Support the Library

Thank you for considering donating to Oakville Public Library. As a registered charity, donations are the heart of our ability to play a pivotal role helping connect our customers to the world at–large, sparking innovation in our community and supporting mental health through access to resources. 

Oakville Public Library has several ways available to make donations. 

Donate Today

Online 

Donate now by visiting our Donation Page. 

By Mail 

Oakville Public Library accepts cheques in mail payable to “Oakville Public Library”. 

Mailing Address: 
ATTN Fundraising & Development 
Oakville Public Library 
120 Navy Street  
Oakville, ON L6J 2Z4  

By Phone 

If you wish to speak with a staff member during opening hours, call our Central Branch information desk at 905-815-2044. 

In Branch 

Visit any Oakville Public Library to donate directly at the information desk or via cashless devices. 

Donate in Celebration or Memoriam 

In Celebration 

Donations are happily accepted to celebrate special occasions such as birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, weddings, retirements, or other milestones. To recognize these occasions, or to give thanks to someone special, select “In honour of” option under the “Dedication Information” section of our Donation Page. 

In Memoriam 

Donations are accepted in memory of loved ones. Contributions in their name will allow the library to expand its services and to shape, impact, and enrich the Oakville community. To donate in memoriam, choose the “In memory of” option under the “Dedication Information” section of our Donation Page.  

Charity of Choice 

If you wish to designate Oakville Public Library as the charity of choice in memory or honour of a loved one, please contact our team directly: 
 
Alison Cobban
Fund Development Coordinator
Oakville Public Library - Central Branch
120 Navy Street 
905-815-2042 ext. 5092  
alison.cobban@oakville.ca 

Legacy Donation 

Legacy Gifting 

Gifting to Oakville Public Library in your will creates a lasting impact on the community and supports the library’s future for generations to come. 

Legacy gifts can include a specific sum, an asset, or a percentage of your estate. Planned donations including bequests, life insurance policies, real estate, and securities. 

We encourage consultation with your financial advisor or lawyer when integrating a donation into your estate plan. To leave a gift to the library, you will need to provide the following information in your will or estate plan: 

Oakville Public Library 
120 Navy Street 
Oakville, Ontario L6J 2Z4 
Charitable registration number: 11924 8169 RR0001 

For more information on how to incorporate a charitable donation into your will, please also visit WillPower. 

Is Oakville Public Library already in your will, trust or other estate plans? 

We would like to express our gratitude! Please let us know of your generosity as we would like to thank you for your kindness. If you would like to remain anonymous, we will make note of that and respect your wishes.  

It helps us honour your wishes if we know ahead of time: 

• Why you are making the gift
• Your intentions for the gift
• ​The way you wish to be acknowledged, or do you wish to remain anonymous

Questions about making a donation?

We are here to help you.

Alison Cobban
Fund Development Coordinator
Oakville Public Library - Central Branch 
120 Navy Street 
905-815-2042 ext. 5092  
alison.cobban@oakville.ca 

Charitable Registration Number 11924 8169 RR0001