Branches
Important Update!
Please note there is limited parking at the Central Branch from March 6 to 9. Please use the path to access the Water St. entrance to pick up your Library Takeout.
Central Branch
Branch Hours of Operation
- SundayClosed
- MondayClosed
- Tuesday11:30AM-7PM
- Wednesday11:30AM-7PM
- Thursday11:30AM-7PM
- Friday9:30AM - 5PM
- Saturday9:30AM - 5PM
Library Returns
- Tuesday through Saturday 7 am – 5 pm
Library Takeout is available. Click here for more information.
Oakville Galleries
Oakville Galleries is open to the public. Click here for operating hours.
Parking Info
Our Central Branch can be accessed from both the front entrance, located at the corner of Navy Street and Lakeshore Road and the rear entrance, located on Water Street (please refer to the map).
Paid parking is available at the rear entrance off of Water St. Parking lot has a 3 hour maximum stay, rates are $1.00 per hour. Rates are in effect Monday to Saturday, 9:00am to 6:00pm. Parking is free outside of these times.
Metered parking is available across Water St. from the rear parking lot. Metered spaces are available for a 9 hour maximum stay, at $1 per hour.
Driving Directions
Please note: it is not recommended that you use the library address in a GPS system to locate the Central Branch. Doing this will not take you to the parking lot. Instead, please follow the driving directions below:
- From the QEW:
- Exit at Trafalgar Rd.
- Head south on Trafalgar Rd.
- Turn right on Dunn St. (one way)
- Turn right on Randall St.
- Turn right on Navy St. at lights
- Navy St. becomes Water St. as you turn the corner and head down the hill towards the water
- Library entrance is at Municipal Parking Lot 10 on your left
Holds & Renewals
In addition to online renewals, many checked out items can be renewed through our automated phone system, 24 hours a day. Call (905) 815-5996.
Holiday Closings 2021
| Holiday | date/s |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Jan-1 |
| Family Day | Feb-15 |
| Good Friday | Apr-2 |
| Easter Monday * | Apr-5 |
| Victoria Day* | May-24 |
| Canada Day | Jul-1 |
| Civic Holiday* | Aug-2 |
| Labour Day* | Sep-6 |
| Thanksgiving* | Oct-11 |
| Christmas Day | Dec-25 |
| Boxing Day | Dec-26 |
Operating schedule subjected to change due to COVID-19.
OPL will be open on Christmas Eve (Dec. 24) and New Year’s Eve Day (Dec. 31) from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm.
* OPL will be closed on the noted Sundays prior to the designated holiday that falls on a Monday.
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