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  • Manotick Afternoon Book Club

    Manotick

    Wednesdays, Sep 11, 2024 - Jun 11, 2025
    3:00pm
    60 minutes

    10 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). Selections as follows:

    • September: The Other Einstein, Marie Benedict
    • October: From the Ashes, Jessie Thistle
    • November: Snow Road Station, Elizabeth Hay
    • December: The Maid, Nita Prose
    • January: Paradise, Abdulrazek Gurnah
    • February: The Marriage Portrait, Maggie O'Farrell
    • March: The Sleeping Car Porter, Suzette Mayr
    • April: Family Family, Laurie Frankel
    • May: Fresh Water for Flowers, Valerie Perrin
    • June: Family Album, Penelope Lively

  • The Great Yarn of Manotick

    Manotick

    Thursdays, Sep 12, 2024 - Dec 19, 2024
    10:30am
    90 minutes

    8 sessions remaining

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    Join us at yarn club!

    Knitters, crocheters, needle workers, rug hookers – all are welcome to socialize with fellow yarn crafters and work on their latest project.

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  • Colouring for the Mind - Adult Colouring Club

    Manotick

    Tuesday Sep 17, 2024 at 10:30am
    60 minutes

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    Colouring can have a calming effect on the mind and promote overall wellness.

    Join us every second week on Tuesday mornings for a fun and relaxing session of adult coloring.  An opportunity to let your inner artist free and be a kid again!

    All supplies are provided.  No experience required.  All you need to bring is your creativity!

  • Adult Crafternoon : Introduction to Needle Felting

    Manotick

    Tuesday Oct 01, 2024 at 1:30pm
    120 minutes

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    Join us for an afternoon of crafting!  Participants will be introduced to the art of needle felting.  Supplies will be provided.
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    Mahjong at the Library

    Manotick

    Thursdays, Oct 03, 2024 - Mar 20, 2025
    10:30am
    120 minutes

    12 sessions remaining

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    Join fellow mahjong players for a friendly game in a congenial environment.  Drop-in program, no registration required.
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    How to buy a PC

    Manotick

    Tuesday Oct 15, 2024 at 6:00pm
    120 minutes

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    You’re faced with a dizzying array of choices when buying a PC: Laptop or desktop? Intel or AMD processor? How many processor cores? How much storage capacity? Large or small monitor? Faster processor vs more memory? The list goes on and on!

    Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group (OPCUG), will help sort out the options so you can buy the right computer for your needs!

  • Adult Crafternoon: Festive Paper Pumpkins

    Manotick

    Friday Oct 18, 2024 at 2:00pm
    60 minutes

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    Join us for an afternoon of crafting!  Participants will create unique 3D paper pumpkins for home décor or gift giving.   Supplies will be provided.