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www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, February 10, 2012 · 16 G iven the mild winter we have experienced so far, you could be forgiven for thinking it was spring already. However, best not to Spring comes early for library programs wish away our few months of winter and, instead look forward to planning our spring activities. Don't forget about the amazing programs and Firelogs that will leaveRADIATE you feeling FIRELOGS THAT warm and cozy this season. WARMTH AND BEAUTY events at your library as you look forward -- The Spring/Summer Programs & Events guide is now available either in print at your local branch or online at www.opl.on.ca. Registration for most of our spring/summer programs begins this Saturday European Engineering Combined With Traditional Workmanship "MASONRY & FIREPLACE DESIGN SPECIALISTS" www.cobblestonembers.ca ACROSS FROM RONA LANSING 406 SPEERS RD., OAKVILLE 905-337-2066 905.849.0266 "Building on the Brightest Ideas Around Glass" (Feb. 11), so make sure you go online to register through IRIS at www.oakville.ca or through the program guide. Our children's programs are hugely popular and many are free. Experience them and spend some quality time with your child, helping develop his or her literacy skills and learn invaluable tips from our professional children's programming staff. Children's programs range from drop-in `Family Storytimes' -- suitable for the whole family, to kids and tween book clubs and Lego robotics. March Break 2012 programs dazzle as Dazzle Art presents a Beading Bonanza, Sketching & Cartooning Fun and an art program Just for Boys. DigiKidz Digital Experience brings you more digital film-making and kids can explore the magical world as Applefun Puppetry presents Robinhood and the Dragon on March 13, where kids will learn how to make their own puppets and join a fun puppet show. More March Break madness includes a chance to Meet the Owls of Harry Potter, as we host the Mountsberg Wildlife Centre; or come in your finest royal attire to meet Princess Belle who will give autographs and tell princess stories. Pick up a library guide or browse through IRIS today to register for any of our kids March Break programs. We have so many great programs and events for teens, including: Evan Munday Author Event; Teen Photography Workshop; Toastmasters Youth Leadership Program; and many more. Adult programming is also hugely popular -- you can join one of our many author talks or if you enjoy something more hands-on, register for our six-week Short Story Writing Workshop beginning April 4. We offer many newcomers programs in partnership with other agencies as well, such as the practical Canadian Citizenship Test Preparation and a Newcomers Network. If you are new to Canada, there are great and free programs. -- Submitted by the Oakville Public Library