Meet new people and join in discussions on selected titles in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere every second Friday of the month. Newcomers are welcome.
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Friday Jun 14, 2024 at 1:30pm
90 minutesDrop-in program
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Monday Jun 17, 2024 at 2:00pm
60 minutesDrop-in program
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Members of the Blackburn Hamlet Book Club meet to enjoy and discuss a wide variety of books selected by book club members. All welcome!
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May 13*, 2024 Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
*Date changed due to Victoria Day
June 17, 2024 The Red Tent by Anita Diamont
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Mondays, Jun 17, 2024 - Dec 16, 2024
2:30pm
90 minutes7 sessions remaining
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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Monday Jun 17, 2024 at 2:30pm
60 minutesDo you love browsing through cookbooks and trying new recipes? Then come and meet with other food enthusiasts and put a cookbook to the test! Each month will be a different cookbook! We will then make recipes at home and share comments on the results with the group.
No need to put a hold on a copy! You will get the cookbooks at the meetings.
Cookbook for April
Cookbook for May 
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Mondays, Jun 17, 2024 - Dec 16, 2024
6:30pm
60 minutes4 sessions remaining
Drop-in program
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Happiness Habits 613 and Ottawa Public Library present: Happiness Book Club
Meet new people and join in discussions on selected non-fiction titles in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
April title: The Happiness Project, Or, Why I Spent a Year Trying to Sing in the Morning, Clean My Closets, Fight Right, Read Aristotle and Generally Have More Fun by Gretchen Rubin
Happiness Habits 613 is a grassroots crew in Ottawa cultivating healthy habits using the 9 pillars of happiness: altruism, connection, gratitude, movement, mindfulness, minimalism, nature, nutrition and purpose.
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Thursday Jun 20, 2024 at 6:00pm
120 minutesDrop-in program
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In this informal self-guided program, adults are invited to discuss their favourite books and genres in a relaxed atmosphere. Unlike traditional book clubs, no specific book is selected for each session. This is an opportunity for people to get together to talk about what they are reading and inspire each other's future reads.
Third Thursday evening of each month
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Thursday Jun 20, 2024 at 6:00pm
60 minutesNew to independent reading?
Join our family book club and discover great reading suggestions to get you started and keep you going.
We will share favorites, listen to read-alouds and participate in book-related art activities.
For kids ages 6-8 and their adult reading partner.
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Thursday Jun 20, 2024 at 7:00pm
90 minutesJoin us to discuss books from the science fiction and fantasy genres each month. All are welcome!
Every 3rd Thursday of the month from 7:00pm to 8:30pm.
Here's what we're reading spring/summer 2024:
- April 18: Doing time by Jodi Taylor
- May 16: The Candy House by Jennifer Egan
- June 20: Good Omens by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman
Please note: Registrants are responsible for securing a copy of the book to read or listen to.
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Friday Jun 21, 2024 at 2:00pm
60 minutesDrop-in program
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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.
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Saturday Jun 22, 2024 at 2:30pm
60 minutesSorry this event and its waiting list are full
Learn the basics of lettering. Create beautiful, fun, and elegant hand lettering with the use of brush, crayola and sharpie markers.