Some in-branch programs require registration with your library card. Please log in with your library account or follow this link to apply for a card online. You can also apply for a card in person at any of our 33 locations.
Tuesdays, May 21, 2024 - Jun 18, 2024
1:30pm
60 minutes
2 sessions remaining
All aboard for the final leg of our tour around the world, with Sweden, Nigeria, and Spain! Join us the third Tuesday of each month where we will discuss a title set in a different country and/or written by a foreign author.
When you register, we will reserve a copy of the book for you - no need to place a hold, unless you would like to enjoy the book in a different format. This is the last chance to get your Reader's Passport stamped before the summer!
Thursdays, May 23, 2024 - Jun 27, 2024
7:00pm
60 minutes
2 sessions remaining
Our final book club sessions before the summer break!
Come join us the 4th Thursday of every month for lively discussion on a variety of English-language books. Everything from non-fiction to fantasy to gentle reads, there's something for everyone - and you may find a new genre that appeals to you!
When you register, we will reserve a copy of the book for you - no need to place a hold, unless you would like to enjoy the book in a different format.
For June, we'll be having a BYOB party... Bring Your Own Book Party, that is! Whether it be an old favourite, or something new and amazing that recently crossed your path, we want to see what you recommend everyone should read and hear why you loved it. A list of the recommended titles will appear on the website after the event.
Saturday Jun 22, 2024 at 2:00pm
120 minutes
The average time it takes for an unprotected computer to be compromised after connecting to the Internet is under 15 minutes. Don't let it be yours!
Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group, will show you the simple steps you need to take to keep your PC from being hacked.
And best of all, it can be done for free!
**Please note that you are not required to bring your laptop for the session.
Mondays, May 13, 2024 - Dec 16, 2024
2:30pm
90 minutes
8 sessions remaining
The Stittsville Library Book Club meet on the third Monday of most months and read a variety of fiction and non-fiction books. Registration is required.
Mondays, May 13, 2024 - Jun 17, 2024
2:30pm
60 minutes
2 sessions remaining
Do you love browsing through cookbooks and trying new recipes? Then come and meet with other food enthusiasts and put a cookbook to the test! Each month will be a different cookbook! We will then make recipes at home and share comments on the results with the group.
No need to put a hold on a copy! You will get the cookbooks at the meetings.
Cookbook for April 
Cookbook for May 
Monday May 13, 2024 at 6:00pm
120 minutes
Many wireless routers do not default to the most secure configuration. Make sure you are not the "low-hanging fruit" that someone will decide to attack. It is surprisingly easy to make sure your network is secure. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will show you just how easy it is.
Registration limited. Please pre-register online.
Monday May 13, 2024 at 6:30pm
30 minutes
Have you ever wondered what it was like to live in Ireland? Are you interested in having a penpal abroad? If so then this program is for you! Please join us on Saturday May 4 or Saturday May 11 at 11:30 (30 min) in the meeting room to be matched with an Irish penpal and to create a letter!
Please note: Communications will be sent and received strictly through the library address. All letters will be monitored by library staff to ensure certain guidelines are followed in terms of appropriate language, content and to ensure that personally identifiable information is not shared.
Ages 8-13
Monday May 13, 2024 at 6:30pm
90 minutes
Learn to create beautiful, delicate, raised images from paper strips. You’ll use a few basic tools to wind the paper strips into coils to create a flower note card.
Supplies will be provided.
Tuesdays, May 14, 2024 - Jun 04, 2024
10:15am
30 minutes
4 sessions remaining
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. 0-18 months. 30 min. Registration required.
Tuesday May 14, 2024 at 10:30am
60 minutes
A school readiness program for children 3–4 years old, who will be entering kindergarten in September 2024, and their adult co-learner.
Stories and child-centered learning stations with a focus on the foundational concepts of letter recognition, numeracy, colors, shapes, measurement, rhyming, and retelling.