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Programs and Events
Staff Blogs
April 25, 2025
Big changes are coming to how you get around Ottawa — and that includes your ride to the library!
Starting Sunday, April 27, OC Transpo is rolling out its redesigned bus network as part of the New Ways to Bus initiative. Whether you're...
April 16, 2025
From the parent of a child on the autism spectrum:
It’s a quiet Saturday morning at the branch. A few families gather in the children’s area—not as many as a typical storytime, and that’s by design.
This is Sensory Storytime, a...
April 16, 2025
Looking to live a little greener? Ottawa Public Library is here to help.
This Earth Day (April 22) , we’re highlighting how your library can support simple, sustainable changes — from reducing waste at home to making more mindful choices...
April 16, 2025
Join us on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, as Ottawa Public Library, a coast-to-coast celebration of Canadian cinema presented by REEL CANADA. This annual event highlights Canada's filmmakers.
There will be film screenings at Main Branch:...