Share the enjoyment of good books in an informal and relaxed atmosphere. First Thursday of every month. New members welcome.
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Thursdays, Oct 03, 2024 - Jun 05, 2025
1:30pm
90 minutes9 sessions remaining
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Thursdays, Oct 03, 2024 - Dec 05, 2024
2:00pm
60 minutes3 sessions remaining
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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.
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Thursdays, Oct 03, 2024 - Dec 05, 2024
2:30pm
60 minutes3 sessions remaining
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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
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Thursday Oct 03, 2024 at 6:00pm
120 minutesLearn, 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.
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Thursdays, Oct 03, 2024 - Jan 02, 2025
6:30pm
60 minutes4 sessions remaining
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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-7:30pmJuly 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 McAllisterBooks will be available at the Vernon branch service hub.
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Thursday Oct 03, 2024 at 7:00pm
90 minutesWhat 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.
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Fridays, Oct 04, 2024 - Mar 07, 2025
1:30pm
90 minutes5 sessions remaining
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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)
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Fridays, Oct 04, 2024 - Dec 06, 2024
1:30pm
90 minutes10 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.
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Fridays, Oct 04, 2024 - Dec 06, 2024
1:30pm
90 minutes10 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.
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Friday Oct 04, 2024 at 2:30pm
60 minutesJoin 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.