FOPLA bookstores
Looking for a great book? Our used books are among the most reasonably priced in Ottawa, meaning you can indulge your love of reading over and over again at one of our many locations.
Feel good knowing your purchase helps to support the Ottawa Public Library, as we raise more than $350,000 every year through the sale of used items in our volunteer-run locations across the city. We receive new donations throughout the week, so visit often for the best finds.
Want more options? You can also explore our self-serve shelves, visit our monthly Mammoth Sale, or make an appointment to browse the stacks at our Distribution Facility.
The Friends’ Bookshop
Main Library
120 Metcalfe Street, Ottawa ON K1P 5M2
(613) 580-2940 (InfoService)
Monday: 10am-9pm
Tuesday: 10am-9pm
Wednesday: 10am-9pm
Thursday: 10am-9pm
Friday: 10am-6pm
Saturday: 10am-5pm
Sunday: 10am-5pm
The Bookworm
Cumberland Branch
1599 Tenth Line Road, Orléans ON K1E 3E8
(613) 580-2424 x39896
Monday: 10:30am-4:30pm
Tuesday: 10:30am-4:30pm
Wednesday: 10:30am-4:30pm
Thursday: 10:30am-6:00pm
Friday: 10:30am-2:30pm
Saturday 10:30am-2:30pm
Second Editions
Nepean Centrepointe Branch
101 Centrepointe Drive, Nepean ON K2G 0B5
(613) 580-2424 x41491
As of August, 2024:
Tuesday: 10am – 3:00pm
Wednesday: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Thursday: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Friday: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am – 3:00pm
By the Book
Greenboro Branch
363 Lorry Greenberg Drive, Ottawa ON K1T 3P8
(613) 580-2424 x32626
As of January, 2024
Monday: 10am – 1pm
Tuesday: 10am – 1pm
Wednesday: 10am – 4pm
Friday: 10am – 4pm
Saturday: 10am – 1pm
Bookends
Beaverbrook Branch
2500 Campeau Drive, Kanata ON K2K 2W3
(613) 580-2400 x17349
Monday: 10:00 am-5:30 pm
Tuesday: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am – 5:30 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am – 5:30 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm