Grand Bend Library

Kids

AFTERSCHOOL KIDS’ CLUBBUILD WITH CONTRAPTIONS

Wednesday, March 8, 22 - 3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Ages 5 - 12

March 8 – Create a Chain Reaction: Learn about concepts like force and momentum while using ramps, seesaws and ziplines to build a chain reaction. Participants will complete challenges and show off their problem solving skills to the group. Recommended for older children.

March 22 – Marble Run: Learn about gravity, momentum, actions and reactions while creating your own unique marble run. Complete challenges and timed races with and against other participants.

Play With Nintendo Switch

Friday, April 28 - 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

All Ages

Sign up to play games on the Nintendo Switch. The Nintendo Switch features games like Minecraft, Super Smash Bros, and Mario Party. Or, you can use our library catalogue to order Switch games to try out at Grand Bend Library before you bring them home.

Play With Nes Mini

Wednesday, March 15 - 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Sign up to play games on the NES Mini. Featuring games like Super Mario Bros, Legend of Zelda, Kirby’s Adventure, and more. There are two controllers available to play with time slots of 30 minutes.

Teens

Explore With Virtual Reality

Wednesday, April 12, 19 - 3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Ages 13 - 17

Explore with virtual reality. Use the Oculus Go virtual reality headset to play games, tour new places, or go for a kayak ride and have some fun.

Adults

Grand Bend Book Club

Wednesday, March 8, April 12 - 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

To reserve your copy visit or call Grand Bend Library at 519-238-2067 or visit lclibrary.ca.

March: Discuss “Akin” by Emma Donoghue, a historical fiction novel about a retired professor who learns he is now the caregiver to his 11 year old nephew before a soul-seeking trip to Europe.

April: Discuss “Shuggie Bain” by Douglas Stuart, a historical fiction novel about a boy growing up with his alcoholic mother in 1980s, post-industrial working-class Glasgow.

ADULT DIY - BAD ART NIGHT

Wednesday, March 29 - 5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.

On bad art night, there is no pressure to be the best. We just want you to create a piece of art using painting, canvas, and other provided materials. Bring a friend, or come alone, for a fun evening of creating. At the end of the evening there will be a vote for the worst art piece, and a certificate for the winner. Come and do your worst.

Port Franks Library Kids

AFTERSCHOOL KIDS’ CLUB

Wednesday, March 29, April 12, 26 - 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Ages 6 - 12

March 29 – Seed Art: Think Spring by using different seeds from plants we harvest to artfully design a picture!

April 12 – Create with Pixel Art: Create an animal image with Pixel Art during National Wildlife week.

April 26 – Seed Pot Creation: Create recyclable seed pots for your plants to grow in the garden this spring!

MARCH BREAK - EXPLORE WITH CODING

Wednesday, March 15 - 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Explore coding with cubelets and cubetto, have fun discovering how they work!

ONE BOOK LAMBTONBULLSEYE! ARCHERY WORKSHOP

Saturday, April 22 - 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Ages 8+

Experienced staff from the Sarnia School of Archery will go through everything you need to know: the different bows, the gear, the steps to shoot an arrow, and most importantly how to use your bow and arrow safely! This event will be held outdoors. Please dress for the weather.

Adults

Adult Diy

Monday, April 3 - 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Recycable Seed Pot with Garden Marker: Create a recyclable seed pot and a garden marker to plant your One Seed Lambton seeds in!

BOOK DISCUSSION - ANTHONY WILLIAM BOOKS

Monday, March 27 - 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Discuss the ideas Anthony William presents in his books regarding the positive effects of nutrition on the mind and body from his perspective as a medium.

Port Franks Book Club

Monday, March 13, April 17 - 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Participate in thought-provoking discussions and experience new authors. To reserve your copy visit or call Port Franks Library at 519-243-2820 or visit lclibrary.ca. To reserve an eBook version, browse the Libby app.

March: Discuss “Bone Code” by Kathy Reichs, a thriller, where iconic forensic anthropologist is on the hunt for truth about a hideous murder case and a terrifying disease outbreak in Charleston.

April: Discuss “Cloud Cuckoo Land”, a 2021 historical and speculative fiction novel by Pulitzer-prize winning author Anthony Doerr.