Welcome to Check It Out!

Welcome to Check It Out! your source for programs and events at Lambton County Library. Stop by your local library for One Seed programs, Star Wars fun (May the Fourth be with You!) and much more.

Join a book club! Each library offers new reads each month. See the full listing of book clubs, and the

Get the Gear!

It’s time to gear up with your library. Newly added items for your next outdoor adventure are here! The Active Living Lifestyle Collection has expanded to include binoculars, fishing rods and walking poles.

Binoculars

Just in time for the height of spring bird migration, borrow a set of Tasco 10X42 Binoculars. Whether you’re chasing down warblers, stargazing or watching your outfielder make the perfect catch, these binoculars offer a bright, clear view of the action.

books they are reading, starting on page 11. There are book clubs for kids and teens, too!

Program listings for each library start on page 16. New events are always being added. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for the most up-to-date program and event information, or visit lclibrary.ca.

Walking Poles

Whether you’re traversing rough terrain or walking the beach, walking poles keep you balanced. When used correctly, walking poles can activate more muscle groups than walking alone, while alleviating strain on sensitive joints.

Fishing Rods

Have some “reel” family fun and borrow a fishing rod and tackle box from Lambton County Library. Take advantage of free fishing days on Mother’s Day weekend (May 13-14) and Father’s Day weekend (June 17-18).

Enjoy the great outdoors! Explore the Active Living Lifestyle Collection at lclibrary.ca.

One Book Lambton ArtZDen Paint Party!

Staff Picks

Important Dates

RED DRESS DAY: MAY 5

NATIONAL INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY: JUNE 21

SUNDAY, MAY 21, 2023 - CLOSED

MONDAY, MAY 22, 2023 - CLOSED

Upcoming Events

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY! MAY 6, ALL LIBRARIES

BREAKING BARRIERS - JESSICA PLATT JUNE 17, SARNIA LIBRARY THEATRE

INWOOD’S 150 th ANNIVERSARY JUNE 24, INWOOD LIBRARY

VILLAGE OF WATFORD 150 th CELEBRATION JUNE 24, WATFORD LIBRARY

Looking for a gripping, fast-paced story to excite your earbuds? Check-out Community Librarian, Emily Robinson’s ‘Top 10 Audiobooks’.

1. Nothing Ventured by Jeffrey Archer

2. The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman

3. Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie

4. The Word is Murder by Anthony Horowitz

5. The Screaming Staircase by Jonathan Stroud

6. A Study in Scarlet Women by Sherry Thomas

7. The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson

8. The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

9. A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik

10. The Guest List by Lucy Foley

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO BORROW ANY OF THESE TITLES, VISIT LCLIBRARY.CA!

From Februrary 6 to March 10, 2023, homeschool, elementary and secondary school classes were invited to participate in the ‘Clash of the Classrooms’ Reading Challenge.

The challenge was hosted in partnership with Chatham-Kent Public Library (CKPL) with the goal of fostering teamwork and a love of reading within the classroom.

Time students spent reading in and out of class during the challenge was added to class reading totals. Classes earned badges for reaching reading milestones and completing activities.

Congratulations Winners!

PIZZA PARTY FOR MOST MINUTES READ

Grades K - 3

Mrs. Sittler’s Grade 3/4 Class, Confederation Central School - 24, 076 Minutes

Grades 4 - 8

Mr. Vanderwoerd’s Grade 7/8 Class, John Knox Christian School - 23, 721 Minutes

Secondary School

Ms. Syer’s Library Team, North Lambton Secondary School - 900 Minutes

CASH PRIZE FOR MOST COLLECTIVE MINUTES READ

John Knox Christian School with 346 minutes per capita, won a $250 donation for their school library or learning commons.

Individuals and groups tracked their reading progress through the Beanstack app. Visit lclibrary.ca to sign up for Beanstack and join other reading challenges.

Wellington Homeschool with a collective 1,335 minutes, won a $100 donation towards their program.

762,697 minutes logged

48

Classes participated in Lambton County.

87

Classes participated in Chatham-Kent.

3,381 readers

Total number of tracked reading time from all participants.

Total number of educators and students registered.