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Generic photo (an open dictionary), not Free Thursday English Conversation Group (Nepean Centrepointe Library) itself (photo: Waldemar Brandt, Unsplash)

Free Thursday English Conversation Group (Nepean Centrepointe Library)

Free Classes In-Person

Practise your English speaking skills in a casual, friendly group guided by experienced conversation leaders at the Nepean Centrepointe branch of the Ottawa Public Library. For adults. Thursdays from 10:30 to 11:30 AM, November 12 to December 17, 2026, in the Genealogy Area (Room 1B on December 17). Free drop in program.

Thursdays Nov 12 to Dec 17, 2026, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM Nepean Centrepointe Library
Free
Indoor
Generic photo (letter tiles spelling the word language), not Free Wednesday English Conversation Group (Nepean Centrepointe Library) itself (photo: Ling App, Unsplash)

Free Wednesday English Conversation Group (Nepean Centrepointe Library)

Free Classes In-Person

A casual, friendly group to practise speaking English with experienced conversation leaders, meet new people and build confidence. For adults, in the Genealogy Area of the Nepean Centrepointe branch of the Ottawa Public Library. Wednesdays from 10:30 to 11:30 AM, November 11 to December 16, 2026. Free drop in program.

Wednesdays Nov 11 to Dec 16, 2026, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM Nepean Centrepointe Library
Free
Indoor
Illustration: Free Thursday Babytime and Stay and Play, 0 to 18 months (Nepean Centrepointe Library)

Free Thursday Babytime and Stay and Play, 0 to 18 months (Nepean Centrepointe Library)

Free Classes In-Person

Stories, rhymes and songs for babies up to 18 months and a parent or caregiver, followed by stay and play, in Room 1B of the Nepean Centrepointe branch of the Ottawa Public Library. In English. Thursdays at 10:30 AM for one hour, November 12 to December 10, 2026. Free drop in program.

Thursdays Nov 12 to Dec 10, 2026, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM Nepean Centrepointe Library
Free
Family Friendly Indoor
Illustration: Free Wednesday Storytime (Sunnyside Library)

Free Wednesday Storytime (Sunnyside Library)

Free Classes In-Person

Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver at the Sunnyside branch of the Ottawa Public Library in Old Ottawa South. In English, aimed at preschoolers. Wednesdays from 10:15 to 10:45 AM, November 11 to December 9, 2026. Free drop in program.

Wednesdays Nov 11 to Dec 9, 2026, 10:15 AM to 10:45 AM Sunnyside Library
Free
Family Friendly Indoor
Illustration: Free Contes en famille et jouons à la bibliothèque, French family storytime (Orléans Library)

Free Contes en famille et jouons à la bibliothèque, French family storytime (Orléans Library)

Free Classes In-Person

Stories, rhymes and songs in French for children of all ages with a parent or caregiver, followed by free play at the library from 11 AM to noon. At the Orléans branch of the Ottawa Public Library, in the Dolorès and Marcel Bériault Room. Tuesdays at 10:15 AM on November 10, 17 and 24, 2026. Free drop in program.

Tuesdays Nov 10, 17 and 24, 2026, 10:15 AM to 12:00 PM Orléans Library
Free
Family Friendly Indoor
Illustration: Free Tuesday Babytime, 0 to 18 months (Stittsville Library)

Free Tuesday Babytime, 0 to 18 months (Stittsville Library)

Free Classes In-Person

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

Tuesdays Nov 10 to Dec 8, 2026, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Stittsville Library
Free
Family Friendly Indoor
Illustration: Free Babytime followed by Stay and Play, 0 to 18 months (St-Laurent Library)

Free Babytime followed by Stay and Play, 0 to 18 months (St-Laurent Library)

Free Classes In-Person

Stories, rhymes and songs in English and French for babies up to 18 months and a parent or caregiver, followed by time for parents to socialize and help their little ones play with toys and books. In the Claude B. Aubry room of the St-Laurent branch of the Ottawa Public Library. Tuesdays at 10:30 AM for one hour, November 10 to December 15, 2026. Free drop in program.

Tuesdays Nov 10 to Dec 15, 2026, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM St-Laurent Library
Free
Family Friendly Indoor
Illustration: Free Babytime and Stay and Play, 0 to 18 months (Centennial Library)

Free Babytime and Stay and Play, 0 to 18 months (Centennial Library)

Free Classes In-Person

Stories, rhymes and songs for babies up to 18 months and a parent or caregiver from 10:30 to 11 AM, followed by stay and play until 11:30 AM, at the Centennial branch of the Ottawa Public Library. In English. Tuesdays, November 10 to December 8, 2026. Free drop in program.

Tuesdays Nov 10 to Dec 8, 2026, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM Centennial Library
Free
Family Friendly Indoor
Illustration: Free Bébés à la biblio, French babytime 0 to 18 months (Cumberland Library)

Free Bébés à la biblio, French babytime 0 to 18 months (Cumberland Library)

Free Classes In-Person

Stories, rhymes and songs in French for babies up to 18 months and a parent or caregiver at the Cumberland branch of the Ottawa Public Library in Orléans. Thursdays from 10 to 10:30 AM, November 12 to December 10, 2026. Free drop in, no registration required.

Thursdays Nov 12 to Dec 10, 2026, 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM Cumberland Library
Free
Family Friendly Indoor
Illustration: Free Bébés à la biblio, French babytime (Alta Vista Library)

Free Bébés à la biblio, French babytime (Alta Vista Library)

Free Classes In-Person

Stories, rhymes and songs in French for babies and their parents or caregivers at the Alta Vista branch of the Ottawa Public Library, in the Allan Higdon Room. Thursdays from 10:30 to 11:00 AM, November 12 to December 10, 2026. Free drop in program.

Thursdays Nov 12 to Dec 10, 2026, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Alta Vista Library
Free
Family Friendly Indoor
Illustration: Free Tout-petits à la biblio, French toddler time 18 to 36 months (Ottawa Main Library)

Free Tout-petits à la biblio, French toddler time 18 to 36 months (Ottawa Main Library)

Free Classes In-Person

Stories, rhymes and songs in French for children aged 18 to 36 months and a parent or caregiver, in the children's program room of the Main branch of the Ottawa Public Library on Metcalfe Street. Thursdays from 10:15 to 10:45 AM, November 12 to December 10, 2026. Free drop in program.

Thursdays Nov 12 to Dec 10, 2026, 10:15 AM to 10:45 AM Ottawa Public Library Main Branch
Free
Family Friendly Indoor
Illustration: Free Storytime and Stay and Play, Thursday mornings (Richmond Library)

Free Storytime and Stay and Play, Thursday mornings (Richmond Library)

Free Classes In-Person

Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver, with stay and play after storytime, at the Richmond branch of the Ottawa Public Library in the village of Richmond. In English. Thursdays from 10:30 to 11:30 AM, November 12 to December 10, 2026. Free drop in program.

Thursdays Nov 12 to Dec 10, 2026, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM Richmond Library
Free
Family Friendly Indoor