Public computers can be reserved online, by calling InfoService at 613-580-2940, or by request at your branch. You can book a computer 7 days in advance and bookings are limited to two hours a day. Public computer, printer and photocopier systems have recently been upgraded, which means these...
Are you looking for an event or recurring program? See the Programs and events page.
-
Published on Jun 28, 2021 (Blog Entry)
-
Published on Jun 30, 2021 (OPL Page)
-
Published on Jun 18, 2021 (Mediaroom)
-
Published on Jun 18, 2021 (OPL Page)Once upon a time, there was a very ________ (adjective) creature. ________ (name) was a ________ (creature). One day when ________ (name) wanted to join Storytime, a big ________ (creature) took all the books out of the library. Oh no! Thankfully there were _______ (foods) nearby. With this,...
-
Published on Jun 18, 2021 (Mediaroom)
-
Published on Jun 12, 2021 (Mediaroom)
-
Published on Jun 10, 2021 (Mediaroom)
-
Published on Jun 10, 2021 (Blog Entry)OPL's Orléans branch, located at 1705 Orléans Blvd., will soon be undergoing various upgrades. While maintenance and improvements are being completed, the Orléans branch will be closed from Monday, June 14 until Saturday, June 19 inclusively. During this time, there will be no returns or holds...
-
Published on Jun 10, 2021 (Blog Entry)
-
Published on Jun 09, 2021 (Mediaroom)
-
Published on Jun 09, 2021 (Help Guide)Ottawa Public Library customers can now borrow eBooks and eAudio from five Ontario public libraries through OverDrive’s reciprocal lending agreement. OPL has partnered with Hamilton Public Library, London Public Library, Burlington Public Library, Mississauga Library and Kingston Frontenac Public...
-
Published on Jun 08, 2021 (Blog Entry)
-
Published on Jun 07, 2021 (Database)
-
Published on Jun 07, 2021 (Database)
-
Published on Jun 07, 2021 (Database)
-
Published on Jun 07, 2021 (Database)
-
Published on Jun 04, 2021 (Webform)Check each day that you read this summer for a chance to win cool prizes. How it works Read by yourself or have someone read to you– they both count! Between August 23 and 29, fill out the form below. If you prefer, visit one of our branches or Bookmobile stops to receive a printed copy of the...
-
Published on Jun 04, 2021 (OPL Page)Join us for Summer Reading Club in-person and/or virtually! We have planned fun programs and activities for you. We will be dancing, playing, coding, reading, drawing and much more. We will also have special guests visiting us each week. What will you do this week?
-
Published on Jun 04, 2021 (Blog Entry)Le mois de juin est le Mois national de l'histoire autochtone ! Pour le célébrer et l'apprécier, nous avons créé cette boîte à outils. Il y a tant à apprendre sur les cultures riches et variées des communautés autochtones du Canada. Vous trouverez ci-dessous toutes sortes de ressources pour vous...
-
Published on Jun 07, 2021 (Blog Entry)The Ottawa Public Library recognizes the importance of celebrations and ceremonies to mark National Indigenous History Month.
-
Published on Jun 03, 2021 (Blog Entry)On June 1, 2021, the Lambda Literary Awards went virtual, announcing all the awards to attendees via Zoom. The selection panel consisted of more than 60 literary professionals; more than 1,000 books were submitted from over 300 publishers! There are many folks celebrating Pride Month this June and...
-
Published on Jun 03, 2021 (Mediaroom)
-
Published on Jun 02, 2021 (Blog Entry)Governor General’s Literary Awards Winners 2020 On June 1, 2020 the Governor General Literary Awards winners were announced! There were seven English language winners: Winner: Fiction – Five Little Indians by Michelle Good Michelle Good (Cree writer and lawyer) won the best fiction award for Five...
-
Published on Jun 01, 2021 (Blog Entry)Over the last 10 years, there has been an increase in the number of, Indigenous people making children's books. While the numbers of books published about and by Indigenous people are still low, there are some real gems to discover. Reading children's stories produced by First Nations, Metis and...
