What’s happening in August at OPL

Learn something new at the library this month!

Featured Programs

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Children

Tweens and Teens

Adults 

Note: Program and event dates, times and/or locations are subject to change without notice. View more programs and the up-to-date calendar at opl.ca/programs.


Seasonal Highlights

Pickle Ball Kit - one backpack, four black paddles and four yellow and orange balls. 

Starting Wednesday, July 30, Pickleball kits will be available to borrow from OPL! 

Each kit is equipped with both indoor and outdoor balls, making it easy to play wherever you are. Kits are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Whether you're a seasoned player or just getting started, swing by your local branch and check out a kit! View availability here, and find Town of Oakville courts to play in here.

Interested in another outdoor activity? Browse our other Sports Kits.

Emancipation Day

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August 1 is Emancipation Day, a day on which we celebrate the strength and perseverance of Black communities in Canada. 

In partnership with the Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton and the Oakville Museum, join us for guided tours of Bronte Harbour or Kerr Village and explore sites related to Oakville’s Black History. 

  • Oakville’s Black History in Kerr: Walking Tour
    Sunday, Aug 3 | 12:30pm – 1:30pm | Meet at Burnet Park
    Learn more and register here.
  • Oakville’s Black History in Bronte: Bike Tour
    Sunday, Aug 3 | 12pm – 1:30pm | Meet at the Queen Elizabeth Community and Cultural Centre
    Learn more and register here.

Each August 1, Canadians are invited to reflect and engage in the ongoing fight against both anti-Black and anti-Indigenous racism and discrimination. In 2008, Ontario declared August 1 as Emancipation Day, the day Canada abolished slavery and throughout the British Empire in the mid-19th century. The day also recognizes Oakville’s role in the Underground Railroad as a port of entry to Canada.  

Reading lists: 

Summer Reading Club
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More than 2,000 young readers across Oakville have already joined OPL's Summer Reading Club - and there’s still time to sign up! Children and teens can visit any OPL branch to register and start tracking their reading for a chance to win great prizes. 

Readers who complete their goals and collect three stickers by the end of the summer will be entered into a grand prize draw. Prizes sponsored by Canadian Tire include a smartwatch, headphones, a Play-Doh Creativity Starter Station, a folding skee ball arcade game, a zip-line toy, and more!

Civic Holiday Closure 

All Oakville Public Library Branches will be closed on Sunday, August 3 and Monday, August 4 for the Civic Holiday. 

Remember that your library is always open digitally - explore our online resources and download ebooks and audiobooks using CloudLibrary or Hoopla. Read magazines and newspapers on PressReader or practice your language skills on Mango Languages – all for free with your OPL card! 

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