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5 Milton Canadian Champion | Thursday, December 27, 2018-4 42 | GIVING SPIRIT RAR Melissa L. Collison photo The staff at Melissa L. Coulson, CPA, CA, LPA gather around the hundreds of donated items they collected during their first ever food drive in support of the Milton Salvation Army food bank. insidehalton.com *._ On behalf of all of us here at Milton Public -- Librarian's Ly Remarks What's On LAURIER % Library, I'd like to wish you a very Happy Holiday season! - As we close the chapter on 2018, I'd like to take a moment to thank all of you for the amazing year we've had here at MPL and the warm welcome | received as | transitioned into the Chief Librarian role this July. - Library As we turn the page into 2019, we are looking forward to bringing to you a host of new and exciting programs, events and library resources. We are also thrilled to be opening the new Sherwood branch to better serve our community and expand the resources available. Located on the north side of Main Street West, it will be part of the shared Sherwood Community Centre. Another exciting year is ahead for us at MPL. Wishing you all health and happiness as we move into 2019! Thanks, Mark Milton Public Library LAURIER %& ALUMNI Laurier Milton Lecture Series x Ww your library® "Th IF ¥ on 3 " : |g / a > 3 4 4 a " ar et A i Re. 4 rd Pp CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES AT THE FARM When: Saturday, Dec. 29 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Springridge Farm (7256 Bell School Line, Milton, Ont., LOT 2Y1). More Info: $6. ELF THE MUSICAL JR. When: Saturday, Dec. 29 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 30 at 2 p.m. "Where: FirstOntario Arts Centre Milton (1010 Main St-E., Milton, Ont., L9T 6H7) More Info: This hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy follows Buddy the Elf, as he embarks on a joumney to New York City to find his family and to discover his true identity. Tickets: $25, Senior/Child: $20. Price includes box office charge and HST. VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS When: Saturday, Dec. 29 and Sunday, Dec. 30 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. ; Where: Bronte Creek Provincial Park (1219 Burloak Dr., Oakville ON, L6M 4J7) More Info: Take a step back in time to the year 1900 to visit a Victorian homestead during the Christmas season. Participation included in daily vehicle permit: $17 per car. NEW BOOK RELEASE: AWAKEN YOUR INNER LEADER When: Sunday, Dec. 30 from 2 - 5 p.m. Where: A Different Drummer Books (513 Locust St., Burlington, ont, L7S 1V3) More Info: Edita Atteck talks about her new_book on how to transform stress, develop émotiondl mastery and thrive. } WINTER LIGHTS AT THE ROCK When: Synday, Dec. 30 from 6 - 9 p.m. Where: Royal Botanical Gardens - Rock Garden (1185 York Bivd., Burlington, Ont., LOR 2H9) More Info: Thousands of festive lights lead you through a winter wonderland of charming Christmas melodies, festive sips and bites and the Escarpment Train Exhibit. $15. Public a. Library Be inspired Upcoming Holiday Closures * Dec 31 closes at 12:30pm e January 1, 2019 (New Year's Day) Canadian Citizenship Workshop TUESDAY, JANUARY 29 5:00 - 7:30 PM | BEATY BRANCH This program includes practice tests, reviewing your application online and more. Brought to you through a partnership between Milton Public Library and Halton Multicultural Council (funded by CIC). Please register through Halton Multicultural Council online or with Jacky at 905.464.3222 J Crd pa of opin woes nto Boy rere _ to celebrate Family Literacy Day. Enjoy stories, songs, activities, a scavenger hunt, photo booth fun and crafts! "The one and only Dog . Mn boca an or yuo srap sme es A Visit Will Get You Thinking. SUBSCRIBE TO MPL'S ENEWSLETTER: www.mpl.on.ca/publications RK flick : www. mpl.on.ca ® Ph: 905-875- B65 » E-mail: information@mpl. on.ca ® Fax: 905-875-4824 « TTY: 905- 878 -1550; ¢