Category: Books and Literature
Hollywood heads north for lights, camera, Ottawa!
Ever imagined yourself on the big screen? Ottawa’s film, television, and animation industry is a vibrant sector contributing over $100 million to the local economy each year.
34th annual national capital writing contest – entry time
Are you a talented writer looking for an outlet to share your story or poem? In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Canadian Authors Association, the National Capital Branch invites all writers…
Ghostly Tales of Goulbourn – a Halloween lecture from Goulbourn Museum
Former Stittsville resident, S. Bernard Shaw, brought to life the true tales of 17 ghost stories that took place in Goulbourn Township over the past 100 years. His book entitled, “Ghosts of Goulbourn” was published in 2004.
A Shakespearean Love Story Mashup from Company of Fools and Ottawa Public Library
Now that sitting in a packed theatre is off the table for the foreseeable future, a Company of Fools has connected with Ottawa Public Library (OPL) to bring Love from Afar, a unique and original Shakespearian mashup, to your home and screen.
Ottawa Public Library – services and virtual events
September 30 is Orange Shirt Day! To recognize this important day, Ottawa Public Library (OPL) in collaboration with the City of Ottawa and other Indigenous community organizations is hosting a series of virtual events on the theme of resilience.
Amanda Jetté Knox – finalist for 2020 Ottawa Book Award
The City released the list of finalists for the 2020 Ottawa Book Awards today. The lengthy list features literary works of intense drama, humour and biography to riveting history, political commentary and elegant poetry.
Ottawa Public Library offers virtual programs for everyone
With most Ottawa Public Library branches open for business, the Library continues to offer substantial learning opportunities virtually and on their You-Tube channel. The events are free.
Stittsville Library staff ready to welcome customers back to the bookshelves
(The youth section at the Stittsville Library Branch listing March Break activities. The branch closed on March 17, 2020 due to COVID-19.) It was recently announced the many library branches…
Stittsville Library Branch to reopen July 13 with modified hours and services
“I know I could not be happier to return to Stittsville branch and provide support and library services right in our neighbourhood. During our closure, our work team has kept…
Library summer reading club crafts a virtual Summerland
As summer approaches, all eyes turn to the Library for their Summer Reading Club. The Ottawa Public Library (OPL) has announced its engaging online summer program for children aged 2 to 12.…
Celebrate Seniors Month – participate online in useful and fun library activities
June is Seniors Month and the Province of Ontario has declared this year’s theme — ‘Aging Strong: Respect and Protect Seniors’. The Ottawa Public Library (OPL) is totally in agreement with this…
Stittsville students on Awesome Authors winners list
After long hours of work, the jury members of the Awesome Authors contest hosted by the Ottawa Public Library, announced the winners through videos you can view further in this…
Library programs are free, interesting and interactive for everyone
Did you know the Ottawa Public Library (OPL) offers many great interactive and FREE online programs? With a library card, you have access to everything from gardening to language training.…
Gardening brought to you by the Ottawa Public Library
Online gardening programs are being hosted by the Ottawa Public Library during the months of May and June. If you wish to learn how to or more about gardening, the…
A new page turned for selling books at Re-Read Used Books
Since 2015, Re-Read Used Books has been offering the residents of Stittsville and area some of the best reading material available on any bookshelf. Since their days of opening, changes have…