Tag: Ottawa Public Library
‘Red Control’ impacts indoor rec services
As Ottawa transitions to the provincial Red-Control status, the City will continue to offer many of the same recreation services with reduced capacities…
Ottawa’s master gardeners partner with OPL to share their green thumb expertise
There may be snow lingering on the ground, but Spring is just around the corner. As we continue to spend more time at home, gardening is getting plenty of attention!…
Variety of interesting virtual Library programs and so much more in March
The Ottawa Public Library (OPL) offers a variety of programs for everyone and for all ages. The March 2021 programs will introduce you to the world of Francophonie brought directly into your home with…
Ottawa Public Library celebrates International Women’s Day with evening event and others in March
The Ottawa Public Library (OPL) is providing a strong and inspiring set of virtual events in celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD) – held annually on March 8 when…
Stittsville Library resumes services with guidelines on February 22 – new programs being offered
Stittsville Library will again be welcoming customers inside for returns and holds pick-up, browsing and use of public computers starting Monday, February 22, 2021…
Family Day schedule changes and cancellations
The provincial Stay-at-Home order remains in effect on Family Day. The City of Ottawa reminds residents of the following schedule changes for Family Day…
Library celebrates Black History Month with a historical theme
This year is the 26th anniversary of Black History Month in Canada. That makes 26 years of spotlighting Black Canadians’ contributions not only to their communities, but to all of Canadian society…
Stittsville Library celebrates Family Literacy Day with production of TWEET TWEET
The Stittsville Library invites young families to join their Family Literacy Day Celebration with an online circus performance by Femmes du Feu entitled “Tweet Tweet”…
Ottawa Public Library brings back online programs for kids
January 12 will see live online children’s programming returning to the Ottawa Public Library (OPL) with something for every kid! Library staff say, “There is no shortage of great activities for kids this winter!”
Update on library services during holidays and lockdown
The Ottawa Public Library (OPL) will be scaling back some of its services in compliance with the provincial shutdown set to begin on December 26. OPL will offer “curbside” returns and holds pickup…
Watch the skies and ski the trails compliments of Stittsville Library
The Stittsville branch staff of the Ottawa Public Library (OPL) gave us an update on programs for the kids and family. Passes for skiing and museums…
Awesome Authors is back for another year
Do you have a flair for writing, a talent for telling a good story, and the desire to express your ideas with the world? Well then, on your mark, get set… write!
Spend some time at the Stittsville Library browsing
Wonder what is going on at the Stittsville Library Branch? So did we. We reached out to discover what you can expect when you make your next visit.
COMMUNITY NOTES: From the desk of Councillor Gower
For the week of November 30th, Councillor Gower is sharing information on the lighting up of the Village Square Park and a house decorating contest that the Stittsville Lions are hosting…
Hollywood heads north for lights, camera, Ottawa!
Ever imagined yourself on the big screen? Ottawa’s film, television, and animation industry is a vibrant sector contributing over $100 million to the local economy each year.