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  • Sunday, February 6, 2022

    OTTAWA – The Main and Rideau branches of Ottawa Public Library will remain closed Monday, February 7, given the continued traffic disruptions and closures around the downtown core due to the truck demonstration and the continued challenges...

  • Wednesday, February 2, 2022

    OTTAWA – The Main and Rideau branches of Ottawa Public Library will remain closed until Monday, February 7 given the continued traffic disruptions and closures in the downtown core due to the truck demonstration and efforts to clear the...

  • Monday, January 31, 2022

    OTTAWA – The Main and Rideau branches of Ottawa Public Library will remain closed Tuesday, February 1 given the continued traffic disruptions and closures in the downtown core due to the truck demonstration and efforts to clear the area. 

    The Main (120 Metcalfe St.) and Rideau (377...

  • Monday, January 31, 2022

    OTTAWA — Black History Month is an important opportunity for celebration, affirmation, and focused attention on the ways that Black Canadians have contributed to Canada’s history and culture. Did you know that each year there's a different theme for Black History...

  • Sunday, January 30, 2022

    OTTAWA – The Main and Rideau branches of Ottawa Public Library will remain closed Monday, January 31 given the continued traffic disruptions and closures around the downtown core due to the truck demonstration and the continued challenges to de-mobilize the protesters.  

    The...

  • Friday, January 28, 2022

    OTTAWA – The Main and Rideau branches of Ottawa Public Library will be closed Saturday, January 29 and Sunday, January 30 due to nearby road closures mandated by police in advance of a demonstration by a convoy of trucks expected to converge on Parliament and downtown Ottawa....

  • Friday, January 21, 2022

     Family Literacy Day is held annually on January 27 to raise awareness across Canada of the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family.  Each year, the Ottawa Public Library celebrates Family Literacy Day by offering an exciting...

  • Sunday, January 16, 2022

    OTTAWA- All branches of Ottawa Public Library (OPL) will be closed on Monday, January 17, 2022, due to the winter storm expected to start overnight. Environment Canada has identified hazardous weather for tomorrow and the City of Ottawa has...

  • Tuesday, January 11, 2022

    Croisée des mots is back this winter! As of January 19, 2022, Croisée des mots will feature a ...

  • Monday, January 10, 2022

    It’s that time of year again when Ottawa Public Library challenges children and youth interested in writing to push their creative flair for self-expression and literary composition to the next level by inviting them to sign up for the next...

  • Friday, January 7, 2022

    OTTAWA- Given the uncertainty of the pandemic and current staffing pressures, the Ottawa Public Library will be adjusting its hours of operation and modifying services as of Monday, January 10, 2022.  

    These changes will provide customers...

  • Thursday, December 23, 2021

    OTTAWA – The darkest time of the year is the perfect time to light up your life with a great book—especially if you have some extra time over the holidays.If you are curious about what book lovers in Ottawa read this year, you've come to the right place! Ottawa Public Library (OPL) gathered...

  • Wednesday, December 8, 2021

    Ottawa - City Council has approved the Ottawa Public Library (OPL) 2022 budget of $56.666 million, an increase of $2.335M over 2021, which includes funding for both operating and capital activities. 

    OPL Board Chair and Councillor for Orléans ward Matthew Luloff said: "I am...

  • Tuesday, December 7, 2021

    OTTAWA – Ottawa Public Library will be closed for statutory holidays Saturday December 25 (Christmas Eve), Sunday December 26 (Boxing Day) and Saturday January 1 (New Year’s Day). 

    However, all...

  • Friday, November 26, 2021

    OTTAWA – On the morning of Friday, December 3, the Ottawa Public Library will be closed for an annual  forum for all employees 

    OPL is investing time in its employees to provide the community with the best...

  • Wednesday, November 17, 2021

    OTTAWA – The Sunnyside branch of Ottawa Public Library (1049 Bank) will be closed from Wednesday, December 8 until Friday, December 10 inclusively, while the heating unit is replaced.  Curbside services will not be...

  • Friday, November 12, 2021

    This year’s Ottawa Children’s Storytelling Festival promises to delight and enthrall kids of all ages.  It’s a chance to find comfort in magical worlds: a vital escape for our mental health, and especially for that of our children. We are thrilled to announce...

  • Friday, October 29, 2021

    OTTAWA – This November, Ottawa Reads YA will feature four great authors of the Young Adult (YA) genre. YA fans will get the chance to connect with top YA authors and attend fascinating talks. This is a great chance to interact with authors and learn more about this innovative and exciting genre...

  • Monday, October 25, 2021

    Ottawa - The Chair of the Ottawa Public Library Board, in consultation with the CEO, has called a special meeting of the Ottawa Public Library Board for Thursday, October 28, 2021 at 3:30pm in accordance with Section 16(1)(a)(b) of the OPL Board Rules of Procedure...

  • Wednesday, September 29, 2021

    OTTAWA – Ottawa Public Library (OPL), among other libraries in Ontario, is offering free proof of vaccination printing and self-lamination at all branches, until October 31, 2021. Self-lamination refers to a self-adhesive pouch, which can be sealed without machinery or extreme...