Ottawa Public Library (OPL) is pleased to participate in Capital Pride this year. Join in on the fun by reading stories from the 2SLGBTQIA+ community or by joining in on the Capital Pride events.
OPL at Capital Pride
OPL will be at the Street Fair on Bank Street from on August 23 and 24, where our friendly staff will be sharing personalized book recommendations for readers of all ages and interests. Whether you're looking for heartfelt memoirs, bold fiction, or inspiring children's stories, we've got something for everyone.
OPL is proud to march in the Capital Pride Parade on August 24. Join in this celebration of love and inclusivity with thousands of community members and hundreds of community organizations.
Don't miss Drag Storytime!
Join us for a joyful and inclusive Drag Storytime at Dundonald Park on Saturday, August 23 where fabulous a local drag performer will bring stories to life in celebration of diversity, creativity, and self-expression.
Pride Events with FrancoQueer
Come connect and celebrate at a Pride socials hosted in partnership with FrancoQueer at Nepean Centrepointe on August 6, at 2pm and at Orléans on August 16 at 2pm. Enjoy conversation, and community in a welcoming space for all. Reserve your spot now.
Read with Pride
Discover powerful stories and vibrant voices from the 2SLGBTQIA+ community through book lists created by OPL librarians. These collections include picture books, teen reads, adult fiction, and nonfiction that reflect the richness and diversity of queer experiences. In alignment with the principles of intellectual freedom, these selections affirm every individual's right to seek out, access, and engage with a broad spectrum of ideas and perspectives. By celebrating diverse identities and narratives, OPL upholds the freedom to read.
This August, join the Capital Pride festivities at Ottawa Public Library and uplift 2SLGBTQIA+ voices. In celebrating Pride, OPL affirms its support of intellectual freedom and everyone’s right to the freedom to read. Explore our curated booklists or swing by your local branch to discover powerful stories and vibrant perspectives. Ce mois d’août, célébrez la Fierté dans la Capitale à la Bibliothèque publique d’Ottawa et amplifiez les voix des membres de la communauté 2ELGBTQIA+. En célébrant la Fierté, la BPO réaffirme son engagement envers la liberté intellectuelle et le droit de lire librement. Explorez ces listes de livres ou passez en succursale pour découvrir des récits puissants et des perspectives vibrantes.
