Regular hours resumed Sept. 7, 2021

15/10/2021

Ottawa Public Library has returned to regular pre-pandemic hours at most branches as of September 7, 2021 — including Sunday hours at 10 branches and InfoService. Hours are posted at branch entrances and on the Hours and location page of the OPL website.

Closures 1

Carp Branch

18/10/2021

Carp branch will be closed on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 for operational use by the City of Ottawa. Regular service will resume Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at 10 am.

Notices 3

Overdrive: Issues with older Apple devices or browsers

12/10/2021

Recent changes by Overdrive and Libby have impacted compatibility with older versions of Apple's mobile and desktop operating systems. Those who use older Apple devices (Mac computers running lower than macOS 10.12.1 and iPhones/iPads running iOS 9) may have trouble using the OverDrive desktop or mobile apps, while Libby is no longer supported on iPhones and iPads running iOS 9.

Carlingwood branch: Elevator out of service

18/10/2021

The elevator at Carlingwood branch is currently out of service.

Alta Vista branch: Reopening October 22

21/10/2021

Alta Vista branch will return to regular service and hours on Friday, October 22, 2021.

Opening Hours

Hours for the week of Oct 18, 2021
Day of week	Opening times
Monday	10:00 am - 8:30 pm
Tuesday	10:00 am - 8:30 pm
Wednesday	10:00 am - 8:30 pm
Thursday	10:00 am - 8:30 pm
Friday	1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturday	10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday	Closed

Next system-wide closure: Nov 11, 2021

About The Branch

A community centre library, the St. Laurent branch is part of the Don Gamble Community Centre. The complex includes a pool, arena and meeting facilities. The St. Laurent branch collection has a large number of French-language items and a vibrant children's department, all in a bright and airy atmosphere.

Branch Location

Nearest Branches

Vanier

310 Pères Blancs

Rideau

377 Rideau

North Gloucester

2036 Ogilvie

Transit Information

ST LAURENT / CÔTÉ ( 8604 )
Bus number	Time	Direction
7	17:07 17:21 17:50	St-Laurent
ST LAURENT / CLARKE ( 8610 )
Bus number	Time	Direction
7	17:55 18:33 18:55	Carleton
MONTRÉAL / NOTRE DAME CEMETERY ( 0927 )
Bus number	Time	Direction
20	17:38 18:09 18:39	Vanier
MONTRÉAL / NOTRE DAME CEMETERY( 7060 )
Bus number		Route Heading

MCARTHUR / DE L'ÉGLISE ( 8605 )
Bus number	Time	Direction
14	17:55 18:10 18:25	Tunney's Pasture
MCARTHUR / MOORVALE ( 8662 )
Bus number	Time	Direction
14	17:14 17:28 17:43	St-Laurent