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Cool off from the hot summer sun and refresh yourself with rhymes, stories and songs this summer at Oakville Public Library!

Drop-in to Family Storytimes that will be running from Tuesday, July 2nd  to Saturday, August 24th on these specific dates at the following branches:

Central Branch

Wednesdays 10:30am-11:00am & Saturdays 10:30am-11am

Clearview Neighbourhood Branch

Tuesdays 6:30pm – 7:00 pm

Glen Abbey Branch

Mondays 11:00am-11:30am & Thursdays 10:30am-11:00am

Iroquois Ridge Branch

Tuesdays 10:30am-11:00am & Thursdays 11:00am-11:30am

White Oaks Branch

Mondays 10:30am-11:00am

Woodside Branch

Tuesdays 10:30am-11:00am

** Please note: there will be no Family Storytime on Monday, August 5th as the library is closed for Civic holiday.

Come join us for a fun afternoon with Dad (or Mom!) We’ll paint a birdhouse and decorate it with touches from the outdoors.  Take your creation home and watch nature unfold in front of you! 

Ages: 5 Y and up
Saturday, June 8, 2013 from 1:00-3:00pm
Glen Abbey Branch
FREE

Fans of Lego building-come and join us for this challenging weekly program!  We’ll invent new Lwego and Technics creations.  You’ll build things like: The Rubber Band Race car, the Balloon Powered Rocker and The Coat Hanger Daredevil.  Try your hand a virtual Lego building using a laptop and your imagination!

(No class on Monday, May 20th for Victoria Day).

Ages: 6-8
Monday, April 29, 2013 from 6:00-7:00pm
Glen Abbey Branch
$42/6 classes
Register through Iris using course code 181466.

Join us for a monthly book club on Thursdays.  Our featured choice is sure to be exciting–if you love to read, this program is for you.  Pick up the first book at White Oaks one week prior to the start of the program.  Participants may keep the book until they receive the next title.

Ages: 9-11
Thursday, April 4,  April 25, May 16 and June 13, 2013 from 7:00-8:00pm.
$28/4 classes
Register through IRIS using course code 181489.

Each week open a new box and experience the world of hieroglyphics, secret codes and other amazing forms of writing.   Challenge your creativity to the max and expect serious fun! Snack provided.

Ages: 6-8
Two six week program sessions starting:  Tuesday, March 19 or Tuesday, April 30, 2013 from 5:30-6:30pm.

Glen Abbey Branch
$42/6 classes per session
Register through IRIS using course code 181506 (March 19) or 181507 (April 30)

Do you love Lego? Take it to the next Level!  Get together with friends and find out how to add awesome robotics to your creations.  We’ve go the tools, you’ve got the power!

*Still spots available for spring sessions, Thursday, May 2,  Glen Abbey,  and Wednesday May 1, Iroquois Ridge.  *Please note there will be no class on Monday, May 20th for Victoria Day.

Ages: 7-9
Wednesday, May 1, 2013 from 5-6pm at Iroquois Ridge or Thursday, May 2 from 6-7pm at Glen Abbey
$42/6 classes
Register through IRIS using course code 181493 (Iroquois Ridge) or 181492 (Glen Abbey)

LeapPads are an iPad-type device for children. They resemble talking books and are an incredibly fun learning tool!

As of August 29th, LeapPads will be available for circulation at all branches.

LeapPad signout details:
- Maximum 1 week loan period
- No renewals
- Signout on Adult cards only
- 1 per card

Please visit the Circulation Desk at your preferred library branch to acquire one of these new and exciting educational resources. Holds are available.