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Nov. 16 - Speaker's Night 


Join award-winning author Plum Johnson at our next Speaker's Night! She will speak about her memoir, They Left Us Everything, a touching story of loss and legacies. Come enjoy an enlightening night out, on us!

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Oct. 23 - Trafalgar Day

Join the Bronte Historical Society to celebrate the victory of Horatio Nelson over the French and Spanish fleets! There'll be victory rum cake, hot apple cider, art shows and lots more! Click to read more...

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Tues. Oct. 25 Scan & Store

The Oakville Public Library presents "
Ins & Outs of Scanning & Storing Personal Documents & Photos". Reduce paper in your life, or preserve your family history. Join  this easy-to-understand session. $8

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Wed. Nov. 2, 10:30 a.m. Leaf Raking 


​Leaf Raking at our offices. We need help in getting the leaves gathered. Bring yourself and and tools you may have. Leaf blowers, rakes, tarps etc. We appreciate any and all help.

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Mon. Nov. 21 7:00-8:30pm Charlotte Gray

Oakville Public Library presents Charlotte Gray and her newest book, The Promise of Canada, 150 Years - People and Ideas That Have Shaped Our Country. 

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Sat. Nov. 05, 10am-12pm 
Researching Your English and Welsh Ancestors

​Oakville Public Library presents Ruth Blair looking at the records to begin your search and then move on to the other resources you will need to find your English and Welsh ancestors.

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Sat. Nov. 05, 2pm-4pm 
Organizing Genealogy and Technology: The Top Ten List

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    • Basket Factory Memorial Plaques
    • War >
      • First World War
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      • Ontario Farmerettes
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    • Oakville Images
    • Plaqued Houses and Buildings
    • Town of Oakville Online Collections
  • Membership
    • Join, Renew or Update
    • Why Be A Member
    • Our Volunteers
  • Activities
    • Speakers' Nights
    • Guided Walking Tours
    • Self-guided Walking Tours >
      • Downtown Oakville Historical Walk
      • Erchless Estate
      • Navy Street
      • Old Oakville
      • Trafalgar Road Heritage Conservation District
      • Trafalgar-Allan Corridor
      • Lot 12
      • Historic Reynolds
    • Black History Month
    • Indigenous History Month
    • Ghost Walks >
      • Survey
      • Photo and Video Submission
      • Photos 2022 Ghost Walks
      • Photos 2010 - 2022, Reviews 2016 - 2018
      • Reviews 2022 Ghost Walks
      • Volunteer for Ghost Walks
      • Ghost Stories
      • Video Ghost Stories
    • Doors Open
    • Culture Days
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    • Family Activities >
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