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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.

  • Thursdays, Oct 03, 2024 - Jun 05, 2025
    1:30pm
    90 minutes

    9 sessions remaining

    Share the enjoyment of good books in an informal and relaxed atmosphere. First Thursday of every month. New members welcome.

  • Book Banter

    Thursdays, Oct 03, 2024 - Dec 05, 2024
    2:00pm
    60 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

    Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for discussions on the first Thursday of every month from 2 to 3 p.m.

    September 12 : Lessons in Chemistry by Garmus Bonnie (Note the date change)

    October 3: The Lincoln Highway, by Amor Towles

    November 7: REMEMBER: The Science of Memory and the Art of Forgetting by Lisa Genova

    December 5: Tom Lake by Ann Patchett

    All meetings are scent-free.

  • Thursdays, Oct 03, 2024 - Dec 05, 2024
    2:30pm
    60 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

    Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere. All are welcome! Drop-in program.

    This group meets the first Thursday of the month  2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

    July 4  "A World Elsewhere" by Wayne Johnston

    August 1  "The Lincoln Highway" by Amor Towles

    September 5 "The Elegance of the Hedgehog" by Muriel Barbery

    October 3 "Peacekeeper's Daughter" by Tanya Bellehumeur-Allat

    November 7 "Fire Weather: the Making of the Beast" by John Vaillant

    December 5 "Fleishman is in Trouble" by Taffy Brodesser-Akner

  • a variety of cameras

    Thursday Oct 03, 2024 at 6:00pm
    120 minutes

    Learn, in simple terms, how your camera works to enable you to take better photos. The lecture will cover tips on composition, depth of field, lighting, people pictures and how to avoid common pitfalls. Applicable to cell phones too. Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users' Group and the Orleans Photo Club. 

    If you plan to attend, please register to ensure the program is presented.

  • Books

    Thursdays, Oct 03, 2024 - Jan 02, 2025
    6:30pm
    60 minutes

    4 sessions remaining

    Everyone is welcome to join Vernon’s book club!
    Visit with your friends and neighbours to discuss great books.

    First Thursday of the month
    6:30pm-7:30pm

    July 4 – Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
    August 1– Fight Night by Miriam Toews
    September 5 – A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman
    October 3 – Jennie’s Boy by Wayne Johnston
    November 7 – The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
    December 5 – Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams
    January 2 (2025) – Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister

    Books will be available at the Vernon branch service hub.

  • Imagine Space

    Thursday Oct 03, 2024 at 7:00pm
    90 minutes

    What is your next step after completing your laser cutter certification? Want to learn the basics of Inkscape, and leave with a personalized keychain? Register for an absolute beginner's look at Inkscape, an open-source drawing program that enables you to create and edit files for your laser cutter project, or other personal uses. Registration Required.

  • Fridays, Oct 04, 2024 - Mar 07, 2025
    1:30pm
    90 minutes

    5 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) 

  • Fridays, Oct 04, 2024 - Dec 06, 2024
    1:30pm
    90 minutes

    10 sessions remaining

    Ready for more than conversation? These classes will help build on your English language skills.​

    Intermediate sessions also available - register here.

    Drop-ins welcome but registration preferred.​

    Vous cherchez un peu plus qu'une conversation? ​Nos classes vous aideront à développer vos compétences linguistiques en anglais.​

    Niveau intermédiaire aussi disponible - inscrivez-vous.

    Portes ouvertes mais inscription préférée.

  • Fridays, Oct 04, 2024 - Dec 06, 2024
    1:30pm
    90 minutes

    10 sessions remaining

    Ready for more than conversation? These classes will help build on your English language skills.​

    Beginner sessions also available - register here.

    Drop-ins welcome but registration preferred.​

    Vous cherchez un peu plus qu'une conversation? ​Nos classes vous aideront à développer vos compétences linguistiques en anglais.​

    Niveau débutant aussi disponible - inscrivez-vous.​

    Portes ouvertes mais inscription préférée.

  • Friday Oct 04, 2024 at 2:30pm
    60 minutes

    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 painting a fall scene on canvas with acrylic paint.