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_ (press release) _ ** Ottawa, May 25, 2016 ** The public is invited to share their thoughts on the spaces and uses of the new flagship Ottawa Central Library. Two upcoming sessions are the latest in a series of consultations on “ _ what _ ” should be in the new facility. ...

_ (press release) _ The latest statistics from the Ottawa Public Library show that people are using the Library at a growing rate, and accessing ever increasing amounts of digital content from the OPL. In its just released Annual Report, the OPL reports that the proportion of Ottawa residents actively using their OPL card rose to the highest level in three years. ...

_ (press release) _ Ottawa residents will soon have the opportunity to share what they consider most important when evaluating possible locations for the new flagship Ottawa Central Library. Two large in-person consultation sessions are planned for May 16 at Ottawa City Hall. ...

The Ottawa Public Library (OPL) Board today approved the initiation of the process that will be used to determine the best site for Ottawa’s new flagship Central Library, either as a standalone building or in a potential partnership with Library and Archives Canada (LAC). ...

_ (Press release) _ The Ottawa Public Library is pleased that the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) has approved a resolution calling for action from the federal government on eBooks. This resolution requests that the Department of Canadian Heritage and the Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development investigate restrictive eBook prices to public libraries. ...

_ (via Ottawa Public Library) _ The Carp branch of the Ottawa Public Library will be closed on from Monday, February 29 to Thursday, March 10 to receive improvements. As a result of the branch retrofit, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology will be put in place and there will be a new service point. ...

_ (via Ottawa Public Library) _ Ontario is supporting 10 new projects in public libraries that will improve services for Ontarians.  The Ottawa Public Library will receive $186,890 over two years to offer innovative food literacy programming.  This investment is part of the Ontario Libraries Capacity Fund, a $10 million program to help public libraries support strong, vibrant communities and better meet the changing needs of Ontarians. ...

_ (via Ottawa Public Library) _ The Ottawa Public Library has launched an exciting online learning resource: Lynda.com. Lynda.com, offers online learning in software, creative, and business skills through video tutorials. Currently there are more than 4,000 tutorials and the number grows every week. ...

The Elmvale Acres branch of the Ottawa Public Library will be closed from November 30-December 8. This is the third of three short scheduled closures this fall, required as part of the branch retrofit. As a result of these improvements, RFID technology will be put in place, there will be a new service point and a new entrance. ...

Throughout the month of October, Canadians across our country will be celebrating libraries. From building communities and transforming lives to inspiring learning, sparking curiosity, and connecting people, libraries are pillars of our community.  Every day this month, the Ottawa Public Library (OPL) will be showcasing a different service or item available to customers that they might not have known about. ...