Join us once a month to discuss a variety of graphic novels followed by an activity.
You will be given your first book at our first meeting.
This program is for children 10-12 years old. Registration required.
Some in-branch programs require registration with your library card. Please log in with your library account or follow this link to apply for a card online. You can also apply for a card in person at any of our 33 locations.
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Tuesdays, Sep 24, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
6:30pm
60 minutes4 sessions remaining
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Wednesdays, Sep 25, 2024 - Dec 18, 2024
4:00pm
45 minutes4 sessions remaining
Are you new to independent reading? Need help finding something fun and exciting to read? Join us to discuss a variety of titles and share with us some of your favourites.
Ages 7-9. Registration required.
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Thursdays, Sep 26, 2024 - Dec 19, 2024
7:00pm
60 minutes4 sessions remaining
Cover to Cover has multiplied!
Joins us once a month for lively discussions on books in a variety of genres and voices.
Starting September 2024, there will be two groups reading the same books, but at different times of the year. Choose a morning session - Daybreak Discussions - or evening session - Nightfall Forum - that works with your schedule.
When you register for a session, there is no need to request a physical copy, as one will be ready for you! If you would prefer a different format such as an e-book or audiobook, please click on the title link below to place a hold through your own account.
By registering for this program, you are registering for a Thursday evening session. To register for a Tuesday morning session, please visit Cover to Cover: Daybreak Discussions.
FALL SESSIONS - REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
September 26: Starter Villain, by John Scalzi
October 31: The Librarianist, by Patrick DeWitt
November 28: This Time Tomorrow, by Emma Straub
December 19: This Is How You Lose The Time War, by Amal Al-MohtarWINTER SESSIONS ❄ Registration opens December 2024 ❄
January: The Innocents, by Michael Crummey
February: Lessons in Chemistry, by Bonnie Garmus
March: Theory of Crows, by David RobertsonSPRING SESSIONS ❀ Registration opens March 2024 ❀
April: Klara and the Sun, by Keigo Ishiguro
May: Yellowface, by R.F. Kuang
June: Bring Your Favourite Book Party!
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Tuesdays, Oct 08, 2024 - Jun 10, 2025
6:30pm
90 minutes9 sessions remaining
Participez à des rencontres sociales pour discuter d’une grande variété de livres sélectionnés par les membres du club de lecture. Cette activité est ouverte à tous. Les personnes inscrites ont la responsabilité d’obtenir un exemplaire du livre à lire ou à écouter.
Les 2e mardi du mois de septembre à juin, de 18h30 à 20h.
septembre: Un animal sauvage par Joël Dicker
octobre: Éveil à Kitchike par Louis-Karl Picard-Sioui
novembre: Les insolents par Ann Scott
décembre: Treize verbes pour vivre par Marie Laberge
janvier: Amis, chers amis par Bernard Pivot
février: Qimmik par Michel Jean
mars: Les villes de papier par Dominique Fortier
avril: La vie heureuse par David Foenkinos
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Thursdays, Oct 10, 2024 - Feb 13, 2025
1:30pm
90 minutes5 sessions remaining
Come meet to enjoy and discuss a wide variety of books selected by book club members. All are welcome!
Every second Thursday of the month from 1.30pm to 3.00pm.
Here's what we're reading in 2024/2025:
- March 14: Dead Wake by Eric Larson
- April 11: Warlight by Michael Ondaatje
- May 9: American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins
- June 6: Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Start-Up by John Carreyrou
- July 11: Mansions of the Moon by Shyam Selvadurai
- August 8: Looking for Jane by Heather Marshall
- September 12: On the Ravine by Vincent Lam
- October 10: The Story of Us by Catherine Hernandez
- November 14: Snow by John Banville
- December 12: Three Holidays and a Wedding by Uzma Jalaluddin
- January 9: A Newfoundlander in Canada by Alan Doyle
- February 13: The Drowning Woman by Robin Harding
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Thursdays, Oct 10, 2024 - Dec 12, 2024
6:30pm
60 minutes3 sessions remaining
Sorry this event is full
This club will meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month:
October 10
November 14
December 12
Come share the enjoyment of reading books with other kids ages 9-12!
