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A Season of Connection and Enrichment

Learn something new at the library this month!

Featured programs, seasonal highlights and more at the library!

Oakville Public Library is part of a national study to better understand the role of libraries in their communities and the impact and value of libraries in Canada.

We're celebrating National Indigenous History Month, Pride, Seniors Month, and more at the library!

Celebrate Seniors Month with OPL

April is Poetry Month

One eRead Canada is a digital book club connecting readers and libraries across the country.

Starting March 3, visit any OPL branch to pick up free seed packets of your choice.

We're celebrating International Women's Day

Spend March Break with OPL!

February is Black History Month

Oakville Public Library is celebrating Freedom to Read Week, an annual event that encourages Canadians to reflect on and reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom.

Whether you're observing Ramadan or simply looking to learn more, we have something for everyone to engage with and enjoy!

We are pleased to share the summary reports from our New Central Branch public engagement sessions.

Update: Central Branch to reopen and resume operations on Wednesday, January 29. 

Central Branch will remain closed on Tuesday, January 28, due to ongoing issues with a burst water main incident outside of the branch building.

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.

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 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.

Oakville Public Library will have modified hours during the holiday season

Starting January 1, 2025, we’re making exciting changes to OPL’s digital collections to better meet your needs.

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

A new partnership for Oakville Public Library

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

Oakville Public Library (OPL) is thrilled to announce a major step forward in its development of the New Central Branch. Renowned architecture firm, Perkins&Will Canada, have been awarded the design of the new facility. 

Oakville Public Library is excited to announce new enhancements to OPL.ca based on customer feedback and improving accessibility to the community.

May 26 to June 1, marks National AccessAbility Week, where we recognize the valuable contributions and leadership of Canadians with disabilities, the work of allies, organizations and communities that are removing barriers, and the ongoing efforts to become a more accessible and disability inclusive community.

Alzheimer Society of Canada estimates that 733,040 people in Canada are currently living with dementia, and every day more than 350 people in Canada develop dementia.

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

Latest information

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.

Our homepage got a glow up!

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

Updates

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

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

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

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. 

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.

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.