Free Classes

Albert Campbell Library's Youth Hub is a free after school space just for teens: drop in to study, hang out with friends, use technology or join the day's activity, with free snacks every day and free printing. Open Monday to Friday from 3:30 to 7 p.m.; check branch hours around public holidays. Free drop in, no registration.

A relaxed social knitting group at the small North Gower branch of the Ottawa Public Library, in the rural south of the city. Knitters of all skill levels come to share ideas and projects. Wednesdays November 18, December 2 and December 16, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. Free drop in program, no registration needed.

Agincourt Library's Youth Hub is a free after school space just for teens: drop in to study, hang out with friends, use technology or join the day's activity, with free snacks every day and free printing. Open Monday to Friday from 3:30 to 7 p.m.; check branch hours around public holidays. Free drop in, no registration.

A relaxed, informal knitting circle for adults at the Carp branch of the Ottawa Public Library, in the village of Carp in rural west Ottawa. Knitters of every skill level share ideas and projects over a friendly afternoon. Every second Tuesday from November 17, 2026 to April 27, 2027, 1:00 to 3:00 PM, in the meeting room. Free drop in program, no registration needed.

A friendly crafting circle for adults 50 and over at the Stittsville branch of the Ottawa Public Library. Bring a portable project such as knitting, crochet, embroidery, felting, beading or scrapbooking, meet other crafters and share your skills if you like. Wednesdays from November 11 to December 30, 2026, 6:30 to 8:00 PM, in the Grace Thompson Room. Free drop in program, no registration needed.

Knitters and crocheters of all skill levels bring their own projects to share advice, ideas and conversation at the St-Laurent branch of the Ottawa Public Library on Côté Street. In good weather the group sometimes meets outside near the picnic tables. Tuesdays from November 10 to December 29, 2026, 1:00 to 3:00 PM, in the Claude B. Aubry Room. Free bilingual drop in program, no registration needed.

Bring your knitting or crochet project, or even needlepoint or cross stitch, and swap tips and ideas with other crafters at the Blackburn Hamlet branch of the Ottawa Public Library. Adults of every skill level are welcome. Thursdays until December 17, 2026, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM in the meeting room. Free bilingual drop in program, no registration needed.

Open, informal chess games for adults at the Orléans branch of the Ottawa Public Library. Beginners and stronger players are equally welcome in this relaxed club, and you can bring your own board or borrow one. Every second Sunday, November 15 and 29 and December 13 and 27, 2026, from 1:30 to 3:30 PM in the Bériault Room. Free bilingual drop in program, no registration needed.

Teens and tweens aged 10 to 18 can play chess with other young players in a relaxed, informal setting at the Cumberland branch of the Ottawa Public Library. All levels are welcome. Thursdays November 19, December 3 and December 10, 2026, from 4:00 to 5:00 PM in the Adult Programming Room. Free bilingual drop in program, no registration needed.

An afternoon of fun for home schooled children and their families at the Hazeldean branch of the Ottawa Public Library in Kanata. Each month brings a different activity, such as LEGO, chess, games or crafts, and it is a great way to meet other homeschooling families. Thursdays November 12 and 26 and December 10, 2026, from 2:15 to 3:00 PM. Free drop in program, no registration needed.

Kids aged 6 and up can play and learn chess after school at the Main branch of the Ottawa Public Library on Metcalfe Street. It is a friendly, bilingual club where young players of every level practise together. Tuesdays from November 10 to December 8, 2026, 3:45 to 4:45 PM, in Program Room MA 117. Free drop in program, no registration needed.

Stories, songs, rhymes and activities for children 5 and under with their parents or caregivers at Toronto Public Library's Fairview branch, next to Fairview Mall. Saturdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., November 7 to November 28, 2026. Free drop in, no registration required, but space is limited.