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Lights, Camera, Ottawa!

ProgramDevelopment
09/10/2020
Ottawa’s film, television, and animation industry is a vibrant sector contributing over $100 million...
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Christmas in July – New items are here!

OPL_BPO_Comms
07/07/2020
It is wonderful to see all the shiny new library items coming in –...
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Kanopy Kids – Unlimited plays for any video in Kanopy Kids

ProgramDevelopment
25/04/2020
Looking for a smart way to spend your screen time? Kanopy Kids is here...
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Quaranstream: Five Fervently Affecting African Films

OPL_Film
04/09/2020
As you’re probably already aware, we offer the streaming services Hoopla and Kanopy for...
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Quaranstream: Five Fantastically Infectious Korean Films

OPL_Film
05/08/2020
Quaranstream: Five Fantastically Infectious Korean Films As you’re probably already aware, we offer the...
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May the fourth is Star Wars day!

nathancarofrechette
01/05/2020
May 4th is coming up, and it’s Start Wars day! Because of its similarity...
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You Must be Joking?

ProgramDevelopment2
04/05/2020
“Laughter is the best medicine” - Multiple sources Sick of all the Covid news?...
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BiblioVideo: Celebrate Canadian Literature for Kids and Teens

ProgramDevelopment2
13/05/2020
Did you ever wonder where authors get their ideas? Have you ever dreamed of...
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Picture of a bee on a flower.

How does your garden grow? Pollinators!

LibraryLexy
14/07/2020
If you’ve been relying on gardening to provide you with some regenerative moments –...
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Sundance and Cannes – from your living room!

nathancarofrechette
19/05/2020
Since no one will be able to fly to the various film festivals of...
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Movie and Popcorn Time!

ProgramDevelopment2
11/05/2020
Here is a tasty popcorn recipe for you to try at home. Need a...
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Get creative in the kitchen with these great videos

kletskoek
23/04/2020
Going stir crazy stuck in the house? Why not stir up a new dish?...
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Highlights from Hoopla Video!

ProgramDevelopment
14/04/2020
Looking to welcome a story into your home? Hoopla’s streaming video collection has got...
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I love a good Star Trek documentary!

ProgramDevelopment
28/03/2020
I have vivid memories of tuning in to the television show, Star Trek as...
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Frenchified Popcorn

ProgramDevelopment
28/03/2020
What better to serve alongside your next French movie extravaganza than popcorn, the French...
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This might just be your new favourite series to binge watch!

ProgramDevelopment
25/03/2020
Much more than your average police procedural, Spiral (Engrenages) follows the day-to-day goings on...
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Popcorn mais souffle

Out of this world popcorn

ProgramDevelopment
21/03/2020
Here is a tasty popcorn recipe for you to try at home. Need a...
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