Long before working at the Library, Sandra Hobbs was a young reader herself, captivated by Canadian children’s stories.
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From dramas to comedies to documentaries, Canadian films capture our voices, landscapes, humour, and shared experiences.
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The Ottawa Public Library (OPL) brand isn’t just a logo. It’s the experience you have every time you visit your local branch.
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This April, Ottawa Public Library invites you to join One eRead/U
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It’s 2:30 pm on a Tuesday. Sun, hail, rain, or snow, the weather hardly matters.
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Ottawa Public Library, in partnership with the City of Ottawa, is hosting Open Data Open House sessions at branches across the city.
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Every March, the Month of La Francophonie highlights the vibrancy and diversity of the French language and Francophone cultures around the world.
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Why do you write? Many past winners of the Awesome Authors youth writing contest couldn’t choose just one reason—but they all described the same feeling: freedom.
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At Ottawa Public Library (OPL), our staff don’t just issue library cards—they use them too!
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In honour of Freedom to Read Week (February 16–22, 2026), we’re hosting a special giveaway celebrating intellectual freedom and the power of stories.