SARNIA Region One Sarnia Library

Kids

AFTERSCHOOL KIDS’ CLUB - TIARA DAY

Wednesday, May 24 - 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Ages 5 – 8

Unleash your creativity by making a unique tiara to celebrate International Tiara Day. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver.

SWEETIE’S RESCUE RABBITS

Saturday, May 27 - 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Learn about Sweetie’s Rescue - a volunteer, nonprofit organization that rescues stray, abandoned, and surrendered domestic rabbits. Learn about what the group does, and how you might help. At the same time, you will learn what’s involved in taking care of a pet rabbit. This program is suitable for all ages; children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

PRESCHOOLERS’ FINGER-PAINTING

Monday, May 29 - 10:00 to 10:30 a.m.

Ages 2 – 5

Encourage your preschooler to develop their fine motor skills as they finger paint. Staff will demonstrate a unique, mess-free technique –no cleanup required! Children must be accompanied by a caregiver.

CRAFTERNOON – WATER GUN PAINTING

Saturday, June 3 - 2:00 to 2:45 p.m.

Ages 6 – 12

Ready. Aim. Paint. Enjoy a new way of painting using painter’s tape and water guns! This activity will take place on the north patio behind the library.

EXPLORE WITH CODING LEVEL 3 – SPHEROS

Saturday, May 13 - 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Wednesday, June 14 - 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Ages 10 – 12

This program will focus on using spheros to explore the world of coding.

Explore With Ozobots

Saturday, May 13 -11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Wednesday, May 17 - 4:50 to 5:30 p.m.

Ages 6 – 10

Learn the basics of how Ozobots - robots used to teach programming, use code and learn how to create code for the Ozobots to follow. This event will focus on using robotics to explore the world of circuits and coding.

S.T.E.A.M. CHALLENGE – BUILD A BRIDGE

Saturday, May 20 - 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Ages 8 – 10

Design the strongest bridge possible using the materials provided.

Build With Cardboard Construction

Saturday, June 10 -2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Wednesday, June 14 - 6:00 to 7:00 p.m

Ages 6 –10

Experiment and construct with cardboard. Participants will explore structural engineering concepts and simple structures through collaborative play.

EXPLORE WITH ELECTRICITY – LITTLE BITS

Wednesday, June 21 - 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Ages 8 –12

Create and test different Little Bits models until you find one that works the most efficiently. Participants will develop science literacy while learning the basic concepts of a circuit that contains a switch or sensor. This event will focus on using robotics to explore the world of circuits and coding.

Create With Poetry

Saturday, June 10, 24 - 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Ages 8 – 12

Participants will have an opportunity to try a method of writing poetry, express themselves and interact with others.

KIDS’ DIY

Saturday, June 4 - 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Ages 6 – 9

Popsicle Stick Photo Frame : Get creative and have fun as you make a photo frame out of popsicle sticks and other household materials.

Teens

MOVIE VIEWING AND TRIVIA CHALLENGE

Saturday, May 6 - 1:00 to 4:40 p.m.

Skyscraper

Rated PG 13 1h 43m

Kick back and enjoy an afternoon movie at the Sarnia Library Theatre and answer trivia about this actionpacked movie! In Skyscraper (2018), a security expert must save his family from criminals by infiltrating a burning skyscraper, 225 stories above ground.

CREATE WITH POETRY

Saturday, June 3 - 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Ages 12 – 14

Think outside the box and learn, explore, and create with different types of poetry.

Make Of The Month

Saturdays, May 6, 13, June 3, 10, 17, 24

11:00 to 12:00 p.m.

May - Picture Frames: Create a picture frame using the laser cutter. All materials will be provided.

June - Show your Pride: Create a heart or star-shaped pride flag from cardstock using the Silhouette cutting machine.

Adults

Archiving Memories With Lambton County Archives

Thursday, June 8 - 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Nicole Aszalos, Lambton County Archives Archivist/ Supervisor, will discuss how photographs have evolved over time, including tips and tricks on how to preserve these memories for future generations. She will share information about various types of photo damage and proper storage for your photo collections.

Adult Diy Plant Markers

Wednesday, May 3 - 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Using the Laser Cutter, we will make plant markers for your garden.

Emergency Preparedness Workshop

Wednesday, May 3 - 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Lambton County Archives will discuss the history of emergencies in Lambton County and the surrounding area. Local Emergency Management Coordinators will outline emergency planning principles for both families and municipalities. Participants will learn how to create their own personal emergency plan, assemble a 72-hour emergency supplies kit, how to shelter-in-place and evacuate, and subscribe for public safety alerts. This workshop will close with a Q&A and a draw for a starter Home 72-Hour Emergency Supplies Kit, generously sponsored by Lambton BASES.

Adult Diy Spring Paper Wreath

Sunday, May 7 - 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Spring into spring with this decorative floral wreath made from paper and other items found in the home!

Trivia Night

Tuesday, May 9, Monday, June 5 - 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. This trivia is designed for adults, but kids and teens may challenge themselves too. Challenge your friends to a night of trivia. Test your knowledge of geography, science, sports, literature, and popular culture.

Knit To Care

Wednesday, May 10, June 7 - 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, May 24, June 21 - 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Learn basic knitting skills in this program starting with the knit and purl stitch. Broaden your skill base by becoming familiar with additional techniques like increasing and decreasing stitches. Small projects using these techniques will be presented. Patterns for donation projects are also available.

Learning For Lifeenglish Conversation Circle

Saturday, May 13, 27, June 10, 24 - 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Thursday, May 1, June 15 - 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Practice your English through discussions with other English language learners in our English Conversation Circle. All levels are welcome.

Adult Diy Zines

Tuesday, May 16 - 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Create expressive and thought-provoking pamphlets and one-pagers (zines) that you can use to share information or kickstart conversations about topics you’re passionate about.

Crochet

Sunday, May 21 & June 18 - 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

May - Sunglasses Pouch: Skills required: slip knot, casting on, chaining, and single crochet stitch. New skill: double crochet stitch.

June - Waterbotle Holder: Continue practicing your crochet skills and learn how to make a fun and stylish water bottle holder. Skills required: slip knot, casting on, chaining, single stitch, and a half double crochet stitch. New skill: magic circle.

Tech 101

Friday, May 19 & June 16 - 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

May - eBooks at the Library: Use the Libby app to access Lambton Library’s collection of eBooks and eAudiobooks on your own device or computer. Learn how to log in with your library card and borrow eBooks.

June - Online Courses at the Library: Learn about Lambton County Library’s online learning opportunities, the courses that are offered, and how to sign up with your library card.

Isopod Keeping As A Hobby

Sunday, May 21 - 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Learn about isopods, also known as roly-polys, pill bugs, or woodlice. These critters are commonly seen under rocks and flowerpots, but did you know there are many exotic isopod species that can be kept as pets? This program will showcase several isopod species, their care requirements, and their uses in bioactive exotic pet setups. If you like bugs, this is the program for you.

Writing Challenge

Friday, May 26 & June 23 – 6:00 to 6:45 p.m.

May - Word Count: 300 | Prompt: ‘Set the Scene’ Try to capture a mood or a narrative purely by describing a setting. Entries must follow the word count limit and be family-friendly, but feel free to interpret the prompt however you like. You may write in any genre, style or mode.

June - Word Count: 300 | Prompt: ‘Cloud’ Write an entry in a different form or genre than you’ve written before. You might swap prose for poetry, or thriller for romance. It’s up to you! This is an opportunity to try something new. Entries must follow the word count limit and be family-friendly, but feel free to