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Central Library Discussion - March 31

The Ottawa Public Library (OPL) is holding initial discussions on a Central Library.  The public will be invited to provide input into the spaces and services of the future building.

Public input will be used to shape the functional building requirements (spaces and services) of a Central Library. The results of the public input will be made available through a report to the Ottawa Public Library Board in June 2015.

** There are three ways the public can get involved: ** ** 1. Attend a public session **

** Tuesday, March 31, 2015 **

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  7:00 p.m.
 

- 9:00 p.m.

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** City Hall, Jean Pigott Place **

** 110 Laurier Avenue West **

Registration for the public session starts on Friday, March 6, 2015. Interested citizens can register at www.OttawaCentralLibrary.ca

. Spaces are limited. ** 2. Participate in an online forum **

The public session will be available through a live webcast of the presentations at www.OttawaCentralLibrary.ca . The broadcast will be available on

 March 31at 7:00 p.m.

After the presentation, participants will be given options for submitting their input online through

 April 6, 2015

. The webcast will be available for viewing during the entire online submission period.

** 3. Visit the Main branch **

Visit the Main branch of OPL at 120 Metcalfe St. from March 21-

 27, 2015

to write comments on an idea board located on the Ground floor.  Children can also participate by providing input on a board available in the Children’s area on the second floor.