Each meeting we will have a book battle to choose the book we will be reading that month.
Registration required (up to 8 participants).
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Tuesdays, Oct 15, 2024 - Dec 10, 2024
11:00am
60 minutes3 sessions remaining
Cover to Cover has multiplied!
Join us once a month for lively discussions on books in a variety of genres and voices.
Starting September 2024, there will be two groups reading the same books, but at different times of the year. Choose a morning session - Daybreak Discussions - or evening session - Nightfall Forum - that works with your schedule.
When you register for a session, there is no need to request a physical copy, as one will be ready for you! If you would prefer a different format such as an e-book or audiobook, please click on the title link below to place a hold through your own account.
By registering for this program, you are registering for a Tuesday morning session. To register for a Thursday evening session, please visit Cover to Cover: Nightfall Forum.
FALL SESSIONS - REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
September 10: The Innocents, by Michael Crummey
October 15: The Librarianist, by Patrick DeWitt
November 12: Klara and the Sun, by Keigo Ishiguro
December 10: Theory of Crows, by David RobertsonWINTER SESSIONS ❄ Registration opens December 2024 ❄
January: Starter Villain, by John Scalzi
February: Lessons in Chemistry, by Bonnie Garmus
March:This Is How You Lose The Time War, by Amal Al-MohtarSPRING SESSIONS ❀ Registration opens March 2024 ❀
April:This Time Tomorrow, by Emma Straub
May: Yellowface, by R.F. Kuang
June: Bring Your Favourite Book Party! -
Tuesdays, Oct 15, 2024 - Dec 10, 2024
1:30pm
60 minutes3 sessions remaining
Do you love browsing through cookbooks and trying new recipes? Then come and meet with other food enthusiasts and put a cookbook to the test! Each month will be a different cookbook! We will then make recipes at home and share comments on the results with the group.
No need to put a hold on a copy! You will get the cookbooks at the meetings.
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Tuesday Oct 15, 2024 at 4:00pm
60 minutesJoin us as we kickoff the 2024-2025 RP Rebel Readers Bookclub at Rockcliffe Park!
For the first meeting you have a choice of reading either or both of these books:
Click the images or links below to place a hold for the physical book, eBook or audiobook.
The War that Saved my Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
or/and
The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place- Book 1: The Mysterious Howling by Maryrose Wood
This bookclub is for kids ages 10-13 and will be in English. Registration is required as space is limited.
For our first meeting on Tuesday, 15 Oct at 4:00PM.
**Bring at least one suggestion of a book to suggest to the group to read.**
From this, we will create our list of books for the remaining meetings.
We will meet once a month, on a Tuesday from 4-5PM on these dates:
Just register once, for the first date, if you plan to attend every month
15 Oct, 2024
12 Nov, 2024
17 Dec, 2024
14 Jan, 2025
11 Feb, 2025
18 Mar, 2025
15 April, 2025
13 May, 2025
10 June, 2025
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Thursdays, Oct 17, 2024 - Dec 12, 2024
2:00pm
60 minutes3 sessions remaining
L'automne s'approche, et sur ses pas suit la nouvelle saison des clubs de lecture!
Joignez-vous à nous pour des discussions conviviales au sujet des livres francophones. Quand vous vous inscrivez, vous recevrez une copie physique du livre - sans avoir besoin de la réserver! Si vous voulez une copie numérique, veuillez placer une commande en cliquant sur le lien du titre désiré ci-bas.
12 septembre: Qimmik, par Michel Jean
17 octobre: La vie de ma mère, par Natalie Petrowski
14 novembre: Rue Duplessis, par Jean-Phillipe Pleau
12 décembre: Peuple de verre, par Catherine Leroux