1000 Books Before Kindergarten (1BBK) is a free bilingual literacy program for newborns, babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. The goal? Read 1000 books with your little one before they start Kindergarten. Visit us in branch to see our special display and to pick up a reading log!

March Break is just around the corner! OPL is offering free, fun, educational programs for children (ages 4 to 12) and teens (ages 13 to 17) from March 13 to March 17. There are both virtual and in-person programs available. Registration opens Monday February 27 at 10 am!

We are gearing up for a unique RRFC season. The ice on the Rideau River is in a condition like we have never seen it before, and our operations have already taken notice.

The Planning and Housing Committee received the Official Plan’s 2023 implementation plan. It will focus on three areas including support for the Official Plan through a series of reports on various amendments, completing existing secondary plan projects and planning for future neighbourhoods.

Today, February 22 is Pink Shirt Day - wear pink to help bring awareness to bullying.

Family Day is a great opportunity to be active with your family. Being active together is fun and will help your children to be active for life. The 24-Hour Movement Guidelines advise us to move more, reduce the time that we sit, and get good sleep.

The Thursday, March 16 deadline is quickly approaching for those residential property owners who have not submitted their declaration. If a declaration is not filed – even if it is a principal residence – it will be deemed vacant and the VUT will be applied.

The OPL will showcase award-winning author and screenwriter Catherine Hernandez who will be presenting her speech "What Would Ms. Hina Do?" The performance explores the themes of community and allyship in the context of Black History Month. Wednesday February 22 at 7:00 pm at the National Arts Center.