Category: Books and Literature
Local author offers glimpse into life with a disabled son in “Ben’s Story”
Benjamin Norton passed away in 2015 at the age of 29. This story focuses on how Ben and his family dealt with Ben’s mental and physical challenges and, sometimes more telling, how our society dealt with Ben.
Wildpine Residence launches their ‘little free library’ for the community
Wildpine Residence staff and residents want to encourage a passion for reading for residents of Stittsville. On July 4th, they took that first step by introducing their Little Free Library…
Visit the Art Space Wall at the Stittsville Library and join the fun during the summer programs
Drop in to the Branch to view the beautiful art created by Em Hernandez Velasco, a Mexican-Canadian artist, that expresses her culture and immigration to Canada.
Summer at the Stittsville Library – hours and exciting programs for all ages
A friendly reminder that all library locations and library services will be closed on Monday for Canada Day – for more information on hours of operation…
An afternoon with Peter Atkinson – son of Gord Atkinson
(Gord Atkinson at his home in Stittsville while holding a copy of his book ‘The Golden Years of Entertainment’ published in 2016. Photo: Stittsville Central, Zach Mulder) The Stittsville Legion…
There is always something new at the Stittsville Library – check out these upcoming events and more
(A piece of art at the Stittsville Library currently being exhibited on the Art Space Wall by the students of Sacred Heart High School.) Get Your Summer Read On Day!…
Photos: The past week’s captured moments
Stittsville was the place to be this past week. Filled with events, people, displays and a rare atmospheric effect over Stittsville…
What’s up at the Stittsville Library?
For the second year, the Stittsville library branch has become a caterpillar home. Drop by to visit their caterpillar cabinet. It will soon metamorphose into a butterfly cabinet!
Mark your calendars – many exciting May programs offered at the Stittsville Library
This month’s featured artist on the Art Space Wall is local photographer John Edkins. The annual plant swap is being held on May 18 and 19 – swap some of your plants for those at the Library…
Peggy Blair: from law to literature, crafting compelling Canadian mysteries
As a self-published author, Blair’s presence represents a unique blend of talent and dedication, mirroring the intriguing mysteries she skillfully creates…
What’s happening at the Stittsville Library? Some mid-month updates
If you have not filed your taxes yet, there are still three timeslots available with Revenue Canada Agency personnel to assist you. The Art Space Wall is filled with the beautiful photographs from Sylvie Sabourin…
Rising author Samantha Turrell explores mental health in her suspenseful debut novel “Lilith H.”
Author Samantha Turrell discusses her debut novel “Lilith H.” in a recent interview, delving into its exploration of mental health themes inspired by her psychology studies and personal experiences. The protagonist, Lilith Hayes, grapples with grief and sacrifice, mirroring Samantha’s encounters with anxiety.
What’s going on at the Stittsville library? More programs being offered and additional tax clinics
The Library is so important for residents in every community across the region. No-one knows this more so than the Stittsville Library staff. To add to the excitement of the arrival of Spring…
What’s going on at the Stittsville library? Additional programs offered
The Art Mad Artists have a display for the month on the Art Space Wall, there are crafts, chats about cooking, games and so much more. Or, you can just come by, pick a book, have a seat and hang out.
Local author Peggy Blair is guest speaker at the March Probus Club of Western Ottawa meeting
The March 12th Probus Club of Western Ottawa gathering promises attendees will be drawn to the process of mystery writing and getting a novel published. Peggy Blair, a local author who has penned five suspense novels…