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The best public service in Ottawa

Ottawa Library is by far the best experience in Ottawa for me: there are many branches so it is easy to get services across the city; it delivers books where it is convenient for us and in format that is convenient, it offers such pleasant space to come with a family and check books, games, do Teasure Hunt! or to work on a computer and benefit from AC on a hot day. It is possible to rent tools or rent a room for a meeting! The list of services and benefits to users goes on. All in all, it is a truly great model of PUBLIC SERVICE.

A place for everyone

The library is truly one of my favourite places in the city. We always have several books checked out for every member of our family, and we check out DVDs and CDs as well. I have discovered new authors and new TV shows and movies while browsing the library shelves, and I often place holds on items too. I have brought my kids to many library events, from babytime and storytimes when they were young to March Break activities for teens. There have been many adult events that I have attended as well -- I even facilitated an event at…

Thank you OPL, especially Rideau branch and ILL team

When I first came to the library to set up my card at the library, they were so welcoming and helpful with setting it up, and orienting me to OPL. I also loved that they gave out free totes for newcomers during the Oct month. Over the course of the year, both Rideau branch team and ILL have been amazing, helpful and patient. Libraries are so important to have for our communities because they are really here for everyone, making sure to be there when you need them, and going above and beyond. Being able to have a place to…

The best public service in Ottawa

A place for everyone

Thank you OPL, especially Rideau branch and ILL team

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