Ottawa Public Library

The Elmvale Acres branch of the Ottawa Public Library will be closed from October 18-25. This is the second 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 and there will be a new service point. ...

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. ...

The Ottawa Public Library is pleased to join _ Canadian Public Libraries for Fair Ebook Pricing _ to raise awareness of high eBook prices charged by multinational publishers. Despite booming borrowing rates and high demand for eBooks, public libraries face challenges in ensuring universal access to this content. ...

The Ottawa Public Library (OPL) has partnered with Ottawa Therapy Dogs and Therapeutic Paws of Canada to offer dog therapy programs at various branches during the summer teen exam period. The dog therapy programs will offer teens a chance to meet and interact with therapy dogs, and to de-stress while they are studying for their exams. ...

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 Ottawa Public Library (OPL) has added Reading and Parents Program (RAPP) Packs to its collection. This initiative, offered in partnership with ALSO (Alternative Learning Styles and Outlooks), is geared towards children aged 6 months to 6 years old. RAPP packs promote and encourage literacy, creativity and self-expression through stories and interactive activities. ...

The 2013 Ontario Municipal Benchmarking Initiative (OMBI) results were released today, and the Ottawa Public Library (OPL) surpasses most other participating public libraries on key comparators. In 2013, OPL had the third highest annual library uses per capita (33.5) and the third highest electronic library uses per capita (15. ...