FOPLA’s mission is to lead a community of Friends in support of the Ottawa Public Library. We do this through our fundraising and advocacy efforts, and by acting as the number one advocate for the Ottawa Public Library in our community. We strive to deliver a fulfilling volunteer experience, because we know our volunteers are vital to helping us build a growing community of library users and supporters. Because of our efforts, and due to the dedication of our volunteers, we’re proud to be one of the leading library Friends’ groups in Canada. Since 2003, we’ve given more than $3.6 million to the Ottawa Public Library to enhance their programs, services, and equipment across the city.