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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.

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Infusions Littéraires (janvier à juin 2026)culturalMay 20

Infusions Littéraires (janvier à juin 2026)

Ottawa Public Library — Alta Vista

Partagez avec nous le plaisir des livres dans une ambiance détendue, le 3e mercredi du chaque mois.mercredi le 21 janvier - J’emporterai le feu de Leila Slimanimercredi le 18 février - Le Livre des...

Free
book clubsadult
Sleuth Hounds (January to June 2026)culturalMay 21

Sleuth Hounds (January to June 2026)

Ottawa Public Library — Alta Vista

Share the enjoyment of good mysteries in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for our discussion on the following:Thursday, January 15th - CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHERThursday, February 19th - A Capital Myste...

Free
book clubsadult
Memory CaféculturalMay 27

Memory Café

Ottawa Public Library — Alta Vista

**Please note that the Wednesday, March 25th session is cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience.** An open house for persons with dementia, their care partners and families. This program is d...

Free
health and wellnessadult
Community Writing WorkshopculturalMay 4

Community Writing Workshop

Ottawa Public Library — Alta Vista

Experience the transformative power of writing in an inclusive space!Write together, share first drafts, listen deeply and receive supportive feedback. Tap into your story and explore your voice in...

Free
writing and poetryadult
Rockcliffe Park Adult Book ClubculturalMay 5

Rockcliffe Park Adult Book Club

Ottawa Public Library — Rockcliffe Park

The Rockcliffe Park Book Club gathers to enjoy and discuss a wide variety of books selected by book club members. Please join in to share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere in pers...

Free
book clubsadult
Baby Time / Bébés à la BiblioculturalApr 30

Baby Time / Bébés à la Biblio

Ottawa Public Library — Alta Vista

Stories, rhymes and songs for babies with a parent or caregiver. 0-18 months. Feel free to stay after the program to play and chat. Drop-in program.Contes, comptines et chansons pour les bébés avec...

Free
babytimefree

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