Seniors’ Series Spring 2016
Information posted May 13, 2016
Join us on Wednesdays to learn about new topics from our guest speakers and get to know others at these informative and informal sessions! Everyone is welcome.
April 20 – Moving, Downsizing & Decluttering: Get tips from expert Joan Ulrich of TLC Moving Solutions; whether you’re moving to a smaller living space or just want to de-clutter
April 27 – 3D Printing: Learn all about the emerging technology of 3D Printing and see our printer in action
May 4 – Introduction to Handwriting Analysis (Graphology): Let Edda Manley, Certified Handwriting Analyst lead you through the fascinating world of handwriting analysis
May 11 – How to Make Your Own Outdoor Planter: Demo and lecture provided by a master gardener from the Oakville Horticultural Society
May 18 – Personal Safety at Home & While Travelling: Presented by the Halton Regional Police Service Seniors Liaison Team (SALT)
May 25 – It’s Not Right: Recognizing & dealing with elder abuse
June 1 – Genealogy Resources at OPL: Learn about OPL’s many resources for researching your family history, presented by Elise Cole, our Local Collections Librarian
June 8 – Lifelong Learning Online with OPL: Let our Digital Resources Librarian lead you through all the digital learning resources available free at the library, from learning new languages, getting comfortable with technology, and researching health and wellness topics
Age: 55Y and up recommended (but all are welcome)
Date/Time: Wed, April 20th to June 8th from 10:30am – 12:00pm
Location: Oakville Public Library, Central Branch Auditorium. 120 Navy St., Oakville
Cost: Free
No preregistration required. Drop-in and bring your friends!
Adult Board Games Meetup @ the library
This is a meetup for people who enjoy playing board games and tabletop games! The group is informal and inclusive and we play games that are easy to learn and fun to play. Best of all, it’s FREE. Drop in, socialize and choose from a variety of games that we’ll continue to expand.
In 2016 the meetups will happen on two Thursdays per month:
Thursday Apr 21 (Auditorium)
Thursday May 5 (Program Room 2)
Thursday May 19 (Program Room 2)
Thursday June 2 (Program Room 2)
Thursday June 16 (Program Room 2)
Thursday June 30 (Auditorium)
Age: 16Y and up
Cost: Free
Location: Central Branch, 120 Navy Street
Time: 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
No preregistration required. Drop-in and bring your friends!
Digital Discovery with the Teen Tech Team
Come join library staff and teen volunteers to help you explore popular tech trends in a hands-on collaborative atmosphere. Learn about connecting with friends and family on Facebook, sharing and collecting ideas on Pinterest, exploring the library’s amazing digital collections of magazines, music, books and movies and much much more.
All Ages
Time: Sunday, July 10th, 2016 from 1-4pm
Location: Central Branch, Auditorium, 120 Navy Street
Cost: FREE
No preregistration required. Drop-in and bring your friends!
In Conversation with – Margaret Atwood
The In Conversation With series continues with a presentation by Margaret Atwood. In Conversation With is a partnership of Oakville Public Library, Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts and A Different Drummer Books. Margaret Atwood will launch her newest novel, Hag-Seed, a retelling of Shakespeare’s The Tempest.
18Y and up
Time: Mon Oct 24, 2016, 7:00pm
Location: Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts
Tickets: $20
Tickets go on sale on Wed May 11 at all library branches, at A Different Drummer Books and at oakvillecentre.ca
Writing and Publishing in the Digital Age
The world of writing and publishing has changed dramatically in the last decade. Find out how the changes affect writers, readers and publishers. Cynthia Good has spent many years in publishing at a senior level. She is currently the Director of Student and Industry Initiatives at Humber College’s Creative Book Publishing Program. She will share her knowledge and insights about the future of publishing.
16Y and Up
Time: Thu/May 19, 7:00-8:30pm
Location: Central Branch Auditorium, 120 Navy Street
Cost: $15/Ticket
Tickets available at all OPL branches starting Apr 21
The Science of Beauty
How is a consumer able to select safe and effective beauty products? Chemist and cosmetic science writer Louise Hidinger will discuss the science of beauty, how to read a skincare product list and how to choose products for a specific skin condition.
16Y and Up
Time: Thu/Jun 23, 7:00-8:30pm
Location: Central Branch Auditorium, 120 Navy Street
Cost: $15/Ticket
Tickets go on sale at all OPL branches starting May 30.
Happy Birthday Canada!
July 1 is Canada’s Birthday. What better way to celebrate than with cake and a movie? Drop by for a piece of birthday cake (while supplies last) and watch In Canada, a brief film produced by The Canadian Museum of Immigration. It features the personal stories of immigrants to Canada from all over the world, and makes you proud to live in this country. The film will be shown continuously.
All Ages
Time: Thu/Jun 30, 1:00-4:00pm
Location: Glen Abbey Branch, 1415 Third Line
Cost: Free
No preregistration required. Drop-in and bring your friends!
