1,000 Books Before Kindergarten (1BBK) is a free literacy program for newborns, babies, toddlers and preschoolers.
Along with discovering new stories and authors, this challenge is also a great way to introduce early literacy to your little one which will make learning easier when they start Kindergarten.
Join OPL’s online challenge to log reading and earn badges all along the way!
May Celebrations
Oakville Public Library Presents.....
Curiosity Cube
Oakville Farmer’s Market and Oakville Public Library are excited to present the Curiosity Cube on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Visit the Oakville Farmer's Market on opening day from 8am-1:30pm to explore North America’s best, hands-on, mobile science lab. Dive into AI through interactive games and ignite your curiosity for the future! Ages 8+. No cost or registration required. Please see the poster attached for further details. We hope to see you there!
Appleby College Festival of Authors: A Tribute to Canadian Authors
The Appleby College Parents’ Association is proud to announce the inaugural Appleby College Festival of Authors taking place on our campus Saturday, May 24, 2025, from 10am – 3:30pm. It will be open to everyone in the local community – bring your family and friends to celebrate the incredible works of 60+ Canadian writers. From fiction to memoirs, thrillers to YA, there’s something for every reader. We encourage all young readers to check out our great line up of kid authors. Read their books, come hear them talk about their writing process, and get your book autographed! Visit our website to see all the local authors participating and their session time. For more details, please feel free to contact Kathy Vucic (APCA President).
This month recognizes the significant impact that Armenian Canadians have had on Ontario’s social, cultural, educational, economic and political institutions, as well as their contributions to art, science and literature in the province. For more information, view the Armenian Heritage Month Act, 2022, S.O. 2022, c. 4.
This month recognizes and pays tribute to the contributions that people from Asian countries have made and continue to make to the development and general welfare of Ontario. For more information, view the Asian Heritage Act, 2005, S.O. 2005, c. 10.
Dutch Heritage Month recognizes the important contributions that Dutch Canadians have made to the economic, political, social and cultural fabric of our society. For more information, view the Dutch Heritage Month Act, 2011, S.O. 2011, c. 4.
Jewish Heritage Month is an opportunity to remember, celebrate and educate future generations about the inspirational role that Jewish Canadians have played, and continue to play, in communities across Ontario. For more information, view the Jewish Heritage Month Act, 2012, S.O. 2012, c. 1.
Polish Heritage Month recognizes the impact that Polish Canadians have had on Ontario's history, culture and democratic institutions. For more information, view the Polish Heritage Month Act, 2021, S.O. 2021, c. 37.
South Asian immigrants began arriving in Ontario at the start of the 20th century. Today, South Asians make up a significant proportion of Ontario’s population and are proud to draw upon their heritage and traditions, contributing to many aspects of culture, commerce and public service across this province. For more information, view the Polish Heritage Month Act, 2021, S.O. 2021, c. 37.