. Drop in, no registration needed.

Join us at yarn club! Knitters, crocheters, needle workers, rug hookers all are welcome to socialize with fellow yarn crafters and work on their latest project. It is a free Ottawa Public Library program at Manotick Branch, every Thursday from December 3 to December 17, 2026, 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Join us for an afternoon of gaming fun! Drop in and enjoy a fun game of Scrabble in a relaxed and friendly environment. It is a free Ottawa Public Library program at Manotick Branch, every Thursday from December 3 to December 17, 2026, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.