Oakville Public Library

Service: Library Services

Record #: OAK4522
Last Full Update: 01 Aug 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone Switchboard 905-815-2042
Fax 905-815-2024
E-Mail oplreference@oakville.ca
Website www.opl.ca
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Instagram Instagram, LinkedIn LinkedIn, X (Twitter) X (Twitter), YouTube YouTube

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Provides public access to information and resources for individual enrichment, education, recreation and entertainment 
 
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 
  • Interlibrary Loans available
  • contact-less and express borrowing are also available 

More Than Books

  • online resource databases
  • Conservation Halton & Provincial Park Passes
  • loan-able Recreation, Sports and Book Club Kits
  • loan-able Cognitive Care Kits (helps support the skills and abilities of people with early to late-stage dementia or cognitive impairment)
  • Seed Library 

In-Branch Technology

  • Public Access Computers
  • Printing 
  • Wireless Internet
  • Laptops
  • Creation Zone Technologies
  • 3D Printing
  • Light Therapy Lamps 

Loan-able Technology

  • Laptops (in-branch use)
  • Wi-Fi Hot-spots
  • Connection Kits (for residents 55+)
  • Tablets
  • OSMO
  • Tinker Toys 
  • CO2 Monitors

Programs & Events

  • offering fun, entertaining and educational programming and events for people of all ages
  • in-branch, virtual and outdoor programming, varies by branch

Newcomer Programs

Special Services

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
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 3D Printing ; 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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