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OTTAWA – At the Ottawa Public Library (OPL) Board meeting on May 10, 2022, Chair Luloff announced that OPL Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Danielle McDonald is retiring in November 2022.

OTTAWA- The North Gloucester branch of Ottawa Public Library (2036 Oglivie) will offer modified services only from Tuesday, May 3rd  to Tuesday, May 31st  while upgrades and improvements are being completed.  

OTTAWA - The Canadian Mental Health Association’s Mental Health Week takes place at the beginning of May from May 2 to 8, 2022. 

OTTAWA – The Ottawa Public Library Board received the Library’s 2021 Annual Report yesterday.

Starting Thursday, April 14, the Ottawa Public Library (OPL) invites families to enjoy a stroll through a whimsical StoryWalk® at OPL branches across the city, until mid-June. 

OTTAWA- Every year, on or around Hans Christian Andersen’s birthday (April 2), International Children’s Book Day is celebrated to inspire a love of reading and to call attention to children’s books.  

OTTAWA – Starting Monday, March 21, Ottawa Public Library (OPL) will offer enhanced in-person services in branches.  

These enhanced services include: 

• Chromebook loan periods and public computer bookings increased to two hours  

OTTAWA – The Rockcliffe Park branch of Ottawa Public Library (380 Springfield) will offer modified services only from Friday, March 18 to Thursday, March 24 while upgrades and improvements are being done to the furniture and facility.  

Take a deep breath, relax and let yourself unwind from schoolwork with OPL. Join us for the multiple programs offered by Ottawa Public Library as part of the March Break series specifically for teens ages 13 to18.  

OTTAWA - March Break is just around the corner! We are offering virtual, fun, educational, and free programs for children ages 4 to 12 from March 14 to March 18.  

OTTAWA - Ottawa Public Library’s Main branch (120 Metcalfe St.) will reopen on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at 10 am.

OTTAWA – We are pleased to announce that Ottawa Public Library’s Rideau branch will return to regular service and hours on Tuesday, February 22, 2022.

OTTAWA – This April, hundreds of participating Canadian public libraries will offer free, unlimited access to The Break by Katherena Vermette in eBook and eAudiobook formats across different platforms.

OTTAWA – Starting Monday, February 7, 2022, Ottawa Public Library (OPL) will reintroduce some in-person services in all open locations. These enhanced services include reading newspapers and magazines, and limited seating.  

OTTAWA – The Main and Rideau branches of Ottawa Public Library will remain closed Monday, February 7, given the continued traffic disruptions and closures around the downtown core due to the truck demonstration and the continued challenges to de-mob

OTTAWA – The Main and Rideau branches of Ottawa Public Library will remain closed until Monday, February 7 given the continued traffic disruptions and closures in the downtown core due to the truck demonstration and efforts to clear the area.  

OTTAWA – The Main and Rideau branches of Ottawa Public Library will remain closed Tuesday, February 1 given the continued traffic disruptions and closures in the downtown core due to the truck demonstration and efforts to clear the area. 

OTTAWA — Black History Month is an important opportunity for celebration, affirmation, and focused attention on the ways that Black Canadians have contributed to Canada’s history and culture.

OTTAWA – The Main and Rideau branches of Ottawa Public Library will remain closed Monday, January 31 given the continued traffic disruptions and closures around the downtown core due to the truck demonstration and the continued challenges to de-mobilize the protesters.  

OTTAWA – The Main and Rideau branches of Ottawa Public Library will be closed Saturday, January 29 and Sunday, January 30 due to nearby road closures mandated by police in advance of a demonstration by a convoy of trucks expected to converge on Parliament and downtown Ottawa.