The best places to study in Ottawa

The 10 libraries and study cafés in Ottawa best suited to a long session with a laptop or a textbook, led by Tim Hortons, Ottawa Public Library - Emerald Plaza and Greenberg Families Library.

Ranked by work score: Wi‑Fi, power, seating, hours, what reviews say about laptops and noise, and who recommends working there. One branch per chain.

Sunny view of Château Laurier from Major's Hill Park, Ottawa with lush greenery in summer.

Tim Hortons
Café, Metcalfe Street
Work score 100, Wi-Fi, 3.8, $
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Ottawa Public Library - Emerald Plaza
Library, Merivale Rd
Work score 100, Wi-Fi
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Greenberg Families Library
Library, Nadolny Sachs Pvt
Work score 100, Wi-Fi
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Alta Vista Bibliotheques
Library, Alta Vista Dr
Work score 100, Wi-Fi
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Greenboro Ottawa Library
Library, Lorry Greenberg Dr
Work score 100, Wi-Fi
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Ottawa Public Library - Rosemount
Library, Rosemount Ave
Work score 100, Wi-Fi
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Ottawa Public Library
Library, Woodroffe Ave
Work score 100, Wi-Fi
Hours, amenities and photos for Ottawa Public Library
Ottawa Public Library Bibliothèque publique d'Ottawa
Library, Bank St
Work score 100, Wi-Fi
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Ottawa Public Library - Main
Library, Metcalfe St
Work score 100, Wi-Fi
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Ottawa Public Library - St-Laurent
Library, Coté Street
Work score 100, Wi-Fi
Hours, amenities and photos for Ottawa Public Library - St-Laurent