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Free Go Workshop with the Ottawa Go Club (Rideau Library, Lowertown, Dec 12, 2026)
A bilingual workshop on the board game Go, run by the Ottawa Public Library with the Ottawa Go Club, using practical exercises and problems to explore different aspects of the game. Designed for beginners and intermediate players, for adults. Saturday, December 12, 2026, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM (a longer session than usual) in the Daniel Poliquin Room of the Rideau branch. Free library program; no fee is listed.
Free Go Workshop with the Ottawa Go Club (Rideau Library, Lowertown, Nov 21, 2026)
A bilingual workshop on the board game Go, run by the Ottawa Public Library with the Ottawa Go Club, using practical exercises and problems to explore different aspects of the game. Designed for beginners and intermediate players, for adults. Saturday, November 21, 2026, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM in the Daniel Poliquin Room of the Rideau branch. Free library program; no fee is listed.
Bilingual Pyjama Story Time at Bibliothèque Pierre-Georges-Roy (Lévis, Dec 9, 2026)
A monthly story time where families are invited to come in pyjamas and listen to stories over tea or herbal tea, and children meet Sunny, the library's stuffed dog mascot. Wednesday Dec 9, 2026, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm, at the Pierre-Georges-Roy library in Lévis. Free; online reservation required (20 places).
Bilingual Pyjama Story Time at Bibliothèque Pierre-Georges-Roy (Lévis, Nov 11, 2026)
A monthly story time where families are invited to come in pyjamas and listen to stories over tea or herbal tea, and children meet Sunny, the library's stuffed dog mascot. Wednesday Nov 11, 2026, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm, at the Pierre-Georges-Roy library in Lévis. Free; online reservation required (20 places).
Traditional Music Café for Seniors 65+ at Bibliothèque Monique-Corriveau (Sainte-Foy, Nov 25, 2026)
A friendly café meetup for people aged 65 and over to share a passion for traditional music over coffee or tea; you are welcome to bring your instruments and play together. Musician Paul Marchand will be there to welcome and chat with participants. Wednesday Nov 25, 2026, 1:30 pm to 3 pm, in the library's multipurpose room. Free, with online booking; offered by Ès TRAD.
Creative Sundays, Free Drop In Art Activity (Ottawa Art Gallery, Nov 15, 2026)
A free drop in art activity in the Ottawa Art Gallery Studio, suitable for all ages, where you discover the current exhibition with a gallery educator. Sunday Nov 15, 2026, 10 am to 2 pm. No fee.
TEENS Mystery Game: Montréal in the Ice Storm (MEM, ages 12 to 17)
A free team mystery game for teens at the MEM. Complete five challenges at different stations, solve riddles and gather archival clues to open a locked trunk and piece together the story of the 1998 ice storm that paralyzed Montreal. Tuesday, December 15, 2026, 5 PM to 6:30 PM, ages 12 to 17. Free, registration required (spots limited).
TEENS: The Power of Typography Workshop with Supersystème (MEM, ages 12 to 17)
A free hands on workshop for teens linked to the MEM exhibition Active Grieving: The Aesthetic Activism of ACT UP Montréal. Learn how letters, images and typography make a message stand out, pick a cause you care about and make a button and a banner using cutting, photocopying, fabric painting and typographic layout. Materials provided and you take your creations home; no art experience needed. Tuesday, November 24, 2026, 5 PM to 6:30 PM, ages 12 to 17. Free, registration required (spots limited).
Guided Tour and Art Workshop for Ages 5 to 15 (Centre d'exposition Lethbridge, Saint-Laurent)
A cultural mediator gives a guided tour of the exhibition The Other Side by Masako Miyazaki, then participants make their own artwork in a visual arts workshop inspired by the works. For ages 5 to 15, accompanied by an adult, on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to noon. Free, with registration required (online form, or 514 855 6130, ext. 4443).
Guided Movement Tour of Stephanie Comilang: ANTHEMS (PHI, ages 13+)
A free guided visit at PHI that uses movement and somatic practices to explore Stephanie Comilang's exhibition ANTHEMS, alternating between movement and discussion. Co-led by contemporary dance artist and mediator Cara Roy and a PHI educator; no dance experience required. Saturday, December 5, 2026; doors 9:45 AM, starts 10 AM. In French, for ages 13 and up. Free, tickets required (available from November 10).
Masters of the Machines: Take Apart a Computer (Georges-Dor Library, Longueuil)
A free school pedagogical day activity at Bibliothèque Georges-Dor where young people open up a computer and discover what is inside, in an exploration led by Assimiler.com. Thursday, November 19, 2026, 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM. Free, registration required; bring a snack for the break.
Finances and Peace of Mind Workshop (Georges-Dor Library, Longueuil)
A free practical workshop at Bibliothèque Georges-Dor on easing money stress, with Place à l'emploi. It covers building a realistic budget, improving your credit, making wiser purchases and cutting everyday spending, and you leave with simple tools. Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 7 PM to 8 PM. Free, registration required.