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 Summer and Fall Adult and Teen Programs.

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

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Graphic Novel Workshop for Teens with Evan Munday!

Come learn about both sides of graphic novels from author and illustrator, Evan Munday!

Evan is the author/illustrator of Quarter-Life Crisis: Only the Good Die Yung, and a member of the Toronto-based illustration collective, SketchKrieg!

Saturday, October 2, 2010  1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Ages: 12-18 yrs
Maximum participants: 20 – so register soon!
Central Branch Auditorium – 120 Navy Street, 2nd Floor

Register with Elise, our Teen Services Librarian at ecole@oakville.ca or by phone at 905-815-2042 x5037.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Oakville Public Library

Fwii Wii @ the Librawii

Fwii Wii @ the Librawii is back! Here’s your chance to try Wii on the big screen at your local Librawii. A variety of Wii games will be available to try. Drop by your local branch and give it a go, open to all ages and FREE!

Glen Abbey Branch
Thu/Aug 5     2pm – 4pm

Woodside Branch
Tue/Aug 24     2pm – 4pm
Wed/Aug 25    10am – 12.30pm

Behind the Scenes of CBC’s The Tudors

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

Open Book Club Night: The Book of Negroes by Lawrence Hill

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.

Resume Help Days

Develop a targeted and effective resume with a Career Information Specialist from The Centre for Skills Development & Training.  Interview tips and tricks can also be discussed!  Specialists will be available one afternoon a month. Job-seekers can book a FREE 45 minute appointment by calling The Centre to register. Just choose the date, time and branch location that suits you!

FREE
12:30-3:30pm
To register call The Centre at 905 845 1157 ext. 121

Upcoming dates:
August 18, Central Branch
September 15, White Oaks Branch
October 20, Iroquois Ridge Branch
November 17, Woodside Branch
December 15, Glen Abbey Branch