Category: Books and Literature
What’s new and happening at the Stittsville Library
Young readers are able to pick up their summer reading kits and register for the Summer Reading Club at the Stittsville Branch. As well as the in-branch programs at the Stittsville Library, with a library card and the internet, you have an entire library to explore!
Art in the Park continues the tradition of a family-friendly day of artists and talent
Said Mattreya Moore, a high-school volunteer attending the event. “It’s a really great community, and I’m glad that we can do this every year.”
Douglas Sutherland ‘Art in Park’ features artists, authors and entertainment on June 4
The event, organized by the Stittsville Village Association (SVA) along with its volunteers, promises to be a fun, exciting day at the Stittsville’s Village Square Park (corner of Abbott and Stittsville Main) to carry on Doug’s legacy event.
Library updates from the Stittsville branch
Drop in to see the caterpillar cabinet to see how the caterpillars are moving through their stages to become Painted Lady butterflies. For Asian Heritage Month, Stittsville librarian Gemini…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
From proposed regulations for roadside little book libraries to a family bike ride, Councillor Gower keeps residents updated with his community notes for this week…
If you love Caterpillars and Butterflies the Stittsville Library has a display you must see
The caterpillar and butterfly friends will be at the Library throughout May. When they are mature they will be released into a natural setting with a butterfly release party.
Stittsville’s Lucy Hambly writes another Awesome Authors winning story
On April 22nd, talented young writers were celebrated at the 2023 Awesome Authors award ceremony. Lucy Hambly of Stittsville was awarded 3rd place in the Short Story (English) ages 13-18 category.
What’s new and happening at the Stittsville Library?
With snow banks gone and puddles disappearing, it is a beautiful time for a walk to the Stittsville Library to browse, study, attend a program or sit and add a few rows to our community’s knitting project.
What’s happening in April at the Stittsville Library
To add to the excitement of the arrival of spring, the Ottawa Public Library has planned a range of activities for all ages for the month of April.
Discover Stittsville: Re-Read Used Books
It didn’t take me long to find Re-Read Used Books. It is a smaller store but close, well-organized, and has a nice collection of current books…
Explore Kanata, Stittsville and beyond: a family moves to a new community during COVID
I think in the time we have been settling into the area, we have found some fascinating and unique places while exploring Kanata and the Stittsville environs that can only be found here.
What’s new and happening at the Stittsville Library for March 2023
For those not travelling for March Break, there are a number of programs for children, youth and teens at the Stittsville branch to keep the kids occupied…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower is seeking members for the Stittsville Diversity Advisory Committee who would be responsible for advising his office on community issues relating to diversity and anti-racism in Stittsville.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The Councillor assures residents that the LRT trains are safe with additional inspections and procedures now in place. At the Light Rail Sub-Committee held last week, OC Transpo responded to questions from the Councillor and others…
Ottawa Public Library’s Awesome Authors Contest is back
The Ottawa Public Library invites Ottawa’s young writers to once again take part in the Awesome Authors Contest for a chance to have their work published and win cash prizes.