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April 17, 2026

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🔦IN THE SPOTLIGHT 

Telling Ottawa’s Stories: The Magic of the Short Story 

Moderated by A Capital Mystery co-editor Mike Martin, the conversation will explore the craft of short fiction, the unique challenges and freedoms of the short story form, and the powerful role of place and lived experience in shaping compelling narratives. Panelists will share insights into their creative processes and reflect on why the short story remains a vital and enduring literary form.  

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 - 7:00pm 

📖UPCOMING EVENTS/ PROGRAMMES À VENIR 

🐈If you have any overdue books, we need them back right MEOW! 

Friday April 17 

• 10:30am Employment Support 

• 11:15am Bilingual Babytime and Stay & Play | Bébé à la biblio et jouons à la biblio 

• 4pm Kids Crafternoon: Hello Spring and Goodbye Winter! 

Saturday April 18 

• 1pm Capital Region Writer's Group Write-In 

• 2pm  Middle Grade Book Club: Pokémon Edition 

Monday April 20 

10:30am Toddlertime @ 10:30 (Ages 19 to 35 months) 

10:30am Toddlertime @ 11:15 (Ages 19 to 35 months) 

1:30pm EarlyON Baby Playgroup (Ages 0-12 months) 

6:30pm Homework Help /  Club de devoirs (Ages 6-12)  

7pm French Conversation Group  

Tuesday April 21 

10:30am STEAM Storytime (Ages 3-4) 

1pm Parenting in Ottawa Drop-in 

6pm  English Conversation Circle 

Wednesday April 22 

10:30am  Free Income Tax Clinic 

10:30am  Conte en famille et jouons à la biblio 

2pm Bilingual Ready, Set, Kindergarten (Ages 3-4) | À vos marques, prêts, maternelle! 

6:30pm  English Conversation Circle  

7pm  Telling Ottawa's Stories: The Magic of the Short Story  

Thursday April 23 

10:30am Ottawa Public Health Presents: Respiratory Illness Prevention 

6:30pm EcoRangers 

📌 YOUR NEXT READ 

Crime Writers of Canada present: A Capital Mystery featuring 21 Ottawa authors 

A Capital Mystery is a collection of short stories by Ottawa-based authors. The stories are all mysteries, ranging from noir to cozies, procedurals to locked-door puzzles.  

📌 FAMILLES FRANCOPHONES 

Généalogie 

Découvrez vos origines de la Nouvelle-France à aujourd'hui à l'aide de la BPO. 

Ressources en généalogie 

Genealogy Drop-In à Nepean Centrepointe 

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