Free Classes

Bring your knitting or crochet project to the renovated Rosemount branch of the Ottawa Public Library and swap advice, ideas and conversation with other fibre fans. Open to adults of all skill levels. Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3:30 pm, November 11 to December 16, 2026. Free drop in, no registration.

Chef and pastry cook Maxime Lizotte, co owner of Pub Maqahamok in Cacouna, gives a live demonstration of Indigenous inspired pastry from his book Nutahqet 't-awt, Le chemin d'un cuisinier. Part of the 15th Salon du livre des Premières Nations with Kwahiatonhk!. Friday November 20 and Sunday November 22, 2026 at 10 AM, about one hour, in French, for teens and adults. Free; reservation required.

Not sure where to start with your debts? This workshop by the Carrefour Jeunesse Emploi de Charlesbourg, based on the Desjardins financial education program Mes finances, mes choix, shows you how to plan your repayments step by step. Wednesday November 18, 2026 at 6:30 PM, about 90 minutes, in French, for teens and adults. Free; reservation required.

A friendly after work science book club run by the Centre Déclic and hosted by science journalist Valérie Levée, this fall on the environment, in the library's Cuisine area. The suggested reading is listed on the library page; bring your supper if you like, microwaves are available. Wednesday November 18, 2026 at 5 PM, about 90 minutes, in French, for teens and adults. Free; reservation required, few places left.

Multidisciplinary artist Geneviève Audrey Mercier invites everyone to help create a collective artwork on the theme of the day at the Lucy-Faris library in Aylmer. All kinds of art materials are provided so you can experiment. Sundays Nov 22 and Dec 6, 2026, 1:00 to 4:00 PM. Free, no registration.

A gentle introduction to mindfulness and meditation at the Guy-Sanche library in the Maison de la culture de Gatineau, with a few accessible notions of neuroscience about how thoughts, emotions and attention affect well being. No experience needed; bring a notebook and pen. Wednesdays Nov 11 to Dec 9, 2026, 7:00 to 8:30 PM. Free.

Look at a selection of modern and contemporary works from the Canada Council Art Bank, talk about them, then make your own piece inspired by their shapes, colours and techniques. A workshop open to everyone at the Donalda-Charron library in Gatineau. Saturdays Nov 7 to 28, 2026, 3:00 to 4:00 PM. Free.

Practise English weekly in a small group with support from CultureLink's mentors at Toronto Public Library's Forest Hill branch on Eglinton Avenue West. Tuesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m., November 17 to December 8, 2026. Free, no registration needed.

A friendly club for teens and adults to discover and talk about comics in all their forms: graphic novels, Franco-Belgian classics, manga, superheroes, humour and more. Share your favourites and find new ones at the Lucy-Faris library in Aylmer. Tuesdays Nov 10 to Dec 1, 2026, 7:00 to 8:30 PM. Free.

New to Canada or want to improve your English? Enjoy casual conversation on everyday topics and make new friends in a relaxed setting at Toronto Public Library's Runnymede branch. Thursdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m., November 12 to December 17, 2026. Free, no registration needed.

A friendly French conversation circle at Toronto Public Library's Northern District branch, a great way to practise your French and meet other francophones and French learners. Saturdays from 2 to 3 p.m., November 7 to December 19, 2026. Free, no registration needed.

Practise English weekly in a small group with support from CultureLink's mentors at Toronto Public Library's Kennedy/Eglinton branch, building confidence and making new friends. Mondays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., November 9 to December 21, 2026. Free, no registration needed.