Free Classes

Meet new people and join in discussions on selected titles in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere every second Friday of the month. Newcomers are welcome. It is a free Ottawa Public Library program at Sunnyside Branch, on Friday, November 13, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Améliorez votre français parlé et rencontrez des gens dans une ambiance décontractée et conviviale. Niveau intermédiaire. It is a free Ottawa Public Library program at Sunnyside Branch, every Thursday from November 12 to November 26, 2026, 6:45 PM to 8:15 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Share the enjoyment of good books in an informal and relaxed atmosphere. Second Thursday of every month. It is a free Ottawa Public Library program at Orléans Branch, on Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

The Writers Collective of Canada (WCC) and the North Gloucester Branch invite you to join us for our writing workshops: Write With Us! We are all connected through story. It is a free Ottawa Public Library program at North Gloucester Branch, every Thursday from November 12 to November 26, 2026, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Join our free English conversation group to practise 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 St-Laurent Branch, every Thursday from November 12 to November 26, 2026, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Tap into your story and explore your voice in an environment of dignity, courage and respect. No experience required! It is a free Ottawa Public Library program at Beaverbrook Branch, every Thursday from November 12 to November 26, 2026, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Wear your coziest pyjamas for an evening storytime. Drop-in program. It is a free Ottawa Public Library program at Manotick Branch, on Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Join us at the Main Branch for a monthly book club session. Sessions take place on the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m in room B125. It is a free Ottawa Public Library program at Ottawa Main Library, on Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 8:15 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

A nature adventure for kids! Discover amazing animals, play games, and build fun crafts. It is a free Ottawa Public Library program at Ruth E. Dickinson Branch, on Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Come and get help with reading, math, science, French, English, etc. Led by United for Literacy volunteers. It is a free Ottawa Public Library program at Cumberland Branch, every Thursday from November 12 to November 26, 2026, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

You’re invited to join the Capital Region Writers for a “Write-in”: dedicated work time where you can thrive in the camaraderie of working alongside fellow writers. Bring an ongoing writing project or start a new one, sit down and put words on the page! It is a free Ottawa Public Library program at Ruth E. Dickinson Branch, every Thursday from November 12 to November 26, 2026, 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Join us for a fun afternoon of word games and conversation... Scrabble, Boggle, Upwords and more! It is a free Ottawa Public Library program at Osgoode Branch, every Thursday from November 12 to November 26, 2026, 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.