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Fostering the link between literacy and successContinued from page 1ticularly that age group, unless they happen to Cole.be working, (they) dont have that money to spend on books, said Cole. Theres quite a It inspires that creativity (and) imagination, as wevariety of fiction as well as genres altogether and ll as providing in house access to reading different reading levels.literacy skills.CoUnlike the process at the library, books at the le said the new location, which is the depot can be borrowed on an honour system fourth one in Oakville, was added because the and doesnt require a library card, said Cole.library is always trying to find more ways to pIts not that they only have to use them romote and support literacy in the communi-within the depot itself, but they can actually take ty.them home and enjoy them, said Cole. They We want reading to be accessible in a space dont have the same, oh you can only borrow that is comfortable where the individuals are engagedthem for three weeks like you do at the . Its a community support and the library.library has always supported the youths within our communityIts a little more flexible in terms of reading , said Cole.The target age group wistyle and suits the individual rather than pre-ll be 10 to 12, but the books will support teens as old as 18 years, saidscriptive as it is at the library, she added. CoCole said the link between literacy skills and le. The KSM location currently carries approximatefuture success in life is strong and this book ly 190 titles, but Cole added she could see as manydepot will provide the children and teens with as 250 titles being offered what they need to achieve them.there when all is said and done.It provides them access to the opportunity If its a series we put in and (it) continues on, we can continue addingto read whatever they want to read, which in those titles to the collec-tion, which is what weve been able to do withturn gives them that chance to be that much more successful in school as well as later on the monies we were able to receive from the Oakville Communitydepending on what they want to do, said Cole. Foundation, said Cole.The types oWere really looking forward and hoping f book available are mostly fiction, CLAUDIO CUGLIARI / SPECIAL TO THE BEAVERandthat there will be other organizations and oppor- include popular titles such as, Harry Potter, The Lord of the Ringsand The Chtunities in the future to do more of these, she ronicles of A NEW CHAPTER:From left, Marlene Sibbett, manager, grants and fundholder/communityNaadded.rnia. initiatives along with Oakville Public Library Teen Services Librarian Elise Cole and Tim Moore of KerrThe Teen Book Depot is at the Kerr Street Im hoping that by making it the really Street Ministries' (KSM), youth program co-ordinator, cut the ribbon to officially open the Oakville Publicpopular stuff theyMinistries Dream Centre, located at 485 Kerr dont have to go out and buy Library Teen Book Depot at KSM's Dream Centre on Kerr Street.because a St.lot of people in this day and age, par-TD Canada TrustIts our business to understand and helpbuild your business.We offer businesses a range of innovative, specialized products and services. Our speciallytrained Small Business Advisors and dedicated Commercial Banking Relationship Managersare committed to helping you by: Discussing your banking needs Offering borrowing and investment solutions Delivering excellent personal service Michael Burthch Judi Panik-JosephThursday, June 16, 5-7pmSmaCommunity Small Business Advisor ll Business Advisor(MPP Kevin Flynns Constituency Offi ce)282 Lakesho498 Dundas St. W.re Rd. E.OakvilleOakville2330 Lakeshore Rd. W., Oakville, ON(905) 257-0558, ext. 225(905) 845-7181, ext. 231Lindsay NewtonThomas SavoySmall Business AdvisorSmall Business Advisor1424 Upper Middle Rd. W.321 Iroquois Shore Rd.OakvilleOakville(905) 847-6692, ext. 224(905) 845-6621, ext. 231James McCannellRyan WinslowSmall Business AdvisorRelationship Manager2221 Lakeshore Rd. W.Halton Commercial Banking CentreOakville5515 North Service Rd.(905) 847-5454, ext. 224Burlington(905) 336-6718Call us today for an appointment and find outhow we can help your business succeed.5 Wednesday, June 15, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER www.insideHALTON.com