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Books are still popular at libraryummer Reading is now in fullswing, and by the looks of it,Sreading is alive and wellamongst the kids in Oakville.As of this week, there have beenabout 3,000 sign-ups and 1,000 return-ing participants, and the numbers con-tinue to grow.Books are by far the most popularformat in which children are doingtheir reading, with DVDs, magazinesand audiobooks following far behind.If youre looking for some recom-mendations on which books to readnext, the top five reported items areDiary of a Wimpy Kidby Jeff Kinney,And Then It Happenedby M. Wade,Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallowsby J.K. Rowling, Dork Diaries by RachelRenee Russell and Pink Around theRinkby Victoria Kann. New this year at the library, we haveweekly drop-ins that allow children tofurther immerse themselves in theSummer Reading Splash theme. Theyinvolve games, a craft, and for the olderkids, an interactive book talk. A weeklyhandout sheet includes word searches,puzzles, mazes and jokes. Drop-ins havebeen popular with both children andparents, and give children the ability toparticipate in themed programs thatfacilitate reading and learning.The upcoming weekly themes are: Sea Monster Madness: July 25-29 Exploring the Seven Seas: Aug.2-5 Sailors Wanted, Learn the Ropes:Aug. 8-12 Something's Fishy: Aug. 15-19 Splash Blast: Aug. 22-26 Drop-ins will run weekly at eachbranch (except for ClearviewNeighborhood Branch) until the end of August, from 2-3:30 p.m. To check theday of the week that holds the drop-inprograms at your local branch, and tosee a list of dates for the Clearview drop-in programs, please see page 24 of the @your library Summer 2011 guide. Thisguide is available in print at all branches,as well as online at www.opl.on.ca/guide/ As always, a special thank you to allour sponsors:African Lion Safari, ConservationHalton, Friends of the Oakville PublicLibrary, McDonalds Restaurant inOakville and YMCA of Oakville. Submitted by the Oakville PublicLibraryNews Sports What's On Opinion CommunityinsideHALTONwww.insideHALTON.com OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, July 22, 2011 18