Free Classes

Practise your English conversation skills in a low pressure, friendly group for adults, including seniors and newcomers, at the Ruth E. Dickinson branch of the Ottawa Public Library (second floor meeting room). All levels welcome; adults only. Tuesdays from 6 to 7:30 pm, weekly through June 22, 2027. Free drop in, no registration.

Students in grades 1 to 10 get help with math, science, French, English and more from United for Literacy volunteers; bring your homework or assignments. Bilingual, in the Dolorès and Marcel Bériault Room of the Orléans branch of the Ottawa Public Library. Tuesdays from 5 to 6:30 pm, November 10 to December 15, 2026. Free drop in; a parent or caregiver must stay in the library.

Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers and their parents or caregivers in Room 1B of the Nepean Centrepointe branch of the Ottawa Public Library. Wednesdays at 10:30 am for 30 minutes, November 11 to December 9, 2026, in English. Free drop in program.

A gentle half hour of stories, rhymes and songs for babies from newborn to 18 months and their parent or caregiver, at the Manotick branch of the Ottawa Public Library. Wednesdays from 1:30 to 2 pm, November 11 to December 9, 2026, in English. Free drop in program.

A bilingual English and French program for babies, toddlers and preschoolers with their families: 30 minutes of stories, rhymes and songs, then 30 minutes of free play with toys and activities. At the Blackburn Hamlet branch of the Ottawa Public Library. Wednesdays from 10:30 to 11:30 am, November 11 to December 9, 2026. Free drop in, no registration.

Stories, rhymes and songs for families with young children, a 30 minute interactive storytime followed by Stay and Play with toys and time to socialise. At the Munster branch of the Ottawa Public Library, in English. Wednesdays from 10:30 to 11:30 am, November 11 to December 30, 2026. Free drop in, no registration.

Volunteers from United for Literacy help children aged 6 to 12 with reading, math, science, French, English and more; just bring your school homework. Bilingual, at the Ruth E. Dickinson branch of the Ottawa Public Library. Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 pm, November 10 to December 15, 2026. Free drop in; a parent or guardian must stay in the branch.

Adults of any English level, including seniors and newcomers, practise speaking English in a relaxed, friendly group at the Stittsville branch of the Ottawa Public Library, in the Grace Thompson Room. Wednesdays from 5:15 to 6:15 pm, November 11 to December 30, 2026. Free drop in, no registration.

After school crafting for children of all ages in the children's department of the Sunnyside branch of the Ottawa Public Library, with every supply provided. Bilingual, English and French. Wednesdays from 4 to 5 pm, November 11 to December 9, 2026. Free drop in, no registration.

Practise your English and meet new friends in a relaxed, friendly group at the Sunnyside branch of the Ottawa Public Library on Bank Street. Open to adults and teens. Tuesdays from 6:45 to 8:15 pm, November 10 to December 15, 2026 (most weeks in Giovanna Panico Room 1). Free drop in, no registration.

A relaxed, friendly group where adults practise speaking English with guidance from experienced group leaders, meet new people and build confidence. It meets at the Nepean Centrepointe branch of the Ottawa Public Library in Room 1B. Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 pm, November 10 to December 15, 2026. Free drop in, no registration.

Write together, share first drafts and get kind, constructive feedback in this group workshop led by the Writers Collective of Canada at the Vanier branch of the Ottawa Public Library. No experience needed and materials are provided; come once or every week. Tuesdays at 6:30 pm for 90 minutes, November 10 to December 15, 2026, in English, for ages 18 and up. Free drop in.