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  • Thursday Jun 08, 2023 at 2:00pm
    60 minutes

    NOUVEAU!  Le chapitre suivant - Club de lecture

    Club de lecture pour adultes qui aiment discuter de leur expérience littéraire.

    Veuillez vous inscrire en ligne (chaque date individuellement) et ramassez une copie du livre (environ 1 mois avant la prochaine rencontre) au comptoir de la bibliothèque - succursale Cumberland. Il n'est pas nécessaire de commander un livre.

    Voici les prochains livres:

    Dans l'ombre de la sainte mafia par Claire Bergeron - 9 mars, 2023

    Ceci n'est pas un fait divers par Philippe Besson - 13 avril, 2023

    La vérité sur l'affaire Harry Quebert par Joël Dicker - 11 mai, 2023

    Montréal-Nord par Mariana Mazza - 8 juin, 2023

  • Tuesday Jun 20, 2023 at 1:30pm
    60 minutes

    Cover to Cover - Book Club

    Book club for adults that love to share a good book!

    Please register online (each date individually) and pick up your copy of the book about a month before the meeting date at the main desk of the Cumberland Branch.

    These are the next books:

    An American Marriage by Tayari Jones - March 28, 2023

    The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George - April 25, 2023

    A Town Called Solace by Mary Lawson - May 23, 2023

    One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle - June 20, 2023

  • Thursday Jun 01, 2023 at 1:30pm
    90 minutes

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

  • Book Banter

    Thursday Jun 01, 2023 at 2:00pm
    60 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.

    January 5: Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro

    February 2: Every Note Played by Lisa Genova

    March 2: The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See

    April 6: This is Happiness by Niall Williams (cancelled due to bad weather)

    May 4: This is Happiness by Niall Williams (rescheduled from April 6th)

    June 1: The Spoon Stealer by Lesley Crewe (rescheduled from May 4th)

    All meetings are scent-free.

  • Thursdays, Jun 01, 2023 - Dec 28, 2023
    2:00pm
    60 minutes

    31 sessions remaining

    Coloring can have a calming effect on the mind and promote overall wellness. Join us for a fun and relaxing afternoon of adult coloring. 

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

    Drop-in.

  • Stach of books

    Thursday Jun 01, 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.

    March 2: "Alone in the Classroom" by Elizabeth Hay

    April 6: "The Spy and the Traitor: The Greatest Espionage Story of the Cold War" by Ben Macintyre

    May 4: "The Lake House" by Kate Morton

    June 1: "Autopsy of a Boring Wife" by Marie-Renée Lavoie

    Drop in program.

  • Colouring book and coloured pencils

    Thursday Jun 01, 2023 at 2:30pm
    90 minutes

    Colouring is an excellent way to have fun and reduce stress.  Join us the first Thursday of each month for a relaxing session of colouring and peaceful background music.  An opportunity to meet others and express your creative side!  

    All supplies are provided.  No experience or special skills required.  

    Drop-in activity

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    Thursday Jun 01, 2023 at 5:30pm
    150 minutes

    Ottawa Bad Movie Nights and Ottawa Public Library present a screening of The Sword and the Claw (1975).

    Please join us from 5:30pm to 7:30pm, at the OPL's Main Branch Auditorium. The event will also feature other bad movie items like trailers and serials.

    The film is free to attend, Original language Turkish. Dubbed in English.

    Note: This film is intended for a mature audience. Viewer discretion is advised.

  • four coloured dice

    Thursdays, Jun 01, 2023 - Dec 28, 2023
    5:30pm
    120 minutes

    31 sessions remaining

    Aimez-vous les jeux de société ? Jouer aux cartes ou aux échecs ? Vous choisissez le jeu ! Plusieurs options seront disponibles. Vous pouvez aussi apporter vos propres jeux.

    Ce nouveau programme portes-ouvertes à la succursale Gloucester nord débute le 4 mai !

    Do you love board games? Cards? Chess? Any game goes! We will provide an assortment of games, but you're welcome to bring your own board games, too.

    This new drop-in program at the North Gloucester branch starts May 4!

  • ESL Converstion

    Thursdays, Jun 01, 2023 - Jun 29, 2023
    6:00pm
    120 minutes

    5 sessions remaining

    Join our free English Conversation Group to practice speaking English and meet new friends.

    These informal discussions are a chance to discuss topics of interest to you in a fun and relaxing atmosphere.