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May 05, 2021
On April 29, 2021 T he Mystery Writers of America announced the winners of... -
Oct 28, 2020
Dear parents and guardians, We miss you dearly in the branches. While we’ve seen... -
Oct 05, 2020
“Such short little lives our pets have to spend with us, and they spend... -
Sep 03, 2020
Nothing beats a sunny day outside, enjoying the soft breeze and a really good... -
Aug 25, 2020
Summer 2020 has been an unforgettable summer, although, not in the way most of... -
Aug 25, 2020
“If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be a... -
Aug 18, 2020
This past summer has been quite unlike the many we have seen before. With... -
Jul 27, 2020
Is your child enrolled in a French immersion class? Do you want them to... -
Jul 07, 2020
It is wonderful to see all the shiny new library items coming in –... -
Jul 07, 2020
On Monday, July 6th, CBC's All in a Day Book Panel, featuring OPL's Ann... -
Jul 06, 2020
Bernardine Evaristo and Candice Carty-Williams have won top prizes at the British Book awards... -
Jun 22, 2020
A goalie, a bat, and a mysterious box of medallions…what do they have in... -
Jun 19, 2020
Many Ottawa residents are reading Crow Winter this month, as OPL offers unlimited access... -
Jun 03, 2020
UPDATE: for those who would like to listen to an excellent exposé of racism... -
Jun 01, 2020
It’s June, which, in Canada, is National Indigenous History Month, an opportunity to honour... -
May 29, 2020
A consistent and familiar routine is extremely important for people living with Alzheimer’s -
May 29, 2020
As part of Indigenous History Month, the Ottawa Public Library will feature a remarkable... -
May 07, 2020
The Ottawa Public Library has a rich collection of wonderful eBooks and eAudioBooks by...
Return to regular hours 1
Closures 1
Notices 3
Regular hours resumed Sept. 7, 2021
15/10/2021Ottawa Public Library has returned to regular pre-pandemic hours at most branches as of September 7, 2021 — including Sunday hours at 10 branches and InfoService. Hours are posted at branch entrances and on the Hours and location page of the OPL website.
Carp Branch
18/10/2021Carp branch will be closed on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 for operational use by the City of Ottawa. Regular service will resume Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at 10 am.
Overdrive: Issues with older Apple devices or browsers
12/10/2021Recent changes by Overdrive and Libby have impacted compatibility with older versions of Apple's mobile and desktop operating systems. Those who use older Apple devices (Mac computers running lower than macOS 10.12.1 and iPhones/iPads running iOS 9) may have trouble using the OverDrive desktop or mobile apps, while Libby is no longer supported on iPhones and iPads running iOS 9.
Carlingwood branch: Elevator out of service
18/10/2021The elevator at Carlingwood branch is currently out of service.
Alta Vista branch: Reopening October 22
21/10/2021Alta Vista branch will return to regular service and hours on Friday, October 22, 2021.
