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A2 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday October 3, 2001 Library blends high-tech design & services (Continued 'from page A 1) Library staff joke that the facility's archi tects, Stafford, Haensli, say the tree will be the tree of knowledge, said Edie Hopkins, director of public services for the Oakville Public Library and project manager for the Iroquois Ridge branch. And while the area is being referred to as The Reading Dome, Hopkins said it's likely a `name the dome' contest will be held to give the facility its own identity. The spacious library that follows a circular floor plan and a curvaceous interior design will also boast two computer carrels, each with room for six computers. Other stand-alone computer work stations will be located throughout the library, all with Internet access. Its modem furnishings will boast natural, earthy tones while chairs known as "crushed cans," modem interpretations on the bean bag chair of days gone-by, should prove a hit with Catholic Board celebrating Teacher Appreciation Day This Friday is Teacher Appreciation Day at the Halton Catholic District School Board. The theme of the event - which is being held in conjunction with the United Nations' World Teachers' Day - is "Those who care, teach." · "As a Board we are very proud of the com mitment and dedication of our classroom staff and the pivotal role which each play in shaping the future and developing the Catholic leaders of tomorrow," said Board chair A1 Bailey. At the 44th Session of the International Conference on Education held in Geneva in 1994, UNESCO declared October 5 World Teachers' Day and recommended that this be an annual event to recognize the role of teachers. "The efforts and invaluable contributions of our classroom staff to society make a real differ/ty o c £ , ence in improving our social and economic well being as a nation," said Director of Education Lou Piovesan. "Our staff help to foster improve ments in society by advancing and developing ideas, nurturing critical thinking skills and devel oping a passion to be a lifelong learner." "Our teachers and classroom staff deserve recognition for the caring and generous ways through which they work tirelessly to help our students grow in their Catholic faith and expand their knowledge and skills, both inside and out side of the classroom," adds Bailey. "They enable their students to achieve their personal bests. Their commitment to developing in our youth critical faith, social and civic values is essential to a caring and safe society. Our staff do an exceptional job." teens, said Hopkins. For the younger age's there's the Kindersystem, a hut-like feature of the chil dren's reading area lined with bookshelves and complete with plenty of space inside where kids can curl up with their favorite book. The new library will also feature a technolo gy training lab, a quiet study room, and a chil dren's program/meeting room. The building's new theme will be Discover Iroquois Ridge Community Centre: A Place For Everything and Everything in Its Place, said Yvonne Attard, director of business and services planning for the Oakville Public Library. The new community centre's interior "main street" will have glass walls which will lead vis itors right to its library. However, the centre will offer much more. It will have a wellness/fitness centre, com munity rooms, a seniors' centre, baby-sitting room and two pools. An eight lane, 25-metre pool will mean the Oakville Aquatic Club will be able to host provincial swim competitions. 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Dated at the Town of Oakville this 3rd day of October, 2001 Lynne Gough, Manager, Long Range Planning, Planning Services C o u n c il & S t a n d in g C o m m it t e e M e e t in g s broyhiil ^ M ississau ga H o m e & D e sig n C enter 2 5 7 5 D u n d a s S t. W ., M ississau g a, O n t . L 5 K 2 M 6 M o n -W ed 10-6 · T h u -F ri 10-9 · Sat 10-6 · S u n 12-5 Tuesday, October 9,2001 Community Services Committee 7:30 p.m. - Oakville Room Administrative Services Comm. 7:30 p.m. - Trafalgar Room Wednesday, October 10,2001 Planning & Development Council Council Chambers 7:30 p.m. on UPHOLSTERY. 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