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This busy branch is situated close to the Bank Street corridor, in a diverse neighbourhood that is home to many new Canadians.

People in the Kanata area can count on excellent library service from the Beaverbrook branch, thanks to the dedicated staff.

The Blackburn Hamlet branch is conveniently located in the Common Shopping Plaza. The branch first opened in the Glen Ogilvie School in 1973 and moved to various locations before settling in at its present location.

Located just off Carling Avenue, the Carlingwood branch is conveniently located to shopping and a major bus route. The branch features a bright and airy feel spread over three floors.

History naturally comes alive and the community is involved at the Carp branch - the Library is located in a former Canadian Forces base building at the site of the Diefenbunker Cold War Museum!

Designed by architect Hans Stutz, this octagonal-shaped library opened in October 1967.

Get your family out for activities at the community centre and visit the Library all at the same time! Located in the Constance Bay Community Centre, the branch is at the centre of community life, surrounded by indoor and outdoor activities.

The Cumberland branch is a key part of a multi-purpose community centre, including a pool, an arena and a fitness centre.

The Elmvale Acres branch offers a full range of programs for children and also has meeting room space. Located in the shopping centre, the branch has easy access to OC Transpo buses.

Conveniently located right in a shopping mall, the Emerald Plaza branch has a wide selection of popular titles.

Attached to the community centre and with easy access to summer and winter sports, the Fitzroy Harbour branch is the place to pick up the latest bestseller, or check your e-mail using the OPL's high-speed connection.

The Greely branch is a rural library with all the amenities of any urban branch - high-speed Internet and access to the entire collection of the OPL through the online catalogue.

The new district library and improvements to the adjacent Greenboro Community Centre, provide a multitude of library, learning and recreational services in a single complex conveniently located in the heart of the community.

Serving the community of Glen Cairn, the branch features a wonderful mural in the children's department painted by Carol Lang Beck, and a large hanging quilt conceived by local artist Angela Kilby and produced by the members of the Glen Cairn Senior's Group.

The hub of the 33-branch OPL system, the Main Library is the largest library in the system, with the greatest selection of material of all kinds and the most public access Internet stations in the city.

Located on Long Island, the Manotick branch is supported by an active group of volunteers who help maintain and beautify the grounds.

The Metcalfe branch began life in the backroom of the township hall in 1968. Since then it has added resources available through the OPL's online catalogue and high-speed Internet access.

The Munster branch is uniquely housed in the heritage building of the former St. Stephen's Anglican Church and was built in the "Gothic Revival" style in 1886.

A large children's department hosts popular programs for kids from babies to teens. A spacious reference department specializes in Genealogy.

The North Gloucester Branch is well equipped with two meeting rooms, large fiction and non-fiction collections, and a very pleasant children's area.

This active rural library features a large, colourful mural created by local artists, who also host an artist-of-the-month exhibit. The branch is located in the heart of the village and is attached to the Rideau archives.

The Orleans branch is the home to many popular bilingual children's programs. The branch features a quiet study area and a large French-language collection. The Friends of the Orleans[V3] Branch run a second-hand bookstore, Encore.

Through numerous moves within the community, the Osgoode branch continues to offer the best in friendly, personal service to its clients, along with the full resources of the OPL.

The Richmond branch delivers friendly, personal service and the full resources of the OPL through the online catalogue to the surrounding rural area. The branch is set in a beautiful grove of mature trees, right in the centre of the community.

The Rideau branch has the atmosphere of a heritage library with all the modern conveniences.

Set back off the street in a lovely park, the Rockcliffe Park branch is the home of two special collections: an art book collection funded by Margaret Bailey and a science collection funded by Michael Potter.

The original West Library of the OPL, Rosemount stands as the oldest library in Ottawa

This branch is named after the first chair of the Nepean Public Library. The branch is unique in that it shares space with the Walter Baker Sports Centre and John McCrae Secondary School.

A community centre library, the St. Laurent branch is part of the Don Gamble Community Centre. The complex includes a pool, arena and meeting facilities. The St. Laurent branch collection has a large number of French-language items and a vibrant children's department, all in a bright and airy atmosphere.

The cozy couches and comfy chairs surrounding an inviting fireplace are some of the attractions at the Stittsville branch. In addition, a separate, quiet study area makes it a homework and research-friendly branch.

This well-loved branch is located on a busy stretch of Bank Street in the heart of a very active and community-spirited residential area. Overlooking the Rideau Canal, it features a lovely flower garden in the summer and easy access to skating in the winter.

Surrounded by beautiful mature maple trees, the Vanier branch is housed in a two-storey heritage building. Serving the area's mainly francophone community with friendly, efficient service, the Vanier branch offers complete library service to the community.

The Vernon branch makes its home in an 1882 heritage building that was the community's one-room schoolhouse. Today, this community library is connected to the OPL's online catalogue, giving the people of Vernon access to a wide range of library resources.