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Did you know this week was Hour of Code week? This initiative encourages people of all ages to give coding a try, and falls during Computer Science Education Week. If you'd like to give coding a shot, visit https://hourofcode.com/ca/learn, or check out the Oxford County Library catalogue for books about coding here: https://olco.ent.sirsidynix.net//en/oxford/search/results

Are you getting ready for holiday baking? Need some inspiration? Check out our collection of eMagazines including lots of delicious and inspiring holiday recipes. Try the Food Network's mouth watering December issue today. Access to online magazines is free with your Oxford County Library card and PIN. https://www.rbdigital.com/oxford/service/magazines/landing

Are any of your favourite reads from 2020 on the Goodreads Readers Choice Awards list? Take a look here, then place a hold on any of the titles that you still need to read by visiting search.ocl.net. https://www.cbc.ca//silvia-moreno-garcia-margaret-atwood-w

Access daily newspapers and magazines in Press Reader! All-you-can-read digital newsstand with thousands of the world's most popular newspapers and magazines. To get started, download the Press Reader app on your device or visit pressreader.com. Click "Library or Group", search Oxford County Library and follow the registration process. It's that easy! To learn more about the eResources available through Oxford County Library, visit www.ocl.net and look under "eLibrary".

Looking to get into the holiday spirit with books or movies? Head over to the OCL catalogue and find something that will put you in a festive mood! https://olco.ent.sirsidynix.net//en/oxford/search/results

Does your child enjoy songs, nursery rhymes, numbers, or art materials? If so, pick up one of EarlyON Oxford's kits from the #Ingersoll or #Tillsonburg branches so you're prepared for their Crafty & Creative Series. Catch them on Facebook Live on November 26, December 3 and December 10!

Dive into a good book! There are lots of great non-fiction titles that read like fiction, so why not try one out! Visit search.ocl.net to find one of the exciting titles listed below.

From September to December 2020, contribute to the new Community Safety & Well-being Plan by sharing your hopes, concerns and insights on safety, health and well-being in your municipality. Take the Safe & Well Oxford survey today! https://safewelloxford.ca/

Our friends over at EarlyON Oxford still have space in their virtual infant massage program that starts next week. If you're interested in registering, visit earlyonoxford.ca to start the process or for more information.

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Next week is Homelessness Enumeration week in Oxford. Monday through Thursday volunteers with the Oxford Housing Action Collaborative will be out at different locations across the County with surveys. If you are currently couch surfing, staying at one of the local shelters, or don’t have a place to stay they want to hear from you. Enumeration is happening at the Tillsonburg Branch on Thursday November 26, between 11 am and 5 pm. If you would like to participate in the survey but would prefer to do so over the phone, call 1-877-280-1391.