New to Canada
Explore materials, programs and services available to newcomers
Welcome to Oakville!
Are you a newcomer to Canada living in Oakville? Oakville Public Library offers a variety of programs, resources, and services to help you get settled in your new home. Explore library materials, programs and services available to help newcomers
All of our branches are open to everyone and offer public access computers with Internet access, Wi-Fi, printing, scanning and photocopying services.
Access Library Services
Get started by registering for your OPL library card. You can register for your card online or by visiting any of our branches.
With your library card, you can borrow books, movies, music, and more. Plus get access to many different premium online resources.
Find Language Learning Resources
Want to learn a new language or improve your English? OPL offers a variety of materials and online resources that can help! To learn more, visit our Language Learning Resources page.
Borrow Materials in Other Languages
Browse and place holds on books, movies, music and digital content available in a variety of languages. To learn more, visit our Languages page.
Discover Newcomer Programs and Services
Explore the many different programs and services available through OPL that are designed to assist newcomers to Canada living in Oakville. OPL works closely with HMC Connections, Centre for Skills Development, and Achēv Newcomer Information Centre to bring a variety of programs and events for newcomers to our branches. To learn more, visit our Upcoming Programs and Events page.
Prepare for Your Citizenship Test
Preparing for the Canadian citizenship test? View the study guide, get local information and practice your test with OPL. To learn more, visit our Citizenship Test page.
Explore Community Services
Information Oakville
A department of Oakville Public Library, Information Oakville provides residents of Oakville with up-to-date, quality information regarding supports and resources available to the community.
Halton Community Services Directory
An online directory with over 4000 listings of Community Information, Resources & Supports serving Halton. Powered by Halton Information Providers.
Halton Newcomer InfoPod
Information for newcomers to the communities of Oakville, Burlington, Milton, and Halton Hills that can assist with finding a place to live, finding a job, and providing all the information you need to make Halton your home.
Ontario 211
Free community information and referrals to community, social, non-clinical health and related government services. Dial 211 or visit the website.
Access Halton 311
A gateway to Halton Region's services including Public Health, Housing, Emergency Shelter, Waste Management, Low Income Assistance and Employment. Dial 311 or visit the website.
Settlement.org
Helps newcomers to Ontario with information about immigration and citizenship, housing, health, employment, education, community and recreation, and legal services. Funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada and the Government of Ontario.
Welcome to Canada
This guide offers an introduction to life in Canada. Learn how to get settled and find a place to live, get around your new city, work and go to school and connect with your community.