UPDATE: Additional Services at OPL Branches – Starting Feb. 22

17/02/2021

Starting Monday, February 22:

  • 25 of our 28 open branches will offer returns and holds pick up inside the branches, as well as browsing, and use of public computers.
  • Rosemount, Orléans, and Metcalfe branches will offer contactless returns and holds pick up inside the branches.
  • The Bookmobile will offer browsing of a small collection at all stops.
  • Hours of operation will remain the same.
  • Mask wearing inside the branches, and outside in line, remain mandatory.

For more details, go to the OPL blog.

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French literature at the center of discussions

Croisées des mots avec Mishka Lavaigne, Table ronde avec Didier Leclair, Guy Bélizaire et Gabriel Osson les 16 et 18 fécrier
11/02/2021

French literature is full of treasures, peculiarities and surprises that you will enjoy discovering on February 17 and 18. Join us for interesting and captivating discussions on francophone literature at La Croisée des mots with Mishka Lavigne and at the Black History Month panel  with the topic: "Perspectives sur la littérature afro-canadienne et francophone”. Here is an incredible opportunity for Francophones, Francophiles, and fans of Franco-Ontarian literature to meet talented francophone authors.

From the comfort of your living room, log on to Zoom or tune in live on Facebook to take part in the interesting and enriching talks that these events promise to bring:

  • On February 17 at 6 pm, join us for Croisée des mots with Mishka Lavigne — Discover the multiple talents of this author, screenwriter and literary translator whose plays have been produced in Canada, the United States, Australia, France, Germany and Switzerland. Her play Havre won the Governor General's Literary Award for the Francophone Theatre category in 2019. The author will also take the opportunity to speak a little more about her works, aspirations, inspiration and writing projects.
  • On February 18 at 7 pm, join us for the Black History Month French panel: “Perspectives sur la littérature afro-canadienne et francophone”.  As part of the Black History Month celebration, OPL invited Didier Leclair, Guy Bélizaire and Gabriel Osson to share their views on Afro-Canadian and Francophone literature.  With Gabriel Osson as moderator, these discussions will surely capture your attention and guide you onto paths for further reflection.

Hurry to register for these events! If you are looking for a good read, you can browse the books of these authors in our collection!

Croisée des mots virtuelle 2020-2021by ProgramDevelopment

L’Association des auteures et auteurs de l’Ontario français (AAOF) et la Bibliothèque publique d'Ottawa ont le plaisir de vous convier à Croisée des mots virtuelle. Une série de rencontres mensuelles avec des auteurs et auteures de l'Ontario français. Au programme : lecture, entrevue et discussions virtuelles avec le public!

Le Mois de l'histoire des Noirsby Collection_Development

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