Ottawa Public Library inviting residents to share input on branch engagement, services

The Ottawa Public Library (OPL) is seeking input from residents, cardholders, and library stakeholders to confirm that its draft Facilities Framework responds to the needs of the Ottawa community. 

The framework survey will allow residents to share their thoughts and views on the access of library branch services.

Input from the public will help finalize the framework and help to make better decisions regarding future OPL facilities.

The framework will serve as a roadmap to ensure more equitable coverage to library branch services across the city. It will also allow OPL to identify gaps in terms of access to Library branches and to determine how the OPL plans to address these gaps. 

A virtual and bilingual open house will also take place on Wednesday, August 23, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. to give Ottawa residents the opportunity to ask questions and help them better understand the approach and the intended use of the framework.
 
The survey is available until September 15, 2022 and is made available online and in branches, which is accessible in English and French.

The OPL board will receive the outcome of the public engagement and the final Facilities Framework for discussion at its meeting of October 11, 2022.