Category: Library
City schedule changes for Canada Day
There are schedule changes to City services for Canada Day. Some of the changes affect the week following – more so garbage collection.
Stittsville Library provides updates on what you need to know
The staff of the Stittsville Library want to ensure that the residents of Stittsville are up-to-date on what is happening at our local library branch.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
(A Snapping Turtle discovered at the Amberwood Golf Course. The eggs layed by this mother have been protected from predators. Photos: Giselle Gunderman via Councillor Gower) From Snapping Turtles, bears,…
MASC and OPL celebrate National Indigenous History Month with hoop dancing and storytelling performances
MASC and the Ottawa Public Library (OPL) celebrate National Indigenous History Month with hoop dancer Rhonda Doxtator on Wednesday June 2 at 7:00pm and Indigenous Experiences on Wednesday June 16, as part of…
Lucy Hambly, Stittsville’s Awesome Author
Lucy Hambly, of Stittsville, was among the winners of the 2021 Awesome Authors contest in the Short Story age 9-12 category.
To help bridge digital divide Stittsville Library loaning Chromebooks
The Ottawa Public Library (OPL) staff realize that there are some in the community who don’t have access to computers or the internet. For that reason, the OPL has put in place safe access to printing, WiFi and computers…
Ottawa and Stittsville Public Library celebrate Asian heritage month
The Ottawa Public Library and Stittsville Branch are inviting everyone to discover the legacy and diverse cultures of Asia through livestreamed educational and cultural programs during the month of May – for all ages!
Find the Paw-fect companion with OPL’s Pet Program Series: Dog Edition!
The Ottawa Public Library is partnering with The Ruff House to offer an online series of guides, demonstrations, tips, and resources to help inform soon-to-be pet owners of the ins and outs of pet adoption and pet ownership.
Enjoy virtual concerts from the comfort of your home
Enjoy the virtual Rural Roadtrip Concert Series from the Ottawa Public Library and MASC.
Generosity of spirit of Glen Cairn residents
May 7, 2020 was marked with a flypast by the RCAF Snowbirds over Ottawa as a show of encouragement during COVID. The formation flew over the public library on Castlefrank in Glen Cairn.
April 17th update from Stittsville Library
The Library is so important for residents in every community across the region. No-one knows this more so than the Stittsville Library staff. They realize that residents will want to…
Stittsville Library shares upcoming events aplenty during April school break
April break is just around the corner, at long last! To add to all the excitement of the arrival of spring, the Ottawa Public Library has planned a range of activities…
Ottawa Public Library offering creative April Break programs
The Ottawa Public Library (OPL) has announced its April Break series of programs for teens aged 13-18. The OPL aims to help students unwind from their schoolwork…
‘Red Control’ impacts indoor rec services
As Ottawa transitions to the provincial Red-Control status, the City will continue to offer many of the same recreation services with reduced capacities…
Ottawa’s master gardeners partner with OPL to share their green thumb expertise
There may be snow lingering on the ground, but Spring is just around the corner. As we continue to spend more time at home, gardening is getting plenty of attention!…