Information Oakville
Information Oakville is a department of Oakville Public Library, dedicated to providing residents of Oakville with up-to-date, quality information regarding supports and resources available to the community. Our sharing of community information provides residents of Oakville with the opportunity to discover community events, activities, resources, services, and important information, in multiple ways.
Community Contacts
For a list of key community contacts for residents of Oakville, visit our Community Contacts page.
In-Branch Displays
Free community information boards, displaying posters/flyers promoting local community events and resources, as well as brochures and other materials displayed, providing more detailed information about community supports and resources serving Oakville. Community information boards and brochure displays are available in all OPL branches (selection varies by location).
Online Community Boards
Information Oakville’s new Online Community Boards provide an alternate way for the community to find and discover important information and resources, without being required to visit one of our branches in-person. Find upcoming community events, important information for residents of Oakville, and community support and resource information, online through our Online Community Boards. To start exploring, visit oakvilleinfo.ca.
Outreach and Training
Our staff are passionate about sharing information and resources with the community. If you would like Information Oakville to attend your event, or give a presentation one-on-one or to a group about finding community information in Oakville, please reach out to InformationOakville@oakville.ca.
Posting and Sharing
If you have materials that you would like displayed at any of our branches, online, or shared within the community, please ensure you meet the following criteria, then submit your request to us below.
- Not-for-profit agency or group, serving residents of Oakville, either through virtual means, or physically located in Oakville. (commercial promotional materials from individuals, groups or organizations that operate to earn a profit will not be considered for posting)
- All important details are included (Where, when, why, how) and accessible through multiple means (phone, email, website, QR Code)
Unacceptable materials include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Partisan or political in nature, for or directed at, individual political parties or candidates
- Solicitation through surveys, research studies, contact “tear strips”, contests, giveaways, and prizes, or anything requiring an exchange for service. (membership, personal data, subscriptions, etc..)
External promotional materials must be approved by Information Oakville prior to posting through our Community Information channels. Materials will be considered based on policy guidelines; availability of space varies by location and posting cannot be guaranteed. For more information, see OPL's Display and Distribution Policy here
If you have read the above information and would like to submit your request, please Email us or use this Online Form.
Halton Information Providers
Information Oakville is the lead agency of the Halton Information Providers (HIP), who are responsible for maintaining the Halton Community Services Directory (HCSD), providing crucial community information to residents of Halton, and supporting Ontario's local and provincial information and referral network.
To learn more about HIP and HCSD, visit our Halton Community Services Directory page.
