Ottawa – Once again, this summer, Ottawa Public Library (OPL) is launching a vibrant TD Summer Reading Club programming designed to take children aged 0 to 12…
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Ottawa — What are you up to this summer? From June 26 to August 30, Ottawa Public Library (OPL) is excited to offer a wide range of free literacy and learning activities for teens—both online and in branches. It’s a perfect opportunity to explore new…
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OTTAWA — This June, Ottawa Public Library (OPL) invites people of all ages to engage, reflect, and celebrate National Indigenous History Month through enriching programs and resources. Join the Library in honouring the cultures, diverse histories, and vibrant contributions of First Nations,…
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OTTAWA- Ottawa Public Library (OPL) is proud to celebrate International Pride Month this June with a vibrant lineup of programs, displays, and events that shine a spotlight on 2SLGBTQ+ voices and stories.
Here’s what’s happening…
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Ottawa – Ottawa Public Library is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Awesome Authors Writing Contest. Once again, Ottawa’s young writers and illustrators have demonstrated outstanding creativity and talent.
With over 270 submissions received,…
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Ottawa Public Library (OPL) has released the highly anticipated list of OPL’s most-requested books of 2024. These annual lists for adults, teens, and children highlight the titles that captured readers' attention this year, curated from the number of hold requests placed at OPL in English and…
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OTTAWA – City Council has approved the Ottawa Public Library (OPL) 2025 budget of $64.895M which includes funding for operating and capital activities. Compared to 2024, this is an increase of $2.715M, which represents a property tax increase of approximately $2.55 for the average residential…
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OTTAWA - Ottawa Public Library (OPL) is proud to announce a generous $1.5 million donation from the RBC Foundation Community Infrastructure Fund, which supports retrofits, repairs, and upgrades of public spaces, with the goal of increasing accessibility and environmental sustainability in our…
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OTTAWA - In an atmosphere of holiday cheer, the proud winners of the Awesome Authors Contest gathered on December 7 at the Greenboro branch for the official launch of Pot‑pourri 2024. Pot‑pourri is an anthology of the …
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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-…
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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 milestone and an opportunity to recognize 25 years of dedicated service to the…
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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—…
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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…
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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…
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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-…
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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…