News from your Library
🔦IN THE SPOTLIGHT / À LA UNE
🍁Author Talk: Waubgeshig Rice: Anishinaabe History and Writing the Future
In celebration of National Indigenous History Month, join Ottawa Public Library for a talk with Waubgeshig Rice!
Waubgeshig Rice is an author and journalist from Wasauksing First Nation on Georgian Bay. His breakthrough novel Moon of the Crusted Snow was published in 2018 to widespread critical acclaim. Its sequel, Moon of the Turning Leaves, was published in 2023 and became an instant bestseller. Friday June 19th, 7:00pm Registration
🌐Saturday: RoboRevoluction: An Epic Smart Mobility Showcase
Saturday June 13th, join Ottawa Public Library, Area X.0 operated by Invest Ottawa, Four DRobotics, Algonquin College Bachelor of Engineering Automation and Robotics program, and FRC Team 7476 Spongebotics from Earl of March High School for a fun, free, and informative drop-in event.
📖READING NEWS / ACTUALITÉ DE LA LECTURE
📝Summer Micro-Publishing Residency
Possible Worlds is pleased to host a second summer of micro-publishing residencies from mid-July to early September 2026. These self-directed micro-publishing residencies are intended to help artists who would benefit from dedicated time and space toward the development of a DIY or small press publishing project (zines, artists' books, comics, etc.)
Deadline to apply: 11:59 PM ET on June 30, 2026.
🍎Ottawa Reads: Volunteer Opportunities:
You can give back by volunteering to read to students in local schools through the OttawaReads program
📖UPCOMING EVENTS/ PROGRAMMES À VENIR
Tuesday June 16
Wednesday June 17
6:30pm Wednesday English Conversation Circle
Thursday June 18
6:30pm Building A Story: STEAM Book Club
Saturday June 20
🌞🐟🦀Get Your Summer Read On!
Friday June 19- September 7, 2026
This summer, we choose Canada! Discover a wide range of experiences - from majestic parks and captivating museums, to inspiring historic sites and unforgettable train journeys. The Canada Strong Pass makes exploring our country more accessible than ever. Start planning now and enjoy an affordable Canadian summer with free admission and reduced prices.
📌 YOUR NEXT READ
Spry and Sassy Seniors Book List / Retraités? Aînés? Vous êtes bien entourés
Read about seniors who have done everything but retire to a calm and quiet life. From murder, to sleuthing, to opening gateways to malevolent beings, these senior citizens are sure to entertain! / Peu de livres mettent les personnes âgées au cœur de l’action. En voici qui donnent envie de vivre vieux, très vieux.
📌 FAMILLES FRANCOPHONES
Cette fin de semaine, fêtez la francophonie ontarienne!!!
Festival de concerts et spectacles uniques qui rassemble des artistes francophones de renom avec des étoiles montantes de la scène musicale franco-ontarienne. Un mélange éclectique qui va vous faire vivre 3 jours d'émotions fortes garanties !
On se voit du 11 au 13 juin 2026!