Join our next hybrid meeting on Wednesday, March 13th from 6 pm to 8 pm at the Book Arts Lab at Carleton University. If you would like the Zoom link to participate virtually, please send an email to CBBAGOttawa@CBBAG.ca.

This evening’s program

A selection of rare books from the Carleton collection will be on display. This will include leaves from medieval manuscripts, early bindings, printed incunabula books and leaves, 17th, 18th and 19th century printed books, and examples from the Kelmscott Pres and Doves Press facsimiles of Gutenberg’s bible and others.

Attendees are encouraged to bring in rare or old books for show and tell.

Other activities

  • Updates will be provided regarding upcoming workshops and the Book Arts Show in May.
  • Signatures for the 2023/24 SWAP will be exchanged.
  • Please bring anything you’d like to share for Show & Tell.

NOTE: We are still looking for a Program Coordinator for our monthly meetings. If you are interested, please contact us at CBBAGOttawa@CBBAG.ca.

Getting to Carleton University

Bus and Train: https://www.octranspo.com/en/ottawa-destinations/carleton-university

Cycling: Carleton University is situated near several cycle paths including the Rideau Eastern Canal Pathway. See the OttawaVeloOutaouais blog for choices: https://ottawavelooutaouais.com/2019/09/15/biking-to-carleton-university/. Bicycles are not permitted inside the library. Bike racks are available in several areas of campus. https://carleton.ca/parking/tdm-sustainable-transportation/

Parking: The parking lot P1 is the closest to the library. Note that there is a 4-hour maximum for parking in P1. For locations of other lots and parking information see https://carleton.ca/parking/visitors/.

Here is a link to information about the parking at Carleton University and the directions to the MacOdrum Library and the Book Arts Lab.

Mark your calendar

The next chapter meeting takes place on Wednesday April 10th from 6 pm to 8 pm. There will be an activity presented by Kiah Russell from the lab.