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, May 16, 2024 - Jun 20, 2024
11:00am
60 minutes
2 sessions remaining
Nos dernières sessions avant la pause d'été! Veuillez nous joindre le 3e jeudi de chaque mois pour des rencontres conviviales afin de discuter des livres de langue française.
Quand vous vous inscrivez, nous vous réservons une copie du livre - pas besoin de le commander vous-même, à moins que vous préférez apprécier le titre dans un autre format. Au plaisir de vous voir!
Tuesdays, May 21, 2024 - Jun 18, 2024
1:30pm
60 minutes
2 sessions remaining
All aboard for the final leg of our tour around the world, with Sweden, Nigeria, and Spain! Join us the third Tuesday of each month where we will discuss a title set in a different country and/or written by a foreign author.
When you register, we will reserve a copy of the book for you - no need to place a hold, unless you would like to enjoy the book in a different format. This is the last chance to get your Reader's Passport stamped before the summer!
Thursdays, May 23, 2024 - Jun 27, 2024
7:00pm
60 minutes
2 sessions remaining
Our final book club sessions before the summer break!
Come join us the 4th Thursday of every month for lively discussion on a variety of English-language books. Everything from non-fiction to fantasy to gentle reads, there's something for everyone - and you may find a new genre that appeals to you!
When you register, we will reserve a copy of the book for you - no need to place a hold, unless you would like to enjoy the book in a different format.
For June, we'll be having a BYOB party... Bring Your Own Book Party, that is! Whether it be an old favourite, or something new and amazing that recently crossed your path, we want to see what you recommend everyone should read and hear why you loved it. A list of the recommended titles will appear on the website after the event.
Fridays, Apr 26, 2024 - May 31, 2024
2:00pm
60 minutes
2 sessions remaining
Join in stimulating discussions on selected titles in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere on the last Friday of the month.
Saturdays, Apr 27, 2024 - May 04, 2024
10:00am
135 minutes
2 sessions remaining
The program aims to help children practice and improve their reading skills! Children will receive individualized reading help and encouragement. Ages 6-12. Online Registration Required / Ce programme contribue au développement de la lecture chez les jeunes en favorisant l'accompagnement comme moyen privilégié d'apprentissage et de partage. Pour les 6-12 ans. Inscription en ligne requise
Step 1. Register for program / Étape 1: S'inscrire au programme.
Step 2. You will be added to the wait list. / Étape 2: Vous serez ajouté à la liste d'attente.
Step 3. An employee will contact you to complete the registration. / Étape 3: Un employé communiquera avec vous pour compléter l'enregistrement.
Monday Apr 29, 2024 at 5:15pm
30 minutes
Do you have children ages 5-8? Would you like them to read more? Then join our weekly Reading Buddies program. Each child will be paired with a teen volunteer for fun and interactive read aloud sessions. Together they will share the joys of reading in a friendly, encouraging and enthusiastic environment. Registration required.
Mondays, Apr 29, 2024 - Jun 24, 2024
7:00pm
75 minutes
3 sessions remaining
La succursale Vanier de la Bibliothèque publique d’Ottawa invite les francophones et les francophiles de toutes générations à se joindre à un Cercle de Lecture. On y mettra l’accent sur les ouvrages écrits en français se rapportant à la francophonie canadienne. Chacune des personnes participantes aura le choix de présenter un livre de sa préférence, dans une atmosphère harmonieuse. Une animatrice en assurera le bon déroulement. Les rencontres du cercle auront lieu le dernier samedi de chaque mois (dès Octobre) de 19h à 20h15.
Tuesdays, Apr 30, 2024 - Jun 04, 2024
10:30am
30 minutes
6 sessions remaining
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. Ages 0-18 months.
Drop-in.
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024 at 6:30pm
45 minutes
Parent at and Child Book Club
Share the love of reading! This new book club is for kids 10-12 and a parent or guardian. Share a book together and then join for fun and a book chat. The first book will be kept at the information desk in the kids’ section for you to pick up and read prior to the first book club meeting.
We will meet monthly on Tuesday at 6:30 (45 minutes)
One registration per family.
January 30th Smile by Raina Telgemeier
February 27th The Wild Robot by Peter Brown
March 26th Restart by Gordon Korman
April 30th The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate
Tuesdays, Apr 30, 2024 - Jun 25, 2024
6:30pm
60 minutes
3 sessions remaining
Meet new people and share the enjoyment of good books in an informal and relaxed atmosphere. All are welcome!
Drop-in every last Tuesday of the month between 6:30-7:30pm.
January 30th, February 27th, March 26th, April 30th, May 28th, and June 25th.
Books are available at the Metcalfe branch service hub.