Free Classes

Stories, rhymes and songs for families with young children, a 30 minute interactive storytime followed by Stay and Play with toys and time to socialise. At the Munster branch of the Ottawa Public Library, in English. Wednesdays from 10:30 to 11:30 am, November 11 to December 30, 2026. Free drop in, no registration.

Volunteers from United for Literacy help children aged 6 to 12 with reading, math, science, French, English and more; just bring your school homework. Bilingual, at the Ruth E. Dickinson branch of the Ottawa Public Library. Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 pm, November 10 to December 15, 2026. Free drop in; a parent or guardian must stay in the branch.

Adults of any English level, including seniors and newcomers, practise speaking English in a relaxed, friendly group at the Stittsville branch of the Ottawa Public Library, in the Grace Thompson Room. Wednesdays from 5:15 to 6:15 pm, November 11 to December 30, 2026. Free drop in, no registration.

After school crafting for children of all ages in the children's department of the Sunnyside branch of the Ottawa Public Library, with every supply provided. Bilingual, English and French. Wednesdays from 4 to 5 pm, November 11 to December 9, 2026. Free drop in, no registration.

Practise your English and meet new friends in a relaxed, friendly group at the Sunnyside branch of the Ottawa Public Library on Bank Street. Open to adults and teens. Tuesdays from 6:45 to 8:15 pm, November 10 to December 15, 2026 (most weeks in Giovanna Panico Room 1). Free drop in, no registration.

A relaxed, friendly group where adults practise speaking English with guidance from experienced group leaders, meet new people and build confidence. It meets at the Nepean Centrepointe branch of the Ottawa Public Library in Room 1B. Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 pm, November 10 to December 15, 2026. Free drop in, no registration.

Write together, share first drafts and get kind, constructive feedback in this group workshop led by the Writers Collective of Canada at the Vanier branch of the Ottawa Public Library. No experience needed and materials are provided; come once or every week. Tuesdays at 6:30 pm for 90 minutes, November 10 to December 15, 2026, in English, for ages 18 and up. Free drop in.

Practise your conversational French in a friendly, relaxed setting at the St-Laurent branch of the Ottawa Public Library. The group is for adults and runs in French in the Claude B. Aubry room. Tuesdays at 6:30 pm for 90 minutes, November 10 to December 29, 2026. Free, no registration needed.

Improve your French, share stories and make new friends at this weekly conversation group for adults at the Greenboro branch of the Ottawa Public Library. The group meets entirely in French in the community centre's Meeting Room A. Tuesdays at 6:30 pm for 90 minutes, November 10 to December 29, 2026. Free drop in, no registration.

Drop in with your knitting every Tuesday evening at the Greenboro branch of the Ottawa Public Library to share tips, ideas and good conversation with fellow knitters. Bilingual and open to adults, including seniors and newcomers. Tuesdays at 6:15 pm for 90 minutes, November 10 to December 15, 2026. Free, no registration.

A bilingual creative club where teens and adults use collage, art and writing to decorate and personalise their own journals, for memories, goals or pure creativity. Bring your own notebook (and any scraps or keepsakes you like); the library supplies everything else. Tuesdays November 10 and November 24, 2026, from 6 to 8 pm. Free drop in, no registration.

A friendly, low pressure group at the Rosemount branch of the Ottawa Public Library where adults of all levels practise speaking French. Tuesdays from 6 to 7:30 pm, November 10 to December 15, 2026. Free with no registration, but the room holds only 25 people and usually fills within the first 10 minutes, so come on time.