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February 18, 2025
From February 23 to March 1, join the Library in celebrating Freedom to Read Week—a time to recognize and uphold the right to access diverse ideas, stories, and perspectives. Like public libraries across Canada, OPL is dedicated to...
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February 18, 2025
The Canada Reads 2025 longlist has been revealed! This annual literary showdown challenges Canadians to find the one book that will captivate the nation. Want to get ahead of the debate? Borrow the longlist titles now from  Ottawa...
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February 10, 2025
Unwind from school this March 10-15 with OPL! Choose from a variety of in-person and online programming covering topics from DIY clothing upcycling, cooking or credit counselling to writing and illustrating. Visit our programs and events...
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February 10, 2025
Junior spies and detectives, gear up for action! Mission: March Break is just around the corner, and we want you to join us from March 10-15 for daily programs. You can expect games, crafts, science (STEAM), dance, reading, writing, arts...