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News from Ruth E. Dickinson: your local library branch
- City of Ottawa
- May 23
- 3 min read
Updated: 4 days ago
From Ruth E. Dickinson, Ottawa Public Library
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November 28, 2025
📚📚📚Ruth E. Dickinson Library📚📚📚
🔦In the Spotlight
What’s New in the Literary World?
Whether you’re an avid reader, a literature lover, or simply someone with a curious mind, chances are you’re keeping an eye out for the latest literary award news. This fall, several major literary awards have revealed their winners. Here are some highlights for your reading pleasure.
⏰Upcoming Events
Learning English?
Join one of our conversation groups to practice your English conversation skills in a low-pressure, friendly environment. All levels are welcome.
Tuesday English Conversation Circle at 6:00 pm
Wednesday English Conversation Circle at 6:30 pm
Estate Planning
Nov. 28: Presented by Chartered Professional Accountants Canada, this workshop will address topics to help you: understand the what and why of estate planning, learn about the various tools of estate planning, powers of attorney, wills, joint accounts, gifting, trust, define dying without a will, learn key facts on life insurance.
Employment Support
Nov. 28: Are you looking for work? Unemployed or underemployed? Drop-in to meet one-on-one with an Employment Counsellor from the Pinecrest-Queensway Employment Services team. 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Model Train Display
Nov. 29: Visit “Marmadale Wharf” and learn about the hobby of model railroading from members of The Ottawa British Railway Group. Saturday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM & Sunday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Book Bites | Petites Bouchées Littéraire
Nov. 29: Not sure what to read? We are here to help! We will present some of our favourite books from the picture book, early reader, graphic novel, non-fiction, and fiction collections! Rotate around the room and enjoy a taste of whatever title speaks to you. This program will include books and presentations in English and French. Drop-in program. Ages 0-12.
Letters to Santa | Lettre au Père Noël
Nov. 29: Get ready for the holiday season by writing a letter to Santa! We will provide all the supplies you need! Drop-in program. Family program.
Pop-Up: Legal Clinic/Clinique juridique
Dec. 3: Do you have questions for a lawyer? A lawyer of Community Legal Services of Ottawa will be available on-site to provide legal advice and answer your legal questions about social benefits, housing and immigration. First come, first served.
EcoRangers
Dec. 4: Explore. Protect. Play! A nature adventure for kids! Discover amazing animals, build fun crafts, play games. For ages 5 and up. Drop-in program.
📌Library of Things
Musical Instruments
Feeling musical? Borrow an instrument from OPL's Musical Lending Library and start strumming your way to stardom.
📌 Reading Recommendations
Adults:
Join our new book club which is meeting monthly on Saturday afternoons at the Ruth E. Dickinson Branch! All assessments, interpretations, and opinions are valued and respected. Register online.
Children, tweens and teens:
Picture books, early readers, chapter books and graphic novels for fans of winter sports (ages 0 to 15)./Albums, premières lectures, romans, et bandes dessinées pour les amateurs de sports d'hiver (0 à 15 ans).
📌Familles francophones
Le 6 décembre: Le 1er Salon du livre de l’Ouest d’Ottawa! Le Coin du livre et l’École élémentaire catholique Saint-Rémi vous invitent à célébrer la lecture sous toutes ses formes! Rencontrez des auteurs et autrices en séances de dédicaces. Faites la connaissance de Super Chien! Découvrez un vaste choix de livres jeunesse et pour adultes. L’occasion parfaite pour dénicher vos cadeaux de Noël! Entrée libre — Venez partager votre amour des livres!
