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 500 chapters around the world, since 2012.
"Wouldn't it be great to have a book club where you could just enjoy books, friends, and wine—without any homework?" 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...
Ottawa Centre meetup host: Rick Czapelka
Second Monday 7-9pm sign up
Beyond the Pale Brewing Co.
250 City Centre Ave. Bay 106
Bells Corners meetup host: Sierra Stanley
Second Tuesday 6:30-8:30pm sign up
Kichesippi Beer Co.
2265 Robertson Rd
[Trailside Ottawa Taproom, Cafe and Beer Garden]
Kanata meetup host: Natalie Millan
Third Tuesday 7-9pm sign up
Three Brewers
565 Kanata Ave.
Constance Bay meetup host: Tracy Montgomery
PAUSED
The Bay Cafe
131 Constance Bay Rd
Hintonburg meetup host: nicole colbeck
PAUSED
Absinthe Cafe - watch this space for news
1208 Wellington St. W.
East End meetup host: Karen Buckshi
Fourth Tuesday 7-9pm sign up
August: PAUSED
Dominion City Brew Co.
5510 Canotek Rd Unit 15
With more 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. ‼️
Become a member of the...
Buy-Me-A-Coffee (... or book!) Community!
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/silentbookclub613
If you feel so inclined and if your means permit, you now have the opportunity to support SBC Ottawa financially, and help us to enhance the experience of members, hosts and host venues. Our meetups will always remain inclusive and free to attend.
With your one-time or monthly financial support (at any tier!), we plan to host a couple of book swaps each year. We would also like to honour BMAC community members and volunteer hosts with an annual social tea... and lots more! Every penny will be dedicated to SBC Ottawa and any surplus will be used to support a local literacy organization.
#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:
silentbookclub.613@gmail.com.
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(All images above from silentbook.club.)