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Library is twice the size of the old building larger than it was in the old building, and Continued from pg. 4 He said it did take some time for staff, there are several windows. There is also a however, to tag all the books for the new Ra- teen lounge. The new library also has a new Acton dio Frequency Identification system in place branch librarian, Mary Land, who is the at the library. first degreed librarian The system allows to work at that branch. patrons to check out "She will be doing a their own books if they lot more of the adminchoose. They scan their istrative stuff, outreach card then check out the into the community. It's books, or have a library going to be a busier fastaff member check cility and it's important them out. to have that professionThe new library is al librarian on staff," two-and-a-half times the said Cannon. size of the old building, The new library is which is slated to be takalso environmentally en down this week. friendly-- striving for "It's an absolutely insilver LEEDS certificredible building," said cation. It includes a Cannon. "It's just overgeo-thermal system, whelming." eco-friendly paints, exHe said the new buildtensive natural light, ing has lots more seating, and more computers. The boxed up books are moved from and lighting for examThe number of Internet one building to the other by means of ple in the washrooms that goes on only when stations is up from four dollies and ramps in the libraries. Photo by Ted Brown occupied. to eight. There are two Cannon said there quiet study rooms with glass sliding doors for small groups of up to "will be an opportunity for the community to give if they would like" through fundraisfour people. "If the library is noisy you can go in there ing efforts for the library which haven't yet to study," said Cannon. There is also a multi- been formalized. He said in the future there will fundraispurpose room that can be rented by the community with capacity for approximately ing efforts for an outdoor reading deck, and a marquee to be placed near the road high25 to 30 people. The children's programming room is lighting events at the library. LAST CHANCE TO SAVE $ 5 Independent & Free Press, Thursday, February 24, 2011 1690! * Replace your furnace & air conditioner before the government rebates end in 4 weeks. AND YS! A D 4 L A FIN ST H e h t y a We p NLY in FEB. O years 1967 44 2011 DON'T PAY 11 TILL JUNE 20 *Limited Time Offer. See us for details. FULL PARTS & SERVICE Fireplace, Heating & Air Conditioning Sales & Service 118 Guelph St. Georgetown (at Maple) APPLEBY SYSTEMS 905-877-8990 6 YEARS IN A ROW Favourite Furnace & Air Conditioner Hours: Monday - Friday 9-5; Saturday 11-4; Appointments available after hours upon request www.applebysystems.ca GEORGETOWN SOCCER CLUB LATE ONLINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE SOON!! for all players between the ages of 5 and 18 (born in 1993 to 2006) Store Hours Mon - Wed 10-6 Thurs - Fri 10 -8 Sat 10 - 5 LEARN TO RUN & 10 KM CLINICS 2011 Late online registration for the 2011 outdoor season will be available through our website at www.georgetownsoccerclub.com from March 5 to 11 only MARK YOUR CALENDARS!! (registration is on a first-come, first-served basis) For the first time, the GSC is offering an outdoor program for U4 players (born in 2007) ­ see website for details! 2 Levels > Beginner and 10KM Clinics run for 10 weeks on Tuesday evenings beginning at 6:30 pm and include: Guest Speakers > Detailed Schedule > Technical Running Shirt > Store Discount Dates > Spring Clinic: March 8th Summer Clinic: June 7th Fall Clinic: September 6th Stop in or call to register today!