Join in stimulating discussions on selected titles in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere on the last Friday of the month.

Retired teacher, mental health counselor, and local author Karl Flanagan discusses his compelling biography, “Good Bad Good Bad Good”, taking us on an exploration of ethics, morality, and survival while growing up in foster care.

Karl Alexander Flanagan became a psychologist, psychometrist and teacher. In pursuit of helping young children, he became a director on the board for a chapter of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), a director of a youth detention centre, and an educator for elementary to university levels. He lives with his wife, Suzanne, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Registration required. Please note that content discussed may include sensitive topics; discretion is advised.

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.

January 9: Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez (Note the date change).

February 6: The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters.

March 6: North Woods by Daniel Mason.

April 3: Run towards the Danger by Sarah Polley.

May 1: Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult.

June 5: Song of a Nation The Untold Story of Canada's National Anthem by Robert Harris.

All meetings are scent-free.

Are you a new library user and want to learn about what we offer at the Ottawa Public Library? Have you been an OPL member for years, but want to learn more about our collections, services, and programs? Join us to discover what you can access at your local library branch, and have a chance at winning some OPL merch! Registration encouraged but drop-ins always welcome.