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 27 - Tuesday, 4 November 2025
Communications
Letter of support from Christine Johnson - 2026 OPL Draft Operating and Capital Budget
Support for the Expansion of the Elmvale Acres Library Branch - Tomas Szeredi, President, Elmvale Acres Community Association
Letter of support from Audrey Bélanger, President, Hunt Club Community Association - 2026 OPL Draft Operating and Capital Budget
Chair's Verbal Update
Chief Librarian / Chief Executive Officer's Report
Reports
2026 Draft Operating and Capital Budget Estimates and Four-Year Capital Forecast
Please refer to the 4 November 2025 OPL Board meeting for the documents (Item 11.1) Report Recommendations: That 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.
Please refer to the 4 November 2025 OPL Board meeting for the documents (Item 11.1) Report Recommendations: That 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.
2026 Board Continuing Education Plan and Conference Attendance
File Number: OPLB-2025-1202-10.2 Report Recommendations: That the Ottawa Public Library Board: Approve the 2026 Board Continuing Education Plan (Document 1); and, Approve the attendance of trustees at conferences in 2026, as further described in this report.
File Number: OPLB-2025-1202-10.2 Report Recommendations: That the Ottawa Public Library Board: Approve the 2026 Board Continuing Education Plan (Document 1); and, Approve the attendance of trustees at conferences in 2026, as further described in this report.
Ādisōke – Update on Construction and Operational Planning
File Number: OPLB-2025-1202-10.3 Report Recommendation: That the Ottawa Public Library Board receive this report for information.
File Number: OPLB-2025-1202-10.3 Report Recommendation: That the Ottawa Public Library Board receive this report for information.
In Camera Items
Information Previously Distributed
September OPLB meeting response to question about collections
Memo – City Reporting on Ādisōke
Notices of Motions (For Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)
Inquiries
Other Business
Adjournment
