This branch of the Ottawa Public Library is located at Ben Franklin Place, a beautiful building in…read moreCentrepointe. As Darren mentioned, this place is super helpful for Algonquin Students, which was why I ended up there in the first place - but not for the reason you might think! I needed to find a location for a photography assignment and my professor suggested Ben Franklin Place. "Really? A library?" was my first thought. Never doubt your photography teacher. This place is beautiful - a little oasis in the heart of Nepean. The building itself is beautiful, but the landscaping is fantastic (yes, I'll get to the books, I promise). There's a huge fountain that's turned into a skating rink in the winter, a lovely garden with beautiful flowers and plants and a shaded seating area. This first time I didn't even make it inside! I now visit this library every Saturday where I tutor a six year-old. Their children's section is outstanding - sweet librarians like you read about in books, a massive selection of books and crayons and colouring pages to keep little ones busy. The library also offers a ton of services for job seekers, new Canadians and those interested in learning about computers. The book selection is fantastic, and I love that you can rent e-books online. If you're looking for a quiet spot to study, a playgroup for the little ones or a place to learn something new be sure to drop by. The building also houses the Centrepointe Theatre, tons of meeting space and a beautiful inside fountain (you know, in case you need to make a wish). Happy reading Yelpers!

Great selection, friendly staff. Love the fact they're ope 7 days a week, just wish they had…read morelonger hours on Sundays!

Very small, but busy library. This Rosemount branch is the oldest Ottawa Public Library branch…read morestill operating in its original building (which was built in 1918!) It did undergo renovations in 2021 though. It has a modern-looking entrance, but most of the library is still classic-looking. It has big glass windows and let's in lots of natural light. This library accepts used batteries for recycling. The recycling container is a long cylinder and it's located to the right when you enter the building. I almost missed it the first time I was looking for it. I was expecting a big box like at places like Lowe's or Home Depot, but it's a small-ish cylinder. Great neighbourhood library! (39)

This is my local OPL branch and even though it's small, it's still one if my favourite spots in the…read moreneighbourhood. The area immediately surrounding the library is currently under renovation which makes it a tad noisy, but that will be done in the coming months. There's a decent collection at this branch and I can almost always get a recent DVD or museum pass from the Express section. Jennifer, the librarian is great, as are all the staff that I've interacted with. They offer lots of programs, including baby, toddler and family storytime programs for kids that I have been bringing my son to for years. It's a great activity for the kids and a nice way to meet some other parents in the neighbourhood.

Ok, I've been checking out the local libraries, and so far this one is my favourite - by miles!…read moreit's bigger, has more, and even better, it's in a community centre. Maybe that's why it's so much better? There's a Senior's centre behind it, and a high school in front. Surely this adds traffic to the library, and maybe this is why the better selection. I'll be back! (In spite of the one cranky/funny librarian I spoke with, who said she doesn't have time to read. Imagine! What a field to be in if you never read - LOL!)

Good size library Very clean and well set up…read more Great variety of books Lots of computers Clear and bright Comfortable seating for reading Staff are very well informed and helpful Enjoy this location

Our local Public Library is a great place to visit. Enjoy…read morebrowsing through the aisles and shelves. So many interesting books to read but time is at a premium. Due to the current Health concerns now is not a good time. The staff has always been understanding and helpful. Now there are apps to search for authors and their stories then arrange to pick up books at the Library or download E-books to tablets. Although popular Authors books usually have a long waiting time there are many books that are available to read in between. Still it will be nice to visit and see the tangible books again. Something to look forward to, soon...

UPDATE October 2017: (really, 3 1/2 stars if only I could award half-stars) I did not know that…read morethe library had that big room at the back for special functions - until I attended a monthly event there this month. The Goulbourn Museum (south on Stittsville Main St.) is under renovations. It's a heritage building, having been built in 1871 as a centre of commerce in Stittsville when there was literally NOTHING else around there. The problems with the dip in the floor are being addressed in the Museum, and naturally it's taking longer than planned. Meanwhile, the monthly knitting and other crafter's group is meeting in this big room in the library until at least January. We had a good turnout! Two people with spinning wheels, a new member who needed help with her project (she got it sorted out!!), lots of knitters and crocheters, and we were visited by a baby! What fun!! - - - - - - - - Update July 2017: the library has been renovated and looks much bigger. They have automated now too. I really miss dealing with people! ---------- Really, this would be a 2.5 star. I love to read, but this library is very small. Not so much in the space, but definitely so in the reading materials. They do have special events here at least once in a while, and intriguingly, they recently had art works from a local painter up on display and for sale. There's a great children's section. Maybe this outlet is just new and building, ro maybe this is the new reality with libraries. I will have to compare this one to two or three others that are also close by. However, I can say that I picked up a delicious novel that is based on Leonardo Davinci's life. Great reading!! "Signora Da Vinci" by Robin Maxell. I'm about half way through it now.

