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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.

A chess club for teens and adults of all levels at the Donalda-Charron library in Gatineau, led by an experienced instructor with short strategy tips and games between participants. Mondays Nov 9 to Dec 7, 2026, 6:30 to 8:00 PM. Free, registration required with the Gatineau library.

A fun and social chess program for seniors, run with the Chess Institute of Canada at Toronto Public Library's Goldhawk Park branch, whether you are learning or already play. Fridays from 10 to 11:30 a.m., November 6 to December 18, 2026. Free drop in program for seniors.

Drop in for a friendly game of chess every Tuesday evening at Toronto Public Library's Eatonville branch. All skill levels are welcome and chess sets are provided. Tuesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m., November 17, 2026 to January 12, 2027; free, no registration needed.

Bring a broken small appliance, toy or everyday object and learn to fix it yourself with help from experienced volunteers, in the spirit of a repair café. It is a friendly way to pick up practical skills and cut waste, held in the Lucy-Faris creative space of the Gatineau library. Sundays 1:00 to 4:00 PM until Dec 13, 2026. Free, no registration, first come first served.

A friendly chess club at Toronto Public Library's College/Shaw branch where players of all strengths and skill levels are welcome to drop in and play. It meets every other Sunday from 2 to 3 p.m., from November 8 to December 20, 2026. Free, no registration needed.

Everyone is welcome to bring a craft project of any skill level, or just come to chat, at the little Munster branch of the Ottawa Public Library in rural west Ottawa. Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:00 to 8:00 PM until Dec 17, 2026 (closed on holidays). Free drop in program.

Stories, rhymes and songs for children aged 0 to 5 with a parent or caregiver at the Stittsville branch of the Ottawa Public Library, followed by free play time with other families. Saturdays from Nov 7 to Dec 12, 2026, 10:30 to 11:30 AM. Free drop in program.

A playful storytime with stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and their parent or caregiver at the Beaverbrook branch of the Ottawa Public Library in Kanata. Saturdays from Nov 7 to Dec 12, 2026, 10:30 to 11:00 AM. Free drop in program.

Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages with a parent or caregiver at the Centennial branch of the Ottawa Public Library. A cosy half hour to start the weekend. Saturdays from Nov 7 to Dec 12, 2026, 10:30 to 11:00 AM. Free drop in program.

Bring your tablet, phone or laptop and get help with the basics, e-books and the library's online resources from staff at the Elmvale Acres branch of the Ottawa Public Library. Wednesdays from Nov 18 to Dec 9, 2026, 2:00 to 4:00 PM. Free drop in program.

Need help using a computer, phone or tablet? Library staff answer basic tech questions and show you how to use your devices at the Main branch of the Ottawa Public Library. Tuesdays from Nov 10 to Dec 29, 2026, 2:00 to 3:00 PM in the computer training room. Free drop in session.