News from the Library
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🌐 Discover the digital library↗
🔦In the spotlight - Meet Agata↗
Agata, one of Ruth E. Dickinson's exceptional Children's Staff, is featured on the OPL website. Read about the joy and connection that Barrhaven's children develop when attending our Children's Programs.
⏰Upcoming events
Sensory storytime↗ - January 10 at 2pm: This program provides a welcoming environment and respects the needs of children from 18 months to 6 years who live with developmental disabilities and/or autism, or who show signs of a developmental delay
Atelier théâtre en français↗ - Chaque dimanche à partir du 11 janvier au 22 février à 11h30: Nous invitons les jeunes de 8 à 13 ans à se joindre à nous pour un atelier le théâtre stimulant conçu pour éveiller l’imagination, renforcer la confiance en soi et développer des compétences essentielles en art de la scène. Inscription requise.
Slow stitchers and handcrafters↗ - January 11 at 2pm: If you hand sew, quilt, knit, crochet, needlefelt, cross-stitch, embroider, needlepunch, english paper piece or any other handcraft, please join us for a fun, welcoming get together to work on your own projects.
Book launch: We Inherit the Fire by Kagiso Lesego Molope↗ - January 12 at 7pm: Join us for the launch presented in collaboration by Library and Archives Canada↗ and the Ottawa International Writers Festival↗. Register online
Homework help / Club de devoirs↗ - Mondays/Tuesdays starting January 12-June 16 from 6:30-7:30pm: Join our homework club and get help with reading, math, science, French, English, etc. Led by United for Literacy.
Teen exam cram / Période d'études pour ados↗ January 13-27 at 10am: Come use our program room to study for exams. Snacks and materials provided.
DIY stress ball / Création de balles anti-stress↗ - January 14 at 3:30pm: Feeling stressed about exams? Come create your own stress ball to help you relax.
STEAM storytime↗ - January 14 at 10:30am: Join us for hands-on activities and stories to explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM). For ages 3-4 and their adult co-learner.
NEW BOOK CLUB: Tales As Old as Time Historical Fiction Book Club↗ - Saturdays startomg January 17 at 2pm: Join our new book club which is meeting monthly on Saturday afternoons at the Ruth E. Dickinson Branch! This month, we will be discussing: The Giver of Stars by JoJo Moyes↗. Drop in and chat books with like-minded readers.
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
📌 Reading recommendations
Want to know what the library staff are reading and recommending? Consult the lists below and discover our favourites from 2025.
Adult staff picks / Coups de coeur du personnel pour adultes↗
Staff picks (English picture books 2025) | Ruth E. Dickinson↗
Staff picks (Graphic novels 2025) | Nos coups de coeur (Bandes dessinées 2025)↗
Staff picks (Chapter books 2025) | Nos coups de coeur (Romans 2025)↗
📌Familles francophones - Généalogie Québec↗
Donne accès à plus de 42 000 000 d'images et de fiches parmi les grands outils de recherche de l’institut génealogique Drouin de l'origine de la Nouvelle-France à aujourd'hui. Comprend entre autres, les actes de baptêmes et décès (1621-1849), les registres du fond Drouin de 1621 à 1967 et les mariages et décès (1926-1997) Plusieurs documents numérisés sont également offerts, tels que des contrats notariés, cartes postales, recensements, etc.