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