Ontario Public Library Week

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

Large group of people smiling and standing in a green field. In the backgorund, white-and-yellow text against a blue sky reads: October 19-25 Ontario Public Library Week Libraries for Life.

📚 2.6+ million items borrowed
🏛️ 1.2+ million visitors
🎉 16,000+ new cardholders
📅 4,000+ programs with over 63,000 attendees

That's Oakville Public Library's impact just last year! And we’re not alone, libraries all over Ontario are enriching their communities too. This October, Oakville Public Library is proud to celebrate the theme “Libraries for Life” as we recognize the enduring impact libraries have on individuals and communities. This year is extra special as we mark 130 years of serving Oakville!

Whether it’s learning digital skills, joining a book club, accessing free Wi-Fi, or finding a quiet space to reflect, libraries grow with us, offering support, stories, and opportunities at every stage of life.

How can you celebrate?

1. Share your story:

Visit any OPL branch and look for our Story Collection Cards! Fill one out and help us build a collective legacy of library love. Whether it’s a memory, a moment, or a meaningful experience, we want to hear from you.

Blue-and-white graphic design with text that reads "I love the library because... every corner holds a story waiting to inspire, connect or transform someone's world." At the bottom is an Oakville Public Library logo.

2. Use a library service:

​Every action counts and helps demonstrate the importance of libraries! Here's an overview of the perks you could get for free using your library card:

  • Borrow up to 100 items with no overdue fines.
  • Access 25,000+ ebooks and e-audiobooks.
  • Learn online for free 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 more from our Library of Things collection.
  • Use 3D printing, laser cutting, sewing machines, Cricut machines, VHS converters, inkjet printers, and more in the Creation Zone.
  • Enjoy park passes for Conservation Halton and Provincial Parks.
  • Borrow sports kits for lacrosse, cricket, soccer, basketball, tennis, walking poles and more.
  • Borrow from our extensive video game collection for game night at home.

3. Attend a program

OPL offers a variety of programs that inspire and encourage discovery, creativity and fun. Check out out what's happening in October here or try one of our newer programs:

Note: Dates and times of programs are subject to change without notice.

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