Ottawa Library Centennial Branch in Bells Corners:
We are located at 3870 Old Richmond Rd. Hours of operation are listed online: Centennial OPL / Centennial BPO. For information about obtaining a library card, visit a branch or go online at Library card / Carte de bibliothèque. For more information about OPL, visit about.biblioottawalibrary.ca/en / about.biblioottawalibrary.ca/fr or phone 613-580-2940.
Our June programs are listed below and more can be found at: Centennial – Find a program / Centennial – Trouver un programme. To find OPL programs in general, visit Find a program / Trouver un programme. OPL also offers 1-on-1 tutorials on subjects including computers, eBooks, research, & online resources. To book a tutorial, phone 613-580-2940 or visit the following link: Library Tutorial 1:1 / Biblio tête-à-tête.
Children & Teen programs at Centennial
Teen Study Space / Espace d’étude pour ados
Need a quiet spot to focus and study? Use our program room! Snacks provided.
Besoin d’un endroit calme pour te concentrer et étudier? Notre salle de programme est à ta disposition! Collations fournies.
Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays near exam time (June 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, & 22), 3:30pm to closing time
Les lundis, mercredis et vendredis à l’approche des examens (les 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19 et 22 juin), 15 h 30 à heure de fermeture
Bilingual / bilingue
Drop-in / portes ouvertes
TD Summer Reading Club Launch Party / Fête de lancement du Club de Lecture TD
Come join us for facepainting, “sand” castle making and Big Games like Giant Jenga. Sign up for the Summer Reading Club while you’re here and get your summer read on!
Venez nous joindre pour du maquillage de fête, des châteaux de “sable”, et des jeux géants comme le Jenga Géant. Inscrivez-vous au Club de Lecture tant que vous y êtes et lisez l’été au long!
Bilingual / bilingue
Drop-in / portes ouvertes
Saturday, June 20, 10:00am-12:00pm / le samedi 20 juin, 10 h à 12 h
Adult programs at Centennial
Crafternoon
Do you knit, crochet, or do handwork? Come in for an afternoon of crafting. Bring any project you are working on.
Tuesdays, 2:00-4:00pm
Drop-in
Board Games & Brain Teasers
Drop in with your friends & family for exciting board games, card games, and brain teasers! Play games from our large collection or bring your own. Challenge yourself to brain teasers such as puzzles, word searches, and Rubik’s cubes.
Tuesdays, June 2 & 16, 5:30-8:00pm
For adults & families
Drop-in
Urban Cycling: Tips & Infrastructure / Le vélo en ville : conseils et infrastructure
Delivered by a friendly, experienced cyclist from EnviroCentre, this workshop will provide participants with answers to commonly asked questions. You’ll learn about how to navigate Ottawa by bike: tips, infrastructure and general best practices with lots of time for questions and answers!
Animé par un cycliste sympathique et expérimenté d’EnviroCentre, cet atelier permettra aux participants d’obtenir des réponses aux questions les plus courantes. Vous apprendrez comment parcourir Ottawa en vélo : conseils, infrastructure et pratiques exemplaires générales, et vous aurez beaucoup de temps pour poser des questions!
Friday, June 5, 3:00-4:00pm / le vendredi 5 juin, 15 h à 16 h
Bilingual / bilingue
Registration required (register online) / Inscription requise (inscrivez-vous en ligne)
Organizing and Showcasing Your Photos
Learn how to organize photos on your computer, phone or on the cloud. Understand how to create backups so your photos are protected against theft, fire, or other disasters. Learn how to create on-line photo albums and how to make a video from a PowerPoint presentation to showcase a trip or a collection of family photos even with music! Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users’ Group & Orleans Photo Club.
Saturday, June 6, 2:00-4:00pm
Registration required (register online)
Centennial Book Chat
Share the enjoyment of the book The Briar Club by Kate Quinn.
Wednesday, June 10, 1:30-3:00pm
Drop-in
Welcoming Ottawa Week 2026: Centennial Branch / Semaine d’accueil à Ottawa 2026 : succursale Centennial
(WOW 2026: Centennial Branch / SAO 2026 : succursale Centennial)
Explore Centennial branch and visit our community resource fair. You will meet local service providers offering support in health, settlement, recreation, and other essential services. You can also get a library card, enjoy cake and light refreshments, and discover what your library and community have to offer!
Venez découvrir la succursale Centennial et visitez notre salon de ressources communautaires. Vous pourrez rencontrer des fournisseurs de services locaux offrant de l’aide à l’installation, du soutien en santé et en loisirs ainsi que d’autres services essentiels. Vous pourrez aussi vous procurer une carte de bibliothèque, savourer du gâteau et des rafraîchissements légers et découvrir ce que votre bibliothèque et votre communauté ont à offrir!
Friday, June 26, 1:30-3:30pm / le vendredi 26 juin, 13 h 30 à 15 h 30
Bilingual / bilingue
Drop-in / portes ouvertes
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