Staff Blogs

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    Black History Month is here—a time to celebrate, learn, and reflect on the remarkable contributions of Black Canadians to our shared history and culture. At Ottawa Public Library, we’ve prepared an exciting lineup of events to inspire, educate, and connect. 

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    Looking to bring your creative visions to life—without breaking the bank? Check out Ottawa Public Library’s Imagine Space, your one-stop maker hub packed with cutting-edge tools and free to access!

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    Today, January 27, marks Family Literacy Day—a national initiative established by ABC Life Literacy Canada in 1999 to highlight the importance of reading and participating in literacy-related activities as a family. 

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    A hand holding a pencil in the center of the following words: Awesome authors Supers auteurs on a black background.

    In 2025, overcome your fears and dare to do the impossible! If you are between the ages of 9 and 18 and you like to write, tell stories or share your feelings through drawing or poetry, the Awesome Authors contest is for you! 

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    Croisée des mots

    Association des auteures et auteurs de l'Ontario français (AAOF) and Ottawa Public Library (OPL) invite you to dive into the poetic world of authors Denise Desautels and François Baril Pelletier, on Wednesday, January 22, at 7 pm on Zoom or live on Facebook.

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    Good news, the new Jazz add-on is now officially available on our current Medici.tv|EDU platform since January 1, 2025. 

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    In a cozy corner of the city, a library branch introduced Nya to a world of possibility. Every page she turned transformed her future. Now, let's hear her story in her own words. 

      

    Dear Readers,