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All of OPL’s staff recommendations in one page. You can browse the different lists based on topics, format or genres, or you can read some of the more detailed blog posts about specific items.

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The Booker, the Giller, the Writers' Trust, and the GGs: a bumper crop of literary awards!

By Collection_Development

For fans of literary fiction, the autumn season brings longlists, shortlists, and celebratory events recognizing exceptional works and their authors...
graphic of people talking

Local – Your OPL Digital Book Club Picks for September

By Collection_Development

This month City Sounds Live takes place at venues all around the National Capital Region. Get out to listen to...
Prison hallway, text reading Prisoners' Jusitce Day / La journee de la justice pour les detenus

August 10: Marking Prisoner’s Justice Day

By Daniel_Library

Prisoner's Justice Day is an annual observation that recognizes of the lives of people who are incarcerated. Marked with vigils...
OPL LGBTQ Pride logo on rainbow background

Capital Pride 2023 at Ottawa Public Library

By OPLProgramsProgrammesBPO

Capital Pride is almost here, a week dedicated to the 2SLGBTQIA+ people of Ottawa that spans August 19-27. The theme...