Members of the Blackburn Hamlet Book Club meet to enjoy and discuss a wide variety of books selected by book club members. All welcome!

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Oct. 21 2024          Braiding Sweetgrass              by Robin Wall Kimmerer

Nov 18, 2024         Radicalized                              by Cory Doctorow

Dec.16, 2024         All Together Now                    by Alan Doyle

Jan 20, 2025         Yiddish for Pirates                   by Gary Barwin

Feb 10, 2025*       The Lonely Hearts Hotel         by Heather O'Neil

Mar 17 2025         Hench                                        by Natalie Zina Walschots

Apr 14, 2025*         Jonny Appleseed                      by Joshua Whitehead

May 12,2025*         All the light we Cannot see      by Anthony Doerr

Do you have children ages 5-8?  Would you like them to read more?  Then join our weekly Reading Buddies program.  Each child will be paired with a teen volunteer for fun and interactive read aloud sessions.  Together they will share the joys of reading in a friendly, encouraging and enthusiastic environment.  Registration required.    

Steve Patterson: Keynote Comedian

Celebrating the joy of reading and the love of laughter 

October is Canadian Library Month, where libraries across Canada raise awareness of the valuable role libraries play in Canadians’ lives. This year, Ottawa Public Library is embracing the theme of Joy of Reading/Joie de lire, with comedian and author, Steve Patterson, whose ‘joie de vivre’ is correlated to his ‘joie de lire’. As host of The Debaters, now in its 19thseason on CBC Radio One, Steve Patterson brings his award-winning comedy to our keynote stage with a one-of-a-kind performance. Incorporating material from current events, his extensive comedy travels across Canada and the world, and his experience of being an older dad to two young (and vibrant, story-loving) daughters, Steve Patterson: The Keynote Comedian promises to make our Ottawa Public Library audience laugh, think, or at least think about laughing while we collectively share in our joy of reading. 

 About the speaker: 

Steve Patterson is an award-winning comedian with over two decades of international performance experience.  Best known as host of the long-running hit radio show and podcast The Debaters and theatre show The Debaters Live, Patterson’s brand of comedy is best described as honest and erudite combining well-crafted writing with unparalleled off-the-cuff wit. Twice named Canada’s Best Male Stand-Up at the Canadian Comedy Awards, Steve has also taken his award-winning humour to the literary world with The Book of Letters I Didn’t Know Where to Send and Dad Up!.  

The Spaniel's Tale will be at the event selling Steve Patterson's books and a catered selection of titles that celebrate reading and libraries.

Free Admission. 

For Tickets and Ticketing Questions:

• Box Office: 613-580-2700
• Website: meridiancentrepointe.com

Join us once a month to discuss a variety of graphic novels followed by an activity. 

You will be given your first book at our first meeting.

This program is for children 10-12 years old. Registration required.