Join us to discuss books from the science fiction and fantasy genres each month. All are welcome. Registrants are responsible for securing a copy of the book to read or listen to.
This month's book is Piranesi by Susanna Clarke.
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.
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Thursday Jan 18, 2024 at 7:00pm
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Saturday Jan 20, 2024 at 2:00pm
60 minutesJoin us for a presentation on financial literacy presented by an accountant from Chartered Professional Accountants Canada. This presentation is for people who want to become better money managers. The presentation runs for 60 minutes, including the questions and answers period.
Presentation Outline:
• Getting your financial house in order: Ten Healthy Habits of Financial Management
• Goal-Setting
• Tools and Resources
• Questions and Answers
Learning objectives:
• To self-assess your level of financial fitness
• To learn the Ten Healthy Habits of Financial Management
• To obtain resources to help you get your financial house in order
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Monday Jan 22, 2024 at 7:30pm
60 minutesCalling all trivia fans, game show enthusiasts, and people who know a lot of random facts! Join us for a trivia night at the Beaverbrook Branch where you'll tackle questions from a wide range of categories (not just about books!) to win a prize and the respect of the trivia community. Enjoy a fun atmosphere, good music, questions for teens and older adults alike, and refreshments!
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Thursday Jan 25, 2024 at 4:30pm
45 minutesCelebrate Family Literacy Day 2024 virtually with author Barbara Reid!
Join us at Rockcliffe Park for this hybrid virtual event with illustrator and author Barbara Reid. Barbara will show you her unique techniques in using clay to create an illustration, as she does in her books.
We will provide the clay and tools for you to create your own clay illustrations.
The event will end with a Q&A.
Thursday, 25 January, 4:30pm – 5:15pm
Ages 6-12 yrs, English, Registration required
To put holds on any of her books, click here
Here is an video on CBC Book Club with Barbara Reid (1m 43s)
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Thursday Jan 25, 2024 at 6:00pm
60 minutesRegistration opens on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 - 10:00am
Tinkering, Coding, Creating, Experimenting and Designing.
Come get excited about STEM with us.
For thinkers ages 6-8 years and their adult co-learner.
A program in partnership with the University of Ottawa's Let's Talk Science Program.
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Thursdays, Jan 25, 2024 - Mar 28, 2024
7:00pm
60 minutes3 sessions remaining
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!
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Friday Jan 26, 2024 at 2:00pm
60 minutesRegistration opens on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 - 10:00am
Do you have a fun character that you'd like to create a story for? Come join award winning author/illustrator and graphic novelist, Rob Justus, on January 26th for an AMAZING storytelling workshop! Rob will share his helpful tips and tricks in drafting your hero's journey. From breathing life in your character and what they want and need; to the world they inhabit and the obstacles they need to overcome to accomplish their goal; along with how that character will grow over the course of your story. Come with the seeds of an idea and leave with a fruitful garden of storytelling delights!
Ages 8-12. Registration required.
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Saturday Jan 27, 2024 at 10:00am
60 minutesRegistration opens on Monday, January 8, 2024 - 10:00am
Celebrate Family Literacy Day 2024 with Honorary Chair Barbara Reid (virtual presenter)!
Barbara will be doing a demonstration on how to use clay to create a picture. She will share unique techniques you can use to make different things. The event is pre-recorded and will be viewed in branch as we follow along to create our own works of art using clay.
This event is for families with children aged 6 to 12. Registration required
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Saturday Jan 27, 2024 at 10:30am
60 minutesRegistration opens on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 - 10:00am
It’s Family Literacy Day! What better way to celebrate family literacy than with a book launch. Join author Rob Justus as he introduces you to his brand new graphic novel – Death and Sparkles 2: The Sacred Golden Cupcake. Rob will share some of his favorite parts of this book as well as what it takes to write a graphic novel, including a short workshop on how to draw your own characters. By attending this program you will also have a chance to win a signed copy of this book. This program is recommended for families with children age 8-12.
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Family Literacy Day
Saturday Jan 27, 2024 at 10:30am
45 minutesRegistration opens on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 - 10:00am
Celebrate Family Literacy Day 2024 with Honorary Chair Barbara Reid (virtual presenter)! Barbara will be doing a demonstration on how to use clay to create a picture. She will share unique techniques you can use to make different things. The event is pre-recorded and will be viewed in branch as we follow along to create our own works of art using clay.
Registration required. Please register your child/children only. Parents are welcome to attend with their child/children. Ages 6-12.