Curiosity Came to Life on January 27!

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Librarian standing beside a rollup banner with the OPL tagline "Connection with Curiosity"

 

What a day, Ottawa!

On January 27, our community showed up at Ottawa Public Library (OPL) branches across the city, ready to celebrate curiosity, connection, and the everyday Library moments that bring us together.

Launch Day Highlights

Here’s what made the celebration so special:

  • In-branch activations: Staff welcomed clients into branches filled with bold new visuals, sparking moments of conversation, discovery, and connection.
  • Sweet treats & tote bags: Branded donuts and tote bags brought delight to participating branches—and plenty of smiles.
  • Three new library card designs: Clients got to choose from three brand-new library card designs, making the launch even more personal and memorable.
  • Digital & in-library updates: Technology Services refreshed our website and in-library technology for a seamless public experience.
  • Real moments, captured: We snapped authentic photos of the connections that make OPL feel like yours, and shared some of them here with you.

More Than a Logo

The celebration doesn’t stop with launch day. In the weeks ahead, you’ll start spotting our new brand around the city, in your local library, and online. Every element has been designed with our communities in mind.

Want to learn more about our new brand and the meaning behind it? Find out more here!

Thank You for Making Our Brand Launch a Success!

To the staff who sparked conversations, created welcoming moments, and brought launch day to life—thank you! Your dedication, planning, and hard work made this celebration possible.

To every Library client who took a moment to explore, take photos with our new brand, ask questions, enjoy treats, and celebrate with us—thank you!

Curiosity was celebrated. Connection continues. And there’s so much more to discover together!

Keep the Connection Going

Keep sharing your own Library moments and our new brand by tagging @OttawaPublicLibrary and using our new tagline: #ConnectWithCuriosity

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Library staffing handing out new branded donuts
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Library staffing handing out new branded bags

 

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Library staff holding a plate with a new branded donut
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Table filled with branded donuts on plates

 

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Library staff holding a newly designed library card
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Library staffing holding up a newly designed library card

 

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Tabled filled with boxes of branded donuts and beside these, tote bags

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