Tuesday, September 26, 2006

X-treme borrowing!

Don't forget you can also borrow e-books (including Cliffs/Coles notes) , graphic novels, manga & Anime, role playing guides, and magazines at any branch of our Library!
Plus cds, dvds, & videos - Great for when you've forgotten to read "MacBeth" and there's a test tomorrow!

Wednesday, September 20, 2006

Find Articles

At last - internet sites your teachers WILL accept for homework assignments!
Our research databases will give you thousands of articles from magazines and newspapers, updated daily.

Find Books

The catalogue never sleeps! Now you can find books, cds, dvds, AND great web sites

Your Homework

Study Skills, Cheating (Not!), Good information sources ... we've got the answers!

Your Health


Mind, Body, Addiction, Sexuality, .... stuff you should know

Your Entertainment


Anime, Manga, Music, Movies, Sports, Games ..... We've got the links you want

Your Programmes

The Devil wears Prada (2006)

Location: Legends
Date & Time: November 6 @ 7:00 PM

109 minutes, Rated PG 14
A niave young woman comes to New York and scores a job as the assistant (played by Anne Hathaway) to one of the city's biggest magazine editors, the ruthless and cynical Miranda Priestly (played by Meryl Steep). Tickets: $1 Available October 23

Mehindi Henna Tattooing

Location: Legends
Date & Time: November 24 @ 6:30 PM

Mehindi is a temporary tattoo made of henna that is applied to the surface of the skin. Beverley St. Pierre, local artist, will give an overview of the ancient technique, as well as apply an all natural, temporary henna tattoo to each participant.
Permission slips will be available as of November 3.
Free tickets will be given out upon return of the permission slip.
Space is limited.
Ages 14-18.

Expedition Canada: The first human powered circumnavigation of the globe

Location: Northview Library
Date & Time: November 21 @ 7:00 PM

Around the world in 702 days without motor or sails.
Join Colin Angus and Julie Angus-Wafaei in a multi-media show and documentary screening
Free admission by tickets available as of November 14

Teens Pizza Taste-Off

Location: McLaughlin Library Auditorium
Date & Time: November 25 @ 12:00 PM

Cast your vote for the pizza with the best sauce, best crust, best cheese, and the ultimate best all-around pizza.
For age 12-16
Free tickets available at the Circulation Desk as of November 11



Scrapbooking for Teens

Location: McLaughlin Library Auditorium
Date & Time: December 13 @ 7:00 PM

Learn how to create magical pages full of special memories and moments. This programme should not be missed!
Bring 6-8 photos on a theme (i.e. best friends, favorite music or movie, etc). All supplies will be provided and space is limited.
Free tickets available at the Circulation Desk as of November 29.


<Click here for more information on programmes running at all branches of the Oshawa Public Library

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College or University, Trade$s and Apprenticeships, Work, Scholarships, Volunteering .....
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