Free Classes

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.

Practise speaking French in a relaxed and friendly setting at the Main branch of the Ottawa Public Library on Metcalfe Street, in Room B125. For adults, adults 50 and over and newcomers. Tuesdays from 10:15 to 11:45 AM, November 10, 2026 to March 30, 2027 (no session on December 29). Free drop in program.

Try miniature gaming with toy soldiers in science fiction, high fantasy and historical games, presented by the Ottawa Miniatures Gamers at the Nepean Centrepointe branch of the Ottawa Public Library. For teens and adults aged 12 and up, and all materials are supplied. Sundays November 8 and December 13, 2026, from 11 AM to about 2 PM in the Genealogy Area. Free drop in program.

Join fellow mahjong players for a friendly game in a congenial setting at the Manotick branch of the Ottawa Public Library. For adults 50 and over, in the meeting room. Thursdays November 12 and December 10, 2026, from 10:15 AM to 12:30 PM. Free drop in program, no registration required.

A NatureTO tour of the trees around Humber Summit Library, Monday, November 9, 2026, 1:30 PM to 3 PM. Part of Toronto Public Library's Our Fragile Planet series, which the library describes as free programs; check the event page for any registration.

Teen Tuesdays (Les mardis ados) is a weekly after school drop in for teens at the St-Laurent branch of the Ottawa Public Library. It gives local teens a free place to hang out and take part in library activities. It runs Tuesdays at 3:30 PM until December 15, 2026, and it is a free drop in program with no registration.

The Blackburn Hamlet branch of the Ottawa Public Library runs a bilingual drop in chess club (Club d'échecs) on Tuesday afternoons. Bring a friend or come meet new opponents. It meets Tuesdays at 3:30 PM, with the series listed until June 22, 2027, and it is a free drop in program with no registration.