Category: Books and Literature
Five self-published Canadian mystery writers shortlisted for the 2026 Toby Awards
The Toby Award is breaking down barriers and bringing us all one step closer to what really matters — and that’s excellence in writing, versus the mechanics of how a book gets published.
Upcoming events and news from the Stittsville Library Branch
A long-time resident of Stittsville, John Edkins is this month’s featured photographic exhibitor on the Art Space Wall at the Stittsville Library. His exhibit is entitled Faces of Cuba.
18 authors, one goal: The ultimate ‘Romance’ takeover
The 18 authors who participated were kept busy speaking with visitors and, of course, selling their books at the event. Re-Read plans to organize more interesting afternoons…
The Stittsville Branch of the Ottawa Public Library is in the loop!
A wonderful new pilot project has arrived at the Stittsville Branch of the Ottawa Public Library. The project aims to improve library service for clients who are D/deaf…
Upcoming events and news from the Stittsville Library Branch
When the cold winter days and nights arrive, it is the perfect time to visit the Stittsville Library to choose a book or two to enrich your mind through the words of a creative author.
Grab your pens – the 2026 edition of the Awesome Authors contest opens for youth
Awesome Authors invites young writers to channel their emotions through art, put their aspirations on paper, and embrace the liberating power of literary creation.
December news and events at the Stittsville Library Branch
With the Holiday Season upon us, the staff at the Stittsville Library wish everyone Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year. Please note that over the holidays there will be some closures you should be aware of.
November news and events at the Stittsville Library Branch
Please note that the Ottawa Public Library will be closed on Tuesday, November 11 for Remembrance Day, and Thursday, November 20 for the Annual OPL Employee Forum.
Author Zack Duncan’s whodunit novel – Earworms – will keep you turning the pages
Earworms is a sci-fi thriller written by local author Zack Duncan where, with the help of a memory reading device, Max Barker is tracking down a missing girl.
Stittsville Friendship Club starts a new book club for readers to enjoy
Attention readers, the Stittsville Friendship Club has started a fun new book club for community members to enjoy and will meet on the last Thursday of every month…
October news and events from the Stittsville Library Branch
The Stittsville Branch will be closed on Monday, October 13, 2025 for Thanksgiving Day. The Branch will re-open on Tuesday, October 14 at their regular hours.
Submissions open for self-published Canadian mystery writers to win the Toby Award
The Toby Award recognizes the risk-taking, creativity, and perseverance of Canadian mystery writers who choose to publish outside the traditional system…
September events and news from the Stittsville Library Branch
The Stittsville Branch will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025 for Labour Day. The Branch will re-open on Tuesday, September 2 at their regular hours.
With every book sold The ReStore Reads Book Fair was building homes brick by brick
(The volunteers at the ReStore Reads Book Fair in Stittsville, were kept busy from August 8th to 10th answering questions and ringing up the book sales. Volunteers Robin and Shelley…
10,000 new and used books for sale at the ReStore Reads Book Fair taking place this weekend
Looking for some must-reads? For book lovers, the ReStore Reads Book Fair has become the must-attend event of the summer. Taking place August 8 to 10 at Habitat for Humanity…