Ottawa Public Library has scaled back physical library services to holds pickup and returns at branch entrances ̶ “curbside” ̶ to keep OPL customers and employees safe, further to the provincial emergency and stay-at-home order which took effect today. Throughout the city, 31 Library branches remain open to offer curbside returns and holds pick up. Customers will no longer be permitted to enter...
River Ward Community Update Dear Friends and Neighbours of River Ward, Happy New Year. I hope you have been able to take some time to rest, communicate with friends and loved ones, and enjoy this festive season. We have been in lockdown since December 26. I hope it will...
River Ward Community Update Dear Friends and Neighbours of River Ward, As Summer continues to hold on, I hope you had time to rejuvenate and enjoy the warm weather. We certainly had a lot of it! Back to School brings routine back for many aspects of life, even...
As part of a phased-in approach to a resumption of physical services, Ottawa Public Library (OPL) will soon begin a new curbside service for returns and holds pick up at six (6) branch locations: Main branch, 120 Metcalfe Street Beaverbrook branch, 2500 Campeau Drive Cumberland branch,...
All Library branches, Bookmobile stops and Homebound delivery services will close temporarily starting Monday, March 16th. Their online services might be handy during this time of social distancing. Any resident with internet access and a valid library card can stream movies or music, download ebooks & magazines,...
This note is following on the recent announcement by the Mayor to close City facilities where the public gathers, including library branches. This preventative measure has been put into play to help minimize the spread of COVID-19 within the community. The closures will be effective Monday...
On January 23, 2020, the City of Ottawa, Ottawa Public Library and Library and Archives Canada revealed the architectural design for our newest landmark destination: the Ottawa Public Library - Library and Archives Canada Joint Facility. The new facility is a collaboration between the City...