Sarnia Library

Kids

KIDS’ DIYSUMMER READING PROGRAM

Friday, July 7, 21, 28 & August 18 - 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Thursday, July 20 - 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Tuesday, July 25 - 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Monday, July 31 - 1:00 to 1:45 p.m.

Thursday, August 24 - 1:00 to 1:45 p.m.

Ages 6-10

July 7 - Black glue painting: Have fun painting a collection of aquatic animals with black glue outlines and watercolour paints.

July 21 - Pom-pom sea creatures: Learn how to create the perfect pom-pom! Turn those pom-poms into sea creatures like a sea turtle or a whale!

July 20 - Create your own book cover: Create a new book cover for your favourite book using whatever medium you choose. Experiment with paint, oil pastel, etc. to re-imagine your book’s cover.

July 25 - Weaving a seahorse with paper: Enjoy an ocean themed story while working on a seahorse craft.

July 28 - Reduce, reuse, & recycle ocean art: Reuse and recycle some everyday items to create this colourful ocean craft while listening to a story about keeping our oceans clean.

July 31 - Pirate spyglass: Create your own spyglass to help you and your band of pirates navigate the high seas!

August 18 - Build a pirate ship: Work on your fine motor skills and develop your problem solving while building your own pirate ship out of cardboard. Decorate your vessel however you want!

August 24 - Pirate head crafternoon: Design a wacky pirate head using your handprint!

Tuesday, July 11 - 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Ages 5-8

Create a colour explosion and make fresh water from salt water. Kids can take part in two activities using water. The program will incorporate elements of S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics).

SATURDAY KIDS’ CLUBSUMMER READING PROGRAM

Saturday, July 22 & August 26 - 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Ages 4-10

July 22 - Deep sea creatures storytime and craft: Learn about the creatures who live in the deepest depths of the ocean and craft your own to bring home.

August 26 - Buried treasure bottles: Bury simple, small items in a bottle filled with sand and create a sensory toy. While you create, listen to thematic stories and explore our Summer Reading Program, An Ocean of Possibilities.

Create With Pattern Artspirograph Ocean Scene

Wednesday, July 19 - 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Ages 10-12

Create an underwater ocean scene with Spirograph and sponge paints! Spirographs draw circular patterns to create unique designs.

Create With Pattern Artspirograph

Thursday, July 27 - 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Ages 10-12

Following instructions, choose colors and create pieces of art using a spirograph.

Jellyfish Windchimes

Saturday, August 26 - 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Ages 6-8

Learn the ways of the jellyfish with this fun craft and story!

PIRATE INSPIRED MINUTE-TO-WIN-IT

Tuesday, July 11 - 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Ages 6-10

Do you have what it takes to be rewarded a position on Captain Hook’s pirate crew? Test your mettle with some wacky challenges!

Build With Simple Structurestegu Blocks

Friday, July 14 - 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Ages 5-8

Defy gravity with the innovative Tegu wooden blocks.

Explore With Electricitylittle Bits

Thursday, August 17 - 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Ages 10-12

Experiment with different combinations of Little Bits parts to create simple electronics.

Explore With Coding Level 2ozobots

Wednesday, August 23 - 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Ages 9-12

Learn how to draw Ozobot lines and codes one step at a time! Animate an ocean-themed story using paths and Ozocodes.

Explore With Codingcubetto

Thursday, August 24 - 6:00 to 6:45 p.m.

Ages 9-12

Use Cubetto, small coding robots, to navigate a variety of challenges.

Teens MAKE OF THE MONTHBIRD NEST

Saturday, July 8 & July 15 - 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Wednesday, July 26 - 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Learn about the variety of birds often sighted in Lambton County. Following the Lambton Wildlife presentation, participants will make a bird’s nest using a series of wooden cut-outs.

Summer Reading Programpoetry Slam On The Patio

Monday, July 10 - 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Learn about slam poetry with local poet Lois Nantais and compete for a chance to win a one-on-one writing workshop. Poets are encouraged to write on the theme of “An Ocean of Possibilities”.

Learning For Lifetrivia Night

Monday, July 10 & August 14 - 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Challenge your friends in a night of trivia. Test your knowledge of geography, science, sports, literature, and popular culture.

Mobile Library Service

We visit library cardholders at longterm care homes and retirement homes throughout Lambton County, delivering and picking up reading/listening materials.

Writing Challenge

Friday, July 21 & August 11- 6:00 to 6:45 p.m.

July - Word Count: 300 | Prompt: ‘Grin’

Talk the talk: Write a story using only dialogue, without any action or description.

August - Word Count: 150 | Prompt: ‘Tooth’

Flash fiction: The challenge here is brevity—every word counts, and the word count limit is strict.

Learning For Lifeknitting

Saturday, July 29 - 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Learn to knit then practice and increase your knowledge through various projects. Use “yarn overs” to start a dishcloth or a shawl pattern. Basic knit skills are required for this project.

TEEN DIYPOM-POM FLOWERS

Friday, August 18 - 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Learn how to create beautiful fluffy pom-poms! We will be using those pom-poms to make flowers that can be hung on the wall and display your creativity!

Adults

Learning For Lifeenglish Conversation Circle

Saturday, July 8 & 22, August 5,19 - 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Thursday, July 13 & August 10 - 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Practice your English through discussions with other English language learners. All levels are welcome.

Make Of The Monthhome Sweet Home Key Holder

Saturday, July 8, 15 26, August 5, 12 & 19 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Wednesday, August 23 - 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Make a keychain and key holder using the laser cutter and Silhouette cutter.

ONE SEED LAMBTON‘GIVE PEAS A CHANCE’ WITH GREENS ORGANIC CAFE

Saturday, July 8 - 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Taking place on location at Greens Organic Cafe, 196 Christina Street North, Sarnia

Enjoy a casual buffet-style tasting of plant-based dishes created by Greens Organic Cafe and learn about different ways to elevate the Dwarf Grey Sugar Snow Pea, this year’s One Seed Lambton seed selection.

LEARNING FOR LIFESENIORS’ SHARE AND CREATE

Wednesday, July 12 - 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Draw from your memories of favourite vacations and trips. Share tips and tricks for anyone thinking of going to your favourite places and get new and exciting ideas for your next adventure.

Adult Diy

Thursday, July 20 & August 3 - 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

July - Flip-Flop Summer Sign: Create a flip-flop inspired summer sign with a quote or phrase that is meaningful to you. We will use the Silhouette die cutter in the Makerspace to create our letters.

August - Mini Button Bouquet: Using a saltshaker as its base and adding a variety of buttons and crafting wire, create a miniature stunning button bouquet.

Learning For Lifecrochet

Sunday, August 27 - 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Continue practicing your crochet skills and learn how to make a fun and cute plush Octopus!

Skills Required: slip knot, casting on, chaining, single stitch, and a half double crochet stitch. New Skills: increasing and decreasing.

Learning For Lifeknitting

Wednesday, August 30 - 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Learn to knit then practice and increase your knowledge through various projects. Use “yarn overs” to start a dishcloth or a shawl pattern. Basic knit skills are required for this project.