Watch our promo video to learn about FOPLA
What is FOPLA? Learn how the Friends of the Ottawa Public Library Assocation supports the Ottawa Public Library every year, and how you can get involved.
Become a FOPLA volunteer
We need volunteers! Check out our latest volunteer opportunities and learn how you can get involved with FOPLA.
Happy National Volunteer Week from FOPLA
As a token of recognition to these thousands of community champions, organizations across the country will celebrate National Volunteer Week in Canada from April 16-23.
Spin us right round with new vinyl donations at FOPLA
Did you know that in addition to used books, FOPLA also accepts donations of audio visual materials such as CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray, vinyl and audiobooks?
Watch our promo video to learn about FOPLA
What is FOPLA? Learn how the Friends of the Ottawa Public Library Assocation supports the Ottawa Public Library every year, and how you can get involved.
The Friends’ Bookshop at Main is moving!
Coming Soon We’re excited to announce that The Friends’ Bookshop is moving to a brand new location inside the Main Branch of the Ottawa Public Library on September 4, 2018. This new location will offer our customers greater accessibility, updated product selection, and will be open for business during all opening hours of the Main Branch. Because our new space will be available throughout the day, we will also be discontinuing the Book Bar Sale that occurs in [...]
Check out our 2017 Annual Report
2017 was a wonderfully successful year for the Friends of the Ottawa Public Library Association (FOPLA), as we launched a new website, increased our reach in the community, and gave the Ottawa Public Library our largest donation yet of $360,000.
Outgoing President Chantal Cloutier reflects on past and future success
In her parting President's Message, outgoing FOPLA President, Chantal Cloutier, reflects on the stellar last year of achievements made by FOPLA in support of the Ottawa Public Library.
Become a FOPLA volunteer
We need volunteers! Check out our latest volunteer opportunities and learn how you can get involved with FOPLA.
Happy National Volunteer Week from FOPLA
As a token of recognition to these thousands of community champions, organizations across the country will celebrate National Volunteer Week in Canada from April 16-23.
Spin us right round with new vinyl donations at FOPLA
Did you know that in addition to used books, FOPLA also accepts donations of audio visual materials such as CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray, vinyl and audiobooks?