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The Library will be at the 2022 Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival

By OPL_BPO_Comms

June 21 is the National Indigenous Day and the occasion to commemorate, and honour the unique heritage, diverse cultures and...
Why Noopiming ?

By kari_OPL

Before you read this blog, I would like to let you know that I am a woman of color and...
Foundation set for Ādisōke

By OPL_BPO_Comms

At a ceremony held this morning at the Ādisōke site, we celebrated the setting of the foundation of this once-in-a-generation...
Join the 2022 TD Summer Reading Club!

By OPLProgramsProgrammesBPO

We have a variety of programs planned to keep you entertained all summer long! You will have the opportunity to...
How to Read Noopiming – Listen

By CD_Librarian

When I first started reading Noopiming: The Cure for White Ladies , I found it was a challenge to get...
What is Pride Month about, anyway?

By nathancarofrechette

The Pride Parade has historically always been the main event and the focus of Pride festivities around the world. There’s...
Read Noopiming in honour of National Indigenous History Month

By Collection_Development

In June, National Indigenous History Month, all Canadians are asked to commemorate the rich, diverse history of Indigenous people in...
Travel Dreams

By OPL_BPO_Zoe

Despite pandemic measures, world conflicts, and airport delays, many people are continuing to plan their travel dreams. Travel guide publishers...
June is Seniors' Month 2022

By OPLProgramsProgrammesBPO

Ottawa Public Library (OPL) is inviting the Ottawa community to celebrate Senior’s Month in Ontario. The 2022 theme is Stay...
Celebrating 613Day! Celebrating local! Celebrating Ottawa!

By Emilie_BPO_OPL

June 13th, 6/13, our area code, is the day when we celebrate Ottawa, its culture and all the special treasures...