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PDF (New Window)| Record #: OAK0903 | Last Full Update: 07 Oct 2019 |
| Memos and Bulletins | |
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| Public Comments | Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) This branch is now open for in-branch services * Tue, Wed and Thu: 3 pm to 7 pm * Sat: 10 am to 5 pm Available * In-branch browsing * Self-checkouts * Ability to pick-up holds without an appointment * Library Takeout for contactless pickups * Extended returns hours at book drops * Public computer access and related services * Library card registration Library Returns Hours: * external book drops only * Tue, Wed and Thu: 8 am to 8 pm * Fri and Sat: 9:30 am to 5 pm Not Available * In-person programs * Room rentals * Group gatherings within branch * Access to in-branch children’s toys (Tinker toys, board games, etc.) |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 905-815-2038; Phone renewals 905-815-5996 |
| Fax | 905-815-5972 |
| oplreference@oakville.ca | |
| Website | www.opl.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/oakville.library/ Instagram: instagram.com/oakvillelibrary Twitter: twitter.com/OakvilleLibrary YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/OakvillePublicLibrar/ |
| Primary Contact | Susan Kun, Manager, Customer Experience; Phone: 905-815-2038 ext 5063 |
| Agency Information | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Primary Executive | Tara Wong, Chief Executive Officer; Phone: 905-815-2042 ext 2027; Email: tara.wong@oakville.ca |
| Funding | City / Town - Town of Oakville ; Provincial - Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) This branch is now open for in-branch services * Tue, Wed and Thu: 3 pm to 7 pm * Sat: 10 am to 5 pm Available * In-branch browsing * Self-checkouts * Ability to pick-up holds without an appointment * Library Takeout for contactless pickups * Extended returns hours at book drops * Public computer access and related services * Library card registration Library Returns Hours: * external book drops only * Tue, Wed and Thu: 8 am to 8 pm * Fri and Sat: 9:30 am to 5 pm Not Available * In-person programs * Room rentals * Group gatherings within branch * Access to in-branch children’s toys (Tinker toys, board games, etc.) -------------------------------------- Provides access to information and resources for individual enrichment, education, recreation and entertainment. Collections include: * 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 Visit www.opl.ca for library programs and events * not all events or programs available at all locations * public access computers (PACs), located at all branches, offer internet and email access, word processing and printing * free Wi-Fi * 3D printing * with a library card customers can access all library databases and download information directly to their own computers * White Oaks Branch has meeting space available for rent * designated as a local cooling centre during times of extreme heat and a warming centre during times of extreme cold |
| Hours | Visit Branches for branch hours |
| Areas Served | Halton Region |
| Eligibility | OPL library card required to borrow items |
| Application | Apply for a library card at any branch |
| Languages | English ; Interpretive Services - Language Line (telephone interpretation service) ; over 170 languages available |
| Fees | Program - for some programs ; None - except fines for overdue, lost or damaged materials |
| Site Information | |
| Site Location | White Oaks Secondary School, South Campus |
| Located In Community | Oakville |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Sixth Line and McCraney St E |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Arts / Culture ; Child / Family Services ; Community Programs |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Computer Access ; Extreme Cold Warming Centres ; Humanities Clubs/Events ; Libraries ; Meeting Space ; Parent / Child Programs ; Public Libraries ; Recreation for Children / Families |
| Service Categories | 3D Printing ; Children's Library Services ; College/University Entrance Support ~ Adolescents ; Copy Machines ; Early Literacy Development Programs ; Extreme Cold Warming Centres ; Extreme Heat Cooling Programs ; Humanities Clubs/Societies ; Meeting Space ; Parent/Child Activity Groups ; Public Access Computers/Tools ; Public Internet Access Sites ; Public Libraries ; Public Wi-Fi Sites |
