\Renovated Iibrary opens Tuesday Here's yu l'hoCamnChainob Fi*iy'Wardhr1O.'2006 - AS CAjNADIAN CHAMPION STAfF- The movers arc moving and the buildcrs are building, finishing up the long-awaited renovations to the Mihton Public Library just in ime for Tuesdays rc-opening. For the past weck the librar)y locat- cd ai 45 Bruce St., has becn closed for the facelift, and chief librarian Leslie Fitch said shes cxcited for people to corne in and sec the changes for them- selves. 1I think people should corne in a rake a look," Fitch said, adding, 1 hope people will bc as deeply pleascd wvith the process as the staff bas been as tbey watched the process transform before their eyes." In a town growing as quickly as Milton, the key was to maxirnize the existing space, Fitch said. So the staff office space. whicb was in the basernent level of the libraryý was moved next door to the former Safe and Sound day- care centre. The lower level was tbcîî trans- formed int a bright and colourful ehîl- dren's library, Fitch said. There's also a larger teen section and a newspaper reading nook - some- thîng for everyone, she said. 1I love the change to the main level reading nook - ifs more hight and airy. l'm jusi plcased thai ail of the changes are going to benefît cvery user of the librar)y" she saîd. The approxîmate $600.000 renova- tion also încluded ncw carpeting and furniture. GRAHAM PAINE / CANADIAN CHAMPION SNEAK PEAK: Among the changes to the renovated library is a relocated chîidren's area. "its going to feel less crowded than it bas been," Fitch said. 'is going to feel more open and expansive." Fitch was quick t0 point out the library isn't just about books. There are also magazines, DVD)s, CDs and videos avaîlable for boan. The collections are worth a combîned total of more than $5 million. "We've goî the excîîing and new, but also the tnced and truc. A grand opcning will bc beld some- time in Aprîl for the iransformced library whîch was originally buili in 1974. T he current renovations arc pari of the tntcnim solution untîl a completcly new central library is buili - some- îhing thats expected in the next fîve or six years, Fitch said. Siephanie Thîcssen can bc reachcd at sth iesscnCamnilItoncanadian champion. coin. save 1 ives. Milton Blood Donor Clinic Milton Sports Centre 605 Santa Maria BIvd. Thursday, March i 6th 2pmn - 8pmn Caili 1888 2 DONATE for more information or to book an appointment. bloodservices.ca WHY WAIT TO COMMUNICATE? HEARSAY OFFERS A VARIE1Y 0F WAYS TO GET YOU STARTED: " Hearing tests rule out hearing loss which may contribute to speech and language delays " Certified Speech-Language Pathologists on staff to assess and treat a variety of speech and language delays and disorders " ldentify Speech and Language concerns early " Communica tion disorders in children can often be mistaken for behavioural difficulties " Communicate with your baby as early as 6 months of age WeeHands provides the gift of communication, months before they can talk. By incorporating basic signs 1 1 4 into your baby's daily activities, you can decrease the frustration that resuits from your babys -9 01cý inability to express himself. For registration information ASL Sign Language visit the WeeHands website classes for mommy, at www.weehands.com or daddy and baby too! e-mail kristen@weehands.com 311 Commercial St., Suite 109, Milton Tel: (905) 875-3345 www.hearsay.ca 7 cents out of every healthcare dollar! Now think about the benefits:* * Death rates from heart attacks have decreased 63%; " Deaths associated with bronchitis, asthma and emphysemna down by 71%; *Reduced hospitalization: diabetes down by 44%, respiratory diseases down by 44%, and chronic liver disease by 45%. We believe new medicines are a good investment in your health and quality of life. Don't you? vww canadapharma.org Source: OCED Heaith Data 2005 i OUI