Free Classes

Free English conversation groups for adults of all levels at the Alta Vista branch of the Ottawa Public Library, in the Allan Higdon Room. There are two weekly times: Mondays at 1 pm (90 minutes) and Tuesdays at 7 pm (60 minutes), from November 9 to December 15, 2026. Drop in, no registration required.

A free English conversation group for adults at the Rideau branch of the Ottawa Public Library, in the Daniel Poliquin Room. All levels are welcome, though some basic English helps. It meets on Wednesdays from 6:30 pm to 8 pm, November 11 to December 23, 2026, and is listed as a drop in program.

A free, friendly English conversation group for adults and newcomers at the Main Branch of the Ottawa Public Library, open to all levels. Sessions run on Wednesdays from 6:30 pm to 8 pm on November 18 and 25 and December 2, 9 and 16, 2026, in Room B125. It is a drop in program, so no registration is needed.

A free stitching circle for adults at the Elmbrook Park branch of Toronto Public Library, where you can learn cross stitch or keep working on your own project while meeting new people. Some supplies are available for beginners. The next session is Thursday, November 26, 2026, from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM in the program room; the library page does not mention registration.

Free weekly study groups, guided by library staff, where you work through free Cisco Networking Academy online courses such as Python Essentials and Data Analytics Essentials together with other learners. Circles meet at several branches, for example Palmerston on Tuesdays from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM (from Nov 10, 2026), and online. Computers are provided; free, but advance registration is required on tpl.ca.

A relaxed, informal English conversation group for adults (18+) at the Malvern branch of Toronto Public Library, where you can practise speaking, meet new people and learn about library services. It is not a formal class. Sessions run on Friday mornings from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM; it is free, and the library page does not mention registration, so call the branch if you are unsure.

A weekly small group where adult newcomers (18+) practise English with support from CultureLink mentors, gain confidence, make friends and learn about life in Canada. It meets on Monday evenings from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the program room of the Bloor/Gladstone branch of Toronto Public Library. Free, with registration required (contact Rubina at rafsar@culturelink.ca or 437-288-4930).

A free conversation group at the Toronto Reference Library where adult newcomers (18+) practise English by chatting with others who are also building their skills, run with the YMCA's Library Settlement Partnerships. It meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM in the third floor Discussion Room. Free, but space is limited and registration is required (contact Doris Garcia at 416-917-6717 or Doris.Garcia@ymcagta.org).

A hands on workshop for adults led by visual artist Hilda Wolf, combining drawing, painting and collage to create a one of a kind artwork. Saturday November 21, 2026, 2 to 4 p.m. Free, with all materials provided. Registration is required online, in person or by phone at 514 872 6989.

A relaxed, mutual help knitting session for adults at the Plateau library, led by Maria Luisa Mastache. It meets every Sunday from 2:30 to 4:30 pm, with November sessions on the 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th and December sessions on the 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th, 2026. Free, but registration is required: the December series opens Tuesday November 17 at noon.

A group knitting session at the Marc-Favreau library in Rosemont for adults who already knit on their own and want to share skills and tips. It takes place Wednesday November 18, 2026, from 6 to 7:45 pm. Bring your own knitting project. Free admission, no registration mentioned.

A free after school hangout for teens at the Bibliothèque du Boisé in Saint-Laurent, with PS4, Xbox One and Switch games, board games, ping pong, a relaxation corner and creative activities. Upcoming sessions are Friday November 6 and Wednesday November 11, 2026, starting at 3 pm. Free admission, drop in.