Oakville Public Library, Library Services

Oakville Public Library

Service: Library Services

Record #: OAK4522

Last Full Update: 07 Aug 2026

Contact Information

Office Phone	Switchboard 905-815-2042; Phone renewals 905-815-5996;
E-Mail	oplreference@oakville.ca
Website	https://opl.ca
Contact Form	https://opl.ca/About-OPL/Contact-Us
Social Media	Facebook, LinkedIn, X (Twitter), YouTube, Instagram

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)	Provides access to library collections, technology, programs, and borrowing services for education, recreation, and lifelong learning. Borrowing of books, e‑books, audiobooks, movies, music, games, and multilingual materials Online resources, research databases, and interlibrary loans Public computers, printing, and wireless internet Programs and events for children, youth, and adults (in-branch, virtual, and outdoor) Study spaces, meeting rooms, and community spaces Library of Things collections, including Wi‑Fi hotspots, Seed Library resources, activity kits, sports equipment, cognitive care kits, connection kits, storytelling kits, and park passes Creation and maker technologies, including 3D printing and digital tools Express and personalized services, including OPL Express and OPL Picks for You Access to community services, including Information Oakville and the Halton Community Services Directory Local history and genealogy resources Outreach services, including Library on the Go (Book Bike) and StoryWalks
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
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	Parent / Child Programs ; Recreation for Children / Families ; Computer and Internet Access ; Public Libraries ; Health and Physical Disabilities ; Assistive Devices ; Health & Physical Disabilities ; Libraries ; Recreation for Children & Families ; Humanities Clubs/Events ; Computer & Related Technology Classes
Service Categories	Public Libraries ; Children's Library Services ; Computer Access Aids ; Computer Literacy Training Programs ; Copy Machines ; Early Literacy Development Programs ; Humanities Clubs/Societies ; Mobile Hotspot Devices ; Parent/Child Activity Groups ; Public Access Computers/Tools ; Public Internet Access Sites ; Public Wi-Fi Sites ; Library Audiovisual Services ; Mobile Devices ; Sports Equipment ; Toy Libraries/Toy Loan Programs ; Foreign Language Collections ; Safety Equipment ; Cognitive/Learning Aids ~ Dementia

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