Category: Books and Literature
The 2025 Awesome Authors contest is now open
The youth writing contest encourages young authors to submit creative writing to win awesome prizes, get published and share their talent with the world!
Stittsville Library branch news and events for January
With the cold winter days and nights finally arriving, take the time to visit the Stittsville Library to choose a book or two, find a cozy corner at home, curl up with
Looking for holiday reading – Ottawa Public Library reveals its most popular books in 2024
From exciting new releases to beloved classics, the lists offer something for everyone. Explore the selections and discover insights provided by OPL’s knowledgeable…
Re-Read Used Books host local artisans and authors at the Christmas Bookish Craft Market
(Tristan, who lives in Katimavik participated in the December 7th Christmas Bookish Craft Market hosted by Re-Read Used Books. Tristan brought along the most recent board game he created –…
Stittsville Library news and events for December 2024
The Stittsville Library is sharing information for their upcoming December programs to end 2024. There are also Holiday closures and reduced hours to be aware of…
Stittsville Library celebrates 50 years with the Stittsville community
What a celebration at the Stittsville Library on November 23rd as the staff and volunteers celebrated 50 years. With hundreds of residents attending this milestone…
The idea sparked in the 1960’s – The Stittsville Library opened its doors on October 3, 1973
The October 3, 1973 opening was a day full of excitement for the community and school children with many attending to see the official ribbon cutting by Reeve Ab Black…
Local author’s latest book sets Amberwood Garden as its backdrop
Stittsville author Barbara Robson takes readers on a journey through the history of Amberwood Garden in her new children’s book, A Magic Garden, with illustrations by Sophia Bateman…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week, Councillor Gower shares information on the proposed ‘Newcomer Welcoming Centres’ planned for two areas in Ottawa and wants to curb misinformation…
The Stittsville Public Library is celebrating 50 years – join the November celebration
(The feature artist for November at the Stittsville Public Library is the Out of the Box group of local fibre artists. Drop by the library and visit the Art Space…
October 19 was a day filled with fun, history and spookiness – photos
The weekend of October 19th was filled with many events for residents to attend. Stittsville Central was out and about and captured in photos…
It’s Library Month – what’s happening at the Stittsville Branch
The Stittsville branch is excited to welcome author Peggy Blair to talk about her road to getting published, self-publishing her most recent novel Double Vision, and other interesting stories…
Attendees swooned for romance at Re-Read Used Books’ afternoon with talented local authors
The afternoon featured authors: Kate Cole, Maggie North, Emily Murray, Renée Gendron, Mona Storm, Syren Nightshade, Caroline Richardson, Jennifer Carole-Lewis, with their special guest Joey Berry.
Stittsville Library news and programs for October
Each year, September 30th marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation that coincides with Orange T-Shirt Day. The Stittsville Library is closed on September 30th…
Stittsville Library news and events for September
A friendly reminder that all library locations and library services will be closed for Labour Day – the Stittsville Branch will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024.