Oakville Public Library
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: OAK4522 | Last Full Update: 10 Aug 2021 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | Switchboard 905-815-2042 |
| Fax | 905-815-2024 |
| 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/ |
| Agency Information | |
| 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) | 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) * WiFi Hot-spots * Tablets * Osmos * 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 * see here for upcoming programs and events Newcomer Programs * visit the Newcomer Programs listing to learn more Special Services * Accessible Collections & Services * OPL Express * Information Oakville * Friends of the Library * Community Food Programs For a listing of library locations and branch specific services, see here |
| Hours | Administration Mon-Fri 9:30 am-5 pm |
| 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 (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 | |
| 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 ; 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 |