What’s Happening in March

Featured Programs

• March 9: Art for Adults
• March 10: Queer Peers
• March 13: Growing Together: Crafting Seedballs & Online Safety Talk
• March 16: Teamwork Tower Challenge
• March 18: Halton County Genealogy Meetup
• March 19: Positively Me
• March 20: Home Escape Plans with the Oakville Fire Department
• March 29: Planning for Care - Understanding PSWs and When You May Need One
• March 31: Stay, Play, & Connect With Halton Region Public Health
• Multiple Days: Pathways to Wellness
• Monday Mornings: Meditation Mondays
• Wednesday Evenings: Meditation Sessions 

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

New Sixteen Mile Branch Opens March 31

Sixteen Mile Branch is moving into a new, modern library space at the Sixteen Mile Sports Complex to better serve our growing community.

Last day at current location:
Friday, March 13

New location opening:
Tuesday, March 31

For details and updates visit opl.ca/NewSixteenMile.
 

March Break

March Break is the perfect time to rediscover everything your library has to offer. Whether you're itching to try out the latest video games, lose yourself in a stack of fresh reads, or curious about a drop-in program, there’s always something happening. Get hands‑on in our Creation Zone, where big ideas turn into real projects, or simply enjoy a quiet corner to study with no expectations attached. OPL has endless ways to explore, unwind, and create this March Break.

View the full program calendar at opl.ca/Programs.
 

New: Multisensory Room at Woodside Branch

Oakville Public Library is excited to share the Multisensory Room at Woodside Branch. This new service aims to provide a comfortable and inclusive environment for individuals of all ages. We are honoured to offer an alternative space that acknowledges and respects the unique needs of many library customers.

To learn more visit opl.ca/SensoryRoom.
 

Canada Reads

Canada Reads returns as five Canadian personalities each champion a book they believe deserves the country’s spotlight. Ahead of the debates, the longlist offers a vivid snapshot of the country’s literary range. Together, these selections show how widely Canadian writers are exploring identity, imagination and the many ways stories reflect the country’s shifting cultural landscape.

View the contenders and longlisted titles in the Canada 2026 Reading List.
 

World Down Syndrome Day

Every year, World Down Syndrome Day falls on Saturday, March 21st. It is a day to celebrate the lives and contributions of people with Down syndrome as well as to promote inclusion and understanding.  On World Down Syndrome Day people are encouraged to Rock their Socks by wearing colorful, mismatched socks. Join OPL by rocking your socks on March 21st!

For more information, visit WorldDownSyndromeDay.org.
 

Upcoming Closures

All branches will be closed on the following days for Easter.

Friday, April 3, 2026  
Sunday, April 5, 2026
Monday, April 6, 2026

Don't worry, we're always open digitally! Explore 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 library card.
 

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