Ottawa’s got something to look forward to

Not since Scholastic Book Fairs sold Goosebumps and Babysitter’s Club to millennials in the 1990s, or since Ontario’s 'Book It' program sought to incentivize young readers with free personal pans at Pizza Hut, has walking to an actual library to check out an actual book been all that exciting for a kid.

Judging by the previews circulating on social media, this building will be a beautiful one. Along with photos, the OPL-LAC has released a 3D promo video for a clearer dive into the physical structure both inside and out and exactly where it will be situated.Image courtesy of Ottawa Public Library

Opinion

BY JENN JEFFERYS

January 27, 2020

OTTAWA—For the first time in a long while, the City of Ottawa has something to look forward to. The city recently announced its approved structural plan and location for the new Ottawa Public Library-Library and Archives Canada joint facility (“OPL-LAC”): opening in late 2024. According to p...

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