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Saturday Nov 16, 2024 at 2:30pm
60 minutes
Share the love of reading! This program is for kids aged 9-12 and a parent or guardian. Read a book together, and then join us for fun and a book chat. You may select one of the titles below, or you may bring your own favourite book to share. Registration required. One registration per family.
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Monday Nov 18, 2024 at 2:00pm
60 minutes
Members of the Blackburn Hamlet Book Club meet to enjoy and discuss a wide variety of books selected by book club members. All welcome!
Drop in.
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
Tuesdays, Nov 19, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
11:00am
90 minutes
2 sessions remaining
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
Thursday Nov 21, 2024 at 6:30pm
60 minutes
Share the enjoyment of good mysteries in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for our discussion on Cara Black. All are welcome!
Saturday Nov 30, 2024 at 2:30pm
60 minutes
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.
Monday Dec 16, 2024 at 2:00pm
60 minutes
Members of the Blackburn Hamlet Book Club meet to enjoy and discuss a wide variety of books selected by book club members. All welcome!
Drop in.
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
Wednesday Dec 18, 2024 at 7:00pm
60 minutes
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.
Thursday Dec 19, 2024 at 6:30pm
60 minutes
Share the enjoyment of good mysteries in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for our holiday planning party and social. All are welcome!
Monday Jan 20, 2025 at 2:00pm
60 minutes
Members of the Blackburn Hamlet Book Club meet to enjoy and discuss a wide variety of books selected by book club members. All welcome!
Drop in.
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
Monday Feb 10, 2025 at 2:00pm
60 minutes
Members of the Blackburn Hamlet Book Club meet to enjoy and discuss a wide variety of books selected by book club members. All welcome!
Drop in.
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