A place I raised my kids and more

When I moved back to Ottawa from 18 months in a rural setting, newly separated with a baby, I felt alone and defeated. We lived in a small apartment and had little money and no friends with kids. I started bringing my son to Storytime and often other times during the week as well. The librarians soon knew us by name and often put aside books of interest for us. it was the main branch so right in Centretown and t really became an important part of our life.

As our family grew, different programs entertained the children such as The Summer Reading club and movies during March break. I even was invited to give workshops in paper mache and other crafts families could enjoy together.

My sons are now grown and I use the library in a very different way. I still request books online to pck up and I borrow books for my kobo reader. I am very excited for the new central branch to be finished and look forward to the programming that will happen there.