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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, Ju ne 27 ,2 01 9 | 20 Thank you Oakville! Thank you Volunteers! Thank you Sponsors! Nickel Carpet Warehouse, Flower Deco Copper Brian and Julia Hanna, Travelers, Monastery Bakery Friend Oakville Import Auto Centre, Mercedes-Benz Oakville Autohaus, National Wines, Pizza Pizza Custom made Kitchen and Bathroom Cabinetry | Closet Systems Entertainment Units | Basement Renovations | Full Renos and More! Create Your Dream Look ♦ 100% Canadian Made Cabinetry ♦Quality Craftsmanship ♦ 20+ Years Experience ♦ Visit our 6000 sqft Design Centre Units 2-3 333 Wyecroft Rd, Oakville T 905.844.3332 F 905.844.3334 www.aromakitchens.ca | info@aromakitchens.ca FREE INSTALLATION Offer Expires July 31, 2019 Some restrictions apply. Please visit showroom for details Many school-aged chil- dren experience a decline in their reading skills and con- fidence over the summerfidence over the summerf break, often dubbed the "summer slide" by educa- tors. With more than twoWith more than twoW months away from a struc- tured school routine and ev- eryday learning, it's easy for kids to forget the skills they've worked hard to ac- quire all year, particularly in the area of literacy. To combat the summerTo combat the summerT slide, OPL has several re- sources, programs and events designed to keep kids engaged and interested in reading throughout the summer, including the pop- ular TD Summer Reading Program, starting Satur- day, June 29 at all OPL branches. The TD Summer Read- ing Program encourages kids to set reading goals and earn rewarding prizes for accomplishing them, while promoting literacy and making reading fun along the way. This year's pro- gram theme is the natural world. Kids who sign up for the free program can selectfree program can selectf from a wide variety books tofrom a wide variety books tof read, independently or with a parent, guardian or friend. friend. f Kids also won't want to miss the kickoff event fea- turing a special musical performance by TEAM T & J on Saturday, July 6 at 2 p.m. at Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cul- tural Centre. Free tickets for the TEAM T & J perfor-for the TEAM T & J perfor-f mance are available at all branches starting June 22. As part of TD Summer Reading, there are also sev-Reading, there are also sev-R eral free drop-in events at all branches to keep chil- dren engaged in literacy, such as Outdoor Storytime in Towne Square, Trivia Tuesday at the library and Reading Buddies. Reading Buddies. R The TD Summer Read- ing Program is largely sup- ported by volunteers who help run the drop-in ses- sions as well and encourage kids to reach their goals throughout the program. The program would also not be possible without spon- sors, including the YMCA and Town of Oakville, who contributed prizes. For more informationFor more informationF about the TD Summer Reading Club and all otherReading Club and all otherR library events and pro- grams, visit opl.ca. This biweekly column is provided by the Oakville Public Library. KEEP CHILD'S READING SKILLS SHARP OVER SUMMER OPINION LIBRARY A HANDY RESOURCE, WRITES OPL OAKVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY Column