Celebrating Ontario Public Library Week 2024

Welcome to one of our favourite times of year – Ontario Public Library Week!

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Oakville Public Library is excited to celebrate Ontario Public Library Week. This year’s theme, provided by the Ontario Library Association, is “Libraries for Life” where we are raising awareness of the library’s valuable role in the Oakville community.
 
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A library card is essential

An OPL card is your VIP pass to unlimited books, movies, and more! Not only is it free*, but every membership strengthens the important role libraries play in our community. We believe libraries are the heart of our communities, and we are proud to serve as compassionate and knowledgeable custodians of this vital resource.  Sign up for a library card today!

Join a library program

OPL offers a variety of programs that inspire and encourage discovery, creativity and fun. Check out our program calendar here or try one of our newer programs: 

Note: Dates and times of programs are subject to change.

Here’s a preview of what’s included in your full membership, for FREE: 

  • Borrow up to 100 items with no overdue fines.

  • Access 25,000+ ebooks and e-audiobooks.

  • Learn online with LinkedIn Learning, Mango Languages and Creativebug.

  • Read 7,000+ magazines and newspapers in 60 languages with PressReader and Flipster.

  • Borrow laptops, tablets, STEAM kits, Wi-Fi hotspots, and use 3D printing. Laser cutting, sewing machines, cricut machines, VHS converters, inkjet printer, and more.

  • Enjoy passes for Conservation Halton and Provincial Parks.

  • Borrow sports kits for lacrosse, cricket, soccer, basketball, tennis, walking poles and more.

  • Borrow from one of our extensive video game collections for game night at home.

Master a reading challenge 

Flex your creative muscles with our free tools 

What’s your library story?

Do you have a story about how the library impacted your life? Did you use one of OPL's services to complete a unique project? Was there a program your child cannot stop talking about? We would love to know and share your stories with our community. Visit your local branch and ask for a Story Form. 

Tell us how you feel about OPL

Your feedback is essential in shaping library programs, services and spaces. Help us continue to connect our community to what matters most. Take our OPL Customer Satisfaction Survey here.

Win great OPL swag! 

We're giving away our popular OPL branded totes and belt bags! Follow us on our Instagram and Facebook pages to enter the contest.

 

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