1 1 | Friday July 2 8 , 2 0 1 7 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | w w w .in sid e h alto n .co m Library's fall and winter programs he Oakville Public Library (OPL) has released its new Programs and Events Guide for the upcoming fall and winter season. With hundreds of programs to run from September through March, customers could en joy an activity almost every day of the week. The new guide includes many of the library' s recurring programs, and repeats of some very popular programs, such as Learning with Lynda. com, Audio Coding for Teens, and Ozobots. The season also brings a variety of new pro gramming for all age groups, including many tech-focused workshops in OPLs new Creation Zone at the Iroquois Ridge Branch. The library has a great selection of programs for adults, with author presentations, creative writing workshops, and many informational classes like How to Harvest Seeds and University Admissions: What Parents Should Know. Teens will benefit from new programs, too. With a focus on empowering young adults, OPL has introduced workshops to prepare teens for post-secondary school, assist in writing their per sonal statement, as well as help manage money. Oakville Public Library is also encouraging teens to attend a new program that focuses on equality -- Reading the Rainbow. In partnership with The Positive Space Network, teens will have the opportunity to present their favourite books that feature LGBTQ+ characters, and contribute to an open discussion on the topic. OPL also has plenty of engaging and handson programs for children throughout the season. The library will continue to run many of its pop- T O a k v i l l e P u b lic L i b r a r y ular STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) classes in addition to its entertain ing literacy-focused programs. The library is partnering with Oakville' s Chartwell Retirement Residence in a new intergenera tional storytime, called Come Together, which brings children and seniors together, to interact and build new, meaningful friendships. OPL has a few special events and celebrations this year, such as the Centennial Celebration of Central Branch' s 50th anniversary. If you are interested in attending one or more of the library' s upcoming programs, please check the program guide or OPLs website for infor mation on registration. Many programs that re quire registration are set-up through the Town of Oakville' s online booking platform, called Iris, while others have alternative sign-up instruc tions. Online registration through Iris opens on Saturday, Aug. 12. Oakville Public Library has many other great fall and winter programs for everyone in your family. For a full list upcoming events or more information on a specific program, pick up the new program guide at any OPL branch, or visit www.opl.ca. -- WWW.SPOTLESSDRYCLEANERS.COM V I S I TU SO N L I N EF O R A L O C A T I O N N E A R Y O U .S U B S C R I B ET O O U R N E W S L E T T E R A N D R E C E I V E C O U P O N S ,I N S T O R ES P E C I A L SA N DH E L P F U L C L O T H I N G C A R E T I P S . JOIN US: /SPOTLESS DC v ic in ity A3KU3 ABOUT OUR REWARDS PROGRAM submitted by Oakville Public Library YM CAof O a k v ille W ednesday, A ugust 2 * U % ,, ; Child Care Job Fair · YMCA of Oakville - 410 Rebecca St. 19 am-7 pm · The Waterford - 2140 Baronwood Dr. 13 pm-7 pm · Oakville Trafalgar High School -1460 Devon Rd. 19 am-6 pm 905-845-3417