The 2025 Ottawa Book Awards Ceremony was an exciting evening filled with engaging conversations as Ottawa’s literary community gathered on November 15 at 7 pm at Les Lye, Meridian Theatres to celebrate the best in writing, storytelling, and culture.
Modified Hours During the Holiday Season
Please note that Ottawa Public Library will operate on a modified schedule during the holiday season:
- December 24 and 31: Open 10 am to 3 pm
- December 25 and 26: Closed
- December 27 to 30: Regular Hours
- January 1: Closed
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2026: Year of Cozy
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The Longest Night
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Programs and Events
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Staff Blogs
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Has the cold, snowy weather got you down? Do the shorter days make you want to curl up with a good book?
Let our librarians’ recommendations help you get cozy! These selections below were chosen to brighten your mood during these chilly months.
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We’re thrilled to announce that the outstanding works of the 2025 Awesome Authors winners are now featured in the latest edition of Pot-Pourri.
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Every time someone shares why they love their library, we are reminded: this is the heartbeat of Ottawa.