Visit us in branch to see a special display upstairs celebrating Lunar New Year! Grab some colouring sheets for children and check out the book display in our Children's department!

Thought you missed the chance to sign up for a recreation program through the city? Think again! There’s still time for people to register for the following programs!

Anyone can fall. But as we age, our risk of falling becomes greater. That’s the bad news. The good news is that falls can be prevented.

Ottawa homeowners can now complete the required Vacant Unit Tax (VUT) declaration online for each residential property they own. The deadline is Thursday, March 16, and it takes less than five minutes to complete.

The program endeavours to positively impact historically under-represented segments of the Ottawa population through financial support to non-profit agencies for new, or expanded, projects that assist targeted residents to overcome identified obstacles to the creation of new jobs and/or new enterprises.

Looking for inspiration for what to read next? Check out OPL's list of the most-requested books for adults, teens, and kids in 2022!

The new year may have just started, but it’s already time to start making plans for March Break, scheduled for March 13-17. You can explore March Break programs and camps starting next Monday, January 9

If you plan on visiting a loved one in a long-term care or retirement home, screen for symptoms, stay home if you feel sick, and if you feel well, wear a well-fitting mask during your visit.

The holidays can be a difficult time for many. Check in with your loved ones and neighbours. If you or someone you know is having trouble coping – there are resources to help.

Environment Canada has identified hazardous weather for Thursday, December 22. As a result, the City of Ottawa has declared a Significant Weather Event. The Roads and Parking Services team will be out maintaining the City’s sidewalks, roads and the winter cycling network, but it will take longer than usual to restore them to regular conditions.

The City and our many community agencies and partners work together to ensure options are available for people to come in from the cold and access services.

With the holidays upon us, don’t forget that some of the City’s services may have schedule changes. Here’s the scoop.