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.
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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Fridays, May 10, 2024 - Jun 14, 2024
1:30pm
90 minutes2 sessions remaining
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Mondays, May 13, 2024 - Jun 10, 2024
10:30am
90 minutes2 sessions remaining
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Share the enjoyment of books in a relaxed atmosphere on the Second Monday of the month.
The Stittsville Open book club is a drop in that runs monthly from September to June.
Books are available at the Stittsville branch Hub (central desk).
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Thursday May 16, 2024 at 10:15am
75 minutesDrop-in program
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Join us as we share the enjoyment of reading and discuss books in a relaxed atmosphere. All are welcome.
January 18 - The White Hare by Jane Johnson
February 15 - Woman, Watching : Louise de Kiriline Lawrence and the Songbirds of Pimisi Bay by Merilyn Simonds
March 21 - The Music Shop by Rachel Joyce
April 18 - Different by Frans De Waal
May 16 - Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro
The book club meets on the third Thursday of each month at 10:15-11:30 except July, August and December, when there is no meeting. You can place a hold on library copies in advance
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Thursdays, May 16, 2024 - Jun 20, 2024
6:00pm
120 minutes2 sessions remaining
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In this informal self-guided program, adults are invited to discuss their favourite books and genres in a relaxed atmosphere. Unlike traditional book clubs, no specific book is selected for each session. This is an opportunity for people to get together to talk about what they are reading and inspire each other's future reads.
Third Thursday evening of each month
Drop-in
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Fridays, May 17, 2024 - Jun 21, 2024
2:00pm
60 minutes2 sessions remaining
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Do you enjoy reading mysteries? Share the enjoyment of good mysteries in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for discussion usually every third Friday of the month.
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Tuesdays, May 21, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
11:00am
90 minutes6 sessions remaining
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Meet up with other book lovers in the neighborhood and chat about your latest reads.
January 16th - Rocket Men by Robert Kurson
February 20th - The Christie Affair by Nina Gramont
March 19th - Kingdom of the Blind by Louise Penny
April 16th - The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
May 21st - Blue by Danielle Steel
June 18th - At the Edge of the Orchard by Tracy Chevalier
September 17th - The Promise of Canada by Charlotte Gray
October 15th - Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
November 19th - Requiem by Frances Itani
December 17th - The Christmas Bookshop by Jenny Colgan
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Thursdays, May 23, 2024 - Jun 20, 2024
7:00pm
60 minutes2 sessions remaining
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Join us for a discussion of cookbooks and recipes. Try a recipe from each month’s cookbook selection and tell us what you think!
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Mondays, May 27, 2024 - Jun 24, 2024
7:00pm
75 minutes2 sessions remaining
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La succursale Vanier de la Bibliothèque publique d’Ottawa invite les francophones et les francophiles de toutes générations à se joindre à un Cercle de Lecture. On y mettra l’accent sur les ouvrages écrits en français se rapportant à la francophonie canadienne. Chacune des personnes participantes aura le choix de présenter un livre de sa préférence, dans une atmosphère harmonieuse. Une animatrice en assurera le bon déroulement. Les rencontres du cercle auront lieu le dernier samedi de chaque mois (dès Octobre) de 19h à 20h15.
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Mondays, May 27, 2024 - Jun 17, 2024
7:00pm
90 minutes2 sessions remaining
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Partagez avec nous le plaisir des livres dans une ambiance détendue. Le 3e lundi soir de chaque mois. Bienvenue aux nouveaux venus.
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Friday May 31, 2024 at 2:00pm
60 minutesDrop-in program
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Join in stimulating discussions on selected titles in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere on the last Friday of the month.