-
Published on May 31, 2021 (Blog Entry)
-
Published on May 28, 2021 (Blog Entry)It was a big loss for Children’s literature in the past week. We’re so sad to say goodbye to two legendary children’s book author & illustrators - Eric Carle and Lois Ehlert . Publisher Simon & Schuster said that Ehlert died of natural causes on Tuesday May 25, 2021 in Milwaukee. She was 86...
-
Published on May 27, 2021 (Blog Entry)Eric Carle, author and illustrator of the ever popular picture book "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" has died at age 91. His Twitter account has acknowledged that the well-known children's writer and artist died back on Sunday, May 23rd. Eric Carle illustrated more than 70 books, most of which he also...
-
Published on May 26, 2021 (Blog Entry)Cameron Hughes has one of the most unique jobs in the world. He is paid by sports teams and organizations to bring cheer and energy to their events. It all started twenty-seven years when Hughes was attending an Ottawa Senators game. The game was somewhat lack lustre and the fans weren’t very...
-
Published on May 26, 2021 (Mediaroom)
-
Published on May 26, 2021 (Blog Entry)After long hours of work, the members of the jury of the Awesome Authors youth writing contest selected the winners. It was not an easy task, there is a lot of young talent in Ottawa. We invite you to listen to our Winner Announcement video to find out who the winners are. The members of the jury,...
-
Published on May 26, 2021 (Blog Entry)After long hours of work, the members of the jury of the Awesome Authors youth writing contest selected the winners. It was not an easy task, there is a lot of young talent in Ottawa. We invite you to listen to our Winner Announcement video to find out who the winners are. The members of the jury,...
-
Published on May 25, 2021 (Blog Entry)The winner of the 2021 DUBLIN Literary Award is Lost Children Archive by Valeria Luiselli. Irish author Colm Toibin, who presented the award to Luiselli, said ‘Lost Children Archive’ tells an old story, the one that Cervantes told . . . and Cormac McCarthy, the story of what happens to the human...
-
Published on Jun 01, 2021 (OPL Page)Thanks for completing your registration request. Please check your email for further instructions.
-
Published on May 21, 2021 (Blog Entry)Yesterday, May 20th, the winners of the Ontario Library Association's Forest of Reading awards were announced. You can consult the list, watch the virtual ceremony and see interviews with the winners on the OLA website: https://accessola.com/forest/ Come check them out at the Ottawa Public Library!
-
Published on Jun 11, 2021 (OPL Page)“The Ottawa Public Library is one of our gems. On a small budget it reaches thousands and improves the lives of everyone in the community. Keep up the excellent work!” Message from an OPL customer When you donate to OPL, you’re opening up more books to readers, more access to computers for users,...
-
Published on May 20, 2021 (Blog Entry)Across the world, accessibility is a human right for all, particularly for people with disabilities. Great progress has been made in creating more accessible workspaces, mediums, and digital platforms to ensure fair and equal access for everyone. That being said, there is still more work to be done...
-
Published on May 17, 2021 (Blog Entry)Hundreds of documentaries from Spicee, an online platform from France, are now available on Toutapprendre ! You can choose titles such as Trafic d'art : le tr é sor de guerre du terrorisme or Agoria : 72 heures dans la vie d'un DJ. Streaming is free and unlimited. Don't forget about the other...
-
Published on Jun 08, 2021 (Blog Entry)In her autobiography, “Truth Be Told: The Story of My Life and My Fight for Equality”, the Rt. Hon. Beverley McLachlin wrote about how the library in the small town where she grew up, in the lea of the Rocky Mountains, was an essential part of her life. “I don’t even think I would have survived...
-
Published on May 14, 2021 (Mediaroom)
-
Published on May 14, 2021 (Blog Entry)“ One thing for sure : dying liberates us from Death. ” – Serge Bouchard On May 10 2021, Serge Bouchard, anthropologist, historian, writer and radio host has passed away. “Whenever an old man dies, it is as though a library were burning down” said Amadou Hampaté Bâ (Malian historian). This would be...