Information Oakville

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Record #: OAK0001 Last Full Update: 10 May 2010
Contact Information
Alternate NameOakville Public Library ; OPL
Address & Map
Oakville Central Library
120 Navy St
Oakville, ON L6J 2Z4
 
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Located In CommunityOakville (Old Oakville)
Site LocationCentennial Square
IntersectionLakeshore Rd & Navy St
Wheelchair AccessibilityFully Accessible
Office PhoneInformation Oakville 905-815-2046 * Information Oakville Admin 905-815-2042 ext 5059
Fax905-815-2024
Organization Emailinformationoakville@oakville.ca
Websitewww.informationoakville.org
Primary ContactBrian Harding, Community Services Database Coordinator, Halton Information Providers, Phone: ext 5091
Alternate ContactHelen Andrews, Database Assistant, Phone: ext 5952
Primary ExecutiveMichael Hodgins, Manager, Community Information, Phone: ext 5069
Service Details
Areas ServedOakville
DescriptionA community information centre providing information and referral to services and programs. 
 
Major Services: 
* operates a free and confidential telephone information and referral service providing individuals and organizations with current information on services available for Oakville residents.  
 
* information on government services and agencies; social service organizations; support groups; health education and support; legal services; financial assistance; housing and landlord tenant issues; recreation; hobby and interest groups and cultural activities. 
 
* maintains a walk-in centre that provides free verbal information and referral, houses a large display of free pamphlets, flyers, newspapers, newsletters and brochures and maintains a community notice board 
 
* prepares newcomer packages for purchase by individuals or groups 
 
* provides a large variety of directories and various lists of community organizations 
 
* prepares individual lists of services from an extensive database for a fee, either electronically or in print  
 
* maintains current calendars of events in Oakville that are available through the Oakville Public Library website 
 
* in co-operation with the other Halton Information centres, makes available the Halton Community Services Database and the Halton Community Services Directory 
 
The Halton Community Services Database is a database of approximately 4,000 records pertaining to non-profit and government organizations providing services in the Halton area. The database contains the names, addresses, phone numbers and a listing of major services or programs. Information Oakville keeps current approximately 1,700 records contained in the database which are located in Oakville. The database is available via the Internet and at all library branches. 
 
The Halton Community Services Directory is produced by the Halton Information Providers. The print edition is available at the information desk or an order form is available on the website. 
 
Information Oakville is a founding member of Halton Information Providers (HIP). The purpose of HIP is to support the needs of the residents of the Regional Municipality of Halton by maintaining consistent and credible standards of community and human service information. 
 
Information Oakville is also a founding member of the Community Information Online Consortium (CIOC). CIOC is a consortium of information providers who are using the software which the Halton Information Providers and the Halton libraries designed and developed.
HoursAdministration  
Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm 
 
Information Desk 
Regular Hours: Sep-Jul, 
Mon-Thu 9:30 am-9 pm, Fri & Sat 9:30 am-5 pm, Sun 1 pm-5 pm  
Summer Hours: Jul & Aug,  
Mon-Thu 10 am-8 pm, Fri & Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 1 pm-5 pm 
 
FeesNone - No fees except for print publications.
LanguagesEnglish ; Interpretive Services - available at Information Desk
Resources AvailableHalton Community Services Directory 
 
Oakville Rental Facilities 
 
Oakville Service Clubs 
 
Oakville Religious Organizations 
 
Newcomer Packages for sale at the Adult Circulation Desk of the Oakville Public Library, Central Branch.
Established1975
FundingCity / Town - through Oakville Public Library
Service Level(70) Community Information
Indexing
Service CategoriesComprehensive Information and Referral

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