Become a FOPLA volunteer
We need volunteers! Check out our latest volunteer opportunities and learn how you can get involved with FOPLA.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.