Staff Blogs

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    Two young readers curled up on a purple beanbag in front of a brick wall, sharing a colourful book titled ‘Unseen Worlds

    May 5–11, 2025

    Find Your Quiet Space at the Library!

    Whether you're diving into a good book, attending a creative program, or simply enjoying the quiet, the Library offers space to pause, reflect, and feel at ease. 

  • It’s a quiet Saturday morning at the branch. A few families gather in the children’s area—not as many as a typical storytime, and that’s by design. 

  • Join us on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, as Ottawa Public Library, a coast-to-coast celebration of Canadian cinema presented by REEL CANADA. This annual event highlights Canada's filmmakers.

  • Each year on the second Wednesday of April, people across Canada and beyond mark the International Day of Pink—a day to stand up against bullying, homophobia, transphobia, and all forms of discrimination.

  • Ottawa Public Library is excited to announce the addition of new titles to our Book Club Kits!

    Each kit comes in a sturdy denim bag and contains:

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    March 20 marks the celebration of the International Day of La Francophonie, established in 1970 in Niamey (Niger) by the Agency of Cultural and Technical Cooperation, which later became the