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Centennial Book Chat

Centennial Book Chat

Share the enjoyment of good books in an informal and relaxed atmosphere. Second Wednesday of every month. New members welcome.Here's what we're reading in the 2025/2026 season:September 10, 2025: Passionate Mothers/Powerful Sons by Charlotte GrayOctober 8, 2025: The Other Valley by Scott AlexanderNovember 12, 2025: The War We Won Apart by Nahlah AyedJanuary 14, 2026: Pachinko by Min Jin LeeFebruary 11, 2026: Pride and Prejudice by Jane AustenMarch 11, 2026: James by Percival EverettApril 8, 2026: The Paris Express by Emma DonoghueMay 13, 2026: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van PeltJune 10, 2026: The Briar Club by Kate Quinn

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Upcoming Events

Bad Art MasterpiececulturalApr 30

Bad Art Masterpiece

Ottawa Public Library — Centennial

Adults are invited to get creative and have fun with the goal of making an ugly imperfect piece of art. No experience required! All supplies are provided. Registration required

Free
arts and craftsadult
CrafternoonculturalMay 5

Crafternoon

Ottawa Public Library — Centennial

Do you like to knit, crochet or do hand work of some sort? Join like minded individuals for an enjoyable afternoon of crafting. Bring any project you are working on. Drop-in

Free
arts and craftsadult
Crafty Quillers: Pretty Little PlantsculturalMay 23

Crafty Quillers: Pretty Little Plants

Ottawa Public Library — Centennial

Join us for an afternoon of Paper Quilling where we will roll, pinch, fold, and glue paper strips into works of art! We'll create lovely handcrafted postcards decorated in greenery. Bring them home...

Free
arts and craftsadult
Urban Cycling: Tips & Infrastructure / Le vélo en ville : conseils et infrastructureculturalJun 5

Urban Cycling: Tips & Infrastructure / Le vélo en ville : conseils et infrastructure

Ottawa Public Library — Centennial

Delivered by a friendly, experienced cyclist from EnviroCentre, this workshop will provide participants with answers to commonly asked questions. You’ll learn about how to navigate Ottawa by bike: ...

Free
hobbies and interestsadult
ToddlertimeculturalApr 30

Toddlertime

Ottawa Public Library — Centennial

Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers and a parent or caregiver. Program from 10:30 – 11:00amStay & Play from 11:00 – 11:30amFor ages 19-35 months. Drop-In.

Free
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Saturday Family StorytimeculturalMay 2

Saturday Family Storytime

Ottawa Public Library — Centennial

Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages.​All children welcome with a parent ​or caregiver. Drop in.

Free
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