Ontario Public Library Week (OPLW) is an annual celebration to raise awareness of the value of libraries. Public libraries offer welcoming spaces for people of all ages and backgrounds. As well as books, we provide programmes, resources, and services that help people connect, learn new skills, and access important tools like the Internet. By supporting lifelong learning and circular economy, libraries play a vital role in improving the lives of everyone.
In 2023, we had over 414,000 in-person visits, circulated over 962,000 items, and had over 35,000 programme participants. Thank you for your continued support!
OPLW 2024
From Sunday, October 20 to Saturday, October 26, you can enter to win a free book. Drop by as many times as you like for a contest ballot. It's our way of saying thanks for visiting!
Lost or damaged your card? You can get a replacement card for free during OPLW.
We also have an exciting new feature in the MyWCL app. You can now add and track activity on multiple cards in your app, just like you can with Libby and Kanopy. This is perfect for multi-card households, such as partners, parents, and caregivers. This feature allows you to see what's requested or due back on each card, and also gives you access to the digital cards for each person’s account.
Share your favourite library stories with staff, in-person, by email, snail mail, or social.
This County of Wellington Ontario Public Library Week (“the Contest”) is administered by The Corporation of the County of Wellington (the “Sponsor” or “the County”). Any questions, comments or complaints regarding the Contest should be directed to the Sponsor at danielledr@wellington.ca . By participating in this Contest, each contestant agrees to be legally bound by these Official Rules and Regulations (the “Rules”).
The contest will begin Sunday October 20, 2024 at 10:00am until Saturday October 26, 2024 at 5:00pm. The winners will be notified by Saturday, November 30, 2024.
There is no limit of entries per person allowed for the contest.
No purchase is necessary to enter the contest or win.
The Contest is open to all legal residents of Canada who:
are not employees, representatives and agents of Library Department of the Corporation of the County of Wellington. Members of the immediate family, representatives and agents (parents, children, siblings and spouse, regardless of where they live in Canada), and household of such employees may participate but are not eligible to win.
are not employees, representatives and agents of the Corporation of the County of Wellington of any department except Library. Members of the immediate family, representatives and agents (parents, children, siblings and spouse, regardless of where they live in Canada), and household of such employees may participate and are eligible to win.
have agreed to comply with applicable federal, provincial, municipal and local laws (including, but not limited to, laws relating to libel and obscenity), assume responsibility for their activities, and not to harass, disrupt, abuse, or invade the privacy rights of others; and
have read and accepted and agreed to comply with these Rules.
One of 3 prizes per branch valued at approximately $25.00 each.