What’s happening in September
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Free concert, book sale and more
Featured Programs
Children
- September 2: PA Day Fun
- September 9: Tales & Tunes
- September 24: Moccasin Identifier Storytime
Tweens and Teens
- September 9: Queer Peers
- September 10: Teen Creator Studio
Adults
- September 12: Eco Crafting: Turn Old into New!
- September 14: Introduction to Creativebug
- September 18: Bollywood Antakshari
- September 27: Halton Writer's Workshop
- Various: Meditation Mondays
- Various: Adult Book Club
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.
Book Sale
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The fall Book Sale is back September 25-27 at Central Branch!
Mark your calendars! Friends of Oakville Public Library are excited to announce the fall Book Sale this September 25-27 at Central Branch. The sale will feature a huge selection of gently loved books and more. New books will be added daily so be sure to visit on multiple days. For more information, click the dates below.
Dates and Times
Thursday, Sept 25 · 10 am to 7 pm
Friday, Sept 26 · 10 am to 4 pm
Saturday, Sept 27 · 10 am to 4 pm
Who are Friends of Oakville Public Library?
Friends of Oakville Public Library is a dedicated volunteer group. Through book sales and community initiatives, the Friends help fund and enhance various Oakville Public Library programs, services and spaces. To learn more, visit opl.ca/friends.
Free Concert: Walking Through the Fire
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Featuring Indigenous Artists with Sultans of String
Experience a powerful evening of music and storytelling! Oakville Public Library will be bringing “Walking Through the Fire” to the stage - a musical multimedia experience featuring award-winning First Nations, Métis and Inuit artists from across Turtle Island, alongside Billboard-charting, six-time Canadian Folk Music Award winners Sultans of String.
Get your free ticket here
Friday, September 26 | 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Rehearsal Hall - Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre, 2302 Bridge Rd, Oakville, ON
Seasonal Highlights
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It's back to school season!
From books to technology to study spots, OPL is your launchpad for getting back into the school groove. Check out some of our most popular digital resources.
- LinkedIn Learning is an online learning platform featuring thousands of online courses taught by industry experts including: 3D printing, business, photography, coding and more.
- Creativebug provides thousands of arts and crafts classes along with downloadble patterns, recipes and templates - free with your library card!
- Academic OneFile offers millions of peer-reviewed full-text articles for academic research.
- Encyclopedia Britannica - Kids provides separate search capabilities for elementary and middle school students and includes interactive exercises and activities.
Customer Notices
Holiday Closure: All branches will be closed on Sunday, August 31 and Monday, September 1 for Labour Day.
Clearview Branch Hours: Effective Monday, September 1, Clearview Branch will transition to school-year hours.
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