Free Classes

Albion 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.

Generic photo (a young woman writing at a desk with books), not the Maryvale Youth Hub itself (photo: Vitaly Gariev, Unsplash)

Youth Hub for teens, free after school space (Maryvale Library, Scarborough)

Maryvale 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.

Generic photo (two young people reading a book together), not the Malvern Youth Hub itself (photo: Vitaly Gariev, Unsplash)

Youth Hub for teens, free after school space (Malvern Library, Scarborough)

Malvern 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.

Generic photo (two young people reading books and using a tablet), not the Woodside Square Youth Hub itself (photo: Vitaly Gariev, Unsplash)

Youth Hub for teens, free after school space (Woodside Square Library, Scarborough)

Woodside Square 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.

Free Greely Knit, Crochet and Fibre Crafting Group (Greely Library)

Wednesdays Nov 18, Dec 2 and Dec 16, 2026, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Bring your knitting, crochet, needlepoint or cross stitch and share tips, ideas and conversation with other fibre lovers at the Greely branch of the Ottawa Public Library. Adults of all abilities are welcome. Wednesdays November 18, December 2 and December 16, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM in the Carol Parker Room. Free drop in program, no registration needed.

Generic photo (two young people smiling while studying at a table), not the Bridlewood Youth Hub itself (photo: Vitaly Gariev, Unsplash)

Youth Hub for teens, free after school space (Bridlewood Library, Scarborough)

Bridlewood Library's Youth Hub, in Bridlewood Mall, 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.

Generic photo (a student studying among books in a library), not the Albert Campbell Youth Hub itself (photo: Zoshua Colah, Unsplash)

Youth Hub for teens, free after school space (Albert Campbell Library, Scarborough)

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.

Free North Gower Nifty Knitters (North Gower Library)

Wednesdays Nov 18, Dec 2 and Dec 16, 2026, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

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.

Generic photo (a group of people gathered in a library), not the Agincourt Youth Hub itself (photo: Robert Bye, Unsplash)

Youth Hub for teens, free after school space (Agincourt Library, Scarborough)

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.

Free Carp Social KNITwork, knitting circle (Carp Library)

Every second Tuesday, Nov 17, 2026 to Apr 27, 2027, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

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.

Free Stittsville Cozy Crafters, adults 50+ (Stittsville Library)

Wednesdays, Nov 11 to Dec 30, 2026, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

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.

Free Knitting and Crochet Club, Tuesday afternoons (St-Laurent Library)

Tuesdays, Nov 10 to Dec 29, 2026, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

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.