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  • Rideau Morning Book Club

    Rideau

    Thursdays, Jan 18, 2024 - May 16, 2024
    10:15am
    75 minutes

    5 sessions remaining

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    Join us as we share the enjoyment of reading and discuss books in a relaxed atmosphere. All are welcome. 

    January 18 - The White Hare by Jane Johnson

    February 15 - Woman, Watching : Louise de Kiriline Lawrence and the Songbirds of Pimisi Bay by Merilyn Simonds

    March 21 - The Music Shop by Rachel Joyce

    April 18 - Different by Frans De Waal

    May 16 - Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro

    The book club  meets on the third Thursday of each month at 10:15-11:30 except July, August and December, when there is no meeting. You can place a hold on library copies in advance

  • Sunnyside Mystery Book Club

    Sunnyside

    Fridays, Jan 19, 2024 - Jun 21, 2024
    2:00pm
    60 minutes

    6 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. 

  • Sunnyside Adult Book Club

    Sunnyside

    Fridays, Jan 26, 2024 - May 31, 2024
    2:00pm
    60 minutes

    5 sessions remaining

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    Join in stimulating discussions on selected titles in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere on the last Friday of the month.
  • cercle de lecture vanier

    Cercle de lecture de Vanier

    Vanier

    Mondays, Jan 29, 2024 - Jun 24, 2024
    7:00pm
    75 minutes

    6 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.

  • Book Banter (2023-2024 Season)

    Hazeldean

    Fridays, Feb 02, 2024 - Jun 07, 2024
    1:30pm
    90 minutes

    5 sessions remaining

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    Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere at the Hazeldean Library.  Join us for discussion on the first Friday of every month.

    NOVEMBER 10, 2023

    “Atonement” by Ian McEwan (Fiction)

    DECEMBER 1, 2023

    “When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing”by Daniel Pink (Non-Fiction)

    NO MEETING IN JANUARY

    FEBRUARY 2, 2024

    “Washington Black” by Esi Erdugan (Canadian-Fiction)

    MARCH 1, 2024

    “Five Little Indians” by Michelle Good (Canadian-Fiction)

    APRIL 5, 2024

    “Rules of Civility” by Amor Towles (Fiction)

    MAY 3, 2024

    “The Vanishing Half” by Britt Bennett (Fiction)

    June 7, 2024

    “Full Disclosure” by Beverley McLachlin (Canadian-Mystery)

  • Beaverbrook Book Fair

    Beaverbrook

    Thursday Feb 08, 2024 at 10:00am
    360 minutes

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    Close your eyes. Picture yourself on a crisp September school day. The Book Fair has come to town, and you catch the sweet aroma of new books, gel pens, and pencil-topper erasers in the air...

    While we can't travel back in time to these magical days, we can give you the next best thing - the Beaverbrook Book Fair! Join us for an all-day event where you can browse staff-picked favourites from every genre and leave with your next favourite read, plus some fun freebies.