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Book Banter (2023-2024 Season)

Hazeldean

Fridays, May 03, 2024 - Jun 07, 2024
1:30pm
90 minutes
2 sessions remaining

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Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere at the Hazeldean Library. Join us for discussion on the first Friday of every month.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

“Atonement” by Ian McEwan (Fiction)

DECEMBER 1, 2023

“When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing”by Daniel Pink (Non-Fiction)

NO MEETING IN JANUARY

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

“Washington Black” by Esi Erdugan (Canadian-Fiction)

MARCH 1, 2024

“Five Little Indians” by Michelle Good (Canadian-Fiction)

APRIL 5, 2024

“Rules of Civility” by Amor Towles (Fiction)

MAY 3, 2024

“The Vanishing Half” by Britt Bennett (Fiction)

June 7, 2024

“Full Disclosure” by Beverley McLachlin (Canadian-Mystery)
Fraud Awareness for Seniors

Manotick

Friday May 03, 2024 at 2:00pm
120 minutes

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Join us for a presentation by the Ottawa Police Service on fraud awareness and learn how to protect yourself.

Discussions will center around:
- Types of fraud to be aware of
- Red flags of potential fraud
- What to do if you are a victim
- Removing the stigma from victims
This program will be held in partnership with the Manotick and Area Centre for Arts and Wellness (MACAW).

Program will take place at MACAW, 5567 Manotick Main Street (Manotick United Church).
Ottawa Region Monthly Write-in

Main

Sundays, May 05, 2024 - Sep 01, 2024
1:00pm
210 minutes
5 sessions remaining

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The Ottawa Municipal Liaisons of NaNoWriMo would like to invite you to join them for a monthly recurring write-in to help you keep up your writing habits during the months that are not November.

Bring your pen, paper, laptop, ideas, write besides other writers and participate in challenges!
Monday Evening Book Club

Rideau

Monday May 06, 2024 at 7:00pm
90 minutes

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Share the pleasure of reading and discussing books ranging from the classics to the contemporary, but mostly fiction, in a relaxed atmosphere

(If the first Monday of a month falls on a Civic Holiday, the book club will be postponed to the following week)

January 8 - The Trees by Percival Everett (US)

February 5 - The Magician by Colm Toibin (Irish)

March 4 - The World: A Family History of Humanity by Simon Sebag Montefiore (non-fiction)

April 8 - White Noise by Don DeLillo (US)

May 6 - What Strange Paradise by Omar El Akkad (Canadian, Giller)
Dickinson Reads Book Club 2023-24

Ruth E. Dickinson

Wednesdays, May 08, 2024 - Jun 12, 2024
10:00am
60 minutes
2 sessions remaining

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We meet to enjoy lively good-natured discussions of a wide variety of books selected by our members. All assessments, interpretations, and opinions are valued and respected. Everyone is welcome!
Book Chat - Canada, A Portrait in Letters

Centennial

Wednesday May 08, 2024 at 1:30pm
90 minutes

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Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for a lively discussion of Canada, A Portrait in Letters by Charlotte Gray. Discussion held in English. Drop-In.
Manotick Afternoon Book Club

Manotick

Wednesdays, May 08, 2024 - Jun 12, 2024
3:00pm
75 minutes
2 sessions remaining

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Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere in person, in the afternoon. This group meets every second Wednesday of the month (September to June) See link below for this year's selections:

September 13: The Wife Between Us by Greer Hendricks

October 11: Nervous Conditions by Tsitsi Dangarembga

November 8: Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens

December 13: Five Little Indians by Michelle Good

January 10: Lucy by the Sea by Elizabeth Strout

February 14: Women Talking by Miriam Toews

March 13: Lady Byron & Her Daughters by Julia Markus

April 10: Bluebird by Genevieve Graham

May 8: This Other Eden by Paul Harding

June 12: Love Lives Here: A Story of Thriving in A Transgender Family by Amanda Jetté Knox
Sunnyside 2nd Friday Book Club

Sunnyside

Fridays, May 10, 2024 - Jun 14, 2024
1:30pm
90 minutes
2 sessions remaining

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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.
Stittsville Open Book Club

Stittsville

Mondays, May 13, 2024 - Jun 10, 2024
10:30am
120 minutes
2 sessions remaining

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Share the enjoyment of books in a relaxed atmosphere on the Second Monday of the month.

The Stittsville Open book club is a drop in that runs monthly from September to June.

Books are available at the Stittsville branch Hub (central desk).
Virtual Reality Gaming

Cumberland

Monday May 13, 2024 at 3:30pm
90 minutes

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Drop by to play some of the many games on our Oculus Rift system! Explore mountains or deep seas, ride roller coasters, soar as an eagle, challenge your agility with Beat Saber or Fruit Ninja, defend your castle as an archer or your spaceship with a laser, and many more!

All games are single-player with English dialogue/text.

Safety tip: to prevent falls, wear closed flat shoes, not flip-flops or heels

Ages: 10 to Adult (headset may be too large to fit smaller players)