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  • Open book / Livre ouvert
    Tuesday May 27, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Dec 30, 2025)

    Joignez-vous à nous pour des discussions conviviales à propos de livres en français.

    Présentez-vous au bureau de consultation du 1er étage afin de récupérer votre copie du prochain livre. La période de prêt s’étendra jusqu’à la séance du club de lecture dédiée au livre! Notre objectif est que les livres soient disponibles six semaines avant la discussion.

    25 février 2025 : Anna et l’enfant-vieillard par Francine Ruel

    25 mars 2025 : Plus grand que le ciel par Virginie Grimaldi

    29 avril 2025 : Arsène Lupin, gentleman cambrioleur par Maurice Leblanc

    27 mai 2025 : Les enfants sont rois par Delphine de Vigan

    24 juin 2025 : le livre sera annoncé bientôt

    29 juillet 2025 : le livre sera annoncé bientôt

    26 août 2025 : le livre sera annoncé bientôt

    30 septembre 2025 : le livre sera annoncé bientôt

    28 octobre 2025 : le livre sera annoncé bientôt

    25 novembre 2025 : le livre sera annoncé bientôt

    30 décembre 2025 : le livre sera annoncé bientôt

  • A brown and white image with the words Memory Café and a picture of a coffee cup.
    Wednesday May 28, 2025 at 1:30pm (series runs until Aug 27, 2025)

    An open house for persons with dementia, their care partners and families. This program is drop-in, but if you choose to register you will receive a reminder email.

    Fun and stimulating mental activities are planned to enhance the social interactions and the connections that are built within the group. Light snacks and warm drinks are served alongside items that aim to spark conversations and reminiscing.

    • January 22nd: The Heart of the Home - The Kitchen
    • February 26th: An Apple a Day
    • March 26th: Wildlife
    • April 30th: Music of my Life
    • May 28th: Crazy for Cats
    • June 25th: Working 9 to 5
    • July 23rd: The 1950s
    • August 27th: Country Life
  • Coffee cups with smiley faces to invite people to come for coffee and meet people
    Wednesday May 28, 2025 at 2:00pm (series runs until Aug 27, 2025)

    Un p’tit brin de jasette, ça vous dit ? Vous êtes invités à notre café.

    Chaque dernier mercredi du mois, de 14 h à 15 h 30 :

    29 janvier, 26 février, 26 mars, 30 avril, 28 mai, 25 juin 

    Du thé et du café seront offerts. Programme portes ouvertes.

    Succ. Gloucester nord, 2036 ch. Ogilvie

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    Feel like chatting? Come to the library for some coffee/tea and conversation.

    Every last Wednesday of the month, from 2 to 3:30 pm:

    January 29th, February 26th, March 26th, April 30th, May 28th, June 25th

    Tea and coffee will be provided. Drop-in program.

    North Gloucester Branch, 2036 Ogilvie Rd.

  • Wednesday May 28, 2025 at 2:30pm (series runs until Jun 25, 2025)

    Have questions about your own device i.e.: tablet, phone, or laptop?  Need help with e-books or other online library services?  Hazeldean staff will be available to assist you with basic tech questions.  *NO TECHNOLOGY REPAIRS* Please bring your own device and library card.

  • Stack of books / Des livres en pile
    Thursday May 29, 2025 at 10:00am (series runs until Jun 26, 2025)

    Come meet to enjoy and discuss a wide variety of books selected by book club members. All are welcome!

    Drop-in program.

    This group meets the last Thursday of the month from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

    • April 24, "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline
    • May 29, Discussion about books we enjoyed
    • June 26, Book Selection for next year
  • memory cafe
    Thursday May 29, 2025 at 1:00pm (series runs until Jun 26, 2025)

    An open house for persons with dementia, their care partners, and families. This program is drop-in, but if you choose to register you will receive a reminder email.

    Fun and stimulating mental activities are planned to enhance the social interactions and connections built within the group. Light snacks and warm drinks are served alongside items that aim to spark conversations and reminiscing. 

    Conversation themes

    • January 30: Working 9 to 5​
    • February 27: The 1950's ​
    • March 27: Country Life 
    • April 24: Childhood Games
    • May 29: Food for Thought
    • June 26: School Days
  • Smiling adults
    Thursday May 29, 2025 at 7:00pm

    Sorry this event and its waiting list are full

    Join us once a month for lively discussions on books in a variety of genres and voices.

    Cover to Cover has two groups reading the same books at different times of the year. By registering for this program, you are registering for a Thursday evening session. Please register for each session you would like to participate in.

    When you register, a physical copy will already be available to you! If you are on the waitlist, or if you would prefer a different format such as an e-book, audiobook, or large print (if available), please click on the title link below to place a hold through your own account.

    To register for a Tuesday morning session, please visit Cover to Cover: Daybreak Discussion.

    SPRING SESSIONS ❀ Registration opens March 3, 2025 ❀
    April 24: Klara and the Sun, by Keigo Ishiguro
    May 29: Yellowface, by R.F. Kuang
     

    PAST TITLES ❦ FALL 2024 - WINTER 2025 ❦
    September: Starter Villain, by John Scalzi
    October: The Librarianist, by Patrick DeWitt
    November: This Time Tomorrow, by Emma Straub
    December: This Is How You Lose The Time War, by Amal Al-Mohtar
    January: The Innocents, by Michael Crummey
    February: Lessons in Chemistry, by Bonnie Garmus
    March: The Theory of Crows, by David Robertson

  • Friday May 30, 2025 at 2:00pm

    Join in stimulating discussions on selected titles in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere on the last Friday of the month.

  • Web banner for Arts and Culture
    Friday May 30, 2025 at 2:30pm

    Sorry this event and its waiting list are full

    Come join us to practice the art of paper quilling! This month we will be making Gift Tags.

  • Intergenerational day in Canada / Journée intergénérationnelle au Canada
    Saturday May 31, 2025 at 10:00am

    Venez en grand nombre célébrer la journée intergénérationnelle au Canada à la bibliothèque publique d’Ottawa!

    Bring your family and friends for a day of fun and connections across generations for Intergenerational Day in Canada!