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A half hour of stories, rhymes and songs in French for children of all ages with their parents or caregivers, at the Alta Vista branch of the Ottawa Public Library in the Allan Higdon Room. Tuesday mornings, November 10 to December 8, 2026 (the event listing shows a 10:30 AM start). Free drop in program.

Intermediate English learners practise spoken English and meet new people in a relaxed, friendly setting at the North Gloucester branch of the Ottawa Public Library, in Room B. For adults, adults 50 and over and newcomers. Most Sundays from 1 to 2:30 PM, November 8, 2026 to June 6, 2027 (check the schedule for skipped dates). Free drop in, limited to room capacity.

Volunteers from United for Literacy help children aged 6 to 12 with reading, math, science, French, English and more; just bring your school homework and assignments. Bilingual, in the children's program room of the Ruth E. Dickinson branch of the Ottawa Public Library. Mondays from 6:30 to 7:30 PM, November 9 to December 14, 2026. Free drop in; a parent or guardian must stay in the branch for the whole session.

Stories, rhymes and songs in English and French for babies up to 18 months and a parent or caregiver, who can stay afterwards to play and chat. In the children's program room of the Main branch of the Ottawa Public Library on Metcalfe Street. Tuesdays at 10:30 AM, November 10 to December 8, 2026. Free drop in program.

Stories, rhymes and songs in French for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver at the Cumberland branch of the Ottawa Public Library in Orléans. Afterwards, families can stay to play and socialize, with activities for toddlers and their adults. Tuesdays from 10 to 10:30 AM, November 10 to December 8, 2026. Free drop in program.

Stories, rhymes and songs for families with children of all ages, with a parent or caregiver, in the Grace Thompson Room of the Stittsville branch of the Ottawa Public Library. In English. Sundays from 10:30 to 11:00 AM on November 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2026. Free drop in program.

Practise your English speaking skills in a casual, friendly group guided by experienced conversation leaders at the Nepean Centrepointe branch of the Ottawa Public Library. For adults. Thursdays from 10:30 to 11:30 AM, November 12 to December 17, 2026, in the Genealogy Area (Room 1B on December 17). Free drop in program.

A casual, friendly group to practise speaking English with experienced conversation leaders, meet new people and build confidence. For adults, in the Genealogy Area of the Nepean Centrepointe branch of the Ottawa Public Library. Wednesdays from 10:30 to 11:30 AM, November 11 to December 16, 2026. Free drop in program.

Stories, rhymes and songs for babies up to 18 months and a parent or caregiver, followed by stay and play, in Room 1B of the Nepean Centrepointe branch of the Ottawa Public Library. In English. Thursdays at 10:30 AM for one hour, November 12 to December 10, 2026. Free drop in program.

Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver at the Sunnyside branch of the Ottawa Public Library in Old Ottawa South. In English, aimed at preschoolers. Wednesdays from 10:15 to 10:45 AM, November 11 to December 9, 2026. Free drop in program.

Stories, rhymes and songs in French for children of all ages with a parent or caregiver, followed by free play at the library from 11 AM to noon. At the Orléans branch of the Ottawa Public Library, in the Dolorès and Marcel Bériault Room. Tuesdays at 10:15 AM on November 10, 17 and 24, 2026. Free drop in program.

Stories, rhymes and songs for babies up to 18 months and a parent or caregiver in the Grace Thompson Room of the Stittsville branch of the Ottawa Public Library. In English. Tuesdays from 10:30 to 11:00 AM, November 10 to December 8, 2026. Free drop in program.