pot-pourri 2017 youth writing anthology launches November 6
It’s that time of year! Get ready for pot-pourri 2017, a collection of poetry, short-stories, and comics by the winners of the Awesome Authors contest.
FOPLA scholarships help educate Ottawa’s up-and-coming library advocates
We chatted with Erica Vanden Bosch, recipient of uOttawa's 2017 Friends of the Ottawa Public Library Scholarship, about studying information management.
Teachers go back to school with FOPLA books
When heading back to school, building a classroom library can be expensive for a teacher, as it’s a feature that isn't always provided by the school or school board.
FOPLA volunteer Heather Murphy wins Ontario Senior of the Year Award
A huge congratulations to FOPLA volunteer, Heather Murphy, who was awarded Ontario’s 2017 Senior of the Year Award for the Municipality of Ottawa.
Welcome to our new website
After months of planning, we’re pleased to welcome you to our brand new (and improved) website!
Happy National Volunteer Week
April 23-29, 2017 marks National Volunteer Week in Canada. There’s no better time to highlight the talent and hard work devoted by our 300 volunteers.
FOPLA donates $350k to Ottawa Public Library in 2016
FOPLA donated $350,000 to the Ottawa Public Library (OPL) in 2016, a figure which represents our second largest annual donation to date.
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.
Awesome Authors 2017 winners announced
The winners of OPL’s 22nd Awesome Authors Youth Writing contest were announced on March 28th at an awards ceremony held at Nepean’s Centrepointe Theatre.
FOPLA President speaks in support of Ottawa Central Library
FOPLA President Chantal Cloutier offered resounding support from FOPLA for the vision, location, and proposed partnership with Library and Archives Canada for Ottawa's new library facility.