Bywords: Poetry and Ottawa Literary Events

Calendar compliments of www.bywords.ca.

November 25, 2025

Octopus Books Glebe
Time and Place: 116 Third
Web: octopusbooks.ca/events
Email: events@octopusbooks.ca
register to confirm attendance. Masking is encouraged to help protect the health of immunocompromised people.
November 25 - Carter Vance, Smaller Animals book launch. 7-9pm

The Spaniel's Tale Bookstore Readings and Signings
Time and Place: 1131 Wellington Street West
Web: thespanielstale.ca/events/
This is a free event, however, RSVPs are appreciated. Doors open at 6:30pm, event begins at 7:00pm.
November 25 - Book launch - Murder at Donwell Abbey, by Vanessa Kelly 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Westboro Books Readings and Signings
Time and Place: 214 Richmond Road
Web: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094299872995
November 25 - our book club will meet from 6-7pm to discuss The Extinction of Irena Rey by Jennifer Croft, a twisting tale about a group of translators searching for a missing author in a primeval Polish forest. Spaces are limited and registration is required in advance - sign up online or in store.
November 27 - Thursday Murder Book Club meets from 6-7pm to discuss The Hunter by Tana French, a tense thriller set in the Irish countryside exploring family, loyalty, and revenge. Spaces are limited and registration is required in advance - sign up online or in store.

CKCU FM Words and Culture
Time and Place: Every Tuesday at 9:30 am. CKCU FM 93.1
Web: cod.ckcufm.com/programs/640/info.html
Words and Culture weaves conversations with Indigenous language and knowledge keepers together with music by Indigenous artists. Airs: Every Tuesday from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM

Ottawa Public Library Orleans Writing Group
Time and Place: Every Tuesday at 10:00 am. 1705 Orléans Blvd
Web: booking.biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/event/orl%C3%A9ans-writing-group-2
Adult. drop in program. 180 minutes

The Lit Room with Susan Johnston
Time and Place: Every Tuesday at 12:30 pm. CKCU FM 93.1
Web: cod.ckcufm.com/programs/666/info.html
where books meet conversation, a half-hour show

Books on Beechwood Book Club
Time and Place: 1:30 pm. The Scone Witch, 35 Beechwood
Email: staff@booksonbeechwood.ca
RSVP to attend; Max. 12 people. Books discussed: 20% off.

The Carleton Poetics Society Writers' Circle
Time and Place: Every Tuesday at 3:00 pm. Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Dunton Tower 1811, the Gordon Wood Lounge
Email: poeticssociety@gmail.com
bring writing to share

The Greenhouse
Time and Place: Every Tuesday at 6:30 pm. dm on Instagram for address
Web: www.instagram.com/p/DOKZbxMjRe6/
a brave space for artists to commune, co-create and dream weekly

Words & Culture
Time and Place: Every Tuesday at 7:00 pm. CHUO 89.1 FM
Web: chuo.fm/words-and-culture/
Conversations with Indigenous language and knowledge keepers together with music by Indigenous artists.

Live on Elgin Open Mic
Time and Place: Every Tuesday at 8:00 pm. 220 Elgin, #2
Web: www.liveonelgin.com/calendar/event/?ID=KHE6Y2L
Get there early, say hi your host, grab a drink and sign up to do some music, comedy, poetry, or whatever else! Sign up closes at 7:45pm

	November 2025 Events
Submit upcoming events to events@bywords.ca