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Newcomers to Canada and ESL learners meet in a relaxed settingto improve their English conversation skills, plan social outings, and join together in becoming an important part of our diverse community.  Come and share stories, learn from each other, make new friends, and develop stronger ties to the community. Every Wednesday at Glen Abbey Branch Library.  Free.  7:00pm-8:30pm.

Team up with a volunteer for one-on-one technology help and training. Topics covered in hour-long sessions, to begin in November 2010 will include:

• E-mail/Manage your mail
• Oakville Public Library website and catalogue
• Audio books and eBooks
• Google Tools
• Learn to use Facebook
• Learn Instant Messaging

Central Branch

Age: 18 Y and up

Cost: FREE

To register contact Central Library at 905-815-2044

Join us as we explore online academic resources available from Oakville Public Library to complement your distance education. This hands-on workshop focuses on searching information databases and using database tools for research and homework.

Thursday, October 28, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Central Branch, Computer Training Lab.

Age: 18 Y and up

Cost: FREE/1 class

To register contact Central Library at 905-815-2044

Want to discuss interesting books with interesting people?  Join one of our book clubs and experience discussions led by our team of knowledgeable librarians. 

Sessions run once a month from October to April, excluding December.  Included in your registration fee is a ticket to An Evening for Book Lovers at which you will have the chance to vote on 4 of the 6 titles the clubs will read during the 2010-2011 season.  Books are provided for borrowing.

Registration through IRIS begins Saturday, August 21, 2010 at 9:00am.
Cost $40

Central Branch, 7:00-8:30pm, 3rd Mondays, Course Code #138067
Glen Abbey Branch, 7:00-8:30pm, 2nd Tuesdays, Course Code #138069
Woodside Branch, 1:00-2:30pm, 3rd Tuesdays, Course Code #138068

Join us for our most popular event of the year!  Our staff of passionate readers will recommend 22 of the best books out there.  These are titles guaranteed to get you thinking or make you laugh – or both.

It’s the perfect event for book clubs planning their year, or just for deciding what to read on your own.  Plus, you can enter for a chance to win a complete library of the 22 books discussed! 

Generously sponsored by Glen Abbey Golf Club.  Dessert and coffee included in ticket price.  Cash bar available.

Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 7:00pm
Glen Abbey Golf Club, 1333 Dorval Dr.
$10, tickets available at all branches September 1, 2010
Must be 19 or older

How do you go about creating 16th century England in the 21st century?  Join us for a behind the scenes glimpse at the making of CBC’s hugely popular series The Tudors with Gemini award-winning Tudors’ Co-producer Bob Munroe.

Find out how world-class costume design, extremely creative art direction and state-of-the-art visual effects were used to make 16th century England come to life.  Actual costumes from the show will be displayed!

Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at 7:00pm
Central Branch, Auditorium
Tickets $5, available at all branches October 1, 2010

If you can’t commit to an ongoing book club, but still want the chance to discuss good books with other book lovers, join us for one of our Open Book Club Nights.  These friendly discussions are facilitated by our super star team of knowledgeable librarians.  Space is limited, so register early!

Upcoming Open Book Club Nights:
The Book of Negroes by Lawrence Hill
Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at 7:00pm
Iroquois Ridge Branch, Program Room
FREE
Register by emailing melissacameron@oakville.ca.