Staff are interested in resident feedback regarding proposed regulations to allow for residential gardening, little free libraries and retail vending in the City’s right of way.

Emergency Preparedness Week has been a national event for over 25 years and aims to promote awareness about the importance of knowing what to do before, during and after an emergency.

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten (1BBK) is a free bilingual literacy program for newborns, babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. The goal? Read 1,000 books with your little one before they start Kindergarten. Visit us in branch to pick up a reading log!

Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people in Canada have been the targets of violence for far too long. We acknowledge the many families affected by the loss of their daughters, sisters, mothers, aunties, grandmothers and two-spirit family and friends.

To reduce unnecessary waste going to landfill and increase participation in recycling and Green Bin programs, the City is considering a new policy to change curbside garbage collection in Ottawa to a partial pay-as-you-throw program.

The Ottawa Local Immigration Partnership (OLIP) invites you to nominate an individual who positively impacted your journey in making Ottawa your new home, to receive the 2023 Welcoming Ottawa Ambassador Awards.

Throughout the month of May, the Ottawa Public Library will be celebrating Asian Heritage Month. OPL invites everyone to discover the legacy and diverse cultures of Asia through educational and cultural programs at OPL.

The City of Ottawa is asking residents, rental contract holders and organizers of large public events to stay off all municipal ball diamonds and sports fields. League conveners for ball diamonds will be contacted directly to advise that May 1 season opening for ball fields is being delayed.

OC Transpo is committed to delivering the best possible service to customers and we recognize that travel patterns have changed over the last few years. That’s why we are conducting a bus route review and they want to hear from you!

Residents are invited to complete a short survey available until May 24th. Feedback from the survey will help inform our process and how we share important budget information.

New smartcard readers are now live on all Para Transpo minibuses and taxis. The readers allow you to pay with a Presto card, credit card, or mobile wallet on a smartphone. A debit card option will be available soon.

Canadian Children’s Book Week focuses on promoting reading to children all across Canada. This year, from April 30 to May 6, join OPL to celebrate Canadian authors and books!