Stittsville Library celebrates Family Literacy Day with production of TWEET TWEET
The Stittsville Library invites young families to join their Family Literacy Day Celebration with an online circus performance by Femmes du Feu entitled “Tweet Tweet”…
Category: Books and Literature
Ottawa Public Library brings back online programs for kids
January 12 will see live online children’s programming returning to the Ottawa Public Library (OPL) with something for every kid! Library staff say, “There is no shortage of great activities for kids this winter!”
Update on library services during holidays and lockdown
The Ottawa Public Library (OPL) will be scaling back some of its services in compliance with the provincial shutdown set to begin on December 26. OPL will offer “curbside” returns and holds pickup…
Stittsville author John W. Egan releases a new genre of stories
If you haven’t completed your Christmas shopping and are looking for new reading material, then this is the novel for you. Author John W. Egan of Stittsville has released…
Watch the skies and ski the trails compliments of Stittsville Library
The Stittsville branch staff of the Ottawa Public Library (OPL) gave us an update on programs for the kids and family. Passes for skiing and museums…
Awesome Authors is back for another year
Do you have a flair for writing, a talent for telling a good story, and the desire to express your ideas with the world? Well then, on your mark, get set… write!
Spend some time at the Stittsville Library browsing
Wonder what is going on at the Stittsville Library Branch? So did we. We reached out to discover what you can expect when you make your next visit.
Hollywood heads north for lights, camera, Ottawa!
Ever imagined yourself on the big screen? Ottawa’s film, television, and animation industry is a vibrant sector contributing over $100 million to the local economy each year.
34th annual national capital writing contest – entry time
Are you a talented writer looking for an outlet to share your story or poem? In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Canadian Authors Association, the National Capital Branch invites all writers…
Ghostly Tales of Goulbourn – a Halloween lecture from Goulbourn Museum
Former Stittsville resident, S. Bernard Shaw, brought to life the true tales of 17 ghost stories that took place in Goulbourn Township over the past 100 years. His book entitled, “Ghosts of Goulbourn” was published in 2004.
A Shakespearean Love Story Mashup from Company of Fools and Ottawa Public Library
Now that sitting in a packed theatre is off the table for the foreseeable future, a Company of Fools has connected with Ottawa Public Library (OPL) to bring Love from Afar, a unique and original Shakespearian mashup, to your home and screen.
Ottawa Public Library – services and virtual events
September 30 is Orange Shirt Day! To recognize this important day, Ottawa Public Library (OPL) in collaboration with the City of Ottawa and other Indigenous community organizations is hosting a series of virtual events on the theme of resilience.
Amanda Jetté Knox – finalist for 2020 Ottawa Book Award
The City released the list of finalists for the 2020 Ottawa Book Awards today. The lengthy list features literary works of intense drama, humour and biography to riveting history, political commentary and elegant poetry.
Ottawa Public Library offers virtual programs for everyone
With most Ottawa Public Library branches open for business, the Library continues to offer substantial learning opportunities virtually and on their You-Tube channel. The events are free.
Stittsville Library staff ready to welcome customers back to the bookshelves
(The youth section at the Stittsville Library Branch listing March Break activities. The branch closed on March 17, 2020 due to COVID-19.) It was recently announced the many library branches…