Notices and meeting information for meeting participants and the public
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You may view the meeting via the Ottawa Public Library’s YouTube channel by clicking on:https://www.youtube.com/user/BiblioOttawaLibrary/ Notices and meeting information are attached to the agenda and minutes, including: availability of simultaneous interpretation and accessibility accommodations; in camera meeting procedures; information items not subject to discussion; personal information disclaimer for correspondents and public speakers; notices regarding minutes; and remote participation details.
Recognition of Anishinābe Algonquin Territory
Roll Call
Regrets
Declarations of Interest
Confirmation of Minutes
Minutes 26 - Tuesday, 14 October 2025
Communications
Chair's Verbal Update
Chief Librarian / Chief Executive Officer's Report
Presentations
Early Literacy Services at OPL
Reports
2026 Draft Operating and Capital Budget Estimates and Four-Year Capital Forecast
File Number: OPLB-2025-1104-11.1 Report to be tabled at meeting. Report Recommendations: That, at its meeting of November 4, 2025, the Ottawa Public Library Board: Receive and table the 2026 Draft Budget for Ottawa Public Library, and the four-year capital forecast; and, Direct staff to forward the 2026 Draft Budget for Ottawa Public Library to Ottawa City Council on November 12, 2025, as part of Ottawa City Council’s tabling of the City of Ottawa 2026 Draft Operating and Capital budget; and, That, at its meeting of December 2, 2025, the Ottawa Public Library Board: Approve the 2026 Draft Budget for Ottawa Public Library, including a withdrawal of $2.945M from the Library Reserve Fund, as further described in this report; and, Direct staff to forward the report to Ottawa City Council, for consideration on December 10, 2025 as part of the City Council’s approval of the City of Ottawa 2026 Draft Operating and Capital budget.
File Number: OPLB-2025-1104-11.1 Report to be tabled at meeting. Report Recommendations: That, at its meeting of November 4, 2025, the Ottawa Public Library Board: Receive and table the 2026 Draft Budget for Ottawa Public Library, and the four-year capital forecast; and, Direct staff to forward the 2026 Draft Budget for Ottawa Public Library to Ottawa City Council on November 12, 2025, as part of Ottawa City Council’s tabling of the City of Ottawa 2026 Draft Operating and Capital budget; and, That, at its meeting of December 2, 2025, the Ottawa Public Library Board: Approve the 2026 Draft Budget for Ottawa Public Library, including a withdrawal of $2.945M from the Library Reserve Fund, as further described in this report; and, Direct staff to forward the report to Ottawa City Council, for consideration on December 10, 2025 as part of the City Council’s approval of the City of Ottawa 2026 Draft Operating and Capital budget.
In Camera Items
Information Previously Distributed
Notices of Motions (For Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)
Inquiries
Other Business
Adjournment
