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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Friday, December 4, 2015 | 22 Get into the holiday spirit with Oakville Public Library T his month, Oakville Public Library is offering holiday-themed activities for families with young children. Next week (from Dec. 7-11), free Holiday Family Storytimes will be held at branches across the system. These larger-than-life holiday storytimes run for 30 minutes each and involve music, rhyming and dancing along to a seasonal tale. On Monday, Dec. 14, the library will also be hosting a free Christmas Storytime for families at South Oakville Mall (10-11 a.m.). No registration is required as these programs are free and run on a drop-in basis. Additional literacy-enriching, seasonal programs like Jingle Babies and Mrs. Claus' Kitchen are being offered until Dec. 15, at various times and branch locations. At Jingle Babies (newborn to 12 months), parents and caregivers will celebrate seasonal firsts with their little ones through stories, singalongs and festive crafting. Mrs. Claus' Kitchen (ages three to five) features sweet-and-tasty-themed activities that are perfect for curious preschoolers: Rice Krispie treat making, edible Christmas tree creation and candy cane fishing. Pre-registration is required for Mrs. Claus' Kitchen and Jingle Babies, both of which cost $7. In addition to the festive fun, the library has also put together a Holiday Sharing Guide for families looking to give back to their community or receive help throughout the holiday season. The guide can be accessed from the main page of the library's website and is divided into three helpful sections: Volunteer Opportunities; Get Help; and Give Help. A number of free community dinners and toy drives are featured. For more information on library programs and services, consult the Fall/Winter 2015-16 Program and Events Guide, visit www.opl.ca or speak with a staff member. Stay up to date by following the library on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. -- Submitted by the Oakville Public Library Open your senses to what others have experienced. Laughton Training & Sales Inc Riding Academy, Boarding & Horse Sales We WelcOme all neW equestrian's Family owned and operated, providing a high Quality in ServiceS and cuStomer SatiSFaction. We Offer: riding lessons Sales & lease Boarding march Break and Summer camp Plum'S food ShoP iS now oPen! We serve fresh breakfast & lunches daily Take-out available until 2:30 Monday - Friday We offer full service corporate catering Book your holiday event now 447 Speers Rd, unit 9 · 905-844-7110 mon. 28th, tues. 29th, wed 30th · $175/package deal · limiteD sPOts - all levels & ages welcome m Just minutes from Oakville: 905-691-7303 DecemBer cHristmas camP sPecial ltsinquiry@gmail.com www.plumcatering.ca visit our website at www.laughtontrainingandsales.net Established in 1997 In A Nurturing Environment! Enriched curriculum, French and Music programs. PROUDLY PROVIDING QUALITY EDUCATION Merry Christmas Pack You r Bags! Voted #1 Montessori School in Oakville for the last 3 years in a row! DIAMOND BOOk YOUR TOUR for September 2016 enrollment. Elementary grades 1 to 3, Preschool, JK and SK Book a 7-day or longer cruise before December 24 and receive · $25 per stateroom onboard spending credit for oceanview · $50 per stateroom onboard spending credit for Balcony · $100 per stateroom for suites and above This offer is over and above any current cruise line offers. Visit www.trms.ca or email at admin@trms.ca Cruise Holidays of oakville 221 Lakeshore Road East · 905-337-2228 info@cruiseholidaysoakville.com www.cruiseholidaysoakville.com TICO# 4537114 ON REG# 970855995 2379 TRAFALGAR ROAD, UNIT 6 OAKVILLE · 905.257.5955 Ask for the Promo Code "Santa"