Ontario Community Newspapers

Oakville Beaver, 21 Mar 2014, p. 10

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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Friday, March 21, 2014 | 10 O Library expands collection with streaming digital media Pilot program launched Launched as a pilot at the beginning of March, "Hoopla really rounds out the library's collection of digital offerings," said Charlotte Meissner, Oakville Public Library CEO. "It's quite exciting -- seeing library services evolve and adapt to our increasingly digital world." Available to cardholders With a few clicks or finger taps, Oakville Public Library cardholders can browse and instantly stream or download media from the Hoopla database containing more than 2,000 films, documentaries and TV shows -- without placing a hold or waiting in line. Once downloaded, cardholders will have access to their chosen media for 72 hours. Database has broad range of titles The database contains titles for all ages and spans a broad range of interests from animated favourites to travel documentaries and older box office hits. Hoopla can be accessed from a personal computer or taken on the road (it's great for travelling). It is supported by Apple devices that have iOS 6 or higher as well as select Android devices that support 4.0 and above. For more information on Hoopla or other digital resources offered by the library, visit the library's website at www.opl.ca. -- Submitted by the Oakville Public Library akville Public Library has added yet another digital resource to its collection. In addition to eBook, audiobook, digital magazine and music downloads, library cardholders will now be able to stream or download up to three movies and/or TV shows per month using Hoopla. Interlocking & Concrete Specialists · Pebble Concrete · Stamped Concrete · Flagstone · Walkways · Garage Floors · Patios · Driveways · Curbs (French) Free gardening speaker series starts March 27 Budding gardeners can learn about shrubs at a free speaker series March 27. Sheridan Nurseries will guide those who attend through shrub selection, followed by Sean James of Fern Ridge Landscaping and Eco-Consulting who will discuss pruning techniques. The event is open to the public and will be held in the south atrium at Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Rd., from 7:30-9 p.m. Sponsored by Oakvillegreen Conservation Association, the presentation is part of a Pre-K to Grade 12 Reading Writing Tel: 905.842.7171 Call Mario · sunmarlandscape.com spring speaker series in partnership with the Town of Oakville. Other events in the series include: · Thursday, April 10 -- Discover Wild Oakville and explore the fascinating world of bees · Thursday, April 17 -- Fabulous Flowers and Plants for Pollinators and Basic Garden Design Formoreinformation,contactOakvillegreen on Facebook, email programs@oakvillegreen. org or call Liz at 289-813-1568. Math French SAT/ACT Prep Better grades begin at School doesn't always have to be a struggle. In fact, some kids love it--and not just because of friends or good grades. They love it because they're willing to try, and because they feel confident in their ability to learn. All kids can love school. It just takes Oxford Learning to show them how. Oxford Learning Better confidence. Better motivation. Better grades. Enroll Today! Some limitations apply. Cannot be combined with other offer applies to kitchen cabinets only. Valid only on purchases after January 1, 2014. Offer expires Mar. 31/14 oxfordlearning.com Oakville South 511 Maple Grove Drive, Suite 2 Oakville North East 380 Dundas St East Oakville North 1131 Nottinghill Gate 905-849-4027 oakvillesouth @oxfordlearning.com 905-616-9444 oakvillene @oxfordlearning.com 905-469-1929 oakville @oxfordlearning.com

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