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Come meet to enjoy and discuss a wide variety of books selected by book club members. All are welcome!
Every second Thursday of the month from 1.30pm to 3.00pm.
Here's what we're reading in 2024/2025:
L'automne s'approche, et sur ses pas suit la nouvelle saison des clubs de lecture!
Joignez-vous à nous pour des discussions conviviales au sujet des livres francophones. Quand vous vous inscrivez, vous recevrez une copie physique du livre - sans avoir besoin de la réserver! Si vous voulez une copie numérique, veuillez placer une commande en cliquant sur le lien du titre désiré ci-bas.
12 septembre: Qimmik, par Michel Jean
17 octobre: La vie de ma mère, par Natalie Petrowski
14 novembre: Rue Duplessis, par Jean-Phillipe Pleau
12 décembre: Peuple de verre, par Catherine Leroux
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.
The Stittsville Branch Afternoon Book Club meet on the third Monday of most months and read a variety of fiction and non-fiction books. Registration is required.
Meet up with other book lovers in the neighborhood and chat about your latest reads.
January 16th - Rocket Men by Robert Kurson
February 20th - The Christie Affair by Nina Gramont
March 19th - Kingdom of the Blind by Louise Penny
April 16th - The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
May 21st - Blue by Danielle Steel
June 18th - At the Edge of the Orchard by Tracy Chevalier
September 17th - The Promise of Canada by Charlotte Gray
October 15th - Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
November 19th - Requiem by Frances Itani
December 17th - The Christmas Bookshop by Jenny Colgan
Join us each month for discussions on mystery novels! From cold-blooded murders to humourous whodunnits, come meet fellow mystery enthusiasts as we chat about the pre-selected book.
When you register for a session, there is no need to place a hold on the book! A physical copy of the book will be available for you to pick up from the branch. If you would prefer a different format such as an e-book, audiobook, or large print, please click on the title link below to place a hold through your own account.
FALL SESSIONS - REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
September 17: Still Life (Inspector Gamache #1), by Louise Penney
October 22: Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone, by Benjamin Stevenson
November 19: The Spy Coast (Martini Club #1), by Tess Gerritsen (Martini Club #1)
December 17: Treasure State (Cassie Dewell #1), by C.J. Box
WINTER SESSIONS ❄ Registration opens December 2024 ❄
January 2025: The Turn of the Key, by Ruth Ware
February 2025: Dead Man's Grave (DS Max Graigie #1), by Neil Lancaster
March 2025: The Woman in the Library, by Sulari Gentill
SPRING SESSIONS ❀ Registration opens March 2025 ❀
April: Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead, by Olga Tokarczuk
May: Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers, by Jessie Q. Sutanto
June: The Thursday Murder Club (Thursday Murder Club #1), by Richard Osman
Are you a new library user and want to learn about what we offer at the Ottawa Public Library? Have you been an OPL member for years, but want to learn more about our collections, services, and programs? Join us to discover what you can access at your local library branch, and have a chance at winning some OPL merch! Registration encouraged but drop-ins always welcome.
Join 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 autumn/winter 2024:
Please note: Registrants are responsible for securing a copy of the book to read or listen to.
Cover to Cover has multiplied!
Joins us once a month for lively discussions on books in a variety of genres and voices.
Starting September 2024, there will be two groups reading the same books, but at different times of the year. Choose a morning session - Daybreak Discussions - or evening session - Nightfall Forum - that works with your schedule.
When you register for a session, there is no need to request a physical copy, as one will be ready for you! If you would prefer a different format such as an e-book or audiobook, please click on the title link below to place a hold through your own account.
By registering for this program, you are registering for a Thursday evening session. To register for a Tuesday morning session, please visit Cover to Cover: Daybreak Discussions.
FALL SESSIONS - REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
September 26: Starter Villain, by John Scalzi
October 31: The Librarianist, by Patrick DeWitt
November 28: This Time Tomorrow, by Emma Straub
December 19: This Is How You Lose The Time War, by Amal Al-Mohtar
WINTER SESSIONS ❄ Registration opens December 2024 ❄
January: The Innocents, by Michael Crummey
February: Lessons in Chemistry, by Bonnie Garmus
March: Theory of Crows, by David Robertson
SPRING SESSIONS ❀ Registration opens March 2024 ❀
April: Klara and the Sun, by Keigo Ishiguro
May: Yellowface, by R.F. Kuang
June: Bring Your Favourite Book Party!
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)
December 2 - A Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion
January 6 - The unseen by Roy Jacobson
February 3- The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead (book club kit to be available at January meeting)
March 3 - TBD
April 7 - TBD
May 5 - TBD
June 2 - TBD