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  • Friday, October 30, 2020

    OTTAWA – Ottawa Reads YA connects you with the authors you love and with fellow Young Adult literature fans and aspiring writers. Like its predecessor OPL`s ‘Teen Author Fest’, Ottawa Reads YA is a great chance to interact with authors and learn more about this innovative and exciting genre....

  • Tuesday, October 13, 2020

    Ottawa – Ottawa Public Library (OPL) will hold a virtual media availability after today’s Ottawa Public Library Board meeting. Chair Matthew Luloff, Councillor for Orléans ward; Danielle McDonald, Ottawa Public Library CEO; and Catherine Seaman, OPL Division Manager of Customer...

  • Tuesday, October 6, 2020

    Now that sitting in a packed theatre is off the table for the foreseeable future, Ottawa Public Library is partnering with a Company of Fools to bring Love from Afar, a unique and original...

  • Tuesday, September 29, 2020

    We’ve all been facing changes and challengesin our lives in recent months. When faced with a crisis or problem, it can be easy to get overwhelmed by the things that feel far beyond your control. Developing resilience can help you cope adaptively and bounce back after stress caused by changes,...

  • Tuesday, September 22, 2020

    OTTAWA.- September 30 is Orange Shirt Day! To recognize this important day, Ottawa Public Library in collaboration with the City of Ottawa and other Indigenous community organizations is hosting a series of virtual events on the theme of resilience. ...

  • Thursday, September 17, 2020

    OTTAWA –Ottawa Public Library’s Rosemount branch, which opened more than a century ago, closed in May 2019 for revitalization further to extensive community engagement about what renovations and redesigns would bring the most benefit to OPL customers in the area.

    The Library reports...

  • Tuesday, September 15, 2020

    OTTAWA.- Science Literacy Week is nearly here, and researchers across Canada are preparing to present their latest findings on a key indicator of environmental health and sustainability: biodiversity. This year’s Science Literacy Week will...

  • Thursday, September 10, 2020

    OTTAWA — During this challenging time, when home has become the place for more activities than ever, cooking at home can be yet another challenge. Ottawa Public Library is here with some help and inspiration this...

  • Thursday, September 10, 2020

    OTTAWA - Since its initial closure in March 2020, Ottawa Public Library has been working to adapt to the current situation and to safely resume physical services. Here are the latest updates on OPL services.  

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  • Monday, August 31, 2020

    OTTAWA  Poetry, short stories, queer lit, novels, controversial stories, style, fiction… What will be discussed during Croisée des mots 2020-2021? Today the Ottawa Public Library (OPL) and the Association des auteures et...

  • Tuesday, August 25, 2020

    OTTAWA – There is still plenty to come in the Ottawa Live &Local series brought to you by Ottawa Public Library and Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe. This online series ofconcertsand workshops has been successful in providing a platform for local Ottawa artists to reach people right across...

  • Monday, August 24, 2020

    OTTAWA – Ottawa Public Library (OPL) will be concluding its popular gardening program series with three new programs with a focus on fall gardening. The series runs on select Wednesdays in September. 

    • Learn how to collect, save, and store...
  • Friday, August 21, 2020

    In thisextraordinary andtumultuousyear, Ottawa Public Library is pleased to participate in 2020 Ottawa Capital Pridecelebrations. OPL invites you toconnect and celebrate virtually in the inclusive spirit of the organizers’ motto for this year: “Wherever we are”and OPL is proud to add these...

  • Wednesday, August 19, 2020

    OTTAWA - With international travel limited right now, we have all had to look for different ways to enjoy a vacation and a bit of tourism. Many people have turned to bike rides, runs or walks to satisfy their urge for discovery, get out of their daily ruts, and take a break...

  • Monday, August 17, 2020

    OTTAWA – In conjunction with the Ottawa Public Library and Library and Archives Canada, the Writers Festival is pleased to announce that beginning on August 18 it will offer an exciting season of podcasts, pre-recorded long-form conversations and live events to animate the literary...

  • Monday, August 10, 2020

    OTTAWA.-This summer, the Ottawa Public Library (OPL) is offering much more than a Summer Reading Club. Along with the launch of Summerland, the Library has also initiated an entire educational program on YouTube, entitled “OPL Universe”, for children aged 0 to 12. There, you...

  • Thursday, July 30, 2020

    Ottawa – As part of its phased approach to resuming physical Library services, select OPL branches will begin offering additional in-person services on Monday, August 17.

    New in-person services include browsing, use of public computers by appointment, and card registration. Employees at...

  • Friday, July 24, 2020

    OTTAWA – Ottawa Public Library (OPL) will hold a six-week series of online mini-concerts and workshops celebrating local music and musicians called Ottawa Live & Local. Ten musical acts in a wide variety of genres – from contemporary roots to hip hop – will add a local spin to the...

  • Friday, July 10, 2020

    OTTAWA - As part of its ongoing and phased approach to resuming physical services, Ottawa Public Library is pleased to announce the opening dates for its returns and holds pickup service at the two...

  • Friday, July 3, 2020

    OTTAWA - Ottawa Public Library (OPL) is launching Library 1:1, a new service that can help customers find what they are looking for with individualized help from one of OPL’s dedicated librarians or information experts...