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Wednesdays, Oct 11, 2023 - Nov 08, 2023
2:00pm
60 minutes2 sessions remaining
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Wednesdays, Oct 11, 2023 - Jun 12, 2024
3:00pm
75 minutes9 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 (meeting outside library): Love Lives Here: A Story of Thriving in A Transgender Family by Amanda Jetté Knox
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Wednesday Oct 11, 2023 at 5:30pm
180 minutesDrop-in program
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Join us for the ultimate armchair travel around Europe. The European Book Club is offered in partnership with European Union National Institutes for Culture (EUNIC) in Ottawa to promote contemporary European authors and their works. A book title from an EU country is selected for discussion each month.
In October, we are discussing Boat Number Five by Monika Kompanikova.
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Thursdays, Oct 12, 2023 - Dec 21, 2023
11:00am
90 minutes6 sessions remaining
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Join us at our new yarn club!
Knitters, crocheters, needle workers, rug hookers – all are welcome to socialize with fellow yarn crafters and work on their latest project.
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Thursday Oct 12, 2023 at 1:00pm
120 minutesThis introductory, step by step , watercolour workshop will be celebrating the fall colours . Bring your creative spirit and two fall leaves. All other materials will be supplied.
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Thursday Oct 12, 2023 at 1:30pm
90 minutesMeet to enjoy and discuss a wide variety of books selected by book club members. All are welcome.
October 12 book: The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah.
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Thursday Oct 12, 2023 at 5:30pm
150 minutesSorry this event and its waiting list are full
Create an original artwork with professional artist Stephanie Browness. Get step by step instructions in real time as you create your own version of a pre-planned "Fall Flowers" themed acrylic on canvas work of art. All experience levels welcome. All supplies provided! Registration required - spaces are limited.
Stephanie Browness is a painter and art instructor who has been teaching in Ottawa for 20 years. She has worked with all age groups and firmly believes that anyone can make art. Stephanie holds a BFA in fine arts from the University of Ottawa and Master's in art history from Carleton University.
With special thanks for the Friends of the Ottawa Public Library Association (FOPLA) for generously funding this Ruth E. Dickinson branch program.
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Thursday Oct 12, 2023 at 6:30pm
60 minutesJoin us as Master Gardener Odette McIntyre takes us through the process of gathering and saving seeds from the garden. Please register for this event, but drop in spots will be available.
Part 1 of our Gardening Series
Part 2 Thursday October 19: Cold Frames and Cold Crops at the Metcalfe Branch.
Part 3 Thursday October 26 : The Urban Potager at the Osgoode Branch
Part 4 Thursday November 9: Composting and Preparing for winter at the Greely Branch.
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Thursdays, Oct 12, 2023 - Jun 13, 2024
7:00pm
60 minutes9 sessions remaining
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Share the enjoyment of good books in an informal and relaxed atmosphere. Second Thursday of every month. New members welcome.
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Fridays, Oct 13, 2023 - Jun 14, 2024
1:30pm
90 minutes9 sessions remaining
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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.