News from Ruth E. Dickinson: your local library branch

City of Ottawa
May 23, 2025
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From Ruth E. Dickinson, Ottawa Public Library

Visit the Library website for our hours of operation, to access online resources, browse books, search programs and events, and more!

January 16, 2026

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🔦In the Spotlight

Awesome Authors Writing Contest for Ages 9 to 18

Know a budding writer? The Awesome Authors Writing Contest is back for 2026! Encourage the young creators in your life to participate for a chance to be published and to win exciting prizes.

⏰Upcoming Events

Teen Exam Cram / Période d'études pour ados

Jan. 15: Come use our program room to study for exams. Snacks and materials provided. GET THE DETAILS

NEW BOOK CLUB - Tales As Old as Time – Historical Fiction Book Club (Saturdays)

Jan. 17: Join our new book club which is meeting monthly on Saturday afternoons. This month, we will be discussing : The Giver of Stars by JoJo Moyes. GET THE DETAILS

How to Make a Hard Copy Photo Book

Jan. 20: Learn how to make a hard copy book using the on-line service, Photobook Canada. You can completely customize the arrangement of your photos, backgrounds, frames, embellishments, etc. GET THE DETAILS

Bilingual Ready, Set, Kindergarten | À vos marques, prêts, maternelle! (Session 1)

Jan. 21: Stories and child-centered learning stations with a focus on the foundational concepts of letter recognition, numeracy, colors, shapes, measurement, rhyming, and retelling. GET THE DETAILS

PD Day Family Fun : Celebrate Family Literacy Day

Jan. 23: Join us for a series of fun activities to do as a family! GET THE DETAILS

Middle Grade Book Club: Dog Man Edition

Jan. 24:Join us to celebrate all things Dog Man in our new monthly book club for middle graders! GET THE DETAILS

📌 Jobs and Careers

Looking for a new job or career? Explore OPL's resources and programs to support your job search.

📌 Your Next Read

It's time for Canada Reads 2026! Check out the longlist below, place a hold, and get ready for another year of discussion, debate, and great writing.

Canada Reads Longlist

📌Familles francophones

Célébrez la Journée de l’alphabétisation familiale

Du 17 janvier au 1er février, la BPO invite les familles d’Ottawa à prendre part à des activités de littératie ludiques et concrètes visant à nourrir la curiosité et à intégrer l’apprentissage dans le quotidien. Inscrivez-vous dès aujourd’hui : Activités de la Journée de l’alphabétisation familiale