Oshawa Public Library

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Oshawa Public Libraries provides library services from four local branches, each offering access to the Internet, fiction and non-fiction collections, and much more. Business hours on this page reflect the hours for the McLaughlin Branch. For a full list of hours, see below:

Hours of Operation for In-Person browsing, Computer Access, and Printing Services

McLaughlin Branch

65 Debwewin Miikan (

formerly Bagot Street), Oshawa, ON
L1H 1N2
(905) 579-6111 ext. 5200
Monday 9:30 am – 5 pm
Tuesday-Thursday 9:30 am – 8 pm
Friday, Saturday, 9:30 am – 5 pm
Sunday, closed

John Aker Northview Branch

250 Beatrice Street, Oshawa, ON
L1G 7T6
(905) 579-6111 ext. 5870
Monday-Thursday 9:30 am – 8 pm
Friday, Saturday, 9:30 am – 5 pm
Sunday, 12 pm - 5 pm

Jess Hann Branch

199 Wentworth Street W. Oshawa, ON
L1H 6P4
(905) 579-6111 ext. 5860
Monday, 9:30 am – 5 pm
Tuesday, Wednesday, 9:30 am - 8 pm
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 9:30 am – 5 pm
Sunday, closed

Delpark Homes Centre Branch

1661 Harmony Road N. Oshawa, ON
L1H 7K5
(905) 578-6111 ext. 5802
Monday-Friday 9:30 am - 8 pm
Saturday, Sunday, 9:30 am – 5 pm

03/19/2026

Even though there’s a stack of books waiting for you to be read at home, there’s no shame in getting a whole new pile. Treat yourself!

With our new app, it’s easier than ever to keep track of all your items too. This is a win-win situation.

Happy reading!

Enjoy sensory-friendly stories and activities at this fun and interactive family program.📍McLaughlin Branch📆 Tuesday, Ma...
03/19/2026

Enjoy sensory-friendly stories and activities at this fun and interactive family program.
📍McLaughlin Branch
📆 Tuesday, March 24 at 4 pm

For more info➡️ https://ow.ly/svuZ50YvxZb

😍Get ready to get creative as you paint your own 3D printed Labubu®️! This program is for ages 13-18. 📍Jess Hann Branch📆...
03/19/2026

😍Get ready to get creative as you paint your own 3D printed Labubu®️! This program is for ages 13-18.

📍Jess Hann Branch
📆 Saturday, March 21 at 2 pm
To register ➡️ https://ow.ly/VPxQ50YvxHx

Get ready for a Neighbourhood Play Date! Enhance social skills and foster early literacy by exploring books and playing ...
03/18/2026

Get ready for a Neighbourhood Play Date! Enhance social skills and foster early literacy by exploring books and playing together at the Library. For children ages 0-5 and caregivers.

📍 Jess Hann Branch
📆 Thursday, March 19 at 10 am
For more info ➡️ https://ow.ly/FKLR50YvMuA

Connect with fellow writers and share your work in progress! Each session features a themed activity to spark creativity...
03/18/2026

Connect with fellow writers and share your work in progress! Each session features a themed activity to spark creativity and writing sprints to boost productivity. Ages 13-18.

📍Jess Hann Branch
📆Wednesday, March 25 at 6 pm
To register ➡️ https://ow.ly/Ewzl50Yvgqg

🦄Looking for something to do today? Embark on a theatrical adventure for young audiences – and those young at heart. Boy...
03/18/2026

🦄Looking for something to do today? Embark on a theatrical adventure for young audiences – and those young at heart. Boys, Girls, and Other Mythological Creatures is a thoughtful and hilarious new play about gender, friendship, siblings, and our ability to transform!

📍McLaughlin Branch
📆 March 18 at 3 pm
To register➡️ https://ow.ly/eZYX50YszaF

We have a very special Story Time for you! Join us for stories, activities, songs, and more. This is a program for the w...
03/17/2026

We have a very special Story Time for you! Join us for stories, activities, songs, and more. This is a program for the whole family.

Join us for a special guest appearance by the fire department.

📍Jess Hann Branch
📆 Wednesday, March 18 at 10:15 am
For more info ➡️ https://ow.ly/4fQM50YtzGy

Each month, meet a new author, hear a reading, and converse with the author and other seniors. This month we meet Joanna...
03/17/2026

Each month, meet a new author, hear a reading, and converse with the author and other seniors. This month we meet Joanna Cockerline, an award winning author of the novel Still which was nominated for the 2025 Giller Prize. In partnership with Art Your Service.

📍Online event
📆 Thursday, March 26 at 2 pm
To register ➡️ https://ow.ly/2G4j50YvfS1

There are still spaces available! Join us and the Oshawa Historical Society for entertaining lectures that focus on the ...
03/17/2026

There are still spaces available! Join us and the Oshawa Historical Society for entertaining lectures that focus on the history of Oshawa and the surrounding area.

March 17 / Melissa J. Nelson: Black memory work is "Love"

📍McLaughlin Branch
📆Tuesday, March 17 at 6 pm
To sign up ➡️ https://ow.ly/RG1A50Yogyq

📲We take the Library everywhere with us!Where have YOU taken the Oshawa Public Library app this season? Drop it below — ...
03/16/2026

📲We take the Library everywhere with us!
Where have YOU taken the Oshawa Public Library app this season? Drop it below — we love a good reading location! 👇

Don't have the new OPL app yet? Don't wait, download it today!
For more info ➡️ https://oshawalibrary.ca/app/

🦄Embark on a theatrical adventure for young audiences – and those young at heart. Boys, Girls, and Other Mythological Cr...
03/16/2026

🦄Embark on a theatrical adventure for young audiences – and those young at heart. Boys, Girls, and Other Mythological Creatures is a thoughtful and hilarious new play about gender, friendship, siblings, and our ability to transform!

📍McLaughlin Branch
📆 March 18 at 3 pm
To register➡️ https://ow.ly/eZYX50YszaF

🏒Start your March Break with some fun! Show off your team spirit with hockey-themed games, activities, and crafts. Wear ...
03/16/2026

🏒Start your March Break with some fun! Show off your team spirit with hockey-themed games, activities, and crafts. Wear your favourite jersey to be entered into a prize draw. Join us for this exciting program for the whole family.

📍McLaughlin Branch
📆 Monday, March 16 at 11 am
To register ➡️ https://ow.ly/EuJr50YrPOU

Address

65 Debwewin Miikan (formerly Bagot Street )
Oshawa, ON
L1H1N2

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 8pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 8pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 8pm
Thursday 9:30am - 8pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm
Saturday 9:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+19055796111

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