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  • Monday Apr 17, 2023 at 2:00pm / until Jun 19, 2023

    Members of the Blackburn Hamlet Book Club meet to enjoy and discuss a wide variety of books selected by book club members. All welcome!

    Monday, March 20th, 2-3pm Before the Fall by Noah Hawley

    Monday, April 17th, 2-3pm  Run  by Ann Patchett

    Monday, May 15th, 2-3pm  Circe by Madeline Miller

    Monday, June 19th, 2-3pm  A Nearly Normal Family by M.T. Edvardsson

  • Monday Apr 17, 2023 at 2:30pm / until Sep 18, 2023

    The Stittsville Library Book Club meet on the third Monday of most months and read a variety of fiction and non-fiction books.  Registration is required.

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    Tuesday Apr 18, 2023 at 11:00am / until Dec 19, 2023

    Drop in to meet with other book lovers in the neighbourhood and chat about your latest reads. Third Tuesday of the month, nearly year-round, with the exception of July & August. Drop-in.

  • Wednesday Apr 19, 2023 at 2:00pm / until Jun 14, 2023

    Mystery Lovers Book Club

    Book club for adults that love to read a good mystery.

    Please register online (each date individually) and pick up your copy of the book about a month before the meeting date at the main desk of the Cumberland Branch. No need to request the book.

    Here are the next books:

    The Binding Room by Nadine Matheson - March 15, 2023

    The Butcher and the Wren by Alaina Urquhart - april 19, 2023

    Dream Town by David Baldacci - May 17, 2023

    The Guest List by Lucy Foley - June 14, 2023

  • Sleuth Hounds
    Thursday Apr 20, 2023 at 6:30pm

    Share the enjoyment of good mysteries in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for our discussion on Andrew Cartmel's Vinyl Detective series. All are welcome!

  • Colourful Leaves
    Thursday Apr 20, 2023 at 6:30pm / until May 18, 2023

    Get cozy with a good book and a craft project! If you enjoy reading and are feeling crafty, you will appreciate this club! No talent or knowledge is required. Discuss books while trying glass etching, making bath bombs, and much more! 

    Ages 13-18. Registration Required.

  • Thursday Apr 20, 2023 at 6:30pm

    Join us to discuss books from the science fiction and fantasy genres each month.  All are welcome.  Registrants are responsible for securing a copy of the book to read or listen to.

    This month's book is Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo. 

    Please register one spot for each adult in attendance. Each registrant must have their own individual Library card in order to register. If you need a Library card get one here: https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/getacard

  • Friday Apr 21, 2023 at 2:00pm / until Jun 16, 2023

    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. 

  • Thursday Apr 27, 2023 at 10:00am

    The St. Laurent Book Club meet to enjoy and discuss a wide variety of books selected by book club members. ​

    All are welcome.​

    Upcoming dates and books:

    • Thursday, February 23rd, 10am to 12pm - How to Pronounce Knife by Souvankham Thammavongsa
    • Thursday,  March 23rd, 10am to 12pm -  The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead
    • Thursday, April 27th, 10am to 12pm - Washington Black by Esi Edugyan
    • Thursday, May 25th, 10am to 12pm - American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins
  • Thursday Apr 27, 2023 at 3:00pm / until Jun 22, 2023

    Join us for a discussion of cookbooks and recipes. Try a recipe from each month’s cookbook selection and tell us what you think! Ask a staff member for help placing the book on hold with your library card. Drop-in. No registration required. All are welcome!