OTTAWA – Ottawa Public Library (OPL) is thrilled to announce an exciting lineup of free programs for teens this March Break (March 10–15, 2025). From artistic workshops to science explorations and culinary challenges, these programs are designed to spark creativity, curiosity,...
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Wednesday, March 5, 2025
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Tuesday, March 4, 2025
OTTAWA — From March 10 to 15, Ottawa Public Library is inviting young detectives on an incredible adventure with Mission: March Break 2025! Kids ages 5 to 12 will enjoy a fun-filled week of exciting, interactive activities,...
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Monday, March 3, 2025
OTTAWA - Starting today, March 3, the opening hours at seven of Ottawa Public Library’s rural branches (Richmond, Greely, Osgoode, Metcalfe, Constance Bay, Vernon, and Munster) have changed.
OPL clients can visit the...
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OTTAWA – From February 23 to March 1, 2025, Ottawa Public Library (OPL) is inviting everyone to celebrate Freedom to Read Week, devoted to highlighting the essential role that libraries play in defending intellectual freedom.
This annual campaign prompts Canadians to consider...
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Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Ottawa, ON — February is Black History Month, and Ottawa Public Library (OPL) invites the public to explore, learn, and celebrate the significant contributions of Black Canadians to history, culture, and society. This year, OPL has a...
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Friday, January 17, 2025
Ottawa Public Library is joining forces with the Association des auteures et auteurs de l’Ontario français to whisk you away on a poetic journey with...
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Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Ottawa – From January 15 to February 28, budding Ottawa writers between the ages of 9 and 18 will have the incredible opportunity to enter the 2025 Awesome Authors contest organized by Ottawa Public Library (OPL).
Entries are accepted in the following...
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Monday, January 13, 2025
Ottawa — Ottawa Public Library is encouraging young readers to kick off 2025 with some literacy-related objectives. In honour of Family Literacy Day, OPL is hosting about 20 programs for families, at its branches running from January 17 to 31, 2025.
ABC Life Literacy Canada held...
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Ottawa Public Library (OPL) has released the highly anticipated list of OPL’s most-requested books of 2024. These annual lists for adults, teens, and children highlight the titles that captured readers' attention this year, curated from the number of hold requests placed at OPL in English and...
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OTTAWA – City Council has approved the Ottawa Public Library (OPL) 2025 budget of $64.895M which includes funding for operating and capital activities. Compared to 2024, this is an increase of $2.715M, which represents a property tax increase of approximately $2.55 for the average residential...
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Tuesday, December 3, 2024
OTTAWA - Ottawa Public Library (OPL) is proud to announce a generous $1.5 million donation from the RBC Foundation Community Infrastructure Fund, which supports retrofits, repairs, and upgrades of public spaces, with the goal of increasing accessibility and environmental sustainability in our...
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Monday, December 9, 2024
OTTAWA - In an atmosphere of holiday cheer, the proud winners of the Awesome Authors Contest gathered on December 7 at the Greenboro branch for the official launch of Pot‑pourri 2024. Pot‑pourri is an anthology of the...
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Friday, November 15, 2024
OTTAWA — Ottawa Public Library (OPL) is excited to announce the 50th anniversary of its Stittsville branch, locatedon...
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Thursday, November 14, 2024
OTTAWA — November is Financial Literacy Month. Financial stability is a major concern for many Canadians these days, which is why Ottawa Public Library is proud to provide Ottawans with the resources they need to make more informed financial decisions.
Various programs and...
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Thursday, November 7, 2024
OTTAWA — Starting Monday, March 3, 2025, Ottawa Public Library (OPL) will be adding a total of 39 hours across eight of its 10 rural branches including Greely, Richmond, Metcalfe Village, North Gower, Osgoode, Constance Bay, Munster, Vernon. This change aims to provide more...
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Friday, October 18, 2024
OTTAWA — Get ready to discover your inner hero as the Ottawa Children’s Storytelling Festival returns on November 2, 2024. Now in its 30th year, this annual event is organized by the Ottawa Public Library (OPL) and Ottawa StoryTellers. The festival will run from 10:30...
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Wednesday, October 16, 2024
OTTAWA – What better time than Library Month to make available a new exciting addition to Ottawa Public Library’s children’s collection? Children aged 4 to 12 can now benefit from the multiple advantages of the Read-along collection which includes picture books, early reader books, non-...
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Friday, October 11, 2024
OTTAWA – Ottawa Public Library (OPL) is extending an invitation to the local community to celebrate the 25th anniversary of OPL’s Cumberland branch on Saturday, October 19. The 25th...
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Tuesday, October 1, 2024
OTTAWA – October being Canadian Library Month, Ottawa Public Library invites you to celebrate the joy of reading with activities, giveaways, and wonderful programs. This year's OPL theme, Joy of Reading/Joie de Lire, recognizes the expansive and inspiring world of reading in all its forms—...
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Tuesday, October 1, 2024
OTTAWA – October being Canadian Library Month, Ottawa Public Library invites you to celebrate the joy of reading with activities, giveaways, and wonderful programs. This year's OPL theme, Joy of Reading/Joie de Lire, recognizes the expansive and inspiring world of reading in all its forms—...