FOPLA President Vlad Uher on his first year at the helm
In his annual message FOPLA President, Vlad Uher, reflects on the stellar last year of achievements made by FOPLA in support of the Ottawa Public Library.
We gave $375,000 to the Ottawa Public Library in 2018!
We couldn’t be happier to announce that in 2018 we donated $375,000 to the Ottawa Public Library thanks to the support of our loyal customers and dedicated volunteers.
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 7-13, 2019.
Dedicated FOPLA volunteer posthumously awarded OPL’s Order of Friendship
Helen Tweddle, a long-serving and dedicated FOPLA volunteer, was posthumously awarded the Ottawa Public Library’s (OPL) Order of Friendship award on October 9.
The Friends’ Bookshop at Main has moved!
We’re excited to announce that The Friends’ Bookshop has moved to a brand new location inside the Main Branch of the Ottawa Public Library.
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.
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.
We donated $360,000 to the Ottawa Public Library in 2017!
We couldn’t be happier to announce that in 2017 FOPLA donated $360,000 to the Ottawa Public Library, all thanks to the support of our loyal customers and dedicated volunteers.
We’re adjusting prices beginning January 1, 2018
We want to let you, our valued customers, know about some upcoming adjustments to our used book prices in FOPLA locations throughout Ottawa.
It’s time to jam with OPL’s new Musical Instrument Lending Library
The Ottawa Public Library is now one of six libraries in Canada to provide the opportunity to borrow and enjoy a collection of 150 musical instruments.