Category: Library
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week Councillor Gower thanks the people of Stittsville for the donations provided to the Ukraine effort and St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. He also shares a note that Reverend Doug…
What’s new at the Library
This week at the Library, where applicable, reduced hours are still in effect, but now there is some limited seating available at the branches.
Schedule changes and cancellations for Family Day and upcoming week
The City of Ottawa reminds residents of the following schedule changes for Family Day on Monday, February 21. Due to the situation in Ottawa, there may be additional impacts on City…
Open Letter: In Memory of John Curry
I am writing this letter today on behalf of myself and my colleagues at the Stittsville Business Association. I also think that much of what is shared in this letter will resonate with many others in our community as well.
Tap into your artistic talents for Black History Month with Ottawa Public Library
Black History Month is an important opportunity for celebration, affirmation, and focused attention on the ways that Black Canadians have contributed to Canada’s history and culture.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Nice to see Councillor Gower getting out, finally, for his cross-crountry ski, but he was also working – writing this week’s updates in his column for us.
PSA: City advises of storm-related service impacts, encourages postponing all non-essential travel
With a major snowstorm headed to the Ottawa area, the City of Ottawa is advising of service impacts – including waste and recycling collection.
Write and be awesome! Ottawa Public Library opens Awesome Authors contest
It’s that time of year again when Ottawa Public Library (OPL) challenges children and youth interested in writing to push their creative flair…
Stittsville Library change of hours to begin January 10
Given the uncertainty of the pandemic and current staffing pressures, the Ottawa Public Library will be adjusting its hours of operation and modifying services.
Need a break from the news? Escape with any of the books listed on the Ottawa Public Library’s most read books of 2021
The darkest time of the year is the perfect time to light up your life with a great book — especially during these days of disappointing news. If you are curious about what book lovers in Ottawa read this year…
Artwork of the artists at Wildpine Residence on display at Stittsville Library
In August, 2021, four artists of Wildpine Residence held their first art show – Chuck Wood, Ernie Allen, Annie Swinemar and Anne Hearn. They are now sharing their abundance of talent with the public.
An update on holiday hours at the Stittsville Library
Looking for some good books to read over the Christmas season, visit the Stittsville Library and the Good Reads book store located at the branch.
Stittsville Library returning to in-person programs
Not only has the Stittsville Library returned to their regular hours, they are introducing in-person programs for November.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower and his team enjoyed seeing all of the Halloween goblins who dropped by the Village Square Park to say ‘boo’ and receive some treats. There is still time to enter your photos into Councillor Gower’s costume contest.
Stittsville Library features photography exhibit by John Edkins
This month a new exhibit takes over the library wall featuring the photographs of long-time Stittsville resident and photographer John Edkins.