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Join us on September 30 for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

By OPL_BPO_Comms

September 30 marks the second annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day, originally called Orange Shirt Day, was...
The Booker, the Writers' Trust, and the Giller : Key Award Dates!

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For fans of literary fiction, the autumn season brings longlists, shortlists, and celebratory events recognizing exceptional works and their authors...
Hilary Mantel: “Beneath every history, another history”

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The literary world mourns the loss of the incomparable English writer, Hilary Mantel, today. She rose to international fame with...
Books for Franco-Ontarian Day

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Let's celebrate Franco-Ontarian Day on September 25 with a wonderful selection of books from our beautiful province! There is poetry...
Children’s Storytelling Festival: Six days of stories online and in-person – FREE!

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Once again, the Ottawa Public Library is thrilled to partner with Ottawa StoryTellers to offer the 28th Ottawa Children’s Storytelling Festival, from...
Ottawa Book Award 2022 Finalists - Congratulations!

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Fourteen local finalists have been selected for the 2022 Ottawa Book Awards. This year’s finalists take the reader on a...
Marking Powley Day and the Métis Nation

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On September 19, the Métis Nation of Ontario marks Powley Day: an annual celebration of the landmark Supreme Court of...
A Conversation of Favorites: Endless Summer Thrillers - Escape to Paradise?

By charmaine_library

#thrillers #summer reading #we recommend #escapetoparadise #aconversation offavorites #CharmaineandAbbey Charmaine : I love this weather! Saturday afternoon hammock time is...
Fall – Your OPL Digital Book Club Picks for September

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It’s practically here whether you want it to be or not. Some people love this change of season, and some...
Ādisōke Construction Progress

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Have a look at the significant construction work that has taken place on Ādisōke, home of our future central branch,...

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Residential Schools: A Lasting Impact with Jay Odjick

Ruth E. Dickinson

Friday Sep 30, 2022 at 2:00pm

Baby and Toddler Stay and Play

Richmond

Friday Sep 30, 2022 at 1:45pm / until Fri, Oct 28, 2022

Inktober wall / Mur d'inktober

Cumberland

Saturday Oct 1, 2022 at 10:00am / until Mon, Oct 31, 2022

Saturday DIY Craft Fun

Carp

Saturday Oct 1, 2022 at 10:00am / until Sat, Dec 10, 2022

Play Day / Au jeu

Sunnyside

Saturday Oct 1, 2022 at 10:15am / until Sat, Dec 17, 2022

Saturday Storytime

Sunnyside

Saturday Oct 1, 2022 at 10:15am / until Sat, Dec 03, 2022

Saturday Family Storytime

Carlingwood

Saturday Oct 1, 2022 at 10:30am / until Sat, Dec 31, 2022

Saturday Storytime

Stittsville

Saturday Oct 1, 2022 at 10:30am / until Sat, Oct 22, 2022

Silly Saturday Storytime / Contes samedi en folie

Beaverbrook

Saturday Oct 1, 2022 at 10:30am

Saturday Storytime

Ruth E. Dickinson

Saturday Oct 1, 2022 at 10:30am / until Sat, Oct 22, 2022