Yes, you read that right! Ottawa Public Library (OPL) is holding a free market in honour of Earth Day! On Saturday, April 20 from 11 am to 4 pm - join us in room B-125 in the basement of the Main Branch on 120 Metcalfe Street to browse a selection of clothing, shoes, jewelry, and bags at no cost...
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Published on Apr 11, 2024 (Blog Entry)
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Published on Apr 08, 2024 (Blog Entry)Canadian Children’s Book Week (CCBW) / Lire à tout vent (LATV) celebrates talented Canadian authors and illustrators, both English and French. This year CCBW/LATV takes place April 28 to May 4, 2024. This is an opportunity for children across Canada to learn about the writing process from...
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Published on Apr 03, 2024 (Blog Entry)The Ottawa Public Library and Canadian Urban Libraries Council (CULC) are excited to bring you Canada' s largest bilingual book club . Throughout April, public libraries across the country will participate in One eRead / Un livrel Canada, during which thousands of readers will borrow digital copies...
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Published on Apr 01, 2024 (Blog Entry)Gotcha! While our teddy bear collection remains in the land of make-believe, the magic of Ottawa Public Library is very real. April Fools' aside, we're your endless resource for adventures, dreams, and discoveries. From pages that turn you into a time traveler, to knowledge that transforms you into...
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Published on Mar 26, 2024 (Blog Entry)OPL has updated several administrative policies related to intellectual freedom, effective today, to align with the OPL Board Intellectual Freedom Position Statement approved in June 2022. Key changes at the Library include: Affirming that upholding intellectual freedom at the public library is...
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Published on Apr 02, 2024 (Policy)The Facilities Framework ( “the Framework”) allows staff to undertake analyses to identify facilities-related gaps, gather information for conducting growth studies regarding future needs, and to make decisions regarding asset management and planning. The Framework’s overarching objective is to act...
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Published on Mar 25, 2024 (Blog Entry)We have exciting news to share! The following Indigenous artists from across Canada have been selected to create artwork for Ādisōke, home of our future Central branch: Dee Barsy, Skownan First Nation, based in Winnipeg, will produce artwork for the interior Pimisi entrance. Mary Anne Barkhouse,...
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Published on Mar 18, 2024 (Blog Entry)Ottawa Public Library (OPL) and Ottawa Public Health (OPH) are partnering this spring to offer Naloxone training workshops virtually to OPL clients. According to OHP, an overdose is a life-threatening medical emergency. Naloxone is a life-saving medication that can temporarily reverse the effects...
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Published on Mar 07, 2024 (Mediaroom)OTTAWA – Francophonie Month or le Mois de la Francophonie will captivate Ottawa throughout the month of March, celebrating the richness of the French language and culture. Ottawa Public Library (OPL) invites the French community and French speakers across the city by celebrating all month long with...
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Published on Mar 26, 2024 (Webform)
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Published on Mar 05, 2024 (Mediaroom)OTTAWA — Ottawa Public Library (OPL) is thrilled to announce an exciting lineup of activities and programs for children and teens during this year's March Break, running from March 11-16. With a week packed full of daily online programs and special events at various branches, there’s something for...
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Published on Apr 11, 2024 (Blog Entry)The Awesome Authors Youth Writing Contest for 2024 has now closed. Thank you to everyone for your submissions. We received over 600 contest entries this year. Well done! The contest judges are excited to read your submissions. Winners will be notified by email in April. Best of luck! Winners will...
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Published on Mar 05, 2024 (OPL Page)Development charges are one-time fees levied by municipalities on new residential and non-residential properties to help pay for a portion of the growth-related capital infrastructure requirements. Development charges are determined and accounted for by type of service component. Growth-related...
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Published on Mar 05, 2024 (Blog Entry)OPL offers you a view of the world and the imagination for this month's Francophonie. On Friday, March 15 at 1:30 pm, join us at the St-Laurent branch for the Autour du conte program with Marie Célie Agnant , a workshop for children aged 8 to 10 where, at the whim of their imaginations, the tale is...
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Published on Mar 09, 2024 (Blog Entry)The Carol Shields Prize for Fiction is an English-language literary award to celebrate creativity and excellence in fiction by women and non-binary writers in the United States and Canada. Browse the longlist and click on each title to read a description and/or place a hold. Have a favourite among...
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Published on Feb 28, 2024 (Webform)
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Published on Feb 18, 2024 (Blog Entry)Are you ready to flaunt your support for freedom of expression and to show off your appreciation for your public library in style? Ottawa Public Library can help you with that. OPL is thrilled to announce the Freedom to Read Week T-Shirt Giveaway! These are not just any t-shirts; they're a...
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Published on Feb 15, 2024 (Blog Entry)By Sonia Bebbington, Chief Librarian and CEO It’s always meaningful to recognize Freedom to Read Week, taking place from February 18-24, 2024, with activities at Ottawa Public Library (OPL). As mentioned in an earlier blog post on the OPL website, observing this event is an important reminder for...
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Published on Feb 15, 2024 (Mediaroom)OTTAWA- With Freedom to Read Week coming up, Ottawa Public Library (OPL) has created a Book Sanctuary for challenged titles to underscore the importance of intellectual freedom. Starting today, members of the public can consult the Book Sanctuary on the OPL website and visit a display at the Main...
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Published on Feb 29, 2024 (Blog Entry)March Break is just around the corner! Join us from March 11-16 for daily online programs and even more special events in branches. Our programming is bursting with creativity and adventure; we will be offering programs for a variety of interests and age groups. Visit our programs and events page...