Category: Books and Literature
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…
Company of Fools celebrate birth of Shakespeare with Ottawa Public Library
(Shakespeare in the Park – Romeo and Juliet performed by Company of Fools in Stittsville in August 2019. Photo: Stittsville Central) Every summer A Company of Fools brings their Torchlight…
Ottawa Public Library provides vast variety of virtual programs and services
The Ottawa Public Library (OPL) is closed until June 30, but continues to operate its extensive online services and resources, providing enhanced digital content, collections and programming to connect and…
And the ‘Bali bear’ hunt is on!
(Teddy bears are displayed for sale inside the Starbucks Corp. Dewata Coffee Sanctuary store in Bali, Indonesia- Photo Gettyimages) Instead of an Easter egg hunt, there is a new kind…
Library closed but popular Storytime program goes online
(The Stittsville Public Library. Photo: Stittsville Central) The Ottawa Public Library (OPL) Storytime program is now available online. The program that provides live stories, songs and rhymes and you can…
Artisans returning to Stittsville for Arts in the Park 2020
The annual Arts in the Park, presented by the Stittsville Village Association (SVA), is once again returning to Village Square Park on Sunday, June 7, 2020 and promises to be…