Some in-branch programs require registration with your library card. Please log in with your library account or follow this link to apply for a card online. You can also apply for a card in person at any of our 33 locations.
Tuesday Jan 02, 2024 at 6:00pm
150 minutes
Join us for a free screening of Paths of Glory. The film was directed by Stanley Kubrick and was released in 1957. The screening will take place in our auditorium, starts at 6:00PM and is free to attend.
Note: The film is intended for a mature audience. 88 minutes. In English with subtitles.
Tuesdays, Jan 02, 2024 - Jan 03, 2024
6:30pm
45 minutes
2 sessions remaining
Ever wonder what stuffed animals do at night while you are sleeping?
Part 1: Bring your favourite stuffed animal to a pyjama storytime and leave them here for a sleepover. Secret cameras will catch them playing overnight.
Part 2: Pick up your stuffed animal and join us to watch a slideshow of your stuffies' nighttime mischief.
This is a registered program as a series.
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024 at 10:30am
60 minutes
Happy Cat: Peaceful, Playful Crafting
For those looking for a quiet creative outlet to unleash their imaginations.
Welcoming creators ages 6-9.
All materials provided.
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024 at 10:30am
30 minutes
Winter-themed stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver.
Contes, comptines et chansons sur le thème de l'hiver pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien.
Wednesdays, Jan 03, 2024 - Jun 05, 2024
2:00pm
90 minutes
6 sessions remaining
Wednesday, December 6th meeting will proceed as usual, but the lead will be absent.
Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere!
Sept-June.
1st Wednesday of the month.
September 2023 - June 2024 Selections
SEPT 6
The Splendid and The Vile - Erik Larson
OCT 4
Rules of Civility - Amor Towles
NOV 1
The Company We Keep - Frances Itani
DEC 6
The Island of Missing Trees - Elif Shafak
Jan 3
Fight Night - Miriam Toews
FEB 7
The Lincoln Highway - Amor Towles
MARCH 6
The Island of Sea Women - Lisa See
APRIL 3
Permanent Astonishment - Tomson Highway
MAY 1
The Searcher - Tana French
JUNE 5
The Girl in His Shadow - Audrey Blake
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024 at 2:00pm
90 minutes
Drop by to play some of the many games on our Oculus Rift system! Explore mountains or deep seas, ride roller coasters, soar as an eagle, challenge your agility with Beat Saber or Fruit Ninja, defend your castle as an archer or your spaceship with a laser, and many more!
All games are single-player with English dialogue/text.
Safety tip: to prevent falls, wear closed flat shoes, not flip-flops or heels
Ages: 10 to Adult (headset may be too large to fit smaller players)
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024 at 6:30pm
180 minutes
Ottawa Bad Movie Nights and Ottawa Public Library present a screening of Space Mutiny (1988).
Please join us from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, at the OPL's Main Branch Auditorium. The event will also feature other bad movie items like trailers and serials.
The event is free to attend. In English.
Note: This film is intended for a mature audience. Viewer discretion is advised.
Thursday Jan 04, 2024 at 10:00am
60 minutes
Join us for some winter crafts. Family program. Drop-in. / Joignez-vous à nous pour des bricolages d'hiver. Pour les familles. Inscription non requise.
Thursdays, Jan 04, 2024 - Jun 06, 2024
1:30pm
90 minutes
6 sessions remaining
Share the enjoyment of good books in an informal and relaxed atmosphere. First Thursday of every month. New members welcome.
Thursdays, Jan 04, 2024 - Feb 17, 2024
2:00pm
120 minutes
3 sessions remaining
Building Boom! Show off your architectural creativity with Lego®!
Archiboum! Architectes en herbes, à vos Lego®!
Thursday, January 4, 2024 - 2:00pm
Le jeudi 4 janvier, 2024 - 14 h
Saturday, January 20, 2024 - 2:00pm
Le samedi 20 janvier, 2024 - 14 h
Saturday, February 17, 2024 - 2:00pm
Le samedi 17 février, 2024 - 14 h