Working on your family tree can be an exciting undertaking, but the sheer number of resources to consult can be overwhelming. Here are a few tips to get you started: Basic Principles: Use yourself as the starting point, then work backwards one generation at a time. Record all the information you...
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Published on Nov 01, 2011 (OPL Page)
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Published on Nov 01, 2011 (OPL Page)A portal is a site that is a starting point for commonly-used services. Some portals specialize in a specific subject such as genealogy. The advantage of a portal is that large amounts of information on the subject are found in one place, but the sheer volume can be overwhelming for beginners, as...
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Published on Nov 01, 2011 (OPL Page)The Friends of the Ottawa Public Library (FOPLA) is a fundraising group that work to support and promote the services of the Ottawa Public Library. Run by dedicated volunteers, FOPLA helps the Ottawa Public Library meet its goal of creating a strong library community in Ottawa. FOPLA sells donated...
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Published on Nov 01, 2011 (OPL Page)Kiwanis Read-a-thon About Kiwanis Read-a-thon The Read-a-thon is an innovative literacy improvement project for your school or organization. The Read-a-thon encourages children to become better readers, by reading more often, trying out new books—and having fun doing it. For information or to...
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Published on Nov 01, 2011 (OPL Page)Kill-a-Watt meters About Kill-a-Watt meters Kill-a-Watt meters allow borrowers to measure the electricity consumption of home appliances Meters are free to borrow for one week Overdue fee: $1/day Meters can be renewed once. Replacement cost is $60 + processing fee. Kill-a-Watt are offered through...
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Published on Nov 01, 2011 (OPL Page)The Ottawa Room provides a centralized information resource about Ottawa and surrounding areas, both past and present, that helps preserve Ottawa’s written heritage for researchers and for residents with a passion for local history. Its unique collection brings together printed documents about...
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Published on Nov 01, 2011 (OPL Page)Online registration allows you to register for programs, as well as cancel and view programs you are registered for. You must have a valid library card to register. If you have any problems, please call your local branch and we can help get you registered. How to register for a program Go to the...
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Published on Nov 01, 2011 (OPL Page)Law Canadian Laws and Regulations Ontario Laws and Regulations
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Published on Nov 01, 2011 (OPL Page)In partnership with Frontier College , many branches of the Library offer Homework Club programs to help children and teens with their reading, math and science homework in French and English. The Library also offers free access to high quality databases with content that is geared to kids and...
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Published on Nov 01, 2011 (Policy)The purpose of this policy is to tell customers how and why OPL collects, uses, protects, and/or shares personal information. The policy outlines what personal information is, what types of personal information are collected by OPL at physical locations, on the Library’s website, or on other websites that the Library links to, and what happens when your privacy is breached. It also explains privacy at the Library when using the Internet, receiving electronic messages, taking photos or videos, or sharing your Library card with someone else.