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Tuesdays, May 21, 2024 - Jun 18, 2024
1:30pm
60 minutes
2 sessions remaining
All aboard for the final leg of our tour around the world, with Sweden, Nigeria, and Spain! Join us the third Tuesday of each month where we will discuss a title set in a different country and/or written by a foreign author.
When you register, we will reserve a copy of the book for you - no need to place a hold, unless you would like to enjoy the book in a different format. This is the last chance to get your Reader's Passport stamped before the summer!
Thursday Jun 20, 2024 at 11:00am
60 minutes
Notre dernière session avant les vacances d'été !
Nous vous invitons à vous extasier sur vos livres francophones préférés, pour en partager votre amour avec d'autres lecteurs/lectrices passionné.e.s !
Qu'il s'agissent de coups de cœur de votre jeunesse ou des nouvelles rencontres dans votre parcours de lecture, une liste des titres partagés sera publiée sur le site web de la BPO*, afin d'attirer les nouveaux lecteurs aux titres francophones que lit la communauté de la succursale Cumberland.
Au plaisir de découvrir vos recommendations!
* Veuillez noter que la liste publiée sera limitée aux titres actuellement dans la collection de la BPO.
Fridays, May 17, 2024 - Jun 21, 2024
2:00pm
60 minutes
2 sessions remaining
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.
Tuesdays, May 21, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
11:00am
90 minutes
6 sessions remaining
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
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photo by Peter Knutson
Wednesday May 22, 2024 at 6:00pm
60 minutes
Join us for the ultimate armchair travel around Europe. The European Book Club is offered in partnership with European Union National Institutes for Culture (EUNIC) in Ottawa to promote contemporary European authors and their works. A book title from an EU country is selected for discussion each month.
Join author Viveca Sten to discus her Hidden in Snow.
Photo of Viveca Sten by Peter Knutson.
Thursdays, May 23, 2024 - Jun 20, 2024
7:00pm
60 minutes
2 sessions remaining
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.
Mondays, May 27, 2024 - Jun 24, 2024
7:00pm
75 minutes
2 sessions remaining
La succursale Vanier de la Bibliothèque publique d’Ottawa invite les francophones et les francophiles de toutes générations à se joindre à un Cercle de Lecture. On y mettra l’accent sur les ouvrages écrits en français se rapportant à la francophonie canadienne. Chacune des personnes participantes aura le choix de présenter un livre de sa préférence, dans une atmosphère harmonieuse. Une animatrice en assurera le bon déroulement. Les rencontres du cercle auront lieu le dernier samedi de chaque mois (dès Octobre) de 19h à 20h15.
Mondays, May 27, 2024 - Jun 17, 2024
7:00pm
90 minutes
2 sessions remaining
Partagez avec nous le plaisir des livres dans une ambiance détendue. Le 3e lundi soir de chaque mois. Bienvenue aux nouveaux venus.
Friday May 31, 2024 at 2:00pm
60 minutes
Join in stimulating discussions on selected titles in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere on the last Friday of the month.
Wednesdays, Jun 05, 2024 - Jun 04, 2025
2:00pm
90 minutes
11 sessions remaining
Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere!
Sept-June.
1st Wednesday of the month.
January session will be held January 8th.
September 2024 - June 2025 Selections
September 4th :
Truth Be Told by Beverley McLachlin
October 2nd:
After Lives by Abdulrazak Gurnah
November 6th:
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
December 4th:
The Adversary by Michael Crummey
January 8th:
What Strange Paradise by Omar El Akkad
February 5th:
Erebus by Michael Palin
March 5th:
The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict
April 2nd :
Mouth to Mouth by Antoine Wilson
May 7th:
The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen
June 4th:
The Future by Catherine Leroux
September 2023 - June 2024 Selections
SEPT 6
The Splendid and The Vile - Erik Larson
OCT 4
Rules of Civility - Amor Towles
NOV 1
The Company We Keep - Frances Itani
DEC 6
The Island of Missing Trees - Elif Shafak
Jan 3
Fight Night - Miriam Toews
FEB 7
The Lincoln Highway - Amor Towles
MARCH 6
The Island of Sea Women - Lisa See
APRIL 3
Permanent Astonishment - Tomson Highway
MAY 1
The Searcher - Tana French
JUNE 5
The Girl in His Shadow - Audrey Blake