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MacFarland, USA

Monday, March 13 – 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Coach Jim White (Kevin Costner), winds up at MacFarland High School in California, where the students are predominantly Latino. Despite economic challenges, the team competes at the cross-country championships.

Rated PG | 2 hr 15 mins

Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile

Wednesday, March 15 – 2:00 p.m. to 3:50 p.m.

Follow the Primm family as they move to New York City and discover, Lyle - a singing Crocodile living in the attic.

Rated G | 1hr 47 mins

The Muppets Take Manhattan

Thursday, March 16 – 2:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.

Kermit, Fozzie, and the entire cast of Kermit’s musical “Manhattan Melodies” head for the Big Apple with plans to turn their small play into a big hit! Family entertainment has never been more fun than in this comedy marking Frank Oz’s solo directorial debut.

Rated G | 94 min

Brave

Friday, March 17 – 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Follow Merida, a brave and adventerous Scottish princess archer, as she carves out her own destiny in spite of tradition and undo a beastly curse.

Rated G | 1 hr 40 mins

Downton Abbey: A New Era

Wednesday, March 22 – 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Crawley family and Downton staff received a royal visit from the King and Queen of Great Britain.

Rated PG | 2 hr 4 min

Saving Mr.Banks

Saturday, April 1 – 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

When Walt Disney tries to buy the rights to her novel, “Mary Poppins,” author P.L. Travers (Emma Thompson) is reluctant at first, but finally gives in to Mr. Disney’s charm and travels from London to Hollywood to discuss the possibility. Engrossing and emotional, this movie is based loosely on true events.

Rated G | 2 hr

12 Angry Men (1957)

Wednesday, April 5 - 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

A young Puerto Rican boy is accused of murdering his father. The 12-man jury decide the verdict. When the votes are counted, 11 men rule guilty, while one-played by Henry Fonda-feels that the boy may be innocent. The tight script by Reginald Rose is expertly performed by the film’s flawless cast.

Rated PG | 1 hr 36 mins

Turning Red

Saturday, April 29 - 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Meilin (Rosalie Chiang) is a typical middle-schooler. She’s excited about attending the concert of her favorite music group. The only problem is that her mother Ming (Sandra Oh) doesn’t like her friends and won’t let her go to the concert. When Meilin wakes up one morning to find she’s become a giant red panda, she can’t believe her eyes.

Rated G | 1 hr 39 mins

Events

History Of Women In Lambton County

Monday, March 6 - 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Join Curator/Supervisor Dana Thorne from Lambton Heritage Museum as she explores these local stories and shares photographs and artifacts from the museum collection. Participants will have the opportunity to view the artifacts on display at the end of the presentation. Doors open at 6:45 p.m.

MAKING VS. TAKING - PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP WITH RICHARD BELAND

Thursday, April 13 - 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Learn how to create better photographs with Richard Beland, professional photographer and coordinator of the Lambton College Photography Program. This is a great opportunity for teens who wish to participate in the Take Your Shot Teen Photo Contest.

Rhythms Of Lambtonnorth Lambton Secondary School

Friday, April 21: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Experience an evening of jazz and choral music with North Lambton Secondary School.

ARKONA - FOREST - GRAND BEND

Region Two

Arkona Library Kids

MARCH BREAK

Monday, March 13 - 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 15 - 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

March 13 - Family Game Night: Board games! Trivia! Bingo! Work together or compete against each other during family game night.

March 15 - Minute-to-Win-It: Test your balance, concentration, and more in a series of wacky one minute challenges.

SATURDAY

KIDS’ CLUB

Saturday, March 18, April 8, 15 - 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

March 18 - Explore with Coding: Learn coding fundamentals and explore the world of robotics using Ozobots. Recommended for ages 9-12.

April 8 - Build with Simple Structures: Explore structural engineering concepts like balance and stability using straws and connectors in a series of building challenges. Recommended for ages 9-12.

April 15 - Build with Simple Structures: Put on your hard hat and explore structural engineering concepts like balance and stability using Tegu Blocks in a series of building challenges. Recommended for ages 5-8

AFTERSCHOOL KIDS’ CLUB

Monday, March 20, April 3, 17- 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

March 20 - Explore with Coding: Learn coding fundamentals and explore the world of robotics with Dash and Dot. Recommended for ages 8-12.

