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24 - The Oakville Beaver, Friday February 20, 2009 www.oakvillebeaver.com More for March Break @ your library S tep out of winter and let Oakville Public Library entertain you with some great events and children's camps. We have an adult evening event that breaks the mould and some amazing children's March break camps that are sure to keep little minds active. If your passion is art and you love books just as much, then you cannot miss our one-of-akind event in March. The Novel Idea: An Evening for Book and Art Lovers event will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, March 6 in the Auditorium and Centennial Gallery, both located at Oakville Public Library, Central Branch. This special event will include a VIP tour of Oakville Galleries' exhibition Novel Ideas before it even opens to the public with curators Marnie Flemming and Gabby Agoncillo. Come and see for yourself how the featured artists have used books to create fascinating works of art -- you'll never look at books the same way again. library staff explore and novels that Oakville read the most in 2008. This fabulous evening is hosted in partnership with Oakville Galleries with sponsors Whole Foods and Trafalgar Brewing Inc. providing appetizers and beverages to enjoy. Space is limited for this popular event so book your tickets now, available at all branches at a cost of $5 person. From the Centennial Gallery For children this March space, grab your food and drink Break, there is no end of fun to and head to the Auditorium as be had at the library, from free drop-in programs to week-long paid camps. For kids who love books and art, we are pleased to offer a number of new programs, developed in partnership with Oakville Galleries. Our March Break Week Art & Book Camp runs from March 1620 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is suitable for kids aged six to 12. Children can discover a whole new way of escaping with books as they experiment with making their own novels from scratch. Techniques covered include paper-making, pop-ups, traditional Japanese book-binding and even use recycled books to make collages and sculptures. The Art Attack Camp will take place on March 16 at Central Branch and on March 19 at Woodside Branch from 10 a.m. to noon. This free, drop-in camp is best suited for families with children aged five years and older. Children can make their very own book and play some bookish art games to fill its pages. Do your children fancy a cartooning workshop or discovering how to make an accordion book? On Tuesday, March 17 at Clearview Branch and Thursday, March 18 at White Oaks Branch from 10 a.m. to noon, we are offering a cartooning workshop for children aged six to 12 years. Children can learn how to design a unique comic strip and create their very own funny pages. On Monday, March 16 at Iroquois Ridge Branch from 2-4 p.m. and Friday, March 20 at Glen Abbey Branch from 10 a.m. to noon, This Accordion Tells Tales program will inspire creations and designs for a special double-sided accordion book. Children from six to 12 years of age can learn the unusual technique used to make accordion books -- tunes optional. Whatever your children's interests, there is sure to be something to spark their imagination this March break. To register for the children's programs run with Oakville Galleries, call 905-844-4402 to register. For the full listing of children's library programs, visit www.opl.on.ca or call into your local branch for more information. -- Submitted by the Oakville Public Library DOWNTOWN'S FABULOUS FEBRUARY February 16th to 27th Thursday March 26th Tapas will be featured with wine pairing, Latin dance instruction from renowned professional instructor Nikki Bergen Proud to be participating in · * FREE DAILY SERVICE Morning and afternoon departures to Fallsview Casino *After $10 Casino Rebate Government Photo ID required A NIGHT OF LATIN DANCE, DRINK AND DINING! Friday, March 6th · BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Live three-piece Mariachi Band performing. Mexican-inspired dinner features that are sure to please MARIACHI NIGHT SUN TV and MEN'S TV beginning in March "BUDDIES ON THE VINE" Look for Julia on the new cooking show Morning & Afternoon from Hopedale Mall EVERY EVERY SUN, TUES, WEDNESDAY THURS, FRI & SAT From Carpool Lot Guelph Line, North Service Rd A TASTE OF DOWNTOWN OAKVILLE From February 16th ­ 27th, 2009 Minimum 5- hour stay required. Valid government-issued photo identification and Players Advantage Club Card required to redeem offers. Offers subject to change without notice. Offers cannot be combined/substituted. Must be 19 years of age or older to board coaches bound for Fallsview Casino Resort. Void where prohibited. FABULOUS FEBRUARY STORE PROMOTIONS throughout February 2009 Sponsored in part by: 312 Lakeshore Rd. E., Oakville www.juliasristorante.com Visit our North Oakville Cousin Italian Food from the Heart 261 Oak Walk Drive www.ritorno.ca Cancellation Insurance included on all overnight trips. 1-800-838-1789 NO FUEL SURCHARGE 168 CLARENCE ST., PORT COLBORNE, L3K 3G5 Taxes included on all trips. OMCA Member FOR RESERVATIONS CALL www.oakvilledowntown.com T.I.C.O. #50007535