Free Classes

Children take turns reading out loud, building their confidence and defining new words, at the Alta Vista branch of the Ottawa Public Library in the Allan Higdon Room. Children of all abilities are welcome. Tuesdays from 4 to 5 PM, November 10 to December 8, 2026, in English. Free drop in program.

A gardening club where all are welcome and no experience is necessary: learn how to save plants for next year and prepare your garden for winter. Enjoy coffee and tea, pick up free gardening resources and swap local seeds and plants at the Greely branch of the Ottawa Public Library, in the Carol Parker Room. Tuesday, November 10, 2026, from 6 to 7:30 PM. Free drop in program.

Stories, rhymes and songs in English and French for babies up to 18 months and a parent or caregiver, followed by stay and play, at the Elmvale Acres branch of the Ottawa Public Library. Tuesdays at 10:30 AM, about 90 minutes in all, November 10 to December 8, 2026. Free drop in program, no registration required.

Stories, rhymes and songs for babies up to 18 months and a parent or caregiver in the children's area of the Rosemount branch of the Ottawa Public Library in Hintonburg. In English. Tuesdays from 10:30 to 11:00 AM, November 10 to December 8, 2026. Free drop in program.

Stories, rhymes and songs in English and French for babies up to 18 months and a parent or caregiver, followed by time to stay and play, at the Rideau branch of the Ottawa Public Library in the Daniel Poliquin Room. Thursdays at 10:30 AM for one hour on November 12 and 26 and December 3 and 10, 2026. Free drop in program.

Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers aged 19 to 35 months and a parent or caregiver, followed by 30 minutes of stay and play, at the Centennial branch of the Ottawa Public Library. In English. Thursdays from 10:30 to 11:30 AM, November 12 to December 10, 2026. Free drop in program.

Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers aged 19 to 36 months and a parent or caregiver at the Beaverbrook branch of the Ottawa Public Library in Kanata. In English, in the Joan Dodsworth Ware Room 2. Tuesdays from 10:15 to 10:45 AM, November 10 to December 8, 2026. Free drop in program.

Stories, rhymes and songs in English and French for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver, followed by a half hour of stay and play, at the Metcalfe village branch of the Ottawa Public Library. Thursdays from 10:30 to 11:30 AM, November 12 to December 10, 2026. Free drop in program.

Stories, songs and games in English and French for children and their accompanying parent or guardian at the Sunnyside branch of the Ottawa Public Library in Old Ottawa South. A short half hour session for babies, children and families. Thursdays at 10:15 AM, November 12 to December 10, 2026. Free drop in, no registration required.

Drop in to speak in person with a Public Health Nurse about infant feeding and parenting, including healthy eating, being active and checking that your child is on track with growth and development. Run with Ottawa Public Health at the Greely branch of the Ottawa Public Library, in the Carol Parker Room. Tuesdays November 10 and December 8, 2026, from 10 AM to 12 PM. Free, no appointment necessary.

Improve your English, share stories and make new friends at the Greenboro branch of the Ottawa Public Library, in Meeting Room A of the community centre. For adults, adults 50 and over and newcomers. Thursdays from 10:30 AM to 12 PM, November 12 to December 17, 2026. Free drop in program.

Practise your French conversation skills in a relaxed and friendly environment at the Blackburn Hamlet branch of the Ottawa Public Library. For adults, in the meeting room. Wednesdays November 11 to December 9, 2026, at 6:30 PM for one hour. Free drop in program.