Oakville Public Library

Site: Central Branch

Service: Branch Specific Services

Record #: OAK0137
Last Full Update: 18 Aug 2023

Contact Information

Office Phone 905-815-2042; 
Phone renewals 905-815-5996
Fax 905-815-2024
E-Mail oplreference@oakville.ca
Website www.opl.ca
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Instagram Instagram, Twitter Twitter, YouTube YouTube
Primary Contact Andra Steele, Manager, Customer Experience; Phone: 905-815-2042; Email: andra.steele@oakville.ca

Agency Information

Description (Agency)

A public library system whose purpose is to provide access to information and resources for individual enrichment, education, recreation and entertainment.

Primary Executive Tara Wong, Chief Executive Officer; Phone: 905-815-2042 ext 2027; Email: tara.wong@oakville.ca

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

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:

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  • Town of Oakville and Trafalgar Township historical documents and publications 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
  • see 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 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 (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
Oakville Public Library, Central Branch
120 Navy St
Oakville, ON L6J 2Z4
Intersection Navy St and Lakeshore Rd E
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Categories and Classification

InfoPod Main Headings Community Programs
InfoPod Sub Headings Public Libraries

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