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32 - The Oakville Beaver, Friday November 30, 2007 www.oakvillebeaver.com Get a festive start with the library's holiday programs hile gearing up for the festive season, we often have thoughts of shopping, entertaining and preparation dancing in our heads, but also top of mind is how to keep the kids busy and entertained at this time of year. The Oakville Public Library offers fun, stimulating programs for children all year long, including the following holiday-inspired programs: · Holiday Drop-in Storytimes: It's the holiday season. Drop in for a jolly storytime featuring festive music, stories and rhymes. This free program is for all ages and takes place at library branches, just drop in. W · Trim the Tree: Join everyone at the Central or Iroquois Ridge Branches for a joyful evening of holiday crafts and tree decorating. They need lots of little hands to make decorations for their tree. Take some home to make your house look festive too. This free program is available for all ages, just drop in. · Christmas Crafts: Get creative and make some crafts `n things for the holidays. This free program is available for all ages, just drop in. · Elf Appreciation Night: Join the Glen Abbey staff for a very special evening of North Pole Nightlife. You and your little elves will enjoy this trip down Candy Cane Lane to take part in stories, crafts and even some "reindeer games." This free program is available for all ages, just drop in. · Letters to Santa: Have you written to Santa yet? There's still time! If you write to him before Dec. 14, you can send your letters to Santa at his home: Santa Claus, North Pole, HO HO HO, Canada. Please include your return address so that Santa can write back to you! · Christmas Open House: Want some holiday cheer? Drop in to the Woodside Branch for a cuppa, a cookie, a chat and a simple craft. Stories will be shared from 7-7:30 p.m. in the Children's Department. This free program is available for all ages, just drop in. · Holiday Scavenger Hunt: Drop in to your local branch library from Dec. 22 to Jan. 6 and LOWEST PRICES OF THE YEAR on selected items throughout the store FEATURING OUR see how many hidden winter holiday objects you can find. If you find them all, you'll win a prize! This free program is available for all ages, just drop in. · Elves Workshop: You'll be as busy as elves when you take part in this lively workshop. Create festive crafts to decorate your house, listen to seasonal stories and join in the music and merry making. This program is available for children ages 30 months to five years and costs $6 per child. · Frosty Frolics: This themed program includes heartwarming stories, rhymes, music and craft activities for you and your child to enjoy on a cold winter's day. This program is available for children ages three to five years and costs $6 per child. 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