FOPLA is a fundraising group that supports and promotes our services. Run by dedicated volunteers, FOPLA helps OPL meet its goal of creating a strong library community in Ottawa.

FOPLA supports OPL through fundraising and advocacy. They raise funds primarily through five volunteer-run bookstores and more than 20 self-serve bookshelves within our branches, as well as specialty sales, including their popular monthly Mammoth Sale.

FOPLA is proud to provide over $250,000 annually to OPL for services and materials not covered by the municipal budget.

All library clients are welcome to join FOPLA through its annual membership ($20 per individual) or as part of their growing volunteer team.

Volunteering with FOPLA is also an excellent way for secondary students to complete the 40 hours of community involvement required to graduate in Ontario.