Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for a lively discussion of Burial Rites by Hannah Kent. Discussion held in English. Drop-In.
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Wednesday Jun 12, 2024 at 1:30pm
90 minutesDrop-in program
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Wednesday Jun 12, 2024 at 3:00pm
75 minutesDrop-in program
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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: Love Lives Here: A Story of Thriving in A Transgender Family by Amanda Jetté Knox
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Thursdays, Jun 13, 2024 - Feb 13, 2025
1:30pm
90 minutes9 sessions remaining
Come meet to enjoy and discuss a wide variety of books selected by book club members. All are welcome!
Every second Thursday of the month from 1.30pm to 3.00pm.
Here's what we're reading in 2024/2025:
- March 14: Dead Wake by Eric Larson
- April 11: Warlight by Michael Ondaatje
- May 9: American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins
- June 6: Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Start-Up by John Carreyrou
- July 11: Mansions of the Moon by Shyam Selvadurai
- August 8: Looking for Jane by Heather Marshall
- September 12: On the Ravine by Vincent Lam
- October 10: The Story of Us by Catherine Hernandez
- November 14: Snow by John Banville
- December 12: Three Holidays and a Wedding by Uzma Jalaluddin
- January 9: A Newfoundlander in Canada by Alan Doyle
- February 13: The Drowning Woman by Robin Harding
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Friday Jun 14, 2024 at 1:30pm
90 minutesDrop-in program
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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.
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Mondays, Jun 17, 2024 - Dec 16, 2024
2:30pm
90 minutes7 sessions remaining
The Stittsville Library Book Club meet on the third Monday of most months and read a variety of fiction and non-fiction books. Registration is required.
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Tuesdays, Jun 18, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
11:00am
90 minutes5 sessions remaining
Drop-in program
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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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Thursday Jun 20, 2024 at 6:00pm
120 minutesDrop-in program
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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
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Thursday Jun 20, 2024 at 7:00pm
90 minutesJoin us to discuss books from the science fiction and fantasy genres each month. All are welcome!
Every 3rd Thursday of the month from 7:00pm to 8:30pm.
Here's what we're reading spring/summer 2024:
- April 18: Doing time by Jodi Taylor
- May 16: The Candy House by Jennifer Egan
- June 20: Good Omens by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman
Please note: Registrants are responsible for securing a copy of the book to read or listen to.
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Friday Jun 21, 2024 at 2:00pm
60 minutesDrop-in program
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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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Saturday Jun 22, 2024 at 2:30pm
60 minutesSorry this event and its waiting list are full
Learn the basics of lettering. Create beautiful, fun, and elegant hand lettering with the use of brush, crayola and sharpie markers.