Category: Books and Literature
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…
What’s up in August at the Stittsville Library?
Every month at the Stittsville Branch of the Ottawa Public Library you will discover something new – not only in the books section. There are in-person programs offered for…
Stittsville author John Egan releasing sixth novel in the ‘Roman Sky’ series
The Roman Sky series is speculative fiction rather than a fantasy as I “built” the airships using only historical 6th century technology. I did allow for a number of discoveries and inventions to happen…
What’s up at the Stittsville Library? Summer reading and programs
Make the Stittsville Library your go-to this summer! Just a friendly reminder that the Branch is closed on Canada Day with Sunday hours paused for the months of July and August…
Sci-fi, horror and fantasy lured a steady crowd to local author event
Re-Read Used Books, in collaboration with the Main Street Café, brought local Sci-fi, Horror and Fantasy authors together during their May 31st afternoon event, organized by Monja De Luca, attracting…
Upcoming events and news from the Stittsville Library Branch
Every month there are in-person and virtual programs and events offered for teens, adults, young or new mothers and seniors – drop in and discover more.
Events and news from the Stittsville Library
Calling all gardeners and plant enthusiasts! The Stittsville Branch will be hosting two gardening events that will be taking place over the May long weekend…
Author Martin Lukacs releases timely book – The Poilievre Project: A radical blueprint for corporate rule
With a high-stakes federal election taking place, Martin’s new book is set to shake up the conversation about Pierre Poilievre and what his leadership could mean for Canada.
What’s up at the Ottawa Public Library – Stittsville Branch?
There is always something to do at our Stittsville Library Branch. You can find a cozy corner and read a book or the daily newspapers. While you are there, stop by “A Good Read” used book store.
A weekend with puppies for adoption, local authors and a fundraiser for SPG4 Research
On February 8 there were many events taking place in Stittsville, but when we see puppies our hearts are stolen…
Stittsville Library branch news and events for February
This month, the Stittsville Library has a special event taking place at its location – the Goulbourn Township Historical Society (GTHS) is holding its ‘Goulbourn’s Women of Influence’ heritage day celebration on February 15th