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IFP - Halton Hills | Thursday, December 29, 2022 | 18 theifp.ca = 5 9 ACTIVITIES TO TRY OUT AT THE LIBRARY REETI M. ROHILLA. rrohilla@metroland.com The Halton Hills Public or more than a century, the library has worked to engage area residents in exploring ideas, express- ing creativity and making conneetions. Here are five fun activi- ties to try: Pails Re- story pro- am allows individuals to resources available to explore. Indi- viduals can access infor- mation such as census data and records pertaining to birth, death, marriage, im- military ser- Te ona da, the Unit- van include fin ed States and the United screenings, discussions, Kingdom. The library hasa free database with family history information in ad- dition to holding docu- ments regarding where past residents may have lived or worked. Tools to re- arch online newspapers are also avail- able. 2. Explore the origins and cultures of Indigenous people with an educational series of programs that promote cross-cultural di- alogue and shared experi- ences. The Exploring In- digenous Roots program engages community mem- bers in conversations around respect, reciproci. SERVICES INCLUD +Tank locating and Pumping + Routine Maintenance Schedules + Septic System Evaluation + Real Estate Inspections + High Pressure Drain Flushing + Flushing of plugged or frozen sewer lines and septic beds + Repairs + Installation of New Septic System + Camera Services-Locates blockages-examines your lines + Riser Installations - You will never have to dig up your septic tank again! 519.853.0500 « 905.877.7642 « rob guest speakers, workshops and storytelling among others. 3. The Halton Hills Lec- ture Series invites individ- ual fo exercise their patting challenge their inions, discover new ide- expert in their respective tet speaks on topics relat- io current issues that whee the community and the world. Discussions around the Turkish Helm, the Mississaugas of the and Native Flutes are scheduled for upcom- ing events. 4. The library caters over half a dozen programs for children. Using special equipment, the Science and Technology Programs offer children a hands-on learning experience in sci- ence, technology, engi- ‘ing, arts and math. Ro- botics, python coding and scientific stories and music have been part of past pro- gramming, which often run in eight-week sessions, four times a year. 5. Halton Hills teens can have a say in what happens at the library, become in- volved with the communi- ty and meet new friends through the Teen Advisory Council (TAC). TAC is made up of indi- viduals from ages 12 to 18 ho earn volunteer hours for attending the meetings. Members suggest ways the library teens, test 1 new reerneleae provide feedback around library initiatives for teens and help manage the li- brary's teen Instagram ac- count. For more information, visit www.hhpl.on.ca. B WHATS ON HOLIDAY SHOW AND SALE RETURNS T0 CULTURAL CENTRE HERB GARBUTT hgarbutt@metroland.com A variety of local artists are featured in The Annual Holiday Show and Sale. The exhibition of local art will be in the Sisnett Lobby of the Town of Hal- ton Hills Cultural Centre until Feb. 26. Visitors can view the work of artists and artisans in a variety of media and purchase their favourite pieces. “The cultural centre isa fantastic venue for artists to show their work and said Mayor Ann Lawlor. "I hope people will find time over the holiday season to view the current exhibi- Graham Paine/Metroland The Annual Show and Sale will be on at the Town of Halton Hills Cultural Centre until Feb. 26. tions." The cultural centreislo- cated at 9 Church St. in Hal- ton Hills. oy TVikelCueleiatele) aati} SERVING|HALTONIREGIONL)PEEMREGIONWELLINGTONIGOUNTY, _ i