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21 · Friday, December 11, 2009 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.oakvillebeaver.com Oakville Public Library gives to everyone M ost of us remember being taken to the local library as children, to pick some books and browse the shelves looking for our favourite story books. We wish the same for our children and grandchildren, to experience reading and listening; being captivated and inspired by a great story. Everyone should be able to experience all the library can offer -- so this year, give the gift of ideas and donate to Oakville Public Library (OPL). Your library is more than just a collection of good books; it holds the key to lifelong learning through its branches, online resources, services, programs and events -- there is something for everyone. an entrepreneur using the library's free market research tools, your library creates opportunities to help you grow. Oakville Public Library uses your donation to make sure that all children are given the opportunity to read. Even in Oakville there are children at risk of low literacy. Our outreach staff is out at local community food banks and in isolated neighbourhoods, helping families discover a love of reading. New immigrants often come to the library because it is a welcoming, safe place for them to get help and information about the education system, settling into their new community and how to become a Canadian citizen. We even hold an annual Canadian Citizenship Ceremony at Central Branch every year. This coming year, with your help, we can make sure that over 4,200 children can participate in the TD Summer Reading Program, maintaining their reading skills until they go back to school in September. We can also give 60 teens in Oakville the chance to develop their writing skills with award-winning authors in our Teen Workshops that take place in the fall. Your donation helps us to do all sorts of wonderful things, from children's programming and adult events to special services for seniors, making your library one of the most important resources in our commu- Oakville Public Library welcomes everyone and can help change lives by creating opportunities to learn new skills, encouraging new ideas and meeting others. Whether you are a job seeker attending our Resume Help Days or nity. Oakville Public Library was voted the No. 1 municipal service in Oakville in the 2009 Citizen Survey. If you want to give the gift of ideas and learning, donate today. You can now donate online at www.opl.on.ca and click the Donate Now button. To donate by phone, or if you require more information, please contact Kate Palmer at 905-8152028. Mail donations to: Oakville Public Library, 120 Navy St., Oakville ON L6J 2Z4 to the attention of Kate Palmer (make cheques payable to Oakville Public Library). -- Submitted by the Oakville Public Library Correction Notice CHILD FIND ONTARIO WILL BE HOSTING We would like to apologize for an EE FINGER PRINTING SES incorrect date that appeared in the Oakville Kia advertisement in the December 9 and 10, 2009 editions of The Oakville Beaver. A FR SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12 · 1 - 3 P.M. SION! THE DATE SHOULD HAVE READ SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12TH 2219 WYECROFT RD., OAKVILLE 905.847.1511 OAKVILLE KIA 2010 Town of Oakville Dog Licence All dogs in the Town of Oakville must be licensed annually (By-law #1982-145, Amended) House # City Street Postal Code Cell Owner Status: Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy): Senior (65+) Regular Apt/Unit # Email Work Phone Ext. Home Phone Our system allows for only one adult owner per dog. If there are other adult family members that you authorize to claim your dog if impounded, please list their names here: I AUTHORIZE THE OAKVILLE & DISTRICT HUMANE SOCIETY TO RELEASE MY TELEPHONE NUMBER IF MY DOG IS FOUND YES NO New Application Renewal Breed(s) Cancellation Replacement Colour(s) 2009 Tag # Microchip and/or Tattoo # Male Female Spayed/Neutered Yes No Age/Date of Birth Signature of Dog owner: Visa Mastercard Card Number: Cardholder signature: Cheque Payable to Oakville & District Humane Society. Date: Expiry: Cash or Debit (in person only) $20 if your dog is spayed/neutered ($10 for Seniors over 65) $45 if your dog is not spayed/neutered ($22.50 for Seniors over 65) Please complete one form per dog and return to the Oakville & District Humane Society at 445 Cornwall Road, Oakville, ON, L6J 7S8. Call 905-845-1551 for further information. To avoid fines and increased licence fees dog must be licensed by February 15, 2010.