Practice your English language conversation skills and meet new friends in a relaxed and friendly environment.
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Thursday May 15, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 12, 2025) -
Thursday May 15, 2025 at 7:00pm (series runs until Jun 19, 2025)Join us to discuss books from the science fiction and fantasy genres each month. All are welcome!
Every 3rd Thursday of the month from 7:00pm to 8:30pm.
Here's what we're reading Winter/Spring 2025:
January 16th: Agency by William Gibson
February 20th: The Ferryman by Justin Cronin
March 20th: The Terraformers by Annalee Newitz
April 17th: The Witch King by Martha Wells
May 15th: Camp Zero by Michelle Min Sterling
June 19th: The Lives of Puppets by TJ Klune
Please note: Registrants are responsible for securing a copy of the book to read or listen to.
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Thursday May 15, 2025 at 7:00pm (series runs until Jun 19, 2025)Drop-in program
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Club de lecture RD
La succursale Ruth E. Dickinson invite les francophones et francophiles de Barrhaven à se joindre au Club de lecture RD. Participez à nos rencontres sociales et discutez de livres de langue française. Plusieurs formats seront offerts pour chacun des livres abordés.
Les jeudis de 19 h à 20 h,
19 septembre – Le Petit Prince
17 octobre – Les pilliers de la terre
21 novembre – Belle Greene
19 décembre - Arsène Lupin contre Holmes
16 janvier: La guerre des tuques par Danyèle Patenaude
20 février: Les misérables par Victor Hugo
20 mars: Votre choix de livre sur Hercule Poirot par Agatha Christie
17 avril: Les tournesols d'Ukraine par Pietro B Zemelo
15 mai: L'apocalypse selon Magda par Chloé Vollmer-Lo
19 juin: Surface par Matz
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Friday May 16, 2025 at 2:00pm (series runs until Jun 20, 2025)Drop-in program
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Do you enjoy reading mysteries? Share the enjoyment of good mysteries in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for discussion usually every third Friday of the month.
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Friday May 16, 2025 at 2:00pmDrop-in program
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Join us once a month for Friday afternoon sci-fi films, from classic B-movies to modern movie masterpieces!
In honour of Asian Heritage Month, enjoy this one-take time travel sci-fi comedy from Japanese director Junta Yamaguchi.
Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes: Dorosute no hate de bokura (2022)
A cafe owner discovers that the TV in his cafe suddenly shows images from the future, but only two minutes into the future.
1 h 10 min. In Japanese with English subtitles. Courtesy of Kanopy.
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Friday May 16, 2025 at 2:00pmJoin us for an afternoon of crafting fun!
We will be making bookmarks to celebrate Mother’s day using tissue paper hearts! All materials will be provided.
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Friday May 16, 2025 at 2:30pmSorry this event and its waiting list are full
Discover how to draw, paint, and print like an artist. In each session, you'll explore various techniques inspired by renowned artists
May 16: Van Gogh
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Friday May 16, 2025 at 4:00pmDrop-in program
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Drop-in at the Carlingwood Branch for Wii U Game On!
Not sure how to play? No worries! Our teen volunteers running this program will be happy to help.
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Saturday May 17, 2025 at 10:00am (series runs until May 18, 2025)Drop-in program
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Spring Plant Swap
Stittsville Branch, 1637 Stittsville Main St.
Saturday, May 17th & Sunday, May 18th from 10:00am-5:00pm
Chat with other avid gardeners, pick up a few books, and swap some of your plants for ours!
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Saturday May 17, 2025 at 10:30amSail on the HMS Beagle with Charles Darwin. We will search for animals old and new and build our journals as we go.
This program is a game where you will have a character to play on a small team. You do not need previous roleplaying experience. Ages 8-18 are welcome.