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Due to popular demand, we are adjusting the dates for the “Experience the Solar Eclipse” program sessions.

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March Break is around the corner and we have a week full of enjoyable activities lined up. From March 10-16 the library has over 30 sessions across all branches.

Each year during the month of February, we celebrate Black history, culture and voices.

This Tuesday, November 28 marks Giving Tuesday, a national movement of generosity and help to support real change in your community.

The first full week of November is designated as Treaties Recognition Week in Ontario. During this week we take time to honour the importance of treaties, and their role in Canadian history. 

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Libraries are for everyone. We will always be a safe, welcoming and respectful space for all. Explore resources and reading lists that support and celebrate the voices of our diverse communities.

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

Your summer kick-off with the library!

Commemorating Pride, Indigenous History Month, Bike Month, Seniors Month, and more this month at the library!

May 28 to June 3, 2023 marks National AccessAbility Week, where we recognize the valuable contributions of Canadians with disabilities, highlight the work of people and organizations that work towards removing barriers, and reflect on ways we can become a better, more accessible and inclusive community.

“When we all work together, we can become the lake of change. We can each become a raindrop of change and we can form that lake” - Mississauga of the Credit Elder Peter Schuler, Lead Debwewin Advisory Council

Central Branch will reopen to the public and resume regular operations effective Monday, February 13.

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The first full week of November is designated as Treaties Recognition Week in Ontario. During this week we take time to honour the importance of treaties, and their role in Canadian history. 

Honouring MMIWG2S+ Sisters In Spirit 

Join us October 26-29 at Central Branch

OPL and the Little Fish Art Studio are pleased to announce the 6th annual Art Sale and Silent Auction. Artwork from students across Oakville is featured in an in-person format at two of OPL’s branches. All proceeds from the sale support expansion of OPL's multilingual collection. 

Mark your calendars - the Friends of the Oakville Public Library, are excited to announce the return of the beloved FOL Book Sales, taking place June 23 to 26, 2022 at the Central Branch.

OPL will temporarily close the Sixteen Mile Branch on June 4, 2022, to accommodate the start of the parks construction for the North Park Development.   

The world is witnessing a crisis in Ukraine. Here's how you can stay informed and show support to those in need, overseas and at home.

Each year during the month of February, we celebrate Black History Month.

It’s time for Monday Fun-day family fun! Here are ways you can enjoy Family Day on Monday, February 21, courtesy of your library.

The changes offers the Oakville community extended access to our services, resources and programs

Effective December 19, 2021, as a precautionary measure all in-person programming will move to virtual sessions (where possible), and capacity limits at all OPL branches will be in effect at 50%.

A friendly reminder that OPL branches will have modified hours during the holiday season.

Our homepage got a glow up!

The year Oakville teens were asked to respond to their favourite quote, lyric or story through photography. We are happy to announce our top three entries and an honourable mention. Please join us in congratulating our winners!

Coming Spring 2022, Glen Abbey Branch will expand outdoors with a new and functional patio for customers to enjoy.

OAKVILLE, ON – On September 23, 2021, Oakville Public Library (OPL)’s Board approved a COVID-19 vaccination policy and procedure for all OPL employees

OPL is providing free printing of proof of COVID-19 vaccination documentation. This service is provided for everyone, cardholder or not. 

OAKVILLE, ON — Oakville Public Library (OPL) will not require proof of COVID-19 vaccination at OPL branches, with the exception of room rental bookings.

OAKVILLE, ON - Today, The Town of Oakville announced they will be presenting a COVID-19 vaccination policy for all town employees and Members of Council. If passed, OPL will implement a vaccination policy aligned with the Town’s mandate.

Welcome to the brand new website for the Oakville Public Library.

Exciting news, OPL is officially using a fine-free model

A new design just for kids

The lamps are available at Central, Iroquois Ridge, Glen Abbey, Sixteen Mile and Woodside branches. The lamps are not loanable. They are provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

OAKVILLE, ON – Oakville Public Library (OPL) has announced its 2019-2022 board, which includes five incumbents and four newly ratified members, to lead the library’s ambitious strategic vision.

With support from June and Ian Cockwell and Amarna, the de Vries Family Foundation and the Heritage Trust Fund, funds held at the Oakville Community Foundation, the Oakville Public Library (OPL) has recently digitized close to 500 late 20th century issues of the Oakville Beaver and made them available on the Library’s Newspaper Database.