Teen Programs/Events

Teen Programs are developed and run with the assistance of our Teen Advisory Group.

For a complete listing of our programs, including registration deadlines, please pick up a copy of our quarterly @ your library guide available at all branches.

Excerpts are available from the @ your library guide for the Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter Adult and Teen Programs.

Registration for most programs is handled by IRIS, unless otherwise noted.

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Teen Photography Workshop

This workshop will takes you through the basics of immediately taking better photographs by showing you how to make use of all the buttons and menus on your camera.  You’ll learn also  about light and it’s impact on photography – how to mold it and use it to your best advantage.  Finally, you’ll be introduced to photographing people including posing and composition. 

Toronto-based event photographer Michael Willems is one of North America’s most experienced photography educators and coaches. He has trained thousands of up-and-coming photographers, from complete beginners to pros. 

Maximum number of participants is 20 and registration opens Thursday, May 31, 2012. Ages 12-18 (Grades 7-12)

Thursday, July 12, 2012: 2-5pm OR Tuesday, July 17, 2012: 1-4pm
Central Branch, 120 Navy St., Auditorium  

Free/Choice of 1 class/Must Register

Register with Elise, Teen Services Librarian, by email at ecole@oakville.ca or by telephone, 905-815-2042 ext. 5037.  Please provide your name, age and grade in school, email address and a telephone number.  Once registered, a reminder email will be sent out the week before each of the classes start.

We gratefully acknowledge the support of The Friends of the Oakville Public Library!

Introduction to Animation for Teens

A unique opportunity for Teens to learn to design cartoon characters that are structured, believable and ready for the animation process!

Enzo Avolio is an instructor for the Animation Program at Sheridan College (Oakville) and a seasoned Animator and Character Designer with studio production credits for both Warner Bros. and Disney. 

Maximum number of participants is 15 and registration opens Tuesday, May 22, 2012.
Ages 12-18 (Grades 7-12)

July 3 & 4, 2012: 10am-1pm – Central Branch, 120 Navy St., Auditorium

Free/2 classes/Must Register

Register with Elise, Teen Services Librarian, by email at ecole@oakville.ca or by telephone, 905-815-2042 ext. 5037.  Please provide your name, age and grade in school, email address and a telephone number.  Once registered, a reminder email will be sent out the week before the classes start.

We gratefully acknowledge the support of The Friends of the Oakville Public Library!