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w w w .insidehalton.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, June 2 9 , 2 0 1 7 | 22 Oakville Public Library to re-open newly renovated tech-focused branch A fter a five-month long renovation, the Oakville Public Library' s (OPL) Iroquois Ridge Branch is set to reopen its doors on Tuesday, July 4. The freshly-renovated branch focuses on inspiring creativity and features a versatile Cre ation Zone, a new collection, and exciting tech nology. As a modern-day community hub, this recon figured branch will allow community members to come together to connect, create, discover, and learn. The space still serves as a traditional library, but also acts a place where you can work on meaningful and creative projects, and ex plore various areas of technology. In addition, the branch houses an extended quiet zone, a comfortable reading lounge, and modern collaboration pods. The branch is also equipped with some of the latest technology, in cluding iPads and drones. In the near future, the branch will carry pho tography and videography editing software, 3D and graphic design programs, as well as in branch loanable laptops, virtual reality and GoPros. "We are very excited to reopen the doors to our Iroquois Ridge Branch," says Councillor Jeff Knoll, board chair. "We are proud to offer our community a place where they can use valuable resources and have access to specialized learning experiences." Along with the great functional space comes a new model of STEAM-focused (science, tech nology, engineering, art, and math) program ming. N ow that the branch is equipped with the technology, OPL will begin offering hands-on classes where customers can physically touch and learn to use the devices. Programs will be run by fully-qualified staff members, with some special presentations made by guest experts. The Iroquois Ridge Branch will also have an on-site Creation Specialist who will be able to assist customers with using the Creation Zone, as well as provide creative advice and guidance. "Technology is an integral part of everyday life, and, as a community organization, it is im portant that we continually revitalize our spaces to meet the needs of our customers," says Knoll. "We have many plans for our other branches in the pipeline -- Iroquois Ridge was just our first step." OPL will be holding an Open House at the Iroquois Ridge Branch on July 4. Community members are welcome to drop-in to explore the space, join in on an iPad tour, and mix and mingle. The branch' s official grand opening will be held in September. OPL welcomes the Oakville community to visit the new Iroquois Ridge Branch and sign up for a library card. As an OPL cardholder, you will have access to the branch' s new resources, as well as all additional resources at the other li brary locations. Please visit any Oakville Public Library branch to sign up for a library card. For more information regarding the Iroquois Ridge Branch renovation and reopening, please visit wwwopl.ca. -- submitted by the Oakville Public ^ H a tto n halton.ca (j 311 in nE r /G nIO nN u R NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION Wastewater Main Replacement on MacDonald Road from Watson Avenue to Gloucester Avenue, Town of Oakville NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION Watermain Replacement on Oxford Avenue from Oakdale Drive to Culham St, Town of Oakville Contract Number: Scheduled Start Date: Scheduled Completion Date: Contractor: Project Manager: WS-3052-17 July 2017 November 2017 Alwahesh Contracting Inc. Bilal Sherazi 905-825-6000 ext. 7931 Bilal.Sherazi@halton.ca ^Building t CONSTRUCTION ) a Better Halton Contract Number: Scheduled Start Date: Scheduled Completion Date: Contractor: Project Manager: WS-3052-17 July2017 November 2017 Alwahesh Contracting Inc. Bilal Sherazi 905-825-6000 ext. 7931 Bilal.Sherazi@halton.ca