Record #: OAK0137 | Last Full Update: 10 Aug 2021 |
Memos and Bulletins | |
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Public Comments | Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Effective Jan 30, 2022 - OPL expands all branch hours of operation for adjusted in-branch services * for branch hours click HERE * for details on reopening plans click HERE * contact-less and express services are also available |
Contact Information | |
Office Phone | 905-815-2042; Phone renewals 905-815-5996 |
Fax | 905-815-2024 |
oplreference@oakville.ca | |
Website | www.opl.ca |
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Primary Contact | Andra Steele, Manager, Customer Experience; Phone: 905-815-2042 |
Agency Information | |
Description (Agency) | A public library whose purpose is to provide access to information and resources for individual enrichment, education, recreation and entertainment. |
Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
Established | 1895 |
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) Effective Jan 30, 2022 - OPL expanded all branch hours of operation, for adjusted in-branch services * for branch hours click HERE * for details on reopening plans click HERE * contact-less and express services are also available -------------------------------------- Provides public access to information and resources for individual enrichment, education, recreation and entertainment For a list of OPL's general Branch Services, see here Branch Specific Services: * Community Food Corner * Information Oakville * Accessible Collections & Services * Newcomer Programs * Virtual Court * Exam Proctoring The Oakville Room * local and family history collections are housed in the Oakville Room * valuable historical resources ranges from genealogy materials and yearbooks, to newspaper records and maps, focusing on the history and people of Oakville * Town of Oakville and Trafalgar Township historical documents and publications * newspapers dating from 1870 * vital statistics from late 1800s * census and assessment records from 1910-1936 * more details here Meeting Space * when not required for library use, select rooms are available for rental to individuals, groups and organizations * discount rate for non-profits * visit here for more information and to book Designated as a local cooling centre during times of extreme heat and a warming centre during times of extreme cold |
Hours | Visit website for branch hours |
Areas Served | Halton Region |
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 (telephone interpretation service) ; over 170 languages available |
Fees | Program - for some programs ; Service - room rentals ; None - except fines for lost or damaged materials |
Site Information | |
Site Location | parking lot is on Water St, next to Lakeshore Rd bridge |
Located In Community | Oakville |
Address & Map | |
Intersection | Navy St and Lakeshore Rd E |
Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Categories and Classification | |
HCSD Main Heading | Arts / Culture ; Community Programs |
HCSD Sub Heading | Extreme Cold Warming Centres ; Historic Preservation ; Libraries ; Meeting Space ; Public Libraries |
Service Categories | Archives ; Extreme Cold Warming Centres ; Extreme Heat Cooling Programs ; Genealogical Collections ; Meeting Space ; Public Libraries ; Test Proctoring |