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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
FOPLA celebrates Ottawa’s talented young writers
This marks the tenth year that FOPLA has published pot-pourri, which features work by the winners of the Ottawa Public Library’s Awesome Authors youth-writing contest.