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  • Tuesdays, Oct 17, 2023 - Dec 19, 2023
    1:30pm
    60 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

    Pack your bags and prepare for the first chapter in a tour around the world! Joins us every third Tuesday until June 2024, where we will discuss a title set in a different country and/or written by a foreign author.

    When you pick up a copy of September's title, you will receive a Traveler's Guide to keep with you for the year, in which you may keep notes as you read, draw something from the book that has inspired you, or bring up points you'd like to discuss during the meet-ups.

    At every meeting you attend, you will get your "passport" stamped. We hope to see you well-traveled by summer 2024!

  • slim white-covered book on a round wooden table

    Thursdays, Oct 19, 2023 - Dec 21, 2023
    11:00am
    60 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

    Veuillez nous joindre le 3e jeudi de chaque mois pour des rencontres conviviales afin de discuter des livres de langue française.

  • Open book on a table

    Thursdays, Oct 26, 2023 - Dec 21, 2023
    7:00pm
    60 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

    Come join us the 4th Thursday of every month for lively discussion on a variety of English-language books.

  • photos of Brenda Chapman and Don Butler, with open book between

    Sunday Nov 12, 2023 at 2:00pm
    60 minutes

    The Cumberland branch of the Ottawa Public Library is pleased to present Ottawa mystery writers Brenda Chapman and Don Butler as they each read a short excerpt from their books, and answer your questions about their stories, their writing process, and their own recommended reads. 

    Brenda Chapman has authored more than 20 novels and novellas, including the lauded Stonechild and Rouleau police procedural series, set mainly in Kingston, Ontario. Her latest novel, When Last Seen, is the second in her new Ottawa-based mystery series Hunter and Tate.   

    Don Butler enjoyed a long career as a reporter and senior editor at the Ottawa Citizen, but has always aspired to write fiction. His first novel, A Life of Bliss, set in Ottawa and Greece, was released in 2021. He has just finished a sequel, Norman’s Conquest, slated for release in the spring 2024.

    Following the discussion, the authors will have a selection of their books available for purchase for $20 each. Cash only.

  • Mondays, Oct 02, 2023 - Dec 31, 2023
    10:00am
    660 minutes

    87 sessions remaining

    Did you know that jigsaw puzzles can strengthen your short-term memory, enhance your eye-hand coordination and sharpen your observation skills?

    Drop in at the Cumberland branch and stay a while for a relaxing time making jigsaw puzzles.

    Anytime during our opening hours.

    Savez-vous que faire un casse-tête peut renforcer votre mémoire à court terme, améliorer la coordination oeil-main et aiguiser vos compétences d'observation?

    Faites un saut à la succursale Cumberland afin de relaxer tout en faisant un casse-tête.

    En tout temps lors de nos heures d'ouverture.

  • Mondays, Oct 02, 2023 - Dec 18, 2023
    1:30pm
    90 minutes

    11 sessions remaining

    Practice your English conversation skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. All levels are welcome to this drop-in program.

  • Tuesdays, Oct 03, 2023 - Dec 21, 2023
    10:30am
    90 minutes

    24 sessions remaining

    Ready to get back to socializing and hobbies? Drop into the Cumberland Branch Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 am to11:30 am .  We will have puzzles, board games and adult colouring books for those who wish to participate. 

    Prêts à socialiser et faire des loisirs à nouveau? Rendez-vous à la succursale de Cumberland les mardis et jeudis de 10h à 11h30.  Nous aurons des casse-têtes, des jeux de société et des livres de coloriage  pour ceux qui souhaitent participer. 

  • Tuesdays, Oct 03, 2023 - Dec 19, 2023
    6:30pm
    90 minutes

    12 sessions remaining

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

    Join us for a fun and relaxing session of adult colouring.  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!

    Limited spaces - Registration required.

    Redécouvrez le plaisir de colorier en vous joignant à notre club de coloriage pour adultes - un moment de détente et de relaxation tout en pratiquant l'art-thérapie.

    Tout le matériel est fourni. Aucune expérience requise. 

    Tout ce dont vous avez besoin est votre créativité!

    Places limitées - inscription requise

  • Thursdays, Oct 05, 2023 - Dec 21, 2023
    6:30pm
    120 minutes

    11 sessions remaining

    Bring your knitting or crochet project and share advice, ideas and conversations with fellow enthusiasts. For adults of all abilities. Drop-in.

    NO PROGRAM ON NOVEMBER 2, 2023.

    Apportez votre projet de tricot ou de crochet afin d'échanger des conseils, des idées et converser avec d'autres passionnés. Pour les adultes de tous les niveaux. Aucune inscription requise.

    IL N'Y A PAS DE PROGRAMME LE 2 NOVEMBRE 2023.

  • virtual reality play

    Tuesday Oct 17, 2023 at 3:00pm
    90 minutes

    Drop by to play some of the many games on our Oculus Rift system! Explore mountains or deep seas, ride roller coasters, soar as an eagle, challenge your agility with Beat Saber or Fruit Ninja, defend your castle as an archer or your spaceship with a laser, and many more! 

    All games are single-player with English dialogue/text.

    Safety tip: to prevent falls, wear closed flat shoes, not flip-flops or heels

    Ages: 10 to Adult (headset may be too large to fit smaller players)