O a k v ille L ib rary 100th A n n iv e rs a ry Celebrating 100 years of service aunch into a voyage of rediscovery! As the Oakville Public Library celebrates 100 years of service, Oakville residents are encouraged to take a trip into their library's success story. Travel back in time to the Town's original library, built in 1895. Journey to today's Central, Glen Abbey, White Oaks, Woodside and Bookmobije service locations. Celebrate the Centennial activities taking place in 1995. And sit back and prepare for the future as computer technology enhances the world of library services. During our Centennial year we want to share with residents of Oakville who we are, where we came from, and the view to our exciting future! We are proud of your library's reputation for excellence and are thankful for the strong financial support provided by the Town of Oakville and its taxpayers. As you travel through this Commemorative Centennial issue, discover all of the rea sons why the Oakville Public Library has grown to be more than just a place for books. In one hundred years your library service has expanded to meet the changing needs of the community. Together we celebrate its growth and development. In 1995, rediscover your library! A place to learn, a place to grow, a place for every one! The Oakville Public Library gratefully acknowledges the support and assistance of the Oakville Free Press Journal in making this Centennial Commemorative issue possible. L BROWSING THE RACKS Kelly Sim pson o f O akville browses through inform ation about liter acy available at the C entral B ranch o f th e O akville Public Library. OAKVILLE Rediscover the Library A Special Oakville Journal Feature Supporting the Oakville Public Library's Centennial Tuesday, May 30,1995 PUBLIC LIBRARY tu t The Oakville Public Library as seen in 1895, able at fo u r branches and outlying areas are Woodside Branch which is under renovation. offered a collection o f 1,300 books and was visited by the O akville P ublic L ib ra ry 's On June 10, 1995, during Centennial Family open one day a week. It was housed in the Bookmobile. All branches are open seven days Fun Day, a historical plaque will be dedicated tower o f the Oakville Common School (pic a week and the Bookmobile is in service six outside the Central Library on the site o f the tured above). Today, library service is avail days a week during the closure o f the original location.