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in si de ha lto n. co m O ak vi lle B ea ve r | T hu rs da y, O ct ob er 4, 20 18 | 40404 St. Joseph's Ukrainian Catholic Church 300 River Oaks Blvd. East (at Trafalgar) Oakville ON 905.337.1400 ext 116 cafe@sjucc.ca www.terracetakeaway.ca October is Canadian Li- brary Month, a month ded- icated to raising awareness of the valuable role librar- ies play in Canadians' lives. In Ontario, the third week of October is Ontario Pub- lic Library Week. Libraries are doors into the knowledge of the world - community pillars com- mitted to reducing barri- ers, providing outlets for creative expression and promoting literacy and lifelong learning. Oakville Public Library (OPL) is us- ing Public Library Week as an opportunity to celebrate and highlight the trea- sured role of our institu- tion in Oakville's commu- nity and cultural fabric. If you haven't visited OPL in years - or ever - you will be happily surprised to discover all the resources and materials we have available to enlighten and entertain. Whether it's streaming your favourite movies, researching your family history, starting a vegetable garden by bor- rowing seeds, or producing your latest creation on a 3D printer, we have something for every person and every passion. Not an OPL card- holder yet? What are you waiting for! The Public Library Week festivities kick off on Oct. 13 with the Robotics Expo, featuring robot ex- perts from across the re- gion who will showcase their state-of-the-art cre- ations. The event is for all ages, and takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Iro- quois Ridge Branch. For a list of events and programs taking place dur- ing Public Library Week, pop by your local branch or visit us on the web, or so- cial media. The week wraps up on Saturday, Oct. 20 with a Cus- tomer Appreciation Day, when we will be saying "good READ-ance" to li- brary fines! OPL is forgiving all overdue fines up to $10 at all branches. As a thank you for your dedication andfor your dedication andf commitment, we also invite you to enjoy coffee andyou to enjoy coffee andy treats from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. To all Oakville resi- dents, from those who have yet to discover the power of our library, to those dedi- cated patrons who we are so lucky to serve, we hope you will join us in celebrat- ing Ontario Public Library Week at OPL! IGNITE OLD PASSIONS AND DISCOVER NEW ONES DURING ONTARIO PUBLIC LIBRARY WEEK OPINION CELEBRATING THE TREASURED ROLE OF INSTITUTION IN COMMUNITY, WRITES OPL OAKVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY Column