News from Ruth E. Dickinson: your local library branch
🌟 Observing the Night Sky: Thursday, August 10 at 2 pm on Zoom
People have been marveling at the night sky for millennia; it is a source of wonder for people of all ages and cultures. Through a series of fun challenges, teens will learn about the celestial objects and phenomena that can be observed with our own eyes or with the help of a telescope. Presented by the Canada Science and Technology Museum.
▶️ Introduction to Arduino: Thursday, August 17 at 2:00 pm at the Ruth E Dickinson Branch
Join uOttawa Maker Mobile for this interactive workshop! You will get a chance to learn about microcontrollers by programming a virtual Arduino board and controlling its various inputs and outputs (lights).
☑️ LinkedIn Learning for Library ☑️
Want to learn something new? LinkedIn Learning for Library offers over 16,000 video tutorial courses led by experts in Business, Creative, and Technology! Courses are available in 7 different languages (English, French, German, Japanese, Mandarin, Portuguese, and Spanish). Sign in with your library card and PIN number - no need for a LinkedIn profile! Whether you are interested in graphic design, learning leadership skills, or database management, there is something for everyone! Happy learning!
🎵 📗 TD Summer Reading Club 📘 ✨
Get your summer reading rolling! Ottawa parents, the TD Summer Reading Club is in full swing! The Ottawa Public Library has a variety of programs planned to keep kids reading and learning while having fun all summer long! Don't miss this incredible opportunity to get your children enrolled in a fun literacy experience! Register your little ones today! Don't forget, you can attend programs at any library branch!
Ottawa kids up to 12 years old can visit their local library branch to register and get their TD Summer Reading Club notebook. You can also go onto the TD Summer Reading Club website to get a virtual copy
📕 Dickinson Reads Book Club 📕
Our Dickinson Reads Book Club for adults will be returning this September! They meet monthly to enjoy lively good-natured discussions of a wide variety of books selected by members. All assessments, interpretations, and opinions are valued and respected. Everyone is welcome! Want to get a head start on your reading? Check out the first few book selections below:
September 13: The Apollo Murders by Chris Hadfield
October 11: Extraordinary Canadians by Peter Mansbridge
🎨 Coming Soon: Teen Art Contest 🎨
Calling all young artists: our annual Teen Art Contest will be back this summer! Stay tuned for more information.