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!
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Wednesdays, May 08, 2024 - Jun 12, 2024
10:00am
60 minutes2 sessions remaining
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Wednesday May 08, 2024 at 1:30pm
90 minutesDrop-in program
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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.
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Wednesdays, May 08, 2024 - Jun 12, 2024
3:00pm
75 minutes2 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
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Thursdays, May 09, 2024 - Feb 13, 2025
1:30pm
90 minutes10 sessions remaining
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:
- March 14: Dead Wake by Eric Larson
- April 11: Warlight by Michael Ondaatje
- May 9: American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins
- June 6: Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Start-Up by John Carreyrou
- July 11: Mansions of the Moon by Shyam Selvadurai
- August 8: Looking for Jane by Heather Marshall
- September 12: On the Ravine by Vincent Lam
- October 10: The Story of Us by Catherine Hernandez
- November 14: Snow by John Banville
- December 12: Three Holidays and a Wedding by Uzma Jalaluddin
- January 9: A Newfoundlander in Canada by Alan Doyle
- February 13: The Drowning Woman by Robin Harding
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Thursdays, May 09, 2024 - May 30, 2024
4:00pm
60 minutes4 sessions remaining
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Stories and activities that support Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math.
For a child aged 3-6 and a parent or caregiver. Registration required.
Please only reserve a spot for each child attending.
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Thursday May 09, 2024 at 4:15pm
60 minutesAges 7-12 years old. Let's do some paper craft engineering and a not-so-engineering craft too! Join us after school.
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Thursdays, May 09, 2024 - Jun 06, 2024
6:00pm
45 minutes2 sessions remaining
An evening family storytime program that encourages mathematical thinking through playful learning and hands-on activites.
Engage, Encourage and Grow Together.
For young thinkers ages 3-6 and their adult co-learner.
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Thursday May 09, 2024 at 6:00pm
120 minutesMany wireless routers do not default to the most secure configuration. Make sure you are not the "low-hanging fruit" that someone will decide to attack. It is surprisingly easy to make sure your network is secure. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will show you just how easy it is.
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Thursdays, May 09, 2024 - Oct 10, 2024
6:00pm
90 minutes6 sessions remaining
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Join us for gardening club! Learn how to start seedlings and gather information on the best way to start your garden from fellow gardeners. Come for coffee, tea, great gardening conversations and free resources to start your garden along with the opportunity to share and swap seeds and plants. All are welcome, and no experience necessary!
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Thursdays, May 09, 2024 - Jun 13, 2024
6:30pm
60 minutes2 sessions remaining
This club meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month. (Due to March Break, the meeting will be pushed to March 21st.)
Come share the enjoyment of reading books with other kids ages 9-12!
Each meeting we will have a book battle to choose the book we will be reading that month.
Registration required (up to 8 participants).