Share the enjoyment of good books in an informal and relaxed atmosphere. First Thursday of every month. New members welcome.
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Thursday Jun 06, 2024 at 1:30pm
90 minutesDrop-in program
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Thursday Jun 06, 2024 at 2:00pm
120 minutesLearn, in simple terms, how your camera works to enable you to take better photos. The lecture will cover tips on composition, depth of field, lighting, people pictures and how to avoid common pitfalls. Learn how to get off the automatic setting on your camera and take control!
Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users' Group and the Orleans Photo Club
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Manotick United Church
Thursday Jun 06, 2024 at 2:00pm
minutesA powwow is a gathering to celebrate First Nations culture through dance, songs, food and crafts, and is open to all.
This workout will incorporate powwow dance steps from different styles of powwow dance and the sounds of contemporary and traditional powwow music into a simple, follow-along workout.
Amanda Fox is Ojibwe from Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory on Manitoulin Island, and is based in Ottawa, Ontario. Amanda is a jingle dress dancer, singer, beadwork artist, sewing artist, powwow workout instructor, and workshop facilitator. She started dancing as soon as she could walk and has a profound knowledge in powwow dance and protocols.
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Thursday Jun 06, 2024 at 2:30pm
60 minutesDrop-in program
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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.
January 4 "Beloved" by Toni Morrison
February 1 "Lady Tan's Circle" by Lisa See
March 7 "Wrong Place, Wrong Time" by Gillian McAllister
April 4 "Talking to Canadians" by Rick Mercer
May 2 "The Buried Giant" by Kazuo Ishiguro
June 6 "The Mistress of Nothing" by Kate Pullinger
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Thursday Jun 06, 2024 at 6:00pm
60 minutesExplore the woodland art work of Rhonda Snow and uncover the oral history of the sacred Ojibwe Spirit Horses through the art.
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Friday Jun 07, 2024 at 1:30pm
90 minutesDrop-in program
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Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere at the Hazeldean Library. Join us for discussion on the first Friday of every month.
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
“Atonement” by Ian McEwan (Fiction)
DECEMBER 1, 2023
“When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing”by Daniel Pink (Non-Fiction)
NO MEETING IN JANUARY
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
“Washington Black” by Esi Erdugan (Canadian-Fiction)
MARCH 1, 2024
“Five Little Indians” by Michelle Good (Canadian-Fiction)
APRIL 5, 2024
“Rules of Civility” by Amor Towles (Fiction)
MAY 3, 2024
“The Vanishing Half” by Britt Bennett (Fiction)
June 7, 2024
“Full Disclosure” by Beverley McLachlin (Canadian-Mystery)
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Saturday Jun 08, 2024 at 10:00am
120 minutesDrop-in program
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Sit and knit awhile, browse our selection of knitting books, and check out the projects being done by our community's knitters.
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Saturday Jun 08, 2024 at 10:00am
120 minutesDrop-in program
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Join the "The Great Yarn of Manotick" knitters on the grounds of Watson's Mill & Dickinson House, 5525 Dickinson St, Manotick, to knit, chat with fellow knitters, and see the projects being created by some our community’s knitters.
Will meet inside the Manotick library branch if weather is inclement.
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Saturday Jun 08, 2024 at 2:00pm
120 minutesCome join us for a relaxed scrapbooking, Card Making and Journaling session! Please bring your own scrapbook and pictures. Basic craft supplies will be provided.
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Monday Jun 10, 2024 at 10:30am
60 minutesShare the enjoyment of books in a relaxed atmosphere on the Second Monday of the month.
The Stittsville Branch morning book club runs monthly from September to June.
Books are available at the Stittsville branch Hub (central desk).