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Oct 28, 2020
Dear parents and guardians, We miss you dearly in the branches. While we’ve seen... -
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 13, 2020
Did you ever wonder where authors get their ideas? Have you ever dreamed of... -
May 07, 2020
The Ottawa Public Library has a rich collection of wonderful eBooks and eAudioBooks by... -
May 07, 2020
On May 7th 2020, the Association des libraires du Québec broadcasted live on Facebook... -
May 07, 2020
Stuck at home and need ideas on what to read next? You know what... -
May 05, 2020
These are challenging times and children need a calm, reassuring presence. They also need...
Return to regular hours 1
Notices 4
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.
Extended curbside service at Alta Vista branch October 16 from 10 am to 5 pm
15/10/2021The Alta Vista branch will extend curbside services at the rear door and parking lot on Saturday October 16, 2021 from 10 am to 5 pm .The branch will resume regular service on Monday, October 18 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.
Notice: Carlingwood Branch
14/10/2021The elevator at Carlingwood branch is currently out of service.
Closure: Centennial Branch
15/10/2021Centennial Branch will be open from 2 pm to 5 pm only Saturday October 16, due to a planned Hydro Ottawa Power outage.