Our 2023 Annual Report is Now Available
What has been achieved in 2023 Through the commitment of our more than 230 volunteers and the generosity of our donors, FOPLA was able to generate $396,230 in revenues and donate $112,500 to OPL. Our 230 volunteers contributed an impressive 22,000 volunteer hours. Two new scholarships were established with the University of Ottawa (FOPLA Scholarship for Diversity and Equity in Public Librarianship 2023) and Algonquin College (FOPLA Award for Diversity and Equity in Public Librarianship 2023). Sales from our [...]
Join us for the 2024 Annual General Meeting
Please click on the links below to access the documents for the FOPLA 2024 Annual General Meeting. 2024 Annual General Meeting Agenda 2024 Proxy Voting form English 2024 Proxy Voting form French 2023 Draft AGM Minutes FOPLA Bylaw for Member Consideration June 19 2024 AABPO Reglement pour examen par les membres 19 juin 2024 2023 FOPLA Financial Statements
Ottawa Public Library Releases their Annual Report 2023
The theme of the 2023 report is A Library for Everyone to reflect that there is room for everyone’s story at OPL, and that the Library provides access to a world of ideas and supports the community in a variety of ways. A key accomplishment in 2023 to increase inclusion and accessibility was the creation of the new Client Experience and Community Development department whose priority will be to identify community needs and service gaps as an initial [...]
FOPLA announces major gift to the Ottawa Public Library
OTTAWA – On April 9, 2024, at the Ottawa Public Library Board meeting, the Friends of the Ottawa Public Library Association (FOPLA) had the great pleasure of announcing a gift of $750,000 to the Ottawa Public Library “Unlock Potential” campaign, in support of the new OPL Central Library and joint facility with Library and Archives Canada (LAC), Ādisōke. “We are proud to be commemorating more than 20 years of friendship with OPL and contributing to the development of [...]
Kindreads.com
Visit our online book store, Kindreads.com. We have thousands of curated books in new or almost new condition at incredible prices. Three convenient pick up locations across the city or shipped straight to you.
Mammoth Book Sale Dates 2024!
We are pleased to announce the 2024 dates for our always popular Mammoth Book Sales. These sales take place every 4th Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm at the James Bartleman Centre, 100 Tallwood Drive, Nepean ON K2G 4R7 We offer great prices on gently used books, CDs, DVDs and more. 2024 Sale dates can be found here.
Our Next Mammoth Sale is October 26th!
Mammoth Sales 2024! We are pleased to announce our Mammoth Book Sale dates for 2024. The next sale is Saturday, October 26th. Mammoth Books Sales take place the 4th Saturday of every month. We offer great prices on gently used books, audiobooks, CDs, DVDs and more. Dates for MBS Sales in 2024 can be found here. Location: James Bartleman Center 100 Tallwood Drive, Ottawa (ON) K2G 4R7 Time: 10 am - 2 pm cash, credit, and debit accepted [...]