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 the Territory of the Anishinābe Algonquin Nation
Roll Call
Regrets
Declarations of Interest
Confirmation of Minutes
Minutes 29 - Tuesday, 10 February 2026
Communications
Chair's Verbal Update
Chief Executive Officer / Chief Librarian (CEO/CL)’s Report
Presentations
Community Development Priority Neighbourhood Project
Reports
Fourth Quarter 2025 Financial Status Report
File Number: OPLB-2026-0310-11.1 Report Recommendations: That the Ottawa Public Library Board: Receive this report for information; Approve that the 2025 operating surplus in Library Services of $2,006,463 be transferred to the Library Reserve; and, Upon the Ottawa Public Library Board’s approval of the transfer of the Library operating surplus, direct staff to work with the City’s Financial Services Unit to forward the report to Ottawa City Council, for consideration as part of the Disposition of 2025 Tax and Rate Supported Operating Surplus / Deficit report through the City’s Finance and Corporate Services Committee.
File Number: OPLB-2026-0310-11.1 Report Recommendations: That the Ottawa Public Library Board: Receive this report for information; Approve that the 2025 operating surplus in Library Services of $2,006,463 be transferred to the Library Reserve; and, Upon the Ottawa Public Library Board’s approval of the transfer of the Library operating surplus, direct staff to work with the City’s Financial Services Unit to forward the report to Ottawa City Council, for consideration as part of the Disposition of 2025 Tax and Rate Supported Operating Surplus / Deficit report through the City’s Finance and Corporate Services Committee.
- Fourth Quarter 2025 Financial Status Report.pdf
- Appendix A - 2025 Q4 Operating Financial Report.pdf
- Appendix B - 2025 Q4 External Funds Report.pdf
- Appendix C - 2025 Q4 Trust Funds Report.pdf
- Appendix D - 2025 Q4 Library Board Operating Report.pdf
- Appendix E - 2025 Q4 Contract Expenditures Report.pdf
- Appendix F - 2025 Q4 Capital Status Report.pdf
- Appendix G - 2025 Q4 OPL Reserve Accounts Balance.pdf
2025 Annual Report on Ottawa Public Library-Related Fraud Claims
File Number: OPLB-2026-0310-11.2 Report Recommendation: That the Ottawa Public Library Board receive this report for information.
File Number: OPLB-2026-0310-11.2 Report Recommendation: That the Ottawa Public Library Board receive this report for information.
2026 Ontario Library Association Super Conference – Reports from Vice-Chair Kathy Fisher and Harvey A. Slack
File Number: OPLB-2026-0310-11.3 Report Recommendation: That the Ottawa Public Library Board receive the report for information.
File Number: OPLB-2026-0310-11.3 Report Recommendation: That the Ottawa Public Library Board receive the report for information.
In Camera Items
Information Previously Distributed
Bill C-15 - Advocacy progress
Notices of Motions (For Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)
Inquiries
Other Business
Adjournment
