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OTTAWA — Ottawa Public Library (OPL) is excited to announce the 50th anniversary of its Stittsville branch, locatedon1637 Stittsville Main Street, marking its service to the Stittsville community and surrounding area. To celebrate, OPL is hosting a special event filled with activities for all…
OTTAWA — November is Financial Literacy Month. Financial stability is a major concern for many Canadians these days, which is why Ottawa Public Library is proud to provide Ottawans with the resources they need to make more informed financial decisions.
Various programs and…
OTTAWA — Starting Monday, March 3, 2025, Ottawa Public Library (OPL) will be adding a total of 39 hours across eight of its 10 rural branches including Greely, Richmond, Metcalfe Village, North Gower, Osgoode, Constance Bay, Munster, Vernon. This change aims to provide more…
OTTAWA — Get ready to discover your inner hero as the Ottawa Children’s Storytelling Festival returns on November 2, 2024. Now in its 30th year, this annual event is organized by the Ottawa Public Library (OPL) and Ottawa StoryTellers. The festival will run from 10:30 am…
OTTAWA – What better time than Library Month to make available a new exciting addition to Ottawa Public Library’s children’s collection? Children aged 4 to 12 can now benefit from the multiple advantages of the Read-along collection which includes picture books, early reader books, non-…
OTTAWA – Ottawa Public Library (OPL) is extending an invitation to the local community to celebrate the 25th anniversary of OPL’s Cumberland branch on Saturday, October 19. The 25th anniversary is a notable…
OTTAWA – October being Canadian Library Month, Ottawa Public Library invites you to celebrate the joy of reading with activities, giveaways, and wonderful programs. This year's OPL theme, Joy of Reading/Joie de Lire, recognizes the expansive and inspiring world of reading in all its forms—…
OTTAWA – October being Canadian Library Month, Ottawa Public Library invites you to celebrate the joy of reading with activities, giveaways, and wonderful programs. This year's OPL theme, Joy of Reading/Joie de Lire, recognizes the expansive and inspiring world of reading…
OTTAWA — On Monday, September 30, seven branches of Ottawa Public Library (OPL) will be open for the fourth annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This federal statutory holiday was created to publicly commemorate the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential…
OTTAWA - Ottawa Public Library (OPL) joins forces with Library and Archives Canada (LAC) to present to Ottawa families a unique storytelling experience paired with a hands-on basket-making…
OTTAWA- Ottawa Public Library is thrilled to announce the reopening of the Alta Vista branch (2516 Alta Vista) on Friday, July 19 at 1 pm after a six-week period of renovations and improvements.
Whether visitors are looking to pick up…
OTTAWA- A quick reminder that Sunday hours will be paused for the months of July and August and will return in September, as in previous years.
The last Sunday to enjoy Library services is June 30. However, Sunday hours will start up again…
OTTAWA- Get ready because Teen Staycation is back! Starting the first week of July Ottawa Public Library is bringing teens, aged 13 to 18, seven weeks of vibrant and…
OTTAWA- The parking lot at the Carlingwood branch of Ottawa Public Library (281 Woodroffe) will be repaved with a permeable paving system starting Tuesday, July 2. The Library parking lot will be unavailable through to early September.
Clients are permitted to…
Discover a summer of reading delights with OPL's 2024 TD Summer Reading Club
OTTAWA — Ottawa Public Library (OPL) invites children of all ages and their families to join the Summer Reading Club 2024, running from June 10 to August 26.…
OTTAWA — As summer begins to embrace the city, Ottawa Public Library (OPL) is delighted to announce a new initiative designed to enrich the community’s sunny days with a literary twist. Starting Thursday, June 20, OPL will launch its first-ever, system-wide adult summer program Stories of Summer…
OTTAWA- Ottawa Public Library (OPL) is excited to announce a series of joyful and inclusive events in celebration of international Pride Month. Throughout June, Library branches will be transformed into hubs of celebration, education, and community spirit, welcoming everyone to…
Learn, honour, and celebrate National Indigenous History Month with Ottawa Public Library
OTTAWA — Ottawa Public Library (OPL) invites Ottawans of all ages to take advantage of the Library’s many resources, reading recommendations, programs, and other offerings during…
OTTAWA — Ottawa Public Library (OPL), in collaboration with the Council on Aging, is pleased to present a series of engaging and informative programs, in French and in English, tailored to seniors that will kick off in June, Senior’s Month, and continue through July and August. Here’s…
OTTAWA- Starting Monday, June 3, the Main branch of Ottawa Public Library will be undergoing significant repairs to the building’s foundation.
The main entrance will be limited to one door only but will remain accessible.
Repairs are expected to take six…