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Celebrate Niagara Wine and Theatre with Jackie Maxwell, Artistic Director of the Shaw Festival
Friday, February 3, 2012
$10 + HST
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Silver Birch Book Party
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
$5
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Think for a moment about successful leaders you know. They all have one quality in common: the ability to communicate effectively.
Developing this skill early in life is so important, that’s why Toastmasters International has developed the Youth Leadership Program (YLP).
The Youth Leadership Program’s unique design enables participants to develop their skills and abilities through practical experience.

You will learn to:
• Overcome nervousness when speaking in front of an audience
• Organize and present ideas logically and convincingly
• Listen effectively
• Provide effective and constructive feedback to others
• Participate in – and lead – group discussions and meetings
• Build confidence

This program is open to 20 High School participants aged 14-18 yrs of age (grade 9-12)
Each participant will receive individual attention while receiving practical experience
Registration opens Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Free/8 classes – Program materials are provided
Central Branch Auditorium, 120 Navy St.
The program consists of 8 weeks meeting on the following evenings from 6:30pm – 8:30pm:
March 20, 27, April 3, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 22. You must commit to all 8 meetings.

Register with Elise, Teen Services Librarian, by email at ecole@oakville.ca or by telephone, 905-815-2042 ext. 5037. 

This Youth Leadership Program is sponsored by Trafalgar Toastmasters Club 4080. For more information about Toastmasters, contact Bradd Morgan at braddm@cogeco.ca.    
                                                                                                           

The Youth Leadership Program is sponsored and conducted by Toastmasters International and its local clubs. Toastmasters International, a nonprofit educational organization, is well qualified to provide this program. Since 1924, more than 4 million people have benefitted from its self-improvement program in public-speaking and leadership.

Svetlana Chmakova, author and artist of Nightschool Volumes 1-4 and Dramacon Volumes 1-3 will hold a workshop on the art of drawing manga characters.

Maximum of 25 participants – Registration opens Monday, February 13
Age: 12 Y – 18 Y (Grades 7-12) – FREE /1 class
Central Branch Auditorium – 120 Navy Street
Sat/Mar 31: 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Register with Elise, Teen Services Librarian, by email at at ecole@oakville.ca or by telephone, 905-815-2042 ext 5037.

Bring your driving skills, because the Mario Kart tournament is on!

FREE /1 class – Registration opens on January 30, 2012

Register with Elise, Teen Services Librarian, by email at ecole@oakville.ca or by telephone, 905-815-2042 ext. 5037

Both sessions will be held in the Central Branch Auditorium – 120 Navy Street

Session 1: Mon/Mar 12:  2:00pm – 5:00pm
Open to grades 7-9 (ages 12-14)

Session 2: Tue/Mar 13:  2:00pm – 5:00pm
Open to grades 10-12 (ages 15-18)

Prizes to be won each day: Gift cards from local merchants
First Place: $30, Second Place: $20, Third Place: $10

Our March Break programs will dazzle you as Dazzle Art presents a Beading Bonanza, Sketching & Cartooning Fun and an art program Just for Boys. DigiKidz Digital Experience brings you more digital film-making or explore a magical world as Applefun Puppetry presents Robinhood and the Dragon.

Meet the Owls of Harry Potter as we host the Mountsberg Wildlife Centre or come in your finest royal attire to meet Princess Belle who will give autographs and tell Princess Stories.

Pick up a library guide or browse through IRIS and register today!

Registration for spring / summer 2012 programs will be begin on Saturday, February 11, 2012.  Our program guide will be in branches and online some time the week of January 16, 2012.  In most cases, programs are registered through IRIS. 

Teen programs, newcomer programs and some special events may have alternate methods and/or deadlines for registration or ticket purchase.

This session will present job search strategies and  useful tips for newcomers.   Topics will include identifying and overcoming barriers to employment, assessing marketability skills, understanding the Canadian workplace culture , as well as identifying useful resources and services in the community. 

18Y and up.  
Tuesday July 12, 2012 from 6:00pm-7:30pm
Central Auditorium
Free
To register please call the Newcomer Information Centre at 905-875-3851 ext 5008.    For more information you may also call the library at 905-815-2039 ext 3596

Need help navigating the world of social media? this hands-on course will get your started. Find out how Facebook, Twitter, and other social media sites can help you discover new ideas, keep in touch with friends and family, share photos and more!  Prerequisite: must be able to navigate websites with minimal assistance.

Ages: 18+
Monday, February 6, 2012 from 7:00-9:00pm
Iroquois Ridge Branch Training Lab
$20, Register on IRIS Course Code 154166