Staff Blogs

  • 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:

  • Feeling stuck with the same playlists on YouTube or Spotify? Why not explore something new? With your library card, you can unlock a vast collection of music through various music streaming platforms (Hoopla, Medici.tv, Naxos music library).