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⛔ All library branches will be closed on Monday May 22, 2023 for Victoria Day
☑️ AccessAbility Day 2023 ☑️
May 31 will be the City of Ottawa’s 20th AccessAbility Day and is a part of National AccessAbility Week (May 24-June 3). This week is an opportunity to celebrate the diverse community of persons with disabilities across Canada, recognize their achievements, and highlight the work being done to remove barriers and make our communities more inclusive and accessible.
In collaboration with the Canadian Accessibility Network and the Institute of Public Administration of Canada – National Capital Region, the City of Ottawa proudly presents a Canada-wide discussion on accessibility policies and key issues. Our keynote speaker will be Stephanie Cadieux, Canada’s Chief Accessibility Officer, and the event will feature many engaging presenters from various governmental sectors, as well as civil society advocates.
This free virtual event is open to the public. Join us on Wednesday May 31, 2023 from 12 pm to 2 pm on Zoom. To register please click here. The Ottawa Public Library is proud to be a part of this event and we hope to see you there!
OPL has put together a list of print, electronic, web, and audiovisual non-fiction resources that discuss current issues and pivotal figures in the disability justice and rights movement
✅ Accessibility at the Ottawa Public Library
OPL is dedicated to making its resources accessible to people with disabilities, specifically through its services and collections, including:
📘 Accessible collections: large print books, audiobooks, children's braille, and more can be requested and delivered to any branch
⌨ Assistive technology and equipment: each of OPL’s 33 branches has at least one assistive workstation
🚐 Homebound Services: Ottawa residents who are unable to visit the Library regularly due to age, illness or disability can sign up to receive a monthly delivery of OPL materials
📆 If you require longer borrowing periods due to a disability, consider applying for Accessibility Status to have your borrowing periods extended
🔎 The resources of the Centre for Equitable Library Access (CELA)
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Accessibility Services at accessibility.office@BiblioOttawaLibrary.ca or 613-580-2424 ext. 28321
🎬 Friday Flicks
Join us for a screening of Meet the Patels (2015) in honour of Asian Heritage Month on Friday, May 19 at 4 pm! This film is rated PG: Parental Guidance. Recommended for ages 14+. Don't forget to stop by our special book displays for adults and children when you visit us!
💬 OPL 2022 Annual Report: Setting Up For Renewal 💬
2022 was a year of major transition for the Library. OPL has a new Chief Librarian/CEO, the 2019-2022 term of the OPL Board ended, and the Library now has one of the strongest intellectual freedom position statements in North America. The Library remained a vital part of the community - thanks to the people of Ottawa who support and make use of the Library! Please read the report online for more information about the Library’s impact in 2022. Thank you to everyone for making 2022 another successful year at OPL!
👨💻 Gordon Korman Virtual Event
Calling all teachers! OPL would like to invite you and your class to join our virtual author event with Gordon Korman on Friday, May 26 from 9:30 am to 10:30 am! Register your class as soon as possible to reserve a spot! For elementary school students grades 3 and up
Gordon Korman will discuss brainstorming, developing characters, dialogue, and humour. He will then answer questions submitted in advance by classes from across Ottawa
We are encouraging all classes/students to read at least one book by Gordon Korman before the event. This year he published his 101st book!