Free Classes

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.

Creative sessions for children aged 0 to 5 with a parent, grandparent or other adult at the Ruche d'art in the Apollo community centre. Explore textures, colours and shapes together with materials made for little hands, in a playful and safe setting. Sundays Nov 8 to 29, 2026, 9:00 to 11:30 AM. Free.

A relaxing afternoon knitting and crocheting group at Toronto Public Library's Hillcrest branch, where you can work on your own projects and chat with other crafters. Wednesdays from 1:30 p.m., November 18 to December 16, 2026. Free, no registration needed.

A free open art studio run by the City of Gatineau inside the Centre culturel du Vieux-Aylmer, a historic stone building that was once the courthouse. Drop in to create, join workshops, show your work and chat with other art lovers. Saturdays from Nov 7 to 28, 2026, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Free.

The Ruche d'art at the Apollo community centre is a free open art studio run by the City of Gatineau, where anyone can come create, try new techniques and share with other art lovers in a warm, welcoming space. Saturdays 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM from Nov 7 to 28, 2026, plus Wednesday evening sessions from 5:30 to 8:00 PM in November. Free.

Bring your crochet or knitting project and get to know fellow crafters at this relaxed group at Toronto Public Library's Cliffcrest branch. Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., November 10 to December 15, 2026. Free, no registration needed.

An after school youth chess program at Toronto Public Library's Port Union branch where young players learn new skills and play matches. Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., November 11 to December 9, 2026. Free drop in program for youth.