Join our next hybrid meeting on Wednesday, September 11th 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 will be the first meeting of the 2024/25 season. If you participated in the 2023 SWAP, please bring your finished book to the meeting for presentation to the group.
Also on the agenda, the Kindred Spirits book arts exhibition, which will be set up this week and on display from mid-September to mid-December at the Carleton University Library. The chapter will need volunteers to coordinate an event, celebrating the 150th anniversary of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s birthday on November 30th. See: https://www.kindred-spirits-bookarts.com/
Important Reminder
We are still looking to fill the following positions within the Chapter:
- Chair
- Membership/Communications Coordinator
- Program Coordinator
- Events Coordinator
Mark your calendar
The next chapter meeting takes place Wednesday October 9th, 2024 from 6pm to 8pm. This will be the first open studio evening, so bring any type of book related project you wish to work on.
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.
