Strengthening solidarity through OPL Community Connections Beyond books, the Central Branch of the Ottawa Public Library (OPL) in Ādisōke offers many other services. These include a new space dedicated to helping the community: the OPL Community Connections. Located on Level 4 of the building, this space is designed to welcome partners who want to make Ottawa
Windows, walls and waterproofing From windows, to walls, to waterproofing, the last few months have been exceptionally busy at the Ādisōke project site. In September, the breathtaking windows for the auditorium were installed. These are the largest windows for the facility and represent an exciting milestone for the project. Work also continued to progress on
Literary escape: Discover the adult fiction section and its reading area Tucked away on the fifth floor of the Ādisōke facility, the adult fiction section and its reading area is a haven for literature lovers. Bathed in natural light, it offers a warm, stimulating atmosphere, ideal for immersing yourself in captivating stories. As soon as
A journey through Ottawa’s past, present and future If you want to learn about the National Capital Region’s history, Living Ottawa is the place to go. Step inside this space to celebrate the city’s past, present, and future. Located on the second floor, this Ottawa Public Library (OPL) service contains tons of historical materials. In
A warm and welcoming space to learn and explore Welcome to the Ottawa Public Library (OPL) Children’s Space, a cozy and inviting space designed to spark curiosity and learning in kids of all ages. As you step off the elevator, our cheerful staff is ready to welcome you into a world of excitement and exploration.
A space for your personal journey of research and discovery! Whether you’re eager to learn more about local history, looking up an ancestor or searching for a genealogy expert, Ādisōke’s Family history Centre is sure to impress with its multiple spaces, which will appeal to new clients and researchers alike. Located on the second floor
Hello and welcome to Library and Archives Canada! At the Wellington Street location in Ottawa, commissionaires are currently the first point of contact between users and the federal institution. Ādisōke will enable a mini-revolution in this regard: Library and Archives Canada (LAC) will have its own Welcome Hub, where its employees will be the greeters.
Your library visitor style: Abebe Bikila or Usain Bolt? Do you think comparing Ādisōke visitors to these two running legends is a bit of a stretch? Think again! Ādisōke is home to the Central branch of the Ottawa Public Library (OPL). OPL’s main entrance, just across from the Library and Archives Canada (LAC) main entrance
Shakespeare, Denis Arcand and Indigenous hoop dancers could be coming to Ādisōke Ādisōke is much more than a library! A group of Indigenous hoop dancers in the Ottawa region know all about it! Ādisōke’s “black box” theatre is the perfect place for them to get together and practice. The term “black box” refers to a
A single room, a thousand options: a theatre, a craft fair, a dance floor… you name it! The story is only just beginning for Ādisōke, the future Ottawa Public Library (OPL) and Library and Archives Canada (LAC) joint facility slated to open in 2026. Ādisōke, the Anishinābemowin word for “storytelling,” will feature spaces where visitors