It’s time to turn the page on another summer in the nation’s capital and to say farewell to beach reads and hello to cozy mysteries, brain-sizzling nonfiction, and slow cooker recipe books. But before you settle down in your reading nook with your latest find from our shelves, have a look at what we have coming up.

Meet the Artists of the Central Branch at Ādisōke
 
When the new Central Branch at Ādisōke opens in 2026, it will feature breathtaking works of Indigenous art. Claire Brascoupé, Mairi Brascoupé, and Emily Brascoupé-Hoefler of Kitigan Zibi Anishinābeg are three of the artists whose work will be showcased in the new facility.
 
On Saturday, September 14, the three sisters will be at Library and Archives Canada (395 Wellington St) to offer three back-to-back basket-making and storytelling workshops. This will be a wonderful opportunity to meet the artists behind the art and to explore your own creative talents.
 
Capacity will be limited for each session, so we recommend registering right away.

Proof, a new thriller by Beverley McLachlin
 
This is one book launch you won’t want to miss. Beverley McLachlin, the former Chief Justice of Canada and #1 bestselling author of Full Disclosure, is launching her newest book Proof featuring tough-minded defense attorney Jilly Truitt. Author Beverley McLachlin will be on hand on Wednesday, September 18 for an evening conversation that promises to be as thrilling as her latest title.
 
This author event is being held at the Château Laurier, in partnership with the Ottawa International Writers Festival. Don’t pass up on this opportunity to meet a great author; make sure to register to save yourself a seat.

Join us on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
 
To create a space for dialogue that fosters compassion, understanding, sharing, and openness, OPL will provide a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Learning and Action Space at the following branches on Monday, September 30, from 10 am to 5 pm.

• Beaverbrook, 2500 Campeau Drive  
• Cumberland, 1599 Tenth Line Road  
• Greenboro, 363 Lorry Greenberg Drive  
• Main, 120 Metcalfe Street 
• Nepean Centrepointe, 101 Centrepointe Drive  
• Ruth E. Dickinson, 100 Malvern Drive  
• St Laurent, 515 Côté Street

These branches, and others on the days leading up to September 30, will offer learning resources and activities such as a heart garden, National Film Board short films, books by Indigenous authors, and more. 
 
Award-winning journalist, author, and filmmaker, Tanya Talaga will be our guest on September 30 for an author event, hosted by OPL in partnership with the Ottawa International Writers Festival and Library and Archives Canada. Her latest book, The Knowing, retells Canadian history through a personal lens and painstaking research that sheds new light on Indigenous oppression.

Celebrating the Joy of Reading
 
October being Library Month, we want to celebrate the joy of reading with you. We are thrilled when you discover a new author, and then you want to devour their entire body of work. It makes our day when we learn that one of our recommendations taught you so much it blew your mind. And we admit that when you tell us that one of our books kept you up late at night or moved you to tears, we can’t help but be happy.
 
We want to share this excitement with you by organizing a joyful celebration with happy surprises, giveaways, and special activities all month long. One of the highlights of Library Month will be a hilarious event with witty comedian and author Steve Patterson (in English) and a dreamy and delightful chance to attend an adult writing workshop with the award-winning author and illustrator of children’s books Marie-Louise Gay (in French).
 
Stay tuned to our social media channels for more Library Month announcements in the weeks ahead.