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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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OTTAWA- Due to necessary roof and rooftop unit replacements, the Alta Vista branch of Ottawa Public Library will close temporarily starting Monday, June 3 for approximately six weeks. The reopening date will be announced as soon as possible as construction proceeds.
During the…
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OTTAWA- Due to necessary roof and rooftop unit replacements, the Alta Vista branch of Ottawa Public Library will close temporarily starting Monday, June 3 for approximately six weeks. The reopening date will be announced as soon as possible as construction proceeds.
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OTTAWA- Ottawa Public Library is thrilled to announce the winners of the Awesome Authors 2024 youth writing contest, an annual event celebrating the creativity and literary talents of young writers across the community.
This year's contest saw many submissions from budding authors…
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OTTAWA – The Ottawa Public Library (OPL) Board received OPL’s 2023 Annual Report at its Board meeting yesterday. The report "A Library for Everyone" reflects that there is room for everyone’s story at OPL, and that the Library provides access to a world of…
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OTTAWA – Francophonie Month or le Mois de la Francophonie will captivate Ottawa throughout the month of March, celebrating the richness of the French language and culture. Ottawa Public Library (OPL) invites the French community and French speakers across the city by celebrating all month long…
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OTTAWA — Ottawa Public Library (OPL) is thrilled to announce an exciting lineup of activities and programs for children and teens during this year's March Break, running from March 11-16. With a week packed full of daily online programs and special events at various branches, there’s something…
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OTTAWA- With Freedom to Read Week coming up, Ottawa Public Library (OPL) has created a Book Sanctuary for challenged titles to underscore the importance of intellectual freedom. Starting today, members of the public can consult the Book Sanctuary on…
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OTTAWA – For Ottawa Public Library (OPL), Freedom to Read Week, February 18 to 24, 2024, is an opportunity to underline the importance of free expression and the role of libraries in upholding the free and open exchange of lawful information and ideas in a democratic society. Freedom to Read…
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Ottawa, ON - Come, be a part of the celebration, and join Ottawa Public Library (OPL) in honoring the legacy and impactful contributions of the Black community locally and worldwide. The Library is hosting events and has a diverse collection of resources, which aims to explore the historical…
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OTTAWA- Are you ready to embark on an exhilarating journey of imagination?
Ottawa Public Library is calling all young writers to participate in the Awesome Authors Youth…
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OTTAWA - Family Literacy Day, on Saturday, January 27, is a fixture in the calendar year at Ottawa Public Library (OPL) ever since its creation by ABC Life Literacy Canada in 1999. This year's theme, "Let’s have a family party," invites families to dive into a world where stories…