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What's On at the Library Last updated September 1, 2010

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Summer 2010 BPL Guide

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Pick up the printed Fall 2010 BPL Guide covering September-November, at any library location or download the guide:
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The 2011 Entertainment Coupon Bookis now available at all library locations.

Save money for a whole year and help fund library programs at the same time—with the purchase of the 2011 Entertainment Book.

On sale now through December 2010.

Learn something new this month!

I’ll Show You How programs are FREE.

Adaptive Technologies Showcase
Saturday, September 18
1-4pm FREE

Learn how technology can enhance life for children and adults with disabilities or limitations due to aging.

There are so many products now available—from communication devices such as talking clocks and assistive telephones to computer aids, software, and reading aids. Centennial Hall, Central Library

Try out some adaptive technologies and find out how to get funding for them. Call 905.639.3611 ext 134 for program information.

Happy Anniversaries!

Aldershot’s 50th

Memories of Old Aldershot Abound
When you visit the branch in September, look at the outstanding pictorial display of Aldershot’s past.

Aldershot Trivia Contest
How much do you think you know about Aldershot? Enter your guess by Friday, September 24. Winner will be announced on Saturday, September 25.

The Way We Were
Wednesday, September 23
2-3.30pm
Take a stroll down memory lane with us. Bring photos and share your favourite stories about Aldershot’s past. Refreshments served. Very limited space – please register early.

Let’s Celebrate Aldershot’s 50th!
Saturday, September 25
10am-2pm 
Meet your neighbours, enjoy the entertainment, a piece of cake, children’s colouring contest draw prizes, and find out the answers to those tricky trivia questions.

New Appleby’s 45th
Thursday, September 16
10am-5pm
Come to our Celebration Open House. Free treats, historical display, children’s prize draw and colouring activity, and adult prize draw.

Central Library’s 40th

Customer Appreciation Day
Monday, November 15
10am-noon
Enjoy complimentary refreshments when you visit us this morning.

Happy Birthday Storytime
Monday, November 15
10-10.30am
Join us for a special birthday party storytime for Central Library. Ages 3-5. Discovery Centre, Central

Old Photos Scanning Day
Saturday, September 25
10am-3pm FREE                                 

Do you have old photos of your family or business taken in Burlington’s younger days? Share them with us! Bring your photos in and we’ll scan them for you. You keep the original and get a scanned copy, and we keep a copy for our archives. Some images may be added to our online photo collection. Please provide a memory stick or an email address when you come in. No appointment necessary. Burlington History Room, Central 

A joint project of Burlington Public Library and the Burlington Historical Society.

Screeners - Bringing the Toronto International Film Festival to Burlington

Screeners 4 movie pass: $25 for four Screeners shows. Single tickets: $8/person. Tickets on sale at the door. Film descriptions

Settlement Worker in the Library
If you are new to Canada and need help getting settled, a visiting settlement worker from the Halton Multicultural Council can assist you in many ways:

• government document application
• employment and job search
• information and referral to local services
• document translation
• help with school enrollment
• budgeting
• finding affordable housing

Settlement Worker at Central Library
Every Friday
9.30am-4.30pm 
Location: Builders Room, 2nd floor, Central

Settlement Worker at Tansley Woods Library
Wednesdays: Sept 8, Sept 22, Oct 6, Oct 20, Nov 3, Nov 17, Dec 1, Dec 15
5-8.30pm

Call the Halton Multicultural Council, 905.842.2486 to make an appointment. These programs are for adults only. FREE

A joint initiative of Burlington Public Library and Halton Multicultural Council (funded by CIC).

The Canadian Citizenship Test: Get Ready!
Starting in March: Monthly on Fridays
9.30am-1.30pm
Location: Builders Room, Central Library

This one-day program includes practice tests, checking your application online, completing the application form, documents to bring on test day, the Oath of Citizenship, and Citizen and Immigration Canada (CIC) contact information. Please register by calling the Halton Multicultural Council, 905.842.2486 ext 233. FREE

For class dates, please call the Halton Multicultural Council.

A joint initiative of Burlington Public Library and Halton Multicultural Council (funded by CIC).

ESL Conversation Circles
Note: No sessions in August; next session begins on Monday, September 13
Every Monday (no class month October 11 and November 1)
7-8.30pm

Location: Frank Rose Room, Central Library

New speakers of English are invited to come and talk informally with others. Build your confidence speaking English and meet new people during this FREE weekly program. Come to as many sessions as you like. For more information, please call the Halton Multicultural Council at 905.842.2486 ext 241. This program is for adults only; no child care is available at the library.

A joint initiative of Burlington Public Library, The Centre for Skills Development & Training, and Halton Multicultural Council (funded by CIC).