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Notices 1
Closures 1
Reopening services 1
Colonel By Day: August 2
29/07/2021All Ottawa Public Library branches will be closed on Monday, August 2. Virtual services and loans can be accessed on our website.
Temporary closure: Alta Vista
23/07/2021Due to upgrades to the front entrance, the Alta Vista branch will be closed from July 26 to August 8. There will be no returns or holds pick-up during that time. Alta Vista branch will reopen August 9 at 10 am.
Step 3: More services inside most open branches
29/07/2021Browsing, public computers, newspapers and magazines are available inside most of our 31 open branches, with capacity limits for two-metre distancing. Up to 200 items can also be put on hold.
Starting July 26:
- Check out passes to museums and parks.
- Donate used books at open branches.
- Pick up holds at the Hunt Club kiosk.
- Book the Imagine Space and Labs.
Mask-wearing remains mandatory inside, and outside in line. For more details, go to Current Branch Services.