News from Ruth E. Dickinson - your local library branch
Visit the Library website for our hours of operation, to access online resources, browse books, search programs and events, and more!
⛄ I Spy Winter Fun! ⛄
Playing I Spy is a great way to start your child on the path to early literacy. It helps improve object recognition, expands vocabulary, strengthens working memory, plus it is just plain fun!
To inspire your curious child, check out I Spy a Fun Story
Visit us at the Ruth E. Dickinson branch to test your powers of observation with our I Spy Winter Fun display upstairs! How many animals do you see?
🆕 Borrow C02 Monitors from the Library! 🆕
You can now borrow C02 Monitors from the Ottawa Public Library to measure indoor air quality! You can borrow an Aranet4 carbon dioxide monitor for 21 days. Request one by clicking here!
👔 One-on-One Job Search Support Sessions 👔
Looking for support with your job search? Meet with one of the Employment Specialists from the Y Employment Access Centre and learn more about their services. Get assistance with resume writing, interview preparation, navigating the Ottawa labour market, goal setting and more. Join us on Wednesday, December 14 at 1:00 pm!
📚 Dickinson Reads Book Club
Enjoy lively, good-natured discussions of a wide variety of books? Join Dickinson Reads Book Club monthly on Wednesday mornings. All assessments, interpretations, and opinions are valued and respected. Everyone is welcome! Wednesday, December 14 at 10 am. Drop-in program.
For the full list of books being read and discussed, please click here.
💙 Ukrainian Books Now Available at OPL! 💛
OPL is happy to announce the addition of a Ukrainian Language collection to our World Languages section, available at the Main and Beaverbrook branches. The collection consists of books for children and adults.
Items in this collection are requestable for holds and can be sent to your nearest library branch!