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Pa ge 2 4 T hu rs da y, O ct ob er 1 5, 2 01 5 - T he IF P - H al to n H ill s - w w w .th ei fp .c a 311halton.ca Please contact us as soon as possible if you have any accessibility needs at Halton Region events or meetings. Tomake the recycling of household hazardouswaste and electronic waste more convenient for residents, Halton Region holds SpecialWaste Drop-offDays throughout the year. SpecialWaste Drop-offDays are for Halton residents only. No commercial waste. SpecialWasteDrop-off Day Date Location Saturday, October 24, 2015 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mohawk Race Track (parking lot) 9430 Guelph Line, Campbellville Halton residentsmaydropoff the followinghouseholdmaterials free of charge: If you are unsure whether an item will be accepted at a Special Waste Drop- off Day, contact Halton Region by dialing 311. 3Acceptablematerials • acids (rust remover) • aerosol cans (full or partially full) • automotive liquids (antifreeze,motor oil and filters) • batteries (household & car) • bleach • cosmetics & pharmaceuticals • fluorescent lights (compact bulbs & tubes) • fertilizers • fuels (must leave container) • garden chemicals • household cleaners • medications • mercury-containing devices • paint (full or partially full) • pesticides • pool chemicals • propane tanks & other pressurized containers • solvents • stains • varsol 7 Unacceptablematerials • needles, syringes and lancets • asbestos • commercial and industrial hazardouswaste • PCBs • radioactivewaste • bio-medical waste • explosives and ammunition 3Acceptablematerials • computers • stereos • phones • TVs • VCRs • DVDplayers • computermonitors • printers • cell phones • cameras • computer batteries 7 Unacceptablematerials • appliances • vacuums • scrap metal • commercial waste • tires • reusematerials (clothing, etc.) • scrapmetal Household HazardousWaste Electronic waste Visithalton.ca/ewaste for information about year round drop-off options for electronic waste. Visithalton.ca/hhw for information about year round drop-off options for household hazardouswaste. 15 10 15 STAR WARS READS DAY In the words of Darth Vader, "We would be honoured if you'd join us." In celebration of Star Wars Reads Day, Halton Hills Public Library would like to invite you to come over to the dark side (of the Children's Program Room) for a read-a-thon, crafts and more Star Wars fun on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2:30-4:30 p.m. in the Georgetown Branch. For all ages but kids under 6 must be assisted by an adult. Drop in-- no registration required. Info: 905-873- 2681 ext. 2520 or visit www.hhpl.on.ca DROP-IN PROGRAMS FOR KIDS Families with young children are invited to join Halton Hills Public Library staff for Family Story- time! We'll keep the preschool crowd entertained with stories, music and lots of fun. Georgetown Branch: Every Tuesday at 11 a.m. until Nov. 24; Ev- ery Thursday at 6:30 p.m. until Nov. 26; Every Sat- urday at 11 a.m. until Nov. 28. Gellert Centre: Every Friday at 10:30 a.m. until Nov. 27. Acton Branch: Every Wednesday at 11 a.m. until Nov. 25; Every Saturday at 11 a.m. until Nov. 28. Baby Rhyme and Romp is for babies 0-23 months and the grownups who love them! We'll have 30 minutes of nursery rhymes, music, pup- pets, and bounce and tickle rhymes. Then we'll pull out our education toys and grownups and babies can play and socialize at the Georgetown Branch every Tuesday at 1 p.m. until Nov. 24. Lego at the Library is for Lego maniacs of all ages! We'll supply the Lego and you can bring your ideas at the Georgetown Branch every Tues- day from 3-5 p.m. until Nov. 24. Also at the Acton Branch every Thursday, 3-5 p.m. until Nov. 26. All of these programs are drop-in and do not require registration. Info: www.hhpl.on.ca or call 905-873-2681 ext. 2520 or 519-853-0301. ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE: TEEN LOCK-IN Zombies have invaded the Library! Do you think you have what it takes to survive the zombie apocalypse? Find out at the Teen Lock-in on Oct. 30, 4:30-7 p.m. at the Georgetown Branch. Pizza, drinks, zombie races, trivia and more! Open to tweens and teens in Grades 7-10. Cost: $5. Pre- register at a Library services desk or online at www. hhpl.on.ca COFFEE, BOOKS AND CONVERSATION Join the staff at Halton Hills Public Library, Georgetown Branch for some freshly brewed coffee, your favourite books and some wonder- ful conversation! Once a month we'll chat about recent reads and you'll also get some reading recommendations at the Georgetown Branch on Oct. 30, 2-3 p.m. Info: 905-873-2681 ext. 2511, www.hhpl.on.ca COME WRITE IN! NATIONAL NOVEL WRITING MONTH Always wanted to write a book? Create a first draft in 30 days during National Novel Writing Month. We'll have "write-ins", resources, ideas and yes, snacks to fuel you up and get you started. Meet fellow authors, get inspired and get your stories on the page! No registration required; just drop in at the Georgetown Branch on Sunday, Nov. 1 & 29, 2-4 p.m. and at the the Acton Branch on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2-4 p.m. Call 905-873-2681 ext. 2511 or visit www.hhpl.on.ca GEORGETOWN GEEKS & GAMERS Are you interested in discovering fun & social strategy games like Settlers of Catan or Magic the Gathering? If so, Georgetown Geeks and Gamers is the group for you. Share games and good com- pany. For adults and teens 14+ at the Halton Hills Public Library, Georgetown Branch (Studio), on Sunday, Oct. 25, 1-5 p.m. Info: www.hhpl.on.ca or call 905-873-2681 ext. 2511. GREEN TOUR From our geothermal system to our green con- struction materials, the staff at Halton Hills Public Library are proud of the LEED Silver energy effi- cient building in Georgetown. Come for a behind- the-scenes tour of the new and improved George- town Branch, on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 10 a.m. No registration required; meet in the Library lobby. Info: 905-873-2681 ext. 2511 or www.hhpl.on.ca KNIT NIGHTS Whether you are new to knitting or a seasoned expert, join the staff at Halton Hills Public Library for friends, books and all things knitting! George- town Branch: Wednesdays, Oct. 28, 6:30-8 p.m. Ac- ton Branch: Thursday, Oct. 15 , 6:30-8 p.m. CFUW PRESENTATION ON POVERTY AND HOUSING Cathy Gerrow from Links2Care will explore the many facets around the issues of poverty and housing in Halton Hills on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 7:30 p.m. at Halton Hills Public Library, in the Studio, 9 Church St., Georgetown. LADY ARTIST ART PRESENTATION This informative talk looks at the role women artists have played throughout history on Wednes- day, Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. Presented by Helson Gallery curator Judy Daley and Halton Hills Public Library. Tickets $5 and available at Library service desks. ONSCREEN FILM SERIES AT THE JOHN ELLIOTT THEATRE This film series has been developed by the John Elliott Theatre and the Halton Hills Public Library. We gratefully acknowledge our partnership with the TIFF Film Circuit. On Sunday, Oct. 18, 2 p.m. A Brilliant Young Mind, directed by Alejandro Monteverde about a socially awkward teenage math prodigy who finds new confidence and new friendships when he lands a spot on the British squad at the International Mathematics Olympiad. On Tuesday, Oct. 20: Best of Enemies, a documen- tary on the series of televised debates in 1968 be- tween the liberal Gore Vidal and the conservative William F. Buckley Jr. Tickets are $10 and available at the John Elliott Theatre box office. PHOTO BASICS 1 In this beginner, three-week course, experts from the Halton Hills Camera Club will teach you the features and settings of your camera as well as the basics of how to take a photograph, on Thurs- days, Oct, 22, 29 and Nov. 5, 7-9 p.m. Cost $30. Call 905-873-2681 ext. 2520 for more information. COMMUNITY What's happening at the Halton Hills Library? Lots! Continued on page 25