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Featured programs:
July 4: Pathways to Wellness
July 4: Mandarin Storytime
July 4: Teen Creator Studio
July 9: Speak Your Soul: Community Open Mic Poetry Night
July 10: Senior’s Social Club: Magnificent Monarchs with presenter Margaret Larson
July 11: Digital Safety for Seniors
July 13: Girls Leading in STEAM
July 15: A Splash of Magic
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.
What’s next for your public library? Help us shape the answer!
OPL Next is your invitation to contribute to OPL’s future Service Strategy and Strategic Plan. How can OPL enrich your life, your family, and your neighbourhood in meaningful ways? Your views will inform our community wide look at the services we offer, and how we deliver them. The outcome: a 4-year Strategic Plan and 10-year Service Strategy to guide our priorities and decisions.
Whether you use the Library often, occasionally, or not at all, your perspective matters. OPL belongs to the entire Oakville community, so we want to hear from you!
Summer Reading Club
Summer Stories Are Making a Splash!
The TD Summer Reading Club is in full swing, and the adventures beneath the surface are just getting started. With this year’s theme Dive In!, readers continue to uncover shimmering treasures, encounter curious creatures, and explore stories that flow with imagination. There are still stickers to collect, prizes to earn, and new books waiting to be discovered.
Stay curious and visit your local branch to keep your reading journey going. Learn more at opl.ca/SummerReading.
A Splash of Magic
Join us when Magician Owen Anderson pays a visit! Owen, also known as Magical Mr. Oh!, will present a show full of magical moments, lots of laughs plus a big splash audience participation! All Ages
Wednesday, July 15 at 11am-12pm | Sixteen Mile Branch
Wednesday, July 15 at 2pm-3pm | Central Branch
Reel In A Good Read!
Cast a line and discover your next great read at our playful Reading Pond. Children can “fish” for colourful sea creatures, each marked with a letter of the alphabet, and match them to fun book recommendations. This hands-on activity brings together early literacy and imaginative play, creating an engaging way for young readers to explore books and learn about ocean life. Stop by a branch today to catch your next adventure!
Dive into a new story
Fire Safety Storytime
Stop by the library for a special storytime, led by a member of the Oakville Fire Department. It is a great opportunity for your little one to learn about fire safety, hear a story read by a fire fighter, meet Blaze the dragon, and then head outside for a demonstration of how the fire fighters put on their gear, see the fire truck up close and take a quick tour of the cab.
Tuesday, July 7 | Central Branch
Friday, July 10 | Sixteen Mile Branch
Friday, July 17 | Glen Abbey Branch
Friday, July 27 | Clearview Branch
Thursday, August 13 | Iroquois Ridge Branch
Tuesday, August 18 | White Oaks Branch
Tuesday, August 25 | Woodside Branch
Safe Swimmers Storytime
Dive into swim safety with the Town of Oakville. In this special storytime we will learn essential skills and information to stay safe around water this summer. Lifeguards from the Town of Oakville will join library staff to offer this session.
Monday, July 6 | White Oaks Branch
Monday, July 13 | Iroquois Ridge Branch
Monday, July 20 | Woodside Branch
Monday, July 27 | Glen Abbey Branch
Monday, August 10 | Clearview Branch
Monday, August 17 | Central Branch
Monday, August 24 | Sixteen Mile Branch
OPL in the Community
Under the Sails: Family Storytime
In partnership with Bronte BIA. Join the OPL for an outdoor Family Storytime under the sails in Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park! Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes in the fresh summer air with beautiful waterfront views.
Tuesdays and Thursdays from June 30 – August 27, 10am-11am
Pride Halton 2026
OPL is excited to once again participate in the Halton Pride Parade, celebrating inclusion and community on Sunday, July 19 in Milton. The parade features a vibrant and energetic atmosphere filled with floats, costumes, and individuals representing various organizations, community groups, and local businesses. For more information, visit pridehalton.com.
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Canada Day Holiday Notice
All Oakville Public Library branches will be closed on Wednesday, July 1 for the Canada Day Holiday.
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.
Clearview Branch Summer Hours of Operation
Beginning Monday, June 29, the Clearview Branch will move to summer hours. Changes will only affect Monday and Wednesday. Visit opl.ca/Locations for full details.
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