Blog Posts and News
Books that Get Kids Moving
Reading doesn’t just exercise your brain—it can be good for your body too!
Family Literacy Day 2026: Make Mealtime Family Learning Time
Turn mealtime into a fun, flavourful way to grow and learn!
How Scary Stories Can Build Kids’ Resilience
Is your child curious about spooky stories? Their interest may be helping them manage fear and anxiety in a safe way.
Keep Learning During the Teachers’ Strike (and Beyond)
Find curriculum support, informal learning, and opportunities to meet up with other kids at the library!
Books that Get Kids Moving
Reading doesn’t just exercise your brain—it can be good for your body too!
Family Literacy Day 2026: Make Mealtime Family Learning Time
Turn mealtime into a fun, flavourful way to grow and learn!
How Scary Stories Can Build Kids’ Resilience
Is your child curious about spooky stories? Their interest may be helping them manage fear and anxiety in a safe way.
Keep Learning During the Teachers’ Strike (and Beyond)
Find curriculum support, informal learning, and opportunities to meet up with other kids at the library!
Books that Get Kids Moving
Reading doesn’t just exercise your brain—it can be good for your body too!
Family Literacy Day 2026: Make Mealtime Family Learning Time
Turn mealtime into a fun, flavourful way to grow and learn!
Books that Get Kids Moving
Reading doesn’t just exercise your brain—it can be good for your body too!
Family Literacy Day 2026: Make Mealtime Family Learning Time
Turn mealtime into a fun, flavourful way to grow and learn!
Programs and Events
Programs and Events
Manga Club, part of a series
Come hang out with other readers, chat about your favourite Japanese graphic novels, and discover new series!
Family Tree Trackers: British Home Children
Jan 8th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Online Event
The president of the Ottawa Historical Society, will share resources for researching British Home Children, based on a personal case history
Craft Circle, part of a series
The library is hosting a weekly Zoom crafting circle where you can connect with fellow craftspeople while you work on your project.
Manga Club, part of a series
Come hang out with other readers, chat about your favourite Japanese graphic novels, and discover new series!
Family Tree Trackers: British Home Children
Jan 8th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Online Event
The president of the Ottawa Historical Society, will share resources for researching British Home Children, based on a personal case history
Craft Circle, part of a series
The library is hosting a weekly Zoom crafting circle where you can connect with fellow craftspeople while you work on your project.
Discover Digital
Online Resources
Learn a New Skill This Year with LinkedIn Learning
It's never too late to learn a new skill. LinkedIn Learning can help you reach your learning goals through online training courses.
Freshen Your Workout Routine
New year... old workout? The classics are a classic for a reason! Join Jane for her series of tried-and-true workout videos, free in Kanopy.
Explore the World of Harry Potter in Hoopla
Libraries are full of magic, just like Harry Potter stories! Read and listen to the entire series and movie soundtracks on Hoopla Digital.
Discover Digital
May We Suggest?
Your Next 5 Reads
Your Next 5 Reads
We'd love to help find your next favourite book or movie! Let our expert staff recommend something new just for you.
Staff picks
Cookbooks for Kids
Simple recipes, treats based on favourite characters, and other fun foods to get kids cooking!
Picture Books with Recipes
Check out these picture books that end with a related recipe.
Best YA of 2025
We've gathered the very best YA books of 2025—pulled from award lists, critic picks, industry roundups, and reader-favourite selections.
Cookbooks for Kids
Simple recipes, treats based on favourite characters, and other fun foods to get kids cooking!
Picture Books with Recipes
Check out these picture books that end with a related recipe.
Best YA of 2025
We've gathered the very best YA books of 2025—pulled from award lists, critic picks, industry roundups, and reader-favourite selections.
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Community Counts
The library is proud to partner with various community agencies that support Strathcona County residents.
Community Counts
The library is proud to partner with various community agencies that support Strathcona County residents.