The most popular tourist spot in Ottawa, Parliament hill has a magnificent walking pathway in front…read moreof the Parliament house that starts from the Fairmont Chateau Hotel, through Centennial Flame and House of Commons and ends at Confederation building. A lot of the prettiness has been hindered by the on going renovation construction work at the Parliament house. Yes the area is maintained beautifully, all grass are trimmed, flower and gardens are picturesque. At the corner, there's a lookout area that overlooks the city of Gatineau, Quebec, across Ottawa river. There are restrooms under the lookout pavement. Lots of security personnel are assigned to keep the whole place safe and organized.

Amazing hill of the Parliament Buildings. Wonderful architecture. It was amazing to tour the…read moreinterim House of Commons on West Block. Looking forward to coming back when the construction is complete.

Thank you so much for the generous, thoughtful and fun programs that you offer for children! The…read morestaff at this site is so kind and engaged. Super selection of bilingual children's books too.

I've learned to love the library all over again! Sometimes I want a quiet, distraction-free place…read moreto work where I don't have to buy a coffee (or...a cookie. Or muffin. And gain 5lbs. Haha!). I'd visited the Orleans library a few weeks prior with Noah K, and wasn't super impressed. I heard there was a second location attached to the Ray Friel Centre, and decided to check it out. I went in with low expectations, but I really loved this library! Attached to the Ray Friel Centre, as mentioned, I bet it's a great spot for families. It was really busy, even at 10 in the morning. I've also worked here around 2 p.m. and it was just as busy then. There's a great computer area here, and lovely section with comfy chairs and a beautiful stone mantle (I think the fireplace is fake though, ha!). There's a dedicated spot for ancestry research, and I noticed the Orleans Historical Society has a meeting room here. They have a fantastic selection of DVD rentals here, and a massive Children's Library. This is a much better location than the other Orleans library, and I absolutely recommend it if you need a quiet place to work, need to do some research, or love to read. As with all Ottawa Public Library locations, you need your library card and pin number to use the wifi.

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I studied using this one through high school and even college; much wider range than those places…read more I still love the size of this one; resembles more a museum.

This library ruined my life. To start I am a young man, In my mid sixties, I still have my whole…read morelife ahead of me, well I did before this HELL of a place took my soul. I was minding my own bisness, looking for some books to steal, then I found one, this big book, I don't know how to read so I don't k ow the title, but it was big so it was expensive. Then I left the store to pawn the book. I went to the pawn shop to sell the book, he only gave me five bucks, he said "The dictionary is worth nothing, your luckyvim giving you this much!" This was the first sign of my unluckiness. I jumped over the counter and started to give him what he deserved. I bit into his neck, as I did, another sign of unluckiest flushed over me. His friend came and kicked me in the stomach! "WHY would you do that" I said "GET OFF MY SON YOU RAT" he kicked me again and I ran out of the store. The unluckiest of the curse of the local library really got to me there. I then went back In to try to steal some money, they stabbed me in the stomach with and antique knife. I then pushed a kid to the floor and took his money for some percocet. I went to the ally where I usually buy it. I buy it from a 15yr old who steals it from the pharmacy his mom works at. "Yo, are you the guy who jumped my friend? He got aids from you!" As soon as he said thst I knew he was an enemy, so I jumped at him trying to bite him, giving him my infections as payment for his foul words. My last stroke of the curse hit me and he hit me in the stomach with a bat and killed me. I'm writing this while bleeding out on the floor, the police came but they said my face was too mangled, and I must already be dead. I was hit in the stomach. This is all this stupid fucking library's fault!

Looking for an eclectic little nook with stacks of books, great coffee and a varied customer base?…read moreHere it is! Definitely a spot for book lovers visiting the area.

I stopped here one afternoon looking to kill some time between work and night class. There was…read moreample seating and really cute ambiance. Black squirrel is a used (with some new) and very carefully curated bookstore with two levels of exploring to do. At the front of the shop is an espresso bar that offers lots of tasty treats and alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages. I got a oat milk cappuccino and a small chocolate mint cookie. The cookie was only 1$ and so tasty, like an elevated and adult girl guide cookie!! Excellent prices and kind service. This will be my new go to when I have some time in Ottawa South.