Ottawa Chapter
Here, we welcome silent readers, to gather in person to read in
quiet camaraderie, and to share
a bookish moment or two.
The Ottawa Chapter of the Silent Book Club acknowledges that we work, play and meet in Odawa (Ottawa), uninvited, on the unceded, unsurrendered territory of the Anishnaabe Algonquin Nation, whose presence here reaches back to time immemorial.
We acknowledge too, that the Algonquins do not walk among us, but we, among them. We recognize their long history of welcoming many nations to this land.
We acknowledge the long historical oppression of this land’s people, cultures and languages, and how it continues today. This chapter of SBC respects and affirms the inherent Treaty Rights of all Indigenous Peoples across Turtle Island (Canada).
Through the promotion of reading, through raising awareness about literature and all of the arts, to the best of our ability as we learn, we will honour, uphold and help lift up the voice and values of our host nation, and contribute to the healing and decolonizing journey we all share together.
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No assigned reading.
Silent Book Club®, a global community of readers and introverts, has grown to more than 2,200+ chapters in 70 countries, since 2015.
"Wouldn't it be great to have a book club where you could just enjoy books, friends... — without any homework?"
And at Silent Book Club, there's no assigned reading.
How does it work?
Readers gather and after a taking a bit of time to say hello and order fare and libations, we get down to reading for about an hour. Afterwards, everyone is welcome to wrap up and head home, or stick around for more camaraderie.
Silent Book Club is about community.
Bring what you're reading.
Come, ready to engage with other introverts for a moment or two, long enough to soak up the opportunity of reading together.
Now in session...
Almonte co-hosts: Jenn Fryer, Donna Falcon
First Tuesday 7-9pm sign up
The Barley Mow Almonte
79 Little Bridge St
Almonte ON
Kanata Brunch host: Fred Aubin
First Wednesday 9:30am to 11:30am sign up
Luna Crepes and Cafe
329 March Rd #110
Ottawa (Kanata) ON
Wellington West host: Natalie Millan
First Thursday 6:30-8:30pm sign up
Sweet Patisserie
128 Smirle Ave
Ottawa ON
Trainyards host: Sahil Dhawan
Second Sunday 1-3pm sign up
O'Brien's Roadhouse
730 Industrial Ave
Ottawa ON
City Centre #1 host: Rick Czapelka
Second Monday 7-9pm sign up
Beyond the Pale Brewing Co.
250 City Centre Ave. Bay 106
Ottawa ON
Bells Corners co-hosts: Emily Lada and Andrea McDonald
Second Tuesday 6:30-8:30pm sign up
NEW LOCATION TBA
Watch this space for details coming soon!
Ottawa ON (Nepean)
East End (Gloucester) co-hosts: Karen Buckshi and Emily Mann
Beginning October 2026: DATE CHANGE
Second Wednesday 7-9pm sign up
Dominion City Brew Co.
5510 Canotek Rd Unit 15
Ottawa ON
✨NEW!✨ Carlingwood Mall host: Sam Schertzberg
Second Thursday 5:30pm-7:30pm sign up
The Hub, Carlingwood Mall
2121 Carling Ave.
Ottawa ON
(The Hub is inside the main entrance: entrance 1 that faces Carling Ave.)
Feel free to bring a snack!
Stittsville host: Benny Deng
Second Saturday noon-2pm sign up
TIME CHANGE EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 2026
Kung Fu Bistro*
1110 Carp Rd. Unit #150
Ottawa ON (Stittsville)
*This meetup happens during this venue's off-hours
- they open specially just for us!
Just sign up and see you there!
Please note that this will now be the only Stittsville meetup each month.
Downtown co-hosts: Neeki Behbahani and Joshua Wolfsohn
Third Sunday 1:30-3:30pm sign up
LOCATION CHANGE FOR THE SUMMER SEASON!
Lieutenant's Pump, 361 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON
*This meetup has moved back inside, now that the cooler weather is back!
Orleans host: Jessica Webb
Third Tuesday 6:30-8:30pm sign up
Taproom260
260 Centrum Blvd
Ottawa ON (Orleans)
Kanata host: Natalie Millan
Third Tuesday 7-9pm sign up
Three Brewers
565 Kanata Ave.
Ottawa ON (Kanata)
Findlay Creek hosts: Sierra Stanley, Jill Hobin
Third Wednesday 6:30-8:30pm sign up
Jonny Canuck's Bar & Grill
4768 Bank St.
Ottawa ON
Hintonburg host: nicole colbeck
Third Thursday 2-4pm sign up
Absinthe Cafe*
1208 Wellington St. W.
Ottawa ON
*This meetup happens during this venue's off-hours
- they open specially just for us!
Please sign up and see you there!
Beechwood host: Rachel Lipton
Third Saturday - 4-5:30pm sign up
Café Miracle
141 Beechwood Ave.
Ottawa ON
City Centre #2 host: Tim Munro
Fourth Monday 7-9pm sign up
Beyond the Pale Brewing Co.
250 City Centre Ave. Bay 106
Ottawa ON
Barrhaven host: Josee Tanner
Fourth Tuesday 7-9pm sign up
Cafe Cristal
240 Kennevale Dr
Ottawa ON (Barrhaven)
Stittsville #2 host: Benny Deng
CANCELLED: Beginning October 2026
Fourth Saturday 1-3pm
Kung Fu Bistro, Stittsville ON
This monthly meetup will no longer be happening, effective October 2026.
But you can still go to the Stittsville meetup on second Saturdays, now noon to 2pm!
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🍂 2026 Fall Book Swap 🍂
DATE CHANGE!!
Tuesday, September 15 22, 2026 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Calabogie Brewing Company
105 Schneider Rd., Kanata ON
Join us for our SBC613 Book Swaps, where book lovers of all kinds can gather to exchange their gently-loved reads and discover new favorites. Whether you're into thrillers, romance, historical fiction, or fantasy, there’s something for everyone!
Here’s how it works:
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Register before the event.
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Bring a Book (or two!): Choose a book you’d love to pass on to someone else. No need to bring a new book—gently-used titles are perfect!
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Swap and Explore: Browse the selection, chat with fellow book lovers, and take home a new book (or two!) to enjoy this season.
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Stay for the Vibes: Enjoy some refreshments and a snack, and the company of fellow readers. Let’s celebrate the magic of books and the joy of discovering new stories.
Just bring a couple of books and an open mind! We can’t wait to see you there and share the joy of reading!
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With more monthly meetups in the works, and for location information, you'll want to sign up for the newsletter and join the Facebook group.
‼️ TicketLeap ticket-style signup for all meetups available here. ‼️
#sbc613... In The Media
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SBC member and CBC producer, Sandra Abma, came to the City Centre meetup in early February. Here is what she shared about us on All in a Day.
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The piece aired again on In Town and Out. Thanks Sandra, and thanks, CBC!
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And if you missed it before... Zenith Wolfe, local freelance journalist, did a wonderful piece about us in apt613.
For more information, please reach out to:
hello@silentbookclubottawa.ca.
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