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Happiness Book Club

Sunnyside

Mondays, Jun 17, 2024 - Dec 16, 2024
6:30pm
60 minutes
4 sessions remaining

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Happiness Habits 613 and Ottawa Public Library present: Happiness Book Club

Meet new people and join in discussions on selected non-fiction titles in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

April title: The Happiness Project, Or, Why I Spent a Year Trying to Sing in the Morning, Clean My Closets, Fight Right, Read Aristotle and Generally Have More Fun by Gretchen Rubin

Happiness Habits 613 is a grassroots crew in Ottawa cultivating healthy habits using the 9 pillars of happiness: altruism, connection, gratitude, movement, mindfulness, minimalism, nature, nutrition and purpose.
North Gloucester Book Club

North Gloucester

Tuesdays, Jun 18, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
11:00am
90 minutes
5 sessions remaining

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Meet up with other book lovers in the neighborhood and chat about your latest reads.

January 16th - Rocket Men by Robert Kurson

February 20th - The Christie Affair by Nina Gramont

March 19th - Kingdom of the Blind by Louise Penny

April 16th - The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman

May 21st - Blue by Danielle Steel

June 18th - At the Edge of the Orchard by Tracy Chevalier

September 17th - The Promise of Canada by Charlotte Gray

October 15th - Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

November 19th - Requiem by Frances Itani

December 17th - The Christmas Bookshop by Jenny Colgan
Book Talk and Tea

Rockcliffe Park

Tuesday Jun 18, 2024 at 1:30pm
60 minutes

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Join the staff at the Rockcliffe Park Branch for a cuppa, a cookie and book talk.

֎ Hear 6-8 book suggestions and what we liked about these books ֎

֎ On display, will be a curated list of books that you can check out ֎

֎ See an engaging short author video ֎

It's a cozy event all about books while enjoying a hot tea or coffee.

Adult, English, Drop-in
Reading Roundtable

Centennial

Thursday Jun 20, 2024 at 6:00pm
120 minutes

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In this informal self-guided program, adults are invited to discuss their favourite books and genres in a relaxed atmosphere. Unlike traditional book clubs, no specific book is selected for each session. This is an opportunity for people to get together to talk about what they are reading and inspire each other's future reads.

Third Thursday evening of each month

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Barrhaven “Cook and Tell” Cookbook Club

Ruth E. Dickinson

Thursday Jun 20, 2024 at 7:00pm
60 minutes

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Join us for a discussion of cookbooks and recipes. Try a recipe from each month’s cookbook selection and tell us what you think!
All are welcome.
Science Fiction Fantasy Book Club

Nepean Centrepointe

Thursday Jun 20, 2024 at 7:00pm
90 minutes

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Join us to discuss books from the science fiction and fantasy genres each month. All are welcome!

Every 3rd Thursday of the month from 7:00pm to 8:30pm.

Here's what we're reading spring/summer 2024:
- April 18: Doing time by Jodi Taylor
- May 16: The Candy House by Jennifer Egan
- June 20: Good Omens by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman
Please note: Registrants are responsible for securing a copy of the book to read or listen to.
Sunnyside Mystery Book Club

Sunnyside

Friday Jun 21, 2024 at 2:00pm
60 minutes

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Do you enjoy reading mysteries? Share the enjoyment of good mysteries in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for discussion usually every third Friday of the month.
Hand Lettering for Beginners

Hazeldean

Saturday Jun 22, 2024 at 2:30pm
60 minutes

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Learn the basics of lettering. Create beautiful, fun, and elegant hand lettering with the use of brush, crayola and sharpie markers.
Silent Reading Café / Café des lecteurs

Ruth E. Dickinson

Wednesdays, Jul 03, 2024 - Aug 21, 2024
12:00pm
120 minutes
8 sessions remaining

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Silent Reading Café

Join other readers in a cool and calm atmosphere perfect for reading peacefully. Bring your lunch to our Silent Reading Café on the 2nd floor.

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Wednesdays

July 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st

August 14th and 21st

12 pm - 2 pm

August 7th

12 pm - 1 pm

Café des lecteurs

Joignez-vous aux lecteurs de la communauté cet été. Installez-vous dans une atmosphère calme et sereine afin de profiter d'une heure de dîner sur mesure pour les bibliophiles.

Les mercredis

Juillet: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

Août: 14, 21

Midi à 14 hrs

Août: 7

Midi à 13 hrs
Carp Book Club 2024

Carp

Thursdays, Jul 04, 2024 - Dec 05, 2024
2:30pm
60 minutes
6 sessions remaining

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Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere. All are welcome! Drop-in program.

This group meets the first Thursday of the month 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

July 4 "A World Elsewhere" by Wayne Johnston

August 1 "The Lincoln Highway" by Amor Towles

September 5 "The Elegance of the Hedgehog" by Muriel Barbery

October 3 "Peacekeeper's Daughter" by Tanya Bellehumeur-Allat

November 7 "Fire Weather: the Making of the Beast" by John Vaillant

December 5 "Fleishman is in Trouble" by Taffy Brodesser-Akner