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 community.
Cumberland branch is a spacious facility that houses and provides a wide variety of collections including musical instrument lending. The branch organizes free public programs for a diverse range of age groups and interests and offers unique resources such as a VHS conversion station and secondhand book sales at The Bookworm, a popular shop run by the volunteer Friends of Ottawa Public Library Association. The Cumberland branch is a warm and welcoming space where people can connect with literacy, culture, resources, services and engage with one another.
For this special occasion, attendees can enjoy a range of family-friendly activities throughout the day, starting at 10 am, including:
- Magic show at 10 am
- Storytelling and music from 11 am to 12 pm
- Official remarks and cake cutting starting at 1 pm
- Face painting, crafts, LEGO, and history displays from 11 am to 2 pm
- Rag & Bone Puppet Theatre’s performance of “Hat Trick” at 2 pm
- Cumberland Branch History Jeopardy at 3:30 pm
The celebration will begin with official remarks and a cake cutting from 1 pm to 2 pm. Special remarks will be delivered by Matt Luloff, Chair of the Ottawa Public Library Board and City Councillor for Orléans, and Sonia Bebbington, OPL’s Chief Librarian & CEO. Light refreshments will follow.
All are welcome to come celebrate with OPL and enjoy a day full of community spirit. A blog post highlighting the history of the Cumberland branch has been published on OPL’s website.
The Cumberland branch’s anniversary celebration is a wonderful opportunity to bring the family, enjoy the day, and reflect on 25 years of community service.