613today
TodayThis Week

Book Banter (January to June 2026)

Book Banter (January to June 2026)

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 8th (NOTE THE DATE CHANGE) Miss Morgan’s Book Brigade, by Janet Skeslien CharlesFebruary 5th Fire Weather, by John VaillantMarch 5th Outsider, by Brett PopplewellApril 2nd Say Nothing – A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland, by Patrick Radden KeefeMay 7th The Adversary, by Michael CrummeyJune 4th The Briar Club, by Kate QuinnAll meetings are scent-free.

More information →

Information may change. If you spot anything outdated or incorrect, let us know.

I run 613today on my own and I'm not affiliated with this event or its organizer. Event info may not be perfectly up to date. Please double-check with the official website before heading out, or contact the organizer directly for any questions about the event. If you spot anything wrong on this page, let me know.

Event Details

Thu, May 7, 2026, 10:00 AM
to Thu, Jun 4, 2026, 10:00 AM
Free
View all events on map
Place
Ottawa Public Library — Alta Vista

Ottawa Public Library — Alta Vista

Alta Vista branch of the Ottawa Public Library. Free programs, events, and resources for all ages.

Upcoming Events

QuillingculturalJun 23

Quilling

Ottawa Public Library — Alta Vista

Meet new people and quill a card! Beginners welcome. Adults only. No exceptions. Registration required. Venez se joindre à nous afin de rencontrer de nouveaux gens et de fabriquer une carte en appr...

Free
arts and craftsadult
Quilling 2culturalJul 20

Quilling 2

Ottawa Public Library — Alta Vista

Come join us, meet others and learn the art of quilling! Adults only. No exceptions. Registration required. Venez se joindre à nous afin de rencontrer de nouveaux gens et d’apprendre l’art du quill...

Free
arts and craftsadult
Baby Time / Bébés à la BiblioculturalJul 16

Baby Time / Bébés à la Biblio

Ottawa Public Library — Alta Vista

Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver, followed by Stay and Play. 0-18 months. Drop-in program. Contes, comptines et chansons pour les bébés accompagnés d'un parent ou d'un...

Free
babytimefree
Editing workshop - learn to self-edit your writingculturalJun 25

Editing workshop - learn to self-edit your writing

Ottawa Public Library — Rockcliffe Park

Over the course of this workshop, Editor Andy Park will explore some approaches to doing a big-picture edit of your work, which will include Reading your manuscript like an editor Analyzing plot ho...

Free
writing and poetryadult
Craft Night at Carp - Book BricksculturalJul 14

Craft Night at Carp - Book Bricks

Ottawa Public Library — Carp

Join us at the Carp Branch for an evening of creativity and fun! This month is book bricks! Bring your love of literature to the garden! All skill levels welcome! Supplies will be provided. Registr...

Free
arts and craftsadult
RoboRevolution: An Epic Smart Mobility ShowcaseculturalJun 13

RoboRevolution: An Epic Smart Mobility Showcase

Ottawa Public Library — Ruth E. Dickinson

Enter the world of robotics through hands-on demos and innovative designs from our local tech community.Join Ottawa Public Library, Area X.0 operated by Invest Ottawa, Four DRobotics, Algonquin Col...

Free
science and discoveryfamily

Want to add your event to 613today? It’s free!

Contact Us