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Win the battle against smoking with Butt Out cessation program Butt Out, a group smoking cessation program for smokers who want to quit will begin a spring session, Tuesdays, 6-7 p.m. May 18 to June 22, at the GeorgeDid you know you can download and trans- town Hospital boardroom. This program is specificalfer digital audiobooks from Halton Hills Public ly designed for smokers who Library's website? Our Audiobook Download Centre has digital want to quit. It consists of six audiobooks for your iPod or other portable device, available 24/7. Audiobooks are transportable, convenient, and of excellent quality. They are "greener" than print books, and are great for readers with poor eyesight or eye strain. You can listen to them while exercising, commuting, traveling or gardening! There is fiction (literary and best-selling), non-fiction, and titles for children and teens. You'll need your library card to check them out. Visit downloadcentre.library.on.ca or ask staff for more information. *** Sweet Taste of Lavender Sue Mattie, owner of Stoney Hollow Lavender, will provide a "fragrant" comparison of different varieties of lavender. Learn how to grow it, how to use it, and make a sachet to take home on Wednesday, May 19, 7-8:30 p.m at the Acton branch of the Halton Hills Library, 17 River St. The cost is $15, and pre-registration is required. Call 519-853-0301 for more information. *** Show Me the Money Practically Green Solutions and Halton Hills Public Library proudly present this free workshop covering the government rebates you can tap into to get paid to go green on Wednesday, May 26, 7-8:30 p.m. at Halton Hills Public Library's Georgetown Branch, 9 Church Street. Please register for this free program in person or at 905-873-2681 ext. 2511. *** Leadership Matters workshop Are you interested in knowing more about the legal issues you face as a board member or staff of a non-profit or charitable organization? Lawyers from Carters Professional Corporation will discuss employment law, legislation and guidelines on Tuesday, May 18, 7-9 p.m. at Halton Hills Public Library, Georgetown Branch, 9 Church St. To register for this free presentation, please RSVP by May 14 to Lori Kirkwood, Halton Region at 1-866-442-5866 ext. 7058 or lori. kirkwood@halton.ca *** Lunchtime program for adults The public is invited to Halton Hills Public Library's Brown Bag Series! Bring a lunch to the Georgetown Branch on May 27, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. and listen to some great short stories, well read! This event will be held in the Gallery, 9 Church St. For information, call 905-873-2681. *** Free business advice at the library A professional business consultant from the Halton Region Business Development Centre will be available at Georgetown library on Thursdays, May 20 and June 24 to help you start a small business or expand your existing small business. Register for a free one-hour consultation at 1-866-4HALTON or busdev@halton.ca 27 Independent & Free Press, Thursday, May 13, 2010 Library introduces audiobooks for iPods weekly sessions that build on skills and information needed to develop a comprehensive individualized quit plan and provide support for smokers as they go through the quitting process. Activities include understanding why you smoke, getting ready to quit, prepar- ing your plan, initial reactions to quitting, surviving the early days and moving on. To register call 905873-0111, ext. 8502, the Asthma/ COPD/Diabetes Clinic.