Rosemount

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Branch type

Physical branch (i.e., one of the 33 branches)

Opening Hours

Sunday: Closed
Monday: 10:00 am - 8:30 pm
Tuesday: 10:00 am - 8:30 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am - 8:30 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am - 8:30 pm
Friday: 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location

18 Rosemount
Ottawa ON K1Y 1P4
Canada

About the Branch

The original West Library of former Ottawa Public Library (pre-2001), Rosemount Branch stands as the oldest purpose-built library facility in Ottawa. Large windows illuminate this beautiful heritage building. This original Carnegie Library has all the modern features in an old-world setting.

  • Rosemount Branch is the oldest Ottawa Public Library branch still operating in its original building and is the only remaining Carnegie Library in Ottawa.
  • The original building was built in 1918 and expanded in 1932. The branch was renovated in 2021.
  • Although it is not a designated heritage building, it is included on the City of Ottawa’s Heritage Reference List.
  • Rosemount Branch is a well-loved, extremely busy community hub, which currently has the highest circulation of materials per square foot of all OPL branches.

Branch Location

Nearest Branches

120 Metcalfe
Ottawa ON K1P 5M2
Canada

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1049 Bank
Ottawa ON K1S 3W9
Canada

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Branch Features

  • 1:1 Tutorial
  • Battery recycling
  • Book Drop - Open 24 hrs.
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • All-gender washrooms
  • Second-Hand Book Sales
  • Chromebooks
  • Scanning

Meeting Rooms Available at this Branch

Meeting room

Maximum Capacity: 7
Amenities:
  • Projector