April 3 - Poetry: Celebrate Poetry Week and get your creative juices flowing with poetry-themed activities and art projects.

April 17 - Build with Simple Structures: Put on your hard hat and explore structural engineering concepts like balance and stability using Tegu Blocks in a series of building challenges. Recommended for ages 5-8

TWEEN DIY

Monday, March 27 and April 24 - 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

March 27 - Mindfulness Painted Rocks: Mindfulness rocks! This creative wellness activity will leave you with vibrant and inspiring painted rocks that can be kept for yourself or hidden as a surprise for others to find.

April 24 - Blackout and Collage Poetry: Celebrate Poetry Month and discover your inner creative writer with two poetic art projects.

Adults

ADULT DIY

Wednesday, March 22 -12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 12- 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

March 22 - Macramé Feathers: Learn the basics of macramé in this beginner-friendly program that will leave you with an earthy, macramé feather to decorate your home.

April 12 - Upcycled Vases: Celebrate Earth Month by upcycling old containers and glassware into terra-cotta style, textured vases.

Forest Library Kids

LEGO CLUB

Saturday, March 4, 25, April 15 - 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Friday, March 17, April 7, 28 - 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Ages 6 - 12

Test your creativity and engineering skills as you develop problem-solving, hand-eye coordination, patience, and planning skills and complete the weekly LEGO challenge.

KIDS’ DIY - LET’S PAINT

Wednesdays and Thursdays - 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Ages 6 - 12

Learn about painting and explore how to express ideas using different techniques each week.

Build With Cardboard Constructionmakedo

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

Thursday, March 16 - 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Ages 6 - 12

This program will help participants to develop their science literacy skills, expand their creativity and feed their curiosity. It will also develop physical literacy through the use of fine motor functions and building with their hands.

AFTERSCHOOL KIDS’ CLUB - CREATE WITH PATTERN ART

Monday, April 17, 24 - 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Learn how to use Spirograph design tools to create your own piece of art.

Teens

PLAY WITH PS4 GAMING SYSTEM - TOURNAMENT

Monday, March 20 - 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Join us to play a tournament style event with a PS4! Each week a different genre will be chosen, rotating through select age-appropriate games.

Sewing Machine Training Workshopmakerspace

Tuesdays and Saturdays

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

Adults

Good Morning Book Club

Thursday, March 9, Wednesday, April 1210:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

To reserve your copy visit or call Forest Library at 519-786-5152 or visit lclibrary.ca. To reserve an eBook version, browse the Libby app.

March: Discuss “Grace After Henry” by Eithne Shortalla story about love, loss, and second chances.

April: Discuss “The Turn of the Key” by Ruth Ware - Full of spellbinding menace and signature suspenseful style, this is an unputdownable thriller.

Hunting Rights & Responsibilities

Forest Library

Wednesday, March 15 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Friday Book Club

Friday, March 10, April 14 - 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

To reserve your copy visit or call Forest Library at 519-786-5152 or visit lclibrary.ca. To reserve an eBook version, browse the Libby app.

March: Discuss “The Last Chance Library” by Freya Sampson, a fiction novel about a shy librarian who must learn to fight to save her library from closure. April: Discuss “The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek” by Kim Michele Richardson, a historical fiction novel about a woman working with Roosevelt’s Kentucky Pack Horse Library Project.

Learn To Play Spades

Tuesday, March 14, 28, April 11, 25 - 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Short, quick, and fun games of Spades will have you on your toes! Exercise your mind and card-playing skills while you learn to play and then go head-to-head against others of similar skill level.

One Book Lambtonhunting Rights And Responsibilities

Wednesday, March 15 - 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Whether this is your first hunting season or a seasoned hunter, it is important to keep up to date with your rights and responsibilities. Conservation Officer Erin McCrae from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry joins us to discuss hunting methods, restrictions and safety within the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act. At the end of the presentation there will be time for a Q&A.

ADULT DIY - CREATE WITH PATTERN ART

Thursday, April 13, 20 - 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Create with Pattern Art. Re-explore the use of spirographs to make art that you may have used as a child.