Oakville Public Library, Library Services

Oakville Public Library

Service: Library Services

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Record #: OAK4522

Last Full Update: 13 Jun 2025

Contact Information

Office Phone	Switchboard 905-815-2042
E-Mail	oplreference@oakville.ca
Website	www.opl.ca
Social Media	Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X (Twitter), YouTube

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)	Connects the community to information, resources, and experiences that inspire learning, support well-being, and foster belonging. Library Card free for people who live, work, attend school or own property in Oakville residents of Oakville over 12 years of age, can register for a library card using online form or in-person at any branch 12 years of age and under, or live outside of Oakville, can register for a library card in-person at any branch library cards expire and must be renewed on a yearly basis COLLECTIONS Fiction and non fiction titles (books, downloadable e-books and audiobooks, music, digital magazines, games and DVDs, movies and TV shows) self study and research collections, print and electronic adult and children's multilingual collections access to many online resources Interlibrary Loans available Accessible Collections & Services see listing OAK1309 Express & Personalized Services OPL Picks for You OPL Express, see listing OAK0351 Loanable Park Passes Conservation Halton Parks Family Pass Ontario Parks Day Pass Permit Loanable Kits Cognitive Care (for residents 55+) Book Club Connection (for residents 55+) Nature Storytelling Sports Kits Lacrosse Lifejackets Pickleball Tennis Walking Multi-Sport Seed Library provides customers with the opportunity to grow their own plants, harvest their own food, and participate in a community-wide sharing initiative Technology - In-Branch Public Access Computers Printing Wireless Internet Creation Zone Technologies, see listing OAK0424 3D Printing Technology - Loanable Laptops (in-branch use) Wi-Fi Hotspots Tinker Toys (in-branch use) CO2 Monitors LIBRARY SERVICES Community Services Information Oakville, see listing OAK0001 Newcomer Programs and Services, see listing OAK9200 Community Food Programs, see listings Exam Proctoring Service, see listing OAK0137 Friends of the Oakville Public Library, see listing OAK2985 Local History and Family History, see listing OAK0137 Library on the Go (Book Bike) a collection of Friendly Finds, gently used books you can take, for free for current locations, see website Programs and Events offering fun, entertaining and educational programming and events for people of all ages in-branch, virtual and outdoor programming, varies by branch to view upcoming programs and events, see website StoryWalks in partnership with the Town of Oakville, offers StoryWalks at various outdoor locations across Oakville, providing residents of all ages with year-round, self-guided walks featuring selected stories for locations, see website For a full listing of library locations and branch specific services, see here
Hours	Administration Mon-Fri 9:30 am-5 pm Branch hours vary
Areas Served	Oakville
Eligibility	OPL library card required to borrow items
Application	Apply for a library card online or at any branch
Languages	English ; Interpretive Services - Language Line (over the phone interpretation service) ; over 170 languages available
Fees	Program - for some programs ; None - except fines for lost or damage materials

Site Information

Located In Community	Oakville
Address & Map	Oakville, ON View Google Map
Mailing Address	c/o Oakville Public Library, Central Branch 120 Navy St Oakville, ON L6J 2Z4
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading	Arts / Culture ; Child / Family Services ; Community Programs ; Disabilities ; Employment / Training ; Health Care ; Sports / Recreation
HCSD Sub Heading	Assistive Devices ; Computer & Related Technology Classes ; Computer and Internet Access ; Health & Physical Disabilities ; Health and Physical Disabilities ; Humanities Clubs/Events ; Libraries ; Parent / Child Programs ; Public Libraries ; Recreation for Children & Families ; Recreation for Children / Families
Service Categories	Children's Library Services ; Cognitive/Learning Aids ~ Dementia ; Computer Access Aids ; Computer Literacy Training Programs ; Copy Machines ; Early Literacy Development Programs ; Foreign Language Collections ; Humanities Clubs/Societies ; Library Audiovisual Services ; Light Therapy ; Mobile Devices ; Mobile Hotspot Devices ; Parent/Child Activity Groups ; Public Access Computers/Tools ; Public Internet Access Sites ; Public Libraries ; Public Wi-Fi Sites ; Safety Equipment ; Sports Equipment ; Toy Libraries/Toy Loan Programs

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