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OPL has just added new content in Toutapprendre . There are "Masterclasses" with Éric-Emmanuel Schmitt, Bernard Werber, Patrick Bruel, and Gims, management courses in the new section "Vie professionnelle," and a section on programming and online security. A reminder that there are also...

Read the Story Page. Words in all caps are meant to be acted out with sounds, movements or both ! Choose what you want to happen next. Find the icon that represents your choice on another Story Page to continue your story. Take the StoryWalk many times. Different choices create different stories...

Throughout the month of February, the Ottawa Public Library (OPL) will be celebrating Black History Month. OPL celebrates Black History with a collection of programs and resources that honour Black heritage and consider the historical significance and contemporary contributions of Black activists...

On Monday, January 24th, the American Library Association (ALA) presented the 2022 Youth Media Awards. The Youth Media Awards are presented annually to recognize distinguished and quality literature for children and teens. Some of the most prestigious awards in youth publishing are announced at...

Family Literacy Day is held annually on January 27 to raise awareness across Canada of the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family. Each year, the Ottawa Public Library celebrates Family Literacy Day by offering an exciting family-friendly program. This...

Family Literacy Day is held annually on January 27th to raise awareness across Canada of the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family. You can help your child reach their full potential by singing, talking, writing, reading and playing together each day...

In connection with Family Literacy Day, the Ottawa Public Library is offering free Take-Home activity kits that families can enjoy for the upcoming PD Day. Kits are available on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. Learn about Space through a kit full of fun crafts, interactive...

Charmaine: Abbey, did you ever read/listen/watch the Caroline Kepnes You series? I listened to her latest in the series You Love Me recently and it is seriously twisted... perfect reading for those who prefer their Valentine’s with a little side of horror... I mean, who other than Joe Goldberg (...

2021 marked fifty years of Homebound Services at the Ottawa Public Library! For half a century, dedicated staff and volunteers have worked tirelessly to provide homebound customers with access to the OPL’s resources, selecting works in accessible formats based on each customer’s interests, and...

OTTAWA- All branches of Ottawa Public Library (OPL) will be closed on Monday, January 17, 2022, due to the winter storm expected to start overnight. Environment Canada has identified hazardous weather for tomorrow and the City of Ottawa has declared a Significant Weather Event. The weather-related...

Croisée des mots is back this winter! As of January 19, 2022, Croisée des mots will feature a fascinating line-up of accomplished francophone authors from or connected to the National Capital Region. Croisée des mots is a program of monthly literary meetings organized by the Ottawa Public Library...

The third season of Croisée des mots began in September and continues until April 2022. Each meeting takes place virtually at 7:00 pm. Mark the dates of the next meetings in your agenda, so you don't miss anything! Marie-Josée Martin, January 19 : Marie-Josée Martin grew up in Quebec at a time when...

It’s that time of year again when Ottawa Public Library challenges children and youth interested in writing to push their creative flair for self-expression and literary composition to the next level by inviting them to sign up for the next edition of the Library’s Awesome Authors Youth Writing...

OTTAWA- Given the uncertainty of the pandemic and current staffing pressures, the Ottawa Public Library will be adjusting its hours of operation and modifying services as of Monday, January 10, 2022. These changes will provide customers with consistency in opening hours by avoiding the need for...

Yes, the fee structure is reviewed each year as part of the budget process.

For customers’ convenience, eligible library items will be renewed automatically, when there are no holds on the items. You can also renew your items manually online prior to the due date. The automatic renewal feature cannot be turned off.

Items that previously had no renewal limits will now have a limit of five renewals. Other renewal limits remain unchanged. Please note that an item can only be renewed if there are no holds on the item.

Yes, once an account has been referred to a recovery agency, the $15 referral fee must still be paid to recover costs to OPL, even if the lost items are returned.

If you have outstanding fees totalling more than $50 for more than 90 days, your account will be referred to a recovery agency and a $15 referral fee will be added to your account. OPL uses a recovery agency to assist in the timely retrieval of fees and materials to ensure fair access to all...

An account is suspended if it reaches $25 in fees. Customers with suspended accounts cannot borrow physical items from the Library until the fees are paid or the lost items are returned.