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T he holiday season is a joyous time of year but it can also be a stressful one. If you're searching for places to volunteer, looking for somewhere to enjoy a holiday meal, scrambling to create that perfect holiday party playlist or struggling to amuse holiday-crazed kids, the library is here to help. · Find out where to volunteer, donate or receive help during the holidays: Each year, Information Oakville compiles a Christmas Sharing Guide featuring organizations across the region seeking or offering holiday help. Volunteer opportunities, food bank drop-off and community meal locations are a small sample of the listings included. Visit Holiday survival guide with some help from the Oakville Public Library www.opl.ca and click the `Christmas Sharing Guide' image to access the listing. · Instantly download holiday songs and albums: Create your holiday party playlists with ease using music apps Hoopla and Freegal. Browse hundreds of popular holiday songs and carols, then download or stream them on the spot. There are no holds, which means no waiting. Hoopla offers full album downloads with a one-week borrowing peS 19 | Friday, December 12, 2014 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com riod, while individual tracks downloaded through Freegal are yours to keep forever. To download these apps or learn more, click on `Hoopla' or `Freegal' on the website. · Complimentary starter kits for tablet/ smartphone: If you're giving the gift of a tablet or smartphone this season, pick up a digital resource starter kit at any Oakville Public Library (OPL) branch (while supplies last). Starter kits include a cellphone holder, helpful information about the library's eResources and tips on getting started with a new device. · Holiday reads, crafts, décor and recipe ideas: The library has an extensive collection of books and resources related to diverse holi- day traditions around the world -- whether you're planning for your traditional turkey dinner, attempting the perfect Kwanzaa feast or simply trying to feel more festive. · Activities for kids: Children's areas at OPL branches are full of interactive fun; download a holiday movie using Hoopla; or get them set up with an eBook to read through TumbleBooks (under `Kids' link). The library's National Geographic Kids database is another great resource full of downloadable activity books, images and magazines. Access it under the `Digital Resources' tab of the library website. -- Submitted by the Oakville Public Library Fine cabinetry for anywhere in your home. Cabinet Installation with Complete Kitchens ordered before Dec 31/14 FREE ~ plus ~ Dr. Schisler & team welcomes you to our new location. In the South Oakville Centre, across the hall from our previous location. New patients are always welcome Evening & weekend appointments available. for Christmas with purchase of kitchen. 4150 South Service Rd. uniquekitchensofburlington.com 905-632-0029 Family Owned & Operated Since 1976 FREE Manicure by CRYSTAL NOIR For the lady of the house a 905 827-6102 South Oakville Centre www.HopedaleDentalCare.com located BetWeen ciBc & td BanK JeWellery BoX mirror vanities to choose from Wide selection of all in stocK * some restrictions apply. Public no taX HANuKKAH cElEbRATiON on THURSDAY DECEMBER 18TH · 6:30 PM Iroquois Ridge Community Centre 1051 Glenashton Drive · Upper Middle Rd/8th Line taBle With cd stand FIREPLACE & ENTERTAINMENT UNIT many sofa set styles to choose from FREE ADMISSION GIANT MENORAH LIGHTING! CLOWN! chairs groUp of seven framed prints variety of dining sets now in two locations to serve you better Burlington Mall 905-635-8779 South oakville Centre 905-847-2975 (formerly hopedale mall) HELP BUILD A SCARF & GLOVES MENORAH LATkES AND DONUTS! CHANUkAH GIFTS MUSIC! FUN FOR ALL AGES! classique -Decor.com R.S.V.P. 905-268-4432 · www.JewishOakville.org