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  • Books

    Thursdays, Oct 31, 2024 - Jun 26, 2025
    10:00am
    120 minutes

    8 sessions remaining

    Come meet to enjoy and discuss a wide variety of books selected by book club members. All are welcome!

    Drop-in program.

    This group meets the last Thursday of the month from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

    • September 26, "The Lincoln Highway" by Amor Towles
    • October 31, "A Sea of Tranquility" by Emily St. John Mandel
    • November 28, "The Librarianist" by Patrick deWitt
    • January 30th, "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
    • February 27, "Snow Road Station" by Elisabeth Hay
    • March 27, "Run Twoards the Danger" by Sarah Polley
    • April 24, "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline
    • May 29, Discussion about books we enjoyed
    • June 26, Book Selection for next year
  • Thursdays, Oct 31, 2024 - Nov 28, 2024
    10:30am
    60 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

    Blackburn Hamlet - Social Hour

    Happening on the last Thursday of the month at 10:30 am. Join your neighbors and have a chat over a cup of coffee, we have puzzles, board games and crossword puzzles. Bring your own mug!

    • September 26, 2024
    • October 31, 2024
    • November 28. 2024

    Heure Sociale - Blackburn Hamlet 

    Se tient le dernier jeudi du mois à 10 h 30. Venez rencontrer et discuter avec vos voisins, nous avons du café  des casse-têtes, des jeux de société ainsi que des mots croisés. Apportez votre propre tasse!

    • 26 septembre 2024
    • 31 octobre 2024
    • 28 novembre 2024
  • memory cafe

    Thursdays, Oct 31, 2024 - Dec 19, 2024
    1:00pm
    120 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

    An open house for persons with dementia, their care partners, and families. 

    Fun and stimulating mental activities are planned to enhance the social interactions and connections built within the group. Light snacks and warm drinks are served alongside items that aim to spark conversations and reminiscing. 

    Conversation themes

    • September 26: An Apple a Day
    • October 31: Wildlife
    • November 28: Music of My Life
    • December 19: Crazy for Cats
  • Thursday Oct 31, 2024 at 2:00pm
    105 minutes

    Prepare to be spooked! Join us this Halloween for a screening of seasons 1 and 2 of Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories.

    Synopsis: Each week at dusk, a man in a yellow mask arrives at a nearby playground. Gather at his feet to listen and learn from the mysterious storyteller. He recounts tales of horror to his captive audience, each story darker and more sinister than the last. Drawing from traditional paper dramas, the stories weave myths, urban legends, and rumors from Japan’s long history of haunting tales.

    105 minutes. Japanese with English subtitles.

  • Man in warm clothes sits at the base of a tree, holds an open book in his lap, magically illuminated

    Thursdays, Oct 31, 2024 - Dec 19, 2024
    7:00pm
    60 minutes

    3 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-Mohtar

    WINTER SESSIONS  Registration opens December 2024 

    January: The Innocents, by Michael Crummey
    February: Lessons in Chemistry, by Bonnie Garmus
    March: Theory of Crows, by David Robertson

    SPRING 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!
     

  • Fridays, Nov 01, 2024 - Mar 07, 2025
    1:30pm
    90 minutes

    4 sessions remaining

    Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere at the Hazeldean Library.

    Join us for discussions on the first Friday of every month.

    September 13: Meet & Greet - Talk about our summer reading

    October 4: "All Things Consoled" by Elizabeth Hay (Memoir)

    November 1: "Light Between Oceans" by M.L. Stedman (Fiction)

    December 6: "State of Terror" by Hillary Clinton & Louise Penny (Fiction)

    No Meeting in January

    February 7: "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline (Canadian)

    March 7: "Cul-de-Sac" by Joy Fielding (Canadian-Mystery)

    April 4: "Looking for Jane" by Heather Marshall (Canadian)

    May 2: "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini (Canadian-Fiction)

    June 6: "The Dinner" by Herman Koch (Fiction) 

  • Friday Nov 01, 2024 at 2:30pm
    60 minutes

    Sorry this event is full

    Join us for a relaxing afternoon, with a craft and a cup of tea. All supplies will be provided. All skill levels welcome. In this session, we will be working with cotton cord to create macrame key chains.

  • Saturday Nov 02, 2024 at 10:30am
    120 minutes

    When buying a PC, you are faced with a lot of choices, laptop or desktop, how many cores in the processor, Intel or AMD processor, size of storage, how big a monitor, is it better to buy a faster processor or more memory…

    Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will help sort out the choices so you can buy the computer that is right for your needs. 
     

  • Saturdays, Nov 02, 2024 - Dec 14, 2024
    11:00am
    60 minutes

    4 sessions remaining

    This is a group for people who love to write.

    Participants meet every second Saturday to discuss all things writing, whether it be highlighting their work, exchanging feedback or above all else, sharing their passion for the craft.  Practitioners from all skill levels and writing genres are welcome.

    Registration preferred. Drop-ins are welcome.

  • Photo historique du Chateau Laurier à Ottawa

    Saturday Nov 02, 2024 at 1:00pm
    60 minutes

    À Ottawa, juste à côté des écluses du canal Rideau qui se déversent dans la rivière des Outaouais, se trouve un trésor architectural. Depuis plus d'un siècle, il accueille les riches et célèbres, les politiciens et même les bureaux de radiodiffusion de la radio de la CBC. Si les murs du Château Laurier pouvaient parler, quels secrets pourraient-ils révéler?

    Conférencière invitée: Dominique Lajoie, historienne

    Organiser par la Société d'histoire d'Ottawa

    Présentation en français. Aucune inscription requise