Buy a membership to the Friends of the Library - only $10 by annual subscription

Dear Oakville Resident

Did You Know that the FRIENDS are the Largest Donor to the Oakville Public Library?

By Becoming a Member Today YOU Will Enjoy the Following Benefits:

attendance at the Preview Member's Night during our semi-annual Book Sales. You will have first pick of the vast assortment of books, CDs, DVDs and other materials on sale - before the general public
attend the Friends Annual General Meeting
an opportunity to volunteer your time and talent at Book Sales, or on the Friends Board and Committees
other perks that we may introduce to members only, such as free books, discounts, free t-shirts, etc.
enjoy the convenience of automatic annual billing - you'll never have to worry about your membership lapsing again
above all, a good feeling in your heart that your membership money is helping us in supporting Oakville Public Library programs and services.

Membership is only $10 per year.
Use your credit card to set up an annual membership subscription.
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Your Membership Fee Will Come Back to You through Enhanced Library Programs and Services!

All of the book sale earnings and membership fees the Friends of the Library collect are invested back into the Oakville Public Library system.

In 2007 the Friends have re-invested nearly $40,000.
Here are some highlights:

Oakville Images
The irreplaceable photos and documents in the local history collection held by Oakville Public Library continue to be digitized and are available online.

Summer Reading
Last year over 4,000 kids read over 27,000 books in this program that offers families free activities, encouraging children to continue developing their literacy skills throughout the summer.

Battle of the Books
Teams of students identify titles and authors of books, based on questions about settings, plots and characters. There were 324 students participating this year.

Every Child Ready to Read
In the last year this program has helped 760 children from birth to age six gain stronger reading skills.

Book Play
This program trains caregivers to provide children in home-run daycares the rich literacy experience that is critical to their development.

Write2Xpress
The annual Write2Xpress teen writing contest has had two successful years with over 50 students each year submitting a 1,500-word short story.

Book Nooks
These are mini-libraries in the community that provide bright welcoming environments for kids and parents to explore children’s literature.

Membership is only $10 per year.
Use your credit card to set up an annual membership subscription.
Click the SUBSCRIBE button below