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25 · OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, May 6, 2009 20 08 "I really like your new system. The `previous books borrowed' section is particularly great for us "old folks" who can't remember what we have read. The whole process of holding a book seems much more streamlined... It seems to be evolving very well. Yes, there were a few growing pains...and learning curves, but not so bad and the results are worth it. Keep up the good work!" Don Croucher (pictured with his wife Barb Croucher) Central Branch Customers Our online `Picture Yourself Reading' photo contest for Family Literacy Day received some amazing photographs from our customers and their families. Photos were featured on our website for all to enjoy! rticipa Teens pa rt Ross. hor Stua p with aut worksho e poetr y ting in th Your Library Your Words! annual report "The library is like an airplane, I'll sit in one corner, yet at the same time I'll be traveling around the world, with beautiful wonders unleashed by simple curiosity." The journey gets even better when you discover all the different opportunities that are available for all age groups, especially teens. I have learned and discovered many things after I began spending time in the library, and participating in different programs such as Poetry workshop, Book club etc. The library is one of the places I truly value. Mohini Gupta (back row, second from right) Member of the TAG (Teen Advisory Group) "I have thought of moving to another community, and one of the major factors that keeps me in Oakville is my amazing library. Proximity to my library was actually a consideration when purchasing my first house. There is no better feeling (for young and old) than biking to the local branch, choosing a book and biking home with the great anticipation of opening its cover. My children and I often bike to the library and then sit under a tree outside reading before we return home. My family really appreciates our library and its entire valuable staff." Nicole Messenger-Lehmann, White Oaks Branch Customer