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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.

  • Wednesdays, Dec 06, 2023 - Dec 14, 2023
    10:45am
    45 minutes

    4 sessions remaining

    Join us in our picture book area for lots of fun activities! Play with puppets, felt stories, building blocks, and more! All ages. Drop-In.

    Please note: "Stay and Play!" will still be offered on Wednesdays and Thursdays even when no regular programs are scheduled.

  • Children playing board games.

    Wednesday Dec 06, 2023 at 1:30pm
    90 minutes

    Join us for an afternoon of board games, LEGO, cards & fun for home-schooled children and their families. Homeschooled teen meet-up in the Teen Zone.

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     Soyez des nôtres pour un après-midi de jeux de société, de LEGO, de cartes et de plaisir destiné aux enfants instruits à la maison et leurs familles. Rencontre d’adolescents dans la Zone pour ados.

  • Book Banter

    Wednesdays, Dec 06, 2023 - Jun 05, 2024
    2:00pm
    90 minutes

    7 sessions remaining

    Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere!

    Sept-June.

    1st Wednesday of the month. 

    June 7th 
    Scarborough by Catherine Hernandez

    September 2023 - June 2024 Selections

    SEPT 6
    The Splendid and The Vile - Erik Larson

    OCT 4
    Rules of Civility - Amor Towles

    NOV 1
    The Company We Keep - Frances Itani

    DEC 6
    The Island of Missing Trees - Elif Shafak

    Jan 3
    Fight Night - Miriam Toews

    FEB 7
    The Lincoln Highway - Amor Towles

    MARCH 6
    The Island of Sea Women - Lisa See

    APRIL 3
    Permanent Astonishment - Tomson Highway

    MAY 1
    The Searcher - Tana French

    JUNE 5
    The Girl in His Shadow - Audrey Blake

     

  • Thursdays, Dec 07, 2023 - Jun 06, 2024
    1:30pm
    90 minutes

    7 sessions remaining

    Share the enjoyment of good books in an informal and relaxed atmosphere. First Thursday of every month. New members welcome.

  • Thursdays, Dec 07, 2023 - Dec 14, 2023
    2:00pm
    30 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

    Stories, songs and rhymes for babies with their parents or caregivers. A drop-in program for babies 0-18 months. 

  • Book Banter

    Thursday Dec 07, 2023 at 2:00pm
    90 minutes

    Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for discussions on the first Thursday of every month from 2 to 3 p.m.

    September 14 : The Sleeping Car Porter by Suzette Mayer (Note the date change)

    October 5: The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett

    November 2: The Committed by Nguyen Viet Thanh

    December 7: Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan

    All meetings are scent-free.

  • Stach of books

    Thursday Dec 07, 2023 at 2:30pm
    60 minutes

    Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere. All are welcome! Drop-in program.

    This group meets the first Thursday of the month  2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

    July 6 "This Is How We Love" by Lisa Moore

    August 3 "All The Children Are Home" by Patry Francis

    September 7 "The Forest Lover" by Susan Vreeland

    October 5 "Miss Benson’s Beetle" by Rachel Joyce

    November 9 "Life After Life" by Kate Atkinson

    December 7 "The Antagonist" by Lynn Coady

  • Colorful picture of people conversing, with different shape bubbles above their heads

    Thursday Dec 07, 2023 at 6:30pm
    60 minutes

    Everyone is welcome to join our brand new book club!

    Visit with your friends and neighbours to discuss great books.

    1st Book Club Meet & Greet: Oct 5, 2023 6:30-7:30

    Please bring your book suggestions! Book Club picks to be decided by book club members

    6:30pm-7:30pm.

    Books will be available at the Vernon branch service hub.

  • Fridays, Dec 08, 2023 - Jun 14, 2024
    1:30pm
    90 minutes

    7 sessions remaining

    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.

  • Mondays, Dec 11, 2023 - Jun 10, 2024
    10:30am
    120 minutes

    7 sessions remaining

    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).