Oakville Public Library

Library Services


Description

Connects the community to information, resources, and experiences that inspire learning, support well-being, and foster belonging.

Library Card

  • free for people who live, work, attend school or own property in Oakville
  • residents of Oakville over 12 years of age, can register for a library card using online form or in-person at any branch
  • 12 years of age and under, or live outside of Oakville, can register for a library card in-person at any branch
  • library cards expire and must be renewed on a yearly basis

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
  • access to many online resources
  • Interlibrary Loans available

Accessible Collections & Services

Express & Personalized Services

  • OPL Picks for You
  • OPL Express, see listing OAK0351

Loanable Park Passes

  • Conservation Halton Parks Family Pass
  • Ontario Parks Day Pass Permit

Loanable Kits

  • Cognitive Care (for residents 55+)
  • Book Club
  • Connection (for residents 55+)
  • Nature
  • Storytelling

Sports Kits

  • Lacrosse
  • Lifejackets
  • Pickleball
  • Tennis
  • Walking
  • Multi-Sport

Seed Library

  • provides customers with the opportunity to grow their own plants, harvest their own food, and participate in a community-wide sharing initiative

Technology - In-Branch

  • Public Access Computers
  • Printing
  • Wireless Internet
  • Creation Zone Technologies, see listing OAK0424
  • 3D Printing

Technology - Loanable

  • Laptops (in-branch use)
  • Wi-Fi Hotspots
  • Tinker Toys (in-branch use)
  • CO2 Monitors

LIBRARY SERVICES

Community Services

  • Information Oakville, see listing OAK0001
  • Newcomer Programs and Services, see listing OAK9200
  • Community Food Programs, see listings
  • Exam Proctoring Service, see listing OAK0137
  • Friends of the Oakville Public Library, see listing OAK2985
  • Local History and Family History, see listing OAK0137

Library on the Go (Book Bike)

  • a collection of Friendly Finds, gently used books you can take, for free
  • for current locations, see website

Programs and Events

  • offering fun, entertaining and educational programming and events for people of all ages
  • in-branch, virtual and outdoor programming, varies by branch
  • to view upcoming programs and events, see website

StoryWalks

  • in partnership with the Town of Oakville, offers StoryWalks at various outdoor locations across Oakville, providing residents of all ages with year-round, self-guided walks featuring selected stories
  • for locations, see website

For a full listing of library locations and branch specific services, see here

Eligibility

OPL library card required to borrow items

Application Process

Apply for a library card online or at any branch

Office
Office
- Switchboard 905-815-2042 ; Phone renewals 905-815-5996 ;
Web Site
opl.ca
Email
[email protected]
Mailing Address
2860 Kingsway Dr
Oakville, ON, L6J 6R3
Canada
Languages
English
Fees
Program - for some programs ; None - except fines for lost or damage materials
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Copyright
Halton Information Providers
Last Updated On
April 12, 2026
Last Verified On
June 13, 2025
Address
2860 Kingsway Dr
Oakville, ON, L6J 6R3
Cross Street: Winston Churchill Blvd and Kingsway Dr
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Accessibility
Fully Accessible
Hours of Operation
  • Administration Mon-Fri 9:30 am-5 pm
  • Branch hours vary
Service Area(s)
Oakville