The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes and City service impacts for the Family Day holiday on Monday, February 19. Garbage and recycling WILL BE delayed by one day.

The Canada Reads short list and panel have been announced. This popular nationwide Battle of the Books competition, seeking to find the one book every Canadian should read, is back for its 23rd edition. Discover Canadian books and place your holds here.

Saturday, January 27th is Family Literacy Day! Celebrate with OPL by attending a book launch in Manotick, baking a recipe with your kids or grand-kids, or taking photos and writing their captions

Whether you are transitioning to chapter books and hearing stories read aloud, or reading independently, these are a few to enjoy no matter who is reading.

Winter programming has begun for families, kids, teens, and adults. Register quickly to save your spot! 

The Read it first book club is a new feature we’ll be showcasing. It’s a read it and review it club for readers 9-12 years of age at the Ruth E. Dickinson Branch of the Ottawa Public Library. Here is what some of our readers have to say!

The 2023 Ottawa Book Awards finalists lead readers through a voyage of moving poetry, poignant stories, captivating human drama, and engaging biographies. These works delve into significant historical eras, bringing fresh perspective to familiar landscapes and experiences. 

With fall around the corner and new routines about to begin, hours at Ottawa Public Library (OPL) will return to full fall levels at all of its 33 branches starting Tuesday, September 5, 2023.