Oakville Public Library

Service: Library Services

Record #: OAK4522
Last Full Update: 21 Aug 2023

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, Twitter 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
  • 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 

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 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 ; Sports / Recreation
HCSD Sub Heading Assistive Devices ; Computer & Related Technology Classes ; Computer and Internet Access ; Health & 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 ; 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 ; Sports Equipment ; Toy Libraries/Toy Loan Programs

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