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  • Open book on a white blanket on the grass, with coffee and a pastry

    Le chapitre suivant - Fête des livres bien-aimés

    Cumberland

    Thursday Jun 20, 2024 at 11:00am
    60 minutes

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    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.

  • Sunnyside Mystery Book Club

    Sunnyside

    Fridays, May 17, 2024 - Jun 21, 2024
    2:00pm
    60 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

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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. 

  • Visite d'auteur - Club de lecture RD

    Ruth E. Dickinson

    Tuesday May 21, 2024 at 10:00am
    60 minutes

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    Le Club de lecture RD est fier d'accueillir Michèle Vinet, auteure de chez nous.  Son roman, Le malaimant, lauréat du Prix littéraire Trillium fut récemment le sujet de leur rencontre.   Avec sa plume poétique, Michèle Vinet touche, ébranle et confronte.  Ses romans nous aident à mettre en lumière les mystères de la vie. 

  • Baby Time - Session 3

    Carlingwood

    Tuesdays, May 21, 2024 - Jun 04, 2024
    10:30am
    30 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

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    Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. Ages 0-18 months.

    Drop-in.

  • North Gloucester Book Club

    North Gloucester

    Tuesdays, May 21, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
    11:00am
    90 minutes

    6 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
  • Books with tea cup on top

    Book Talk and Tea

    Rockcliffe Park

    Wednesday May 22, 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

  • Barrhaven “Cook and Tell” Cookbook Club

    Ruth E. Dickinson

    Thursdays, May 23, 2024 - Jun 20, 2024
    7:00pm
    60 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

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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. 
  • cercle de lecture vanier

    Cercle de lecture de Vanier

    Vanier

    Mondays, May 27, 2024 - Jun 24, 2024
    7:00pm
    75 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

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    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.
  • End table with book.

    Cercle littéraire

    Beaverbrook

    Mondays, May 27, 2024 - Jun 17, 2024
    7:00pm
    90 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

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    Partagez avec nous le plaisir des livres dans une ambiance détendue. Le 3e lundi soir de chaque mois. Bienvenue aux nouveaux venus.

  • Metcalfe Book Club

    Metcalfe village

    Tuesdays, May 28, 2024 - Jun 25, 2024
    6:30pm
    60 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

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    Meet new people and share the enjoyment of good books in an informal and relaxed atmosphere. All are welcome!

    Drop-in every last Tuesday of the month between 6:30-7:30pm. 

    January 30th, February 27th, March 26th, April 30th, May 28th, and June 25th. 

    Books are available at the Metcalfe branch service hub.