Oakville Public Library is the public library system for the Town of Oakville, Ontario, Canada.
Through its 6 branches, its website and its various Book Nook and outreach locations, the Oakville Public Library provides a wide range of services for Oakville residents. In 2008 the Oakville Public Library (OPL) performed over 43.2 million service transactions. Over 79% of Oakville residents have a library card, one of the highest percentages of any library in Canada.
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