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23 | Friday, September 25, 2015 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com The Oakville Public Library (OPL) recently partnered with RioCan Oakville Place to host the Overdrive Digital Bookmobile at the local mall to promote its digital services. From left, six-year-old Maya Vora (left) and four-year-old Nessa Vora (right) enjoy storytime at the Oakville Place food court with OPL staffer Eric Sillius, one of the many activities of the day. Greeting visitors touring the 18-wheeler Digital Bookmobile exhibit are library staffers Kyra Hayes and Steve Savage. | photos by James Hoggett ­ special to the Beaver Digital Bookmobile stops by Oakville The OverDrive Digital Bookmobile recently made a stop in Oakville on its international tour. The Oakville Public Library partnered with RioCan Oakville Place and OverDrive, Inc. to host the 74-foot-long travelling exhibit at the local mall. In addition to being able to tour the 18-wheeler housing the exhibit, visitors were able to meet with staff and sign up for an Oakville Public Library card, and learn about digital borrowing (such as eBooks). "While the data tells us that print is still the most popular reading format, we are seeing a surge in digital borrowing. In the past year, borrowing of our digital collection has increased by 60 per cent," Charlotte Meissner, Oakville Public Library CEO, said in a media release. "Our commitment to making library materials accessible is complemented by the wealth of resources now available at the tap of a finger, from the OverDrive app and others. It's important to engage our community and shine a light on the many benefits of their future-focused library." Dozens of children also took advantage of two interactive, digital storytimes in the mall food court on the day. The mission of the Digital Bookmobile is to help libraries across North America promote the digital services available to their communities. Treat skin with care From rosacea to eczema to acne to psoriasis, the skin can be affected by numerous conditions, many of which can be both uncomfortable and embarrassing. Keeping skin healthy requires effort, and there are many things men and women can do to protect their skin and reduce their risk for various conditions. · Schedule routine visits to a dermatologist. Dermatologists can treat and help prevent disorders of the skin, and men and women should make annual visits to their dermatologist to ensure their skin is healthy. Dermatologists can diagnose if a mark or a blemish is something benign or serious and provide information on various courses of treatment. As with any specialist, dermatologists may be well versed on new and innovative care. If anything on your skin seems suspect, visit a dermatologist right away. · Protect yourself from the sun. The single best thing you can do for your skin is to protect it from the sun. Not only can a lifetime of sun exposure cause wrinkles and age spots, it can lead to cancer. Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15. Apply it every two hours or more often. Make sunscreen a part of your daily regimen, applying it as you would moisturizer or antiperspirant. · Quit the habit. The Mayo Clinic says smoking narrows tiny blood vessels in the outermost layers of skin, which decreases blood flow. This robs the skin of oxygen and nutrients it needs to stay healthy. Smoking also can damage the collagen and elastin in the skin, which promotes elasticity. · Be gentle to the skin. Use mild cleansers and limit showers and baths to warm water. Moisturize dry skin if it is problematic. Pat skin dry after washing and do not tug or rub skin excessively. · Inspect skin regularly. Routinely check your skin for any changes and share any concerns with your doctor. Schedule annual skin checks as part of yearly physical examinations. Taking these steps can help you maintain healthy skin and prevent ailments in the years to come. (MCC) Advertorial Beauty &Spa Back to school has happened. Now is the time for Mothers and Fathers to look after themselves. We provide great services in all aspects of haircare including colour correction and a great selection of retail home haircare products to help to rectify the damage created by this great sunny summer we have had. Consultations are always free. College Park Plaza Voted Best Stylist To get yours call Bob-R- Shop Hair for Women and Men 905-338-6465 Part time or full time stylists wanted. GOLD GOLD PLATINUM www.bob-r-shop.com Hair for Women and Men