Free Classes

Practise your Spanish in a fun and friendly group at the Blackburn Hamlet branch of the Ottawa Public Library. Drop in as space permits. Tuesdays from Nov 10 to Dec 8, 2026, 1:00 to 2:00 PM. Free program.

A Monday evening French conversation group at the Rideau branch of the Ottawa Public Library in Lowertown. Come practise speaking French with others in a welcoming setting. Most Mondays from 6:30 to 8:00 PM, Nov 9, 2026 to May 31, 2027. Free drop in program.

Practise your spoken French in a relaxed and friendly group at the Elmvale Acres branch of the Ottawa Public Library. A good way for learners and newcomers to gain confidence. Saturdays from Nov 7 to Dec 19, 2026, 1:00 to 2:30 PM. Free drop in program.

A weekly afternoon get together for knitters, crocheters and other fibre crafters at the Elmvale Acres branch of the Ottawa Public Library. Bring your project, swap tips and enjoy the company. Fridays from 2:00 to 3:30 PM, Nov 6, 2026 to Jun 18, 2027. Free drop in program.

An evening of crafting in good company at the Beaverbrook branch of the Ottawa Public Library in Kanata. Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, felting or sewing project and work on it alongside fellow crafters. Mondays Nov 16 and 30, Dec 7 and 21, 2026, 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Free drop in program.

A friendly midday knitting and crochet circle at the Sunnyside branch of the Ottawa Public Library in Old Ottawa South. Knitters of all abilities are welcome to bring a project and meet fellow enthusiasts. Wednesdays from 12:00 to 2:00 PM, Nov 11, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027. Free drop in program.

Bring your knitting or crochet project and share tips, new techniques and good conversation with fellow crafters at the Cumberland branch of the Ottawa Public Library. For adults of all skill levels. Thursdays from Nov 5 to Dec 17, 2026, 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Free drop in program.

Young players can drop in to play chess with other youth in a relaxed, informal setting at the Orléans branch of the Ottawa Public Library. Practise the basics or try the weekly chess challenge. Thursdays from Nov 12 to Dec 10, 2026, 3:30 to 5:00 PM. Free drop in program.

A bilingual chess club at the Greenboro branch of the Ottawa Public Library where players aged 6 and up can play and learn the game. A friendly after school activity for kids and families. Wednesdays from Nov 18 to Dec 9, 2026, 4:30 to 5:30 PM. Free drop in program.

Open games of chess in a relaxed setting at the Main branch of the Ottawa Public Library downtown. Beginners and stronger players are all welcome; bring your own board or borrow one. Wednesdays from Nov 18 to Dec 23, 2026, 4:00 to 6:00 PM. Free drop in program.

Children aged 7 to 12 can learn to play chess and discover more about the game at the Nepean Centrepointe branch of the Ottawa Public Library. Teen volunteers are on hand to help beginners. Saturdays from Nov 14 to Dec 12, 2026, 1:30 to 3:00 PM. Free drop in program.

A relaxed chess club for adults and players aged 10 and up at the Alta Vista branch of the Ottawa Public Library, with an instructor on hand. All levels are welcome, and it is a nice way to meet new people over a board. Every second Saturday (Nov 7 and 21, Dec 5 and 19, 2026) from 3:00 to 4:30 PM. Free drop in program, no registration needed.