This spring, free sports equipment lockers are set to reopen in select City of Ottawa parks (including Woodburn Park in Barrhaven), giving residents easy access to borrow balls and gear just steps from their favourite courts and fields.

No matter what the weather brings us this summer, be prepared to beat the heat and stay safe.

Celebrating 200th birthday of Ottawa, Thottungal Tales presents The Literary Feast 2026. Food with Wine and Words, a unique cultural and culinary gathering. Featured Titles listed by publication date. See the end of the list for library databases that include cooking lessons! 

Emergencies can happen at any time. In Ottawa, we’ve experienced both riverine and flash flooding, blizzards unleashing 100 centimetres of snow, prolonged power outages, and severe spring and summer storms – even a derecho.

Each year and each emergency is different. How we prepare for them and work together to help keep our community safe and resilient follow the same steps.

Registration opens on May 12 for swimming, and May 14 for summer activities, and before and after school programs.

As Mental Health Week begins, we are reminded of the importance of raising awareness and fostering an environment that promotes wellness for all members of our communities.

May 8th to 18th, experience the World's Largest Free Public Tulip Festival with 300,000 Blooms and over 100 Unique Varieties of Tulip. Read alongside the festival with this list of tulip themed books as well as stories set in Ottawa or the Netherlands. 

Spring is here and warm weather has finally arrived, making it easier to be physically active outdoors. Whether participating in cycling, inline skating, scooter riding or skateboarding, head injuries can happen.