Ottawa solar eclipse: City to provide free solar eclipse glasses for residents [Video]

The Ottawa Public Library will be providing free solar eclipse glasses to residents in anticipation of a partial solar eclipse on April 8.

While supplies last, the glasses that provide proper protection for eclipse viewing will include a printed handout with safety instructions. Glasses are limited to two per household.

The City of Ottawa says it will launch the initiative on Thursday, March 28. All library branches will have total solar eclipse glasses available for the public, starting when branches open on Thursday. 

Officials say quantities of glasses are limited, so branches will run out before April 8.

A memo sent to the mayor and councillors on Wednesday says city staff are preparing for the rare solar event.

The city says it will not be hosting any solar eclipse viewing parties, as it will not be in the path of totality, where the moon will cover the entirety of the …