Free Classes

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).

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).

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.

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.

Monthly Friday morning writing workshops led by Isabelle Hotte at Bibliothèque Georges-Dor. Inspired by tales, songs, music, film excerpts and landscapes, the sessions invite you to travel through time, space and your own memories. Fridays from 10:15 AM to 11:45 AM, once a month, from September 25, 2026 to May 21, 2027. Free, registration required; bring a writing notebook.

A meeting with artist Ariane Valade to better understand the creative process behind her exhibition Découper le paysage, made with printmaking and embroidery. Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Free admission (entrée libre).

Important: free, but you need a free ticket to get in. A friendly discussion and artistic workshop on the works of Richard Desjardins, combining show excerpts with talks about the creative process and how musical and written works are adapted for the stage, hosted by the artistic team of Théâtre de l'Œil ouvert with guest artists. Thursday, December 3, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. Online booking adds a $2 fee.

Important: free, but you need a free ticket to get in. A friendly discussion and artistic workshop on the works of Clémence Desrochers, with performance excerpts and talks about how songs and texts are adapted for the stage, hosted by the artistic team of Théâtre de l'Œil ouvert with guests. Thursday, November 19, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. Online booking adds a $2 fee.

Stories, rhymes and songs in English and French for children aged 0 to 5 and a parent or caregiver, followed by time to socialize, explore and play, in the Grace Thompson Room of the Stittsville branch of the Ottawa Public Library. Thursdays from 10:30 to 11:30 AM, November 12 to December 10, 2026. Free drop in program.

Looking for work, or unemployed or underemployed? Drop in for one on one time with an Employment Counsellor from the Pinecrest-Queensway Employment Services team at the Nepean Centrepointe branch of the Ottawa Public Library. For adults. Mondays from 10 AM to 12 PM, November 9 to December 28, 2026. Free drop in program.

Story, rhyme and song time for babies up to 18 months and a parent or caregiver, followed by time for parents to socialize and babies to explore toys and books, at the Hazeldean branch of the Ottawa Public Library in Kanata. Tuesday, November 10, 2026: program from 10:15 to 10:45 AM, then stay and play until 11:15 AM; an identical session runs at 11:30 AM, so please choose only one. Free drop in.

Teens aged 14 to 18 share their opinions on teen services, help with library programming and make new friends at the Sunnyside branch of the Ottawa Public Library; it is also a way to earn volunteer hours. Second Tuesday of the month from 4 to 5 PM: November 10 and December 8, 2026. Free drop in; to express interest, email the branch or visit in person.