The passing of the Honourable Murray Sinclair, Anishinābe lawyer, judge, and Canadian senator, earlier this week, gives us all an opportunity to reconnect with his teachings.
November is Financial Literacy Month. Organizations across Canada from the public, private and non-profit sectors take action to strengthen the financial literacy of Canadians. In an era when financial stability is at the heart of family and socio-political issues, it is important to keep abreast of the latest economic developments to make informed decisions. What better place than the Library for Ottawa residents to be kept informed about financial literacy.
Ottawa Public Library (OPL) is excited to announce a new partnership with Lire et Faire Lire Ontario (LEFL), a volunteer-run organisation that aims to promote the joy of reading in French to children, create intergenerational links between children and adults aged 50+ and to support the vitality of francophone communities in Ottawa.
Help shape Ottawa Public Library’s future. We're collecting stories to understand how the library and its services have made a difference in your life.
We want to know what you love about the library and how the library could better serve you.
Your stories, collected here and in branches across the city, will guide the development and evaluation of library services.
Chromebooks are lightweight, user-friendly laptops that make technology accessible to everyone. With their simple setup and intuitive interface, anyone can use them with ease. Chromebooks boot up in seconds, and with automatic updates you get the latest software without interruption. Privacy and security are prioritized, as all saved files and data are wiped after a client logs off.
There are two different types of Chromebooks available:
Fill out the form below to create a free Ottawa Public Library card account for a child or teen aged 17 or younger.
Once complete, you will receive their unique card number by email.
Keep this number to go cardless, or get a free physical card issued at one of 33 branches throughout Ottawa.
Fill out the form below to create your free Ottawa Public Library card account.
Once complete, you will receive a unique card number by email.
Keep this number to go cardless, or get a free physical card issued at one of 33 branches throughout Ottawa.
UPDATE – OPL services during the provincial state of emergency.
Customers will not be allowed inside the branches or Bookmobile during the provincial state of emergency. In-branch services will not be available during this period.
The Ottawa Public Library (OPL) has a number of Access Passes, which are all part of the Express collection (which means you cannot put them on hold). Access Passes offer free general admission to partnered museums, galleries and other sites of interest in the Ottawa area. Check the hours and requirements for the site you wish to visit as there have been many changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Access Passes available from OPL are:
On December 8, 2021, Ottawa City Council approved the OPL 2022 Operating and Capital Budget.
Click here to view the Operating and Capital Budget for 2022