Free Classes

This month we will be discussing A Great County by Shilpi Somaya Gowda . Pick up a copy of your title from Woodside branch and share your thoughts in our monthly meet-up. It is a free Oakville Public Library program at Woodside Branch, on Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Throughout the program, participants will engage in interactive workshops, collaborate on activities and projects, explore volunteer and leadership opportunities, and gain hands-on experience that can help prepare them for future academic, volunteer, and employment endeavors. It is a free Oakville Public Library program at White Oaks Branch, on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

This month we will be discussing Vera Wong's Guide to Snooping (on a Dead Man) by Jesse Q. Pick up a copy of your title from Glen Abbey branch and share your thoughts in our monthly meet-up. It is a free Oakville Public Library program at Glen Abbey Branch, on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Each month, selected participants share their work for group discussion and feedback. The aim is to encourage and empower writers to strengthen their craft while providing all members with valuable insights into both their own writing and their analytical reading skills. It is a free Oakville Public Library program at Woodside Branch, on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Join fellow makers, creatives, and curious community members for casual themed meetups in the Creation Zone. Each session explores a different topic, interest, or creative prompt from repair and reuse to textile arts, scrap projects, digital fabrication, and more. It is a free Oakville Public Library program at Sixteen Mile Branch, on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Everyone is welcome to stay, play and chat after babytime or storytime. This is a great opportunity to connect with other parents and caregivers. It is a free Oakville Public Library program at Woodside Branch, every Friday from November 13 to November 27, 2026, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Join us for storytime fun, including music and songs! Storytime is led by an OPL staff member. It is a free Oakville Public Library program at Woodside Branch, every Friday from November 13 to November 27, 2026, 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. It is a free Oakville Public Library program at Woodside Branch, every Wednesday from November 11 to November 25, 2026, 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM.

Teens will have the chance to explore a variety of creative activities, engage with new technologies, and learn new skills that are inspired by trending ideas on the internet. It is a free Oakville Public Library program at Sixteen Mile Branch, on Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Skills will be taught weekly through group discussions, play-based activities, team-building games, and role playing, allowing teens to collaborate with similar peers. Participants may or may not have a neurodiverse diagnosis. It is a free Oakville Public Library program at Glen Abbey Branch, every Wednesday from November 11 to November 25, 2026, 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Throughout the program, participants will engage in interactive workshops, collaborate on activities and projects, explore volunteer and leadership opportunities, and gain hands-on experience that can help prepare them for future academic, volunteer, and employment endeavors. It is a free Oakville Public Library program at Glen Abbey Branch, on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Each session introduces a new medium or technique painting, drawing, collage, mixed media, and more encouraging participants to experiment, play, and discover what they enjoy. No experience is expected. It is a free Oakville Public Library program at Sixteen Mile Branch, on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM.