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O Influential speakers, movie festival and more this spring at Oakville library some of the country's greatest minds. CBC Radio Quirks & Quarks host Bob McDonald will take the stage on Feb. 29 and speak about his 30-year tenure as a science and technology journalist. He will speak about the past three decades of scientific progress from the exploration of our entire solar system by robots to the computer and genetic revolutions that have profoundly changed our lives. Tickets are available for purchase at all library branches, online through the OCPA box office and at A Different Drummer Books, in Burlington. · OPL's One Minute Movie Festival (March 9): From Feb. 1-March 1, Oakville teens are invited to submit a creative, original one minute movie to be screened at the library's first-ever film festival. A screening and discussion of the films will be held on Wednesday, March 9 from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Central Branch. Admission is free, though an RSVP is required; complimentary popcorn and refreshments will be served to all. For more information and an online submission form, visit www.opl.ca. · Writing with Style (March 12): Working with workshop leader Brian Henry, writers will tackle the nitty-gritty of putting words on paper in a way that will grip the reader's imagination. Participants will learn how to avoid common errors that can negatively affect prose and discover how to make their writing more vivid, elegant and powerful. This workshop is open to writers aged 16 years and older and a discounted rate is available for students. Admission costs for adults is $46 (in advance) or $49 (at the door); for teens aged 16-18: $42 (advance) or $45 (at the door). Visit www.opl.ca for registration information. -- Submitted by the Oakville Public Library 15 | Friday, February 5, 2016 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com akville Public Library (OPL) recently unveiled its Spring/Summer 2016 Programs and Events Guide. In addition to its broad schedule of literacy-enriching children's programs, the library will host a number of special events for creative and curious-minded adults and teens. · In Conversation with... Bob McDonald (Feb 29): This speaker series is presented by the library in partnership with A Different Drummer Books and the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts. It features appearances from high-profile Canadian influencers and offers audiences a chance to learn from, ask questions and meet Murphy beds specialists Oakville's adjustable and Widest Selection Of Adjustable Beds Available OAKVILLE t your c e t o Pr nvestment! I 25 Years in Oakville ® with the optimum in vehicle rust control and much more! Complete Cars from $ 119.95 All Serta Mattresses on Sale This Weekend! new cars, used cars, rusty cars... we do it all Locally Owned & Operated Family Business 905-339-2424 1490 Unit # 5 SpeerS road, oakville KeeP your Family CREATE YOUR DREAM 10 YEAR PARTS & LABOUR WARRANTY Replace YouR FuRnace con & aiR conditioneR $ Are You ou Ready? In 2016! * UP TO h t a B r o n e Kitch in rebates & Discounts 2,350 with the purchase of $5,000 or more of cabinetry before taxes. Some restrictions apply. Please visit showroom for details. FREE INSTALLATION Give the gift of comfort to your special loved ones! We SeRvIce All MAKeS OF cenTRAl AIR cOndITIOneRS And GAS FURnAceS *Limited Time offer. O.A.C. See store for details. APPLEBY 24 HR EMERGENCY OAKVILLE905.825.1893 FIREPLACE, HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS BURLINGTON905.335.3203 HAMILTON905.540.9153 SYSTEMS SERVICE 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE | QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP | CUSTOM DESIGNS 2086 SpeeRS Rd., oakville Come See Our SHOWROOM Mon - Fri. 8am ­ 5pm; Saturday 11am ­ 4pm Call for a Free Estimate 905-844-3332 Visit our showroom: 333 Wyecroft Rd. Unit 3, Oakville www.aromakitchens.ca www.applebysystems.ca Wallace rd www.lbal.ca 500 Speers Road, Oakville no appointment neSSeSSary call For coupons and specials visit... 905.827.7878 www.krown.com