Halton Hills Newspapers

Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 10 Jun 2010, p. 17

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ish have you been able to hold so much in the palm of your hand. With almost daily announcements of exciting new technology, such as the recent release of the Apple iPad, it seems that more and more information and entertainment is available at the brush of a touch screen. You might well ask, "What does a public library filled with a lot of books have to do with modern technology?" Well, actually, quite a lot. As author Marilyn Johnson explains in her latest book, This Book is Overdue: How Librarian and Cybrarians Can Save Us All, libraries and librarian have consistently been pioneers of new technology. The Halton Hills Public Library is no exception. You may have heard about our digital audiobooks service-- the Ontario Library Service Download Centre. This accessiblefrom-anywhere service now offers a mobile device-optimized website edition for easy browsing, searching, and checkout, on-thego. This free software can be installed on devices running iPhone operating system (v3.1.3 or newer), including iPhone, iPod Touch, and the recently released iPad. Users can now wirelessly download MP3 audiobooks from the OverDrive site to their Apple devices. This app is in addition to existing apps for Android, BlackBerry, and Windows Mobile. You now have instant access to a whole library of digital audiobooks at home, or even in line at the grocery store. The Ontario Library Service Download Librarians are also `cybrarians'Tax Tax Tax Tax Tax Tax Tax Tax Tax Tax Never in the history of all things bookClare Hanman Centre is available 24/7 from anywhere in the world. Popular and classic downloadable books are offered in a variety of subjects, including mystery, romance, science fiction, business and careers, selfimprovement, and more. To download audiobooks, all you need is an Internet connection and your library card. Visit http://downloadcentre.library.on.ca to try it today! From the very small to the quite-a-bit larger, the Halton Hills Public Library is pleased to announce that all computer workstations and online catalogues in both the Acton and Georgetown branches now have a large print feature. You can now surf the Internet, type up a letter or search our catalogue using larger fonts that are much easier on the eyes. So if your idea of the leading edge of technology doesn't mesh with your view of your public library, then come pay us a visit. Whether you come to a branch or visit us virtually at www.hhpl.on.ca, you'll be surprised to see how librarians of yesterday are becoming "cybrarians" of the future! Clare Hanman is a circulation supervisor at the Halton Hills Public Library 17 Independent & Free Press, Thursday, June 10, 2010 Pay NO TAX on all in-stock Weber or Broil King BBQs! Tax Tax Tax Tax Tax Tax Tax Tax Tax Tax Ravine Lot in "Park" Area Pay NO TAX on all in-stock Milwaukee products! OPEN HOUSE - SUN. JUNE 13, 1-4 PM 54 Gardiner Drive, Georgetown Large, private ravine lot in the sought-after "Park" area of Georgetown. Approx. 3,050 sq. feet + finished office. Five bedrooms. Nine-foot ceilings. Huge 2-storey Great room. Custom gourmet kitchen. New granite and top-quality fixtures in kitchen and baths. Hardwood floors, cornice moulding. New roof in 2008. Two walkouts to huge deck and gorgeous, private backyard. Extensive landscaping. Custom interlock drive and walkways. New tankless water heater. Oversized gas fireplace in Great room with granite surround. Gas fireplace in master bedroom also in granite. Skylight over staircase. `Cadillac' custom shutters throughout. Large laundry room with 2nd floor chute plus plenty of cabinets and counter space. Tray ceiling with indirect lighting in open-concept living room. French doors to formal dining room. 7-piece master ensuite including multi-spray shower system and towel warmer. Large walk-in closet with organizer. Top-quality materials and neutral décor throughout. Over $110,000 in upgrades. Very clean, well-built and well-maintained property in move-in condition. Near excellent schools, hospital, community centers, shopping and located across the street from the North Halton Country Club. Dad's Wish List This flyer applies to these locations only. BOLTON 12833 Highway #50 South Bolton, ON T (905) 857-6970 GEORGETOWN 333 Guelph Street Georgetown, ON T (905) 873-8007 OSHAWA 864 Taunton Road West Oshawa, ON T (905) 579-2279 1SPNPUJPOWBMJEPOSFHVMBSQSJDFEJUFNTt%FMJWFSZBWBJMBCMFt/PUBMMJUFNTBSFTUPDLFEJOBMMMPDBUJPOTt*UFNTNBZOPUCFFYBDUMZBTTIPXOt"MMTBMFJUFNTXIJMFRVBOUJUJFT MBTUt"MMJUFNTBSF$"4)$"33:t4PNFJUFNTOPOTBMFQSJDFEt6OJUFE-VNCFSJTOPUSFTQPOTJCMFGPSUZQPHSBQIJDBMFSSPSTt/PUUPCFDPNCJOFEXJUIPUIFSQSPNPUJPOT $840,000. Please contact Lloyd Mills @ 416-580-7190 Lowest Price Guarantee 100%

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