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w w w .insideH A LT O N .com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Friday, J a n u a ry 1 3 , 2 0 1 7 | 1 6 Iroquois Ridge library branch is getting an update O ne of Oakville Public Library' s busiest branches is getting a facelift over the winter/spring months. Iroquois Ridge is OPLs second busiest branch, hosting roughly 200,000 visitors and circulating almost 400,000 items annually; The renovations are being performed by STF Construction and will see the library temporar ily close for five months starting on Jan. 23, with a depot location in the Iroquois Ridge Commu nity Centre opening on Feb. 1. The Depot will offer a holds pick-up service, a small collection of popular materials to borrow, a return bin and a family story time program twice weekly. The need for the renovation stems primarily from the changing use and role of the library O akville Public within the community. Iroquois Ridge Branch is a hub of activity in the area and the renovations will add new com munity oriented and technology-centric spaces. With a thriving community surrounding it, the library faces increasing demand for its pro gramming space as well as access to technology and collections. To better meet these needs, the renovated branch will offer two programming spaces, along with expanded group collaboration and quiet individual study spaces. Technology will play a significant role in the new space with the inclusion of a Creation Zone. The Creation Zone will serve as a gathering point where individuals and groups of all ages can connect to work on meaningful projects, us ing both new technologies and traditional tools, assisted by helpful mentors (OPL staff and com munity volunteers). The Creation Zone will offer digital media technologies that will enhance the Librarys cur rent 3D printing offerings as well as a focus on digital creation and design. With the introduction of laptop bars, there will also be increased capacity for computer and internet access throughout the facility. The library will also sport a new stunning look, with new flooring, furniture, seating and millwork installed throughout to create a flexible and true community space. If you would like more information on the new Creation Zone, please visit www.opl.ca. For information on funding and naming op portunities, please contact Virginia Kuypers at Virginia.Kuypers@oakville.ca. -- submitted by the Oakville Public Library Registration tim e for JK and SK The Halton District School Board is accepting registrations for Junior (JK) and Senior Kinder garten (SK) for September 2017. Parents can drop by or call their designated elementary school to register by Feb. 3. Access to the school library is provided after a student is registered. Bring the following original documents when registering: · Proof of address (any two of the following current documents): lease or deed, car registra tion, property tax bill, utility bill, residential tele phone bill, moving bill, bank statement, credit card statement, correspondence with a govern ment agency · Proof of age: birth certificate, passport or baptismal/faith document for your child · Proof of citizenship: birth certificate or pass port or Record of Landing (IMM 1000) or Per manent Resident card · Proof of immunization, or philosophical or religious exemption forms (completed medical authorization where necessary) If you are not the childs parent, or if you have sole custody, bring proof of custody such as a court order. To register for fall 2017, JK children must be four years old by Dec. 31, 2017; SK children must be five years old by Dec. 31, 2017. 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