Website Maintenance: Saturday, July 31

29/07/2021

We will be performing maintenance to our systems. Access to your OPL account and search functions will be unavailable from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm Saturday, July 31. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Colonel By Day: August 2

29/07/2021

All Ottawa Public Library branches will be closed on Monday, August 2. Virtual services and loans can be accessed on our website. 

Temporary closure: Alta Vista

23/07/2021

Due to upgrades to the front entrance, the Alta Vista branch will be closed from July 26 to August 8. There will be no returns or holds pick-up during that time. Alta Vista branch will reopen August 9 at 10 am.   

Step 3: More services inside most open branches

29/07/2021

Browsing, public computers, newspapers and magazines are available inside most of our 31 open branches, with capacity limits for two-metre distancing. Up to 200 items can also be put on hold.

Starting July 26:

Mask-wearing remains mandatory inside, and outside in line. For more details, go to Current Branch Services.

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    Virtual Genealogy Drop-In

    Drop in to share research strategies, & discover what resources are available for your research. Volunteers from The Ontario Genealogical Society will be here to...

    Google Meet

    Tuesday Aug 3, 2021 at 2:00pm / until Aug 31, 2021

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    As we continue to spend more time at home, we are valuing our gardens! Find out more

    Preserving the Harvest

     

    Online

    Wednesday Aug 11, 2021 at 12:00pm

  • Conserves, sémences, jardinage
    As we continue to spend more time at home, we are valuing our gardens! Find out more

    Après la récolte

    Joignez-vous à Odette McIntyre, Maître jardinier, pour en apprendre sur plusieurs idées de conservation de nos récoltes.  On proposera 
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    Online

    Wednesday Aug 18, 2021 at 12:00pm

  • Time to refresh and relax with Arts Oasis 55+!     Find out more

    Arts Oasis des arts 55+ Afro-Caribbean Dance Workshops

    With support from the Crabtree Foundation, Ottawa Public Library and MASC invite older adults across the city to explore different aspects of creativity. First up...

    Friday Sep 10, 2021 at 3:30pm / until Sep 24, 2021

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    As we continue to spend more time at home, we are valuing our gardens! Find out more

    Harvesting Seed and Propagating Native Perennials for your Garden

    As the benefits of planting native wildflowers for pollinators are becoming more widely recognized, people are looking for cost-effective ways to increase the offerings of...

    Online

    Wednesday Sep 15, 2021 at 12:00pm

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    Virtual Death Cafe

    At a Death Cafe people, often strangers, gather to discuss death.  Our objective is to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people...

    Online

    Friday Sep 17, 2021 at 12:30pm

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    As we continue to spend more time at home, we are valuing our gardens! Find out more

    Putting Your Garden to Bed

     Putting the garden to bed means more than tidying up.  Join Nancy McDonald, Master Gardener to learn steps in preparing for the onset of winter...

    Online

    Wednesday Sep 22, 2021 at 12:00pm

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    Virtual Death Cafe

    At a Death Cafe people, often strangers, gather to discuss death.  Our objective is to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people...

    Online

    Friday Nov 12, 2021 at 12:30pm

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