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www.oakvillebeaver.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, February 19, 2010 · 26 Start planning for spring at the library I t may be hard to believe that very soon, spring will be here, but at Oakville Public Library (OPL) we have some great programs and events to help shed the winter blues and step into spring. Our 2010 spring @your library guide has been available for many weeks, giving you the opportunity to browse the events and programs to see everything that you and your family can sign up for. Registration for all our spring preschool programs begins on Saturday, Feb. 20, so make sure you go online through iris at www.oakville.ca or by telephone at 905-815-2000 to avoid disappointment. Our children's programs are hugely popular and many are free. Experience them and spend some quality time with your child, helping develop their literacy skills and learning invaluable tips from our professional children's programming staff. The fun never stops in our many children's programs ranging from drop-in Family Storytimes suitable for the whole family, to Shake, Rattle & Read, in which literacy is developed through songs, music dance and rhyme. Register for some March Break specials for children, including some amazing partnership programs with Oakville Galleries. Your kids can enjoy March Break with TURBOcomics: Cartooning for the Graphic Novice or the Hannah Montana Party at Iroquois Ridge Branch. As well as the many preschool and children's programs, we also offer some fantastic adult programs and events throughout the spring months, including author visits, small business seminars and newcomers programs. If business and career development are of interest to you, our small business seminars and resume help says run throughout the year. Check out our Adult Programs section in the @your library guide for details of these and many other workshops, including Beginners Internet and Genealogy. Registration is easy and the classes are a great way of developing some new skills in a user friendly environment. If you are new to Canada, we offer some great programs, all free of charge. Take your pick from settlement services, introduction to basic computers to our newcomers conversation network. Many of our newcomer programs are offered in partnership with Halton Multicultural Council or The Centre for Skills Development & Training. If you are an adult who has a passion for books, join us for Books We Love on May 7 where you will be treated to books, beer and food all in one evening. Library staffers will present their favourite 20 books of all time and the audience will get the chance to win the complete set of 20 books. Tickets are available at all library branches from April 1. With a busy year ahead, discover all the wonderful services, programs, events and workshops within your local community, offered by the Oakville Public Library. Grab our spring 2010 @your library guide or visit www.opl.on.ca for program listings and we can bring people and ideas together. -- Submitted by the Oakville Public Library European Engineering Combined With Traditional Workmanship "Building on the Brightest Ideas Around Glass" 905.849.0266 ESTATE AUCTION SALE: TUES. FEB. 23, 2010 Auction 4:30 pm Preview from 3:00 pm At the Kings Court Banquet Hall ~ 1159 King Rd., Burlington Another genuine estate auction from the estates of Batten, Burgen, Cherin, Cowan, Gammans, Hunter, Pownel and others. Antique furnishings, Royal Doulton figurines, art pottery, large Vienna Regulator wall clock, crocks, oil lamps, airplane ash stand, huge selection of glassware to include - Victorian, Depression, Carnival, etc. Vintage tin toys to include - Robbie Robot and more, assorted china, cups and saucers, dinnerware, etc. Masons Vista platter and soup terrine, silver plate, original artwork, iron, brass, large selection of contemporary decorator items and accents, Trench art, war medals, assorted furnishings, Chandeliers and other assorted lighting coins, costume, assorted framed prints, large assortment of Christmas decorations. Pictures and information on our site - www.shaferauction.com $ SALE 129 $ SALE 109 $ SALE 199 UP TO ON ALL LEATHER, SHEARLING & WOOL COATS SHAFER AUCTION CO. LTD. 905-634-6300