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Rockcliffe Park Book Club

Rockcliffe Park

Tuesdays, Dec 05, 2023 - Apr 02, 2024
1:30pm
60 minutes
5 sessions remaining

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Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere. This group meets every first Tuesday of the month from September 2023 to June 2024.

Here is the list of books that will be discussed at each month's meeting. Click each book titles below to place a hold.

5 September, 2023: Seven Fallen Feathers by Tania Talaga

3 October, 2023: The Storyteller by Jodi Picoult

7 November, 2023: Jennie's Boy: A Newfoundland Childhood by Wayne Johnston

5 December, 2023: Women Talking by Miriam Toews

2 January, 2024: Red Notice by Bill Browder

6 February, 2024: Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage by Haruki Murakami

5 March, 2024: A Spy Among Friends by Ben MacIntyre

2 April, 2024: Apeirogon by Colum McCann

May and June picks to be discussed.

This is a drop in program. All are welcome. No registration required.
Night Lights Book Club

Beaverbrook

Tuesday Dec 05, 2023 at 6:30pm
60 minutes

Sorry this event and its waiting list are full

Have you started reading on your own? Looking for the next best early reader or beginner chapter book? Come join the Night Lights Book Club. We will listen to stories, share our favourites and participate in book-related activities. Registration required. For 6 to 8 year olds.
Stay and Play

Hazeldean

Wednesdays, Dec 06, 2023 - Dec 14, 2023
10:45am
45 minutes
4 sessions remaining

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Join us in our picture book area for lots of fun activities! Play with puppets, felt stories, building blocks, and more! All ages. Drop-In.

Please note: "Stay and Play!" will still be offered on Wednesdays and Thursdays even when no regular programs are scheduled.
Home-School Happenings / Mon école-maison à la biblio

Cumberland

Wednesday Dec 06, 2023 at 1:30pm
90 minutes

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Join us for an afternoon of board games, LEGO, cards & fun for home-schooled children and their families. Homeschooled teen meet-up in the Teen Zone.

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Soyez des nôtres pour un après-midi de jeux de société, de LEGO, de cartes et de plaisir destiné aux enfants instruits à la maison et leurs familles. Rencontre d’adolescents dans la Zone pour ados.
Novel Conversations

Beaverbrook

Thursdays, Dec 07, 2023 - Jun 06, 2024
1:30pm
90 minutes
7 sessions remaining

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

Manotick

Thursdays, Dec 07, 2023 - Dec 14, 2023
2:00pm
30 minutes
2 sessions remaining

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Stories, songs and rhymes for babies with their parents or caregivers. A drop-in program for babies 0-18 months.
Book Banter (September to December 2023)

Alta Vista

Thursday Dec 07, 2023 at 2:00pm
90 minutes

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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.

September 14 : The Sleeping Car Porter by Suzette Mayer (Note the date change)

October 5: The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett

November 2: The Committed by Nguyen Viet Thanh

December 7: Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan

All meetings are scent-free.
Carp Book Club

Carp

Thursday Dec 07, 2023 at 2:30pm
60 minutes

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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.

July 6 "This Is How We Love" by Lisa Moore

August 3 "All The Children Are Home" by Patry Francis

September 7 "The Forest Lover" by Susan Vreeland

October 5 "Miss Benson’s Beetle" by Rachel Joyce

November 9 "Life After Life" by Kate Atkinson

December 7 "The Antagonist" by Lynn Coady
Vernon Book Club

Vernon

Thursday Dec 07, 2023 at 6:30pm
60 minutes

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Everyone is welcome to join our brand new book club!

Visit with your friends and neighbours to discuss great books.

1st Book Club Meet & Greet: Oct 5, 2023 6:30-7:30

Please bring your book suggestions! Book Club picks to be decided by book club members

6:30pm-7:30pm.

Books will be available at the Vernon branch service hub.
Sunnyside 2nd Friday Book Club

Sunnyside

Fridays, Dec 08, 2023 - Jun 14, 2024
1:30pm
90 minutes
7 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.