Learning for Life

Tuesday, March 7 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

KIDS’ MARCH BREAK - EXPLORE WITH ELECTRICITY

Thursday, March 16, 18 - 11:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Ages 6 - 12

March 16 - Power Tiles: Explore with electricity by having fun installing circuits and watching how things respond.

March 18 - Circuitry:

Explore electricity and electric circuitry using Makey Makey, Power Tiles or Little Bits.

Teens

MANGA CLUB

Tuesday, March 7, April 4 - 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Discuss what manga we are reading and work on specific manga drawing or story-writing techniques.

March: imagine and draw the life cycle of their own imaginary beings. From egg or seed to hatchling or sapling...what will they be?!

April: This month we are going to put words in the mouths of our characters, and not just any words: poetry! Whether our beings will break into song, recite battle or love verses, or face the challenge of constructing haikus, poets they will be!

Create With Cardmaking

Saturday, April 15 - 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Create cards for special occasions using cardstock, stamps, calligraphy pens, and decorative scissors.

Adults

LEARNING FOR LIFE - GENEALOGY WORKSHOP

Tuesday, March 7 - 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

A workshop for those beginning their genealogical research. Lambton County Archives will teach participants how to start their family tree including an overview of how to use Ancestry Library Edition to research family history.

Book Club

Tuesday, March 21, April 18 - 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Classic Comic Graphic Novels

Explore graphic novels at Florence Library

Florence Library

Participate in thought-provoking discussions and experience new authors. To reserve your copy visit or call Inwood Library at 519-844-2491 or visit lclibrary.ca. To reserve an eBook version, browse the Libby app. March: Discuss “Where’d You Go, Bernadette: a novel” by Maria Semple, a humorous novel about an eccentric family.

Saturday, April 1

12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

March 4 and April 1 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

More information on page 26

LEARNING FOR LIFE - BEGINNERS GENEALOGY WORKSHOP WITH LAMBTON COUNTY ARCHIVES

Tuesday, March 7 - 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Interested in learning more about your family history? Join us as we learn from the Lambton County Archives how to start your genealogy research!

Teen Diy

Tuesday, March 14, April 11 - 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

March 14 - Make Your Own Fabric Book Cover: Come sew or hot glue your own customized fabric book cover! April 11 - Macrame Wall Plant Holder: Come to the library and get knotty! Learn to make a macrame wall plant holder.

April: Discuss “A Discovery of Witches” by Deborah Harkness, the first book in a trilogy that fleshes out Harkness’ fantastical world of witches and ancient manuscripts.

WRITING CLUB

Tuesday, March 28, April 25 - 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Share your writing with a group to receive feedback and support. Participants should come with two pages of writing in any style or genre and be prepared to read their work out loud to the group. There will also be short writing exploration exercises and more sharing with positive and constructive feedback.

Petrolia Library

Kids

AFTERSCHOOL DUNGEONS & DRAGONS

Thursdays - 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Ages 10 - 13

Learn about the world of Dungeons & Dragons. Create a character from scratch in the first week, then play several sessions through a story from start to finish in the following weeks.

Lego Club

Saturdays - 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

A new challenge every week! Come in and explore the world of LEGO.

CREATE WITH PATTERN ART - SPIROGRAPH

Tuesday, March 7 - 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, March 15 - 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Create a beautiful work of art with the Spirograph! You’ll be amazed by the patterns and designs you can create.

AFTERSCHOOL KIDS’ CLUB

Wednesday, March 1, 8, 22, 29, April 5, 12, 19, 263:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Ages 5 – 7

Learn about each week’s theme by participating in a variety of activities including a scavenger hunt, game and craft.

March 1: Paper Bag Princess Day

March 8: International Women’s Day

March 22: The Pigeon

March 29: Play With Your Food

April 5: Poetry

April 12: April Showers

April 19: Earth Day

April 26: DIY Rainbow Suncatcher

SATURDAY KIDS’ CLUB

Saturdays - 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Learn about each week’s theme by participating in a variety of activities, games and crafts.

March 4: Dragons

March 11: Create with Pattern Art

March 18: Create with Pattern Art

March 25: Faux Stained Glass

April 1: Foolin’ Around

April 8: Thelma the Unicorn

April 15: What Spring Means for Wildlife

April 22: Pictionary

April 29: Charades

MARCH BREAK - KIDS’ DIY

Ages 5 – 7

March 13, 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - Peacock Plates: Flock to the library for March Break’s bird-themed crafts. This program features a simple and creative craft turning a paper plate into a stand-up peacock!

March 13, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Faux Stained Glass: Make a faux stained glass feather or illustration to take home and hang in a window!

March 14, 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Bird Bed & Breakfast: Come in and build a birdhouse for your yard, make a seed ball for your visitors to snack on, and identify local birds!

Pa Day Extravaganzaa Very Hungry Pa Day

Friday, April 28 - 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Ages 5 – 7

Spring is in full swing for our “A Very Hungry Caterpillar” themed PA Day Extravaganza! Paint a flowerpot, plant a seed, then create a caterpillar craft.

Explore With Coding For Tweens

Tuesday, April 11 - 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 22 - 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Learn all about coding through different challenges and activities.

AFTERSCHOOL TWEENS’ CLUB FRIDAY

Friday, March 3, 24, 31, April 14, 214:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Ages 11 - 13

Learn about each week’s theme by participating in a variety of activities including games and crafts.

March 3: Yarn Wrapped Letters

March 24: Art Attack

March 31: Washer Necklace

April 14: Games Night

April 21: Earth Day

Teens

MAKERSPACE - BUTTON MAKER TRAINING WORKSHOP

Wednesday, March 22 - 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Tuesday, March 28, April 11 - 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 4 - 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, April 19 - 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Would you like to book time with the Button Maker to complete your projects? Become trained to use the equipment independently by attending this workshop!

Adults

TECH TUTOR

Wednesday, March 1 - 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Need help navigating your computer, iPad or phone? Trying to set up an e-mail? We can help. Book a one-on-one session with one of our staff members.

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS FOR BEGINNERS AND BEYOND

Thursdays - 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

This D&D program is oriented toward adults that have never played but are interested or curious as well as more advanced players looking to meet like-minded people within the community.

Book Club

Wednesday, March 8, April 12 - 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Tuesday, March 21, April 18 - 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Participate in thought-provoking discussions and experience new authors. To reserve your copy visit or call Petrolia Library at 519-882-0771 or visit lclibrary.ca. To reserve an eBook version, browse the Libby app.

March 8: Discuss “The Dishwasher” by Stéphane Larue. This book was nominated for CBC’s Canada Reads List in 2020.

March 21: In “My Name Is Lucy Barton”, Elizabeth Strout shows how a simple hospital visit becomes a portal to the most tender relationship of all — the one between mother and daughter.

April 12: Discuss “The Book Club” by Mary Alice Monroe. On the surface, it is monthly book club. But for five women, it is so much more.

April 18: Discuss “The Reading List” by Sara Nisha Adams. It is an unforgettable debut about how a chance encounter with a list of library books helps forge an unlikely friendship between two different people.

One Book Lambtonpaint Party With Artz Den

Monday, March 20 - 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

You will go home with a beautiful acrylic creation that is uniquely yours. With guidance from the talented artists from ArtZ Den (Petrolia),you will learn new skills, and ignite your creativity. Suitable whether you are experienced or just looking to explore your creative side.

LEARNING FOR LIFE - LET’S JOURNAL

Tuesday, March 21 - 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Have you ever wanted to journal? Make a journal of your own to help contribute to positive mental health.

LEARNING FOR LIFE - EARTH DAY

Tuesday, April 18 - 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Let’s learn about Earth Day. Trivia and ideas about how we can do our part for our planet.