Ottawa Public Library - St-Laurent

Its been some years since I had been to the Ottawa Library. Today I needed to use my local library and I had many things to accomplish. Overall, I was able to accomplish what I needed to and the facilities were fine. However.... then I asked a simple question. How can I print?" I was not up to date on whether one can print directly from one's computer or not. My question was met with annoyance and clear impatience. The staff member was clearly put out by my question and made me feel very uncomfortable. Eventually and without much assistance I was able to determine that there are terminals from which one can print. From the outset.. the staff member could have simply indicated that was the print options available at the location. It is unfortunate that the INFORMATION DESK... doesn't easily or willingly SHARE information!"

Stopped by to get a museum pass. They currently have a designated separate entrance to keep the OPL visitors apart from the vaccine clinic lineup. The place itself is lovely and easy to navigate. Staff was friendly and helpful!

I love this library. The collection is always well kept and updated with a good selection for kids. There is free WiFi when you sign up for a membership and nice sitting areas

I have not been in a library for a while and I found that this library was very noisy. People were talking pretty loud and all at the same time. I think that a library should be a quieter environment.

We loved the library, the gym and the pools. My 2 kids learned how to swim here. My daughter did some ballet too. Great staff and instructors

Very nice bilingual staff, sufficient parking, working space, printing services, book retail, easy to become a member.

I can’t speak for the inside - although it’s always busy so I’m sure it’s great - but around back off it is perfect for letting your dog off leash and run/fetch as it’s a fairly long stretch of open field. My dog Nova and I go every day and she loves it.

The staff there are very friendly..and the library is very organized and clean..they even have programs during the summer for kids is assume!!!

Quiet spot and good selection of books. Found it a little cold and I’ll lit at places but still had a good amount of natural light. Seating space for groups is not as vast but still provides working stations. Mostly individual studying spots for students and comfy chairs for those wishing to leisure read.