What's Happening in October

October is Canadian Library Month, a celebration of the incredible ways Canadian libraries bring people together! Browse what's coming up and fall into something new at your library.
 

Ontario Public Library Week

 
OPL is excited to celebrate Ontario Public Library Week! Ontario Public Library Week is a time to recognize the vital role libraries play in our communities. 

This year's theme, Loud for Libraries, encourages everyone to show their support and share why libraries matter. 

The simplest way to support your library? Use it! Every item borrowed, program attended, document printed, and room booked helps paint a picture of a library that's valued, well-used, and making a difference in the community.

 

Featured October Programs

October 3: Seeds of Joy Annual Fall Festival Saturday
October 9: Getting to know your Muslim Neighbour
October 13: Author Talk with Maurice Switzer: Sons of Tecumseh
October 21: Drew Hayden Taylor Playwright Guild of Canada
October 24: Stuffed Animal Hospital
October 28: Researching Oakville's Past: A Guide to Oakville Public Library's Local Collections

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

 

October Drop-in Book Clubs

Historical Fiction Book Club

October 2: The Queen's Necklace by Adrienne Chin

Adult Book Clubs

October 15: A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna
October 17: The Correspondent by Virginia Evans
October 20: Cassandra in Reverse by Holly Smale
October 24: The Library of Lost Dollhouses by Elise Hooper

 

Help support libraries across Ontario

Ontario Library Service is conducting research to better understand the impact of public libraries across the province. 

Click here to take the survey!

The survey is open until October 15. Take a few minutes to share your experiences and help tell the story of Ontario's public libraries.

 

Thanksgiving Day Holiday Closure

All Oakville Public Library branches will be closed on Sunday, October 11 and Monday, October 12 for the Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend.

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.