Free Classes

Share the enjoyment of reading and discussing books in a relaxed atmosphere. Meetings on the third Thursday of every month except July, and August Fall 2026 September 17, Winter Wives by Linden Mac Intyre October 15, Vera, or Faith by Ga It is a free Ottawa Public Library program at Rideau Branch, on Thursday, November 19, 2026, from 10:15 AM to 11:30 AM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Learn to design, make, and publish your own Zines! ​A Zine is a small, self-published booklet filled with whatever you want to share with the world. It is a free Ottawa Public Library program at Rideau Branch, on Thursday, November 19, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Améliorez votre français parlé et rencontrez des gens dans une atmosphère détendue. Inscription non requise, niveaux intermédiaire. It is a free Ottawa Public Library program at Beaverbrook Branch, every Wednesday from November 18 to November 25, 2026, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Storytelling Open Mic is a perfect place for newcomers to discover oral storytelling in a warm and supportive atmosphere or for more experienced tellers to test out new stories. Listeners are needed and welcome! It is a free Ottawa Public Library program at Sunnyside Branch, on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Learn and practice new English language skills and meet new people in a relaxed and friendly environment. Offered in partnership with the Catholic Centre for Immigrants of Ottawa. It is a free Ottawa Public Library program at Cumberland Branch, every Wednesday from November 18 to November 25, 2026, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

If you are a knitter or a crocheter come and join Hazeldean Stitches. Share your ideas and projects with other yarn artists. It is a free Ottawa Public Library program at Hazeldean Branch, on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Improve your spoken French in a relaxed setting. This group is for those at an intermediate level. It is a free Ottawa Public Library program at Alta Vista Branch, every Wednesday from November 18 to November 25, 2026, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Practice your English conversation skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. All levels are welcome to this drop-in program. It is a free Ottawa Public Library program at Ruth E. Dickinson Branch, every Wednesday from November 18 to November 25, 2026, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Join our free English conversation group to practise speaking in English in a relaxed and friendly environment. All levels are welcome to this drop-in program. It is a free Ottawa Public Library program at Vanier Branch, every Wednesday from November 18 to November 25, 2026, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

The Writers Collective of Canada (WCC) and the Orléans Branch invite you to join us for our writing workshops: Write With Us! We are all connected through story. It is a free Ottawa Public Library program at Orléans Branch, every Wednesday from November 18 to November 25, 2026, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Practice your English conversation skills in a low- pressure, friendly environment. All levels are welcome. It is a free Ottawa Public Library program at Rosemount Branch, every Wednesday from November 18 to November 25, 2026, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

October 3, 2026 Session: Harvesting and Storing Your Native Plant Seeds Discover the different types of seeds that develop in your garden and learn how to harvest and store them for future planting. Participants will also learn how to support nature throu It is a free Ottawa Public Library program at Elmvale Acres Branch, on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.