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OTTAWA – The Main branch of Ottawa Public Library, located at 120 Metcalfe, will be closed on Saturday, April 1, 2023, due to a planned electrical shutdown for repairs. There will be no holds pickup during this time. Returns will be available using external book drops The Main branch will reopen on...

Two landmark musical events on March 2 -- Joni Mitchell's award of the prestigious Gershwin Prize for Popular Song by the Library of Congress and the passing at age 89 of the great jazz saxophonist Wayne Shorter -- may not share much in common at first glance. But as Mitchell's folk stylings veered...

Le mois de la Francophonie is the perfect time to discover the richness of Canada's French-language literature. Here are a few titles that have fascinated me in recent years, in a variety of literary genres (science fiction! novels! graphic novels! poetry!). Francophone literature is current, it...

Start your March Break on the right note and learn to express yourself in the universal language of music! Ottawa Public Library is partnering with CBC Music to invite young teens and tweens to music-making workshops this Saturday, March 11 and Sunday, March 12. There are three workshops each day,...

Thanks to our partner the National Arts Centre (NAC), OPL is happy to be giving away free tick ets to the world premiere of the play Fall On Your Knees – an NAC, Vita Brevis Arts, Canadian Stage, Neptune Theatre, Grand Theatre production. James Piper is an ambitious boy of Scottish descent. Materia...

OTTAWA – As the largest bilingual (French/English) public library in North America, Ottawa Public Library invites Francophones and Francophiles of all ages to enjoy several special programs and explore OPL’s many resources in French during Francophonie Month. Whether you're an avid reader, a lover...

“ Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women's equality. Collectively we can all #EmbraceEquity ” ( IWD , 2023) On March 8,...

On Monday, March 6th, the CBC All in a Day Book Panel, featuring OPL's Ann Archer and Sean Wilson of the Ottawa International Writers Festival, recommended some recent favourites. You can find their picks at OPL on the list below, and listen to their discussion at the following link: All in a Day...

March Break is a traditional hiatus for schoolchildren and often their families will take the opportunity to escape to a sunny vacation spot. Other people seek the sun in March to escape the messy weather conditions as winter turns to spring. If you are getting away this year, then OPL has some...

On March 11-12, just the quick-off weekend of March Break, come learn how to create music with CBC Music’s Jam Squad! If you are between the ages of 8 and 13 and have dreamed of being a musician or working in the music industry, this program is for you! Alongside your parent or guardian, you will...

Ottawa - Ottawa Public Library (OPL) Board will name the program room at the Rideau branch the “Daniel Poliquin Room,” in recognition of Mr. Poliquin’s contribution to Franco-Ontarian literature and his links to the Lowertown and Sandy Hill communities. When : Monday, March 20, 2023, 10:00 am Where...

OTTAWA – City Council has approved the Ottawa Public Library (OPL) 2023 budget of $58.745M, an increase of $2.410M over 2022, which includes funding for both operating and capital activities. OPL Board Chair and Councillor for Orléans East-Cumberland ward Matthew Luloff said: "I am very happy with...

This March, be ready to have fun! The Library has in stock plenty of creative programs in branches designed for children ages 4 to 12: storytimes, games, cratfs, music, STEM, dance and arts! The theme for this year’s March Break is: Choose your own adventure! An adventure that the children can...

Ottawa Public Library has planned an exciting lineup of programs for teens aged 13 to 18 that will fill up quickly. Registration is now open! The number of places for each program is limited to allow for plenty of communication and interaction between the presenter and participants. Programs for...

IT’s March and more great things to come for this year! Thanks to some partnerships with the creative teams at the National Arts Centre, members of the public are invited to take advantage of a very special offer to win a ticket to the English Theatre production: I Forgive You! 20 winners will be...

Ottawa Public Library has planned an exciting lineup of programs for kids aged 4 to 12 and teens aged 13 to 18 that will fill up quickly. Registration opens today February 27! The number of places for each program is limited to allow for plenty of communication and interaction between the presenter...

After obtaining an undergraduate degree in Political Science from the University of Western Ontario, Jessica worked for the City of Brantford to organize, plan, and execute the 2010 Municipal Election. This experience spared a passion for community and local government.

Gordon Pinsent, Canadian icon, supreme Newfoundlander and 'Codfather', has taken his final bow. The actor, writer, director, narrator and comedian will be remembered for his contribution to the arts over his 60 year career and for his renowned voice. OPL invites you to remember him with the help of...

We’re excited to share that The Economist is now available on PressReader . Known for its in-depth analysis and insightful perspectives not often found in other news sources, The Economist is one of the most recognized current affairs titles in the world and is considered essential reading by over...

Ottawa – Ottawa Public Library has received a major gift to its Unlock Potential fundraising campaign for the new Ottawa Central Library that is being built at 555 Albert Street in central Ottawa. BMO has donated $100 000 dollars over five years towards Indigenous programming at the new Ottawa...