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. This year's program promises a summer full of engaging activities, interactive workshops, and exciting events, all designed to foster a love of reading and learning and prevent kids from experiencing a summer slide in reading and learning.
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: Adult Library Challenge.
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 join in the festivities.
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 what’s coming:
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 months to complete.
The branch, collections, and all services will remain open and available throughout construction.
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 closure, there will be no returns or holds pick-ups at the regular Alta Vista branch location (2516 Alta Vista). This means that the Alta Vista book drop is not available during the closure; Library items can be returned at the Jim Durrell Rec Centre or any branch of OPL.
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.
OPL will offer select services during the closure, at the Jim Durrell Recreation Centre (JDRC), located at 1265 Walkley Road. This temporary location is accessible by light rail train (LRT), major bus routes, and includes ample parking.
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.
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 with events that bring stories alive, immerse families in diverse Francophone films, books and culture, while fostering literacy and cultural exploration for various ages.
Atelier: Autour du conte; par Marie Célie Agnant
Corrected March 11, 2024
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 Week, celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, is an annual event led by the Book and Periodical Council of Canada, Library and Archives Canada, the Canadian Urban Library Council, and the Ontario Library Association, urging Canadians to think about the importance of intellectual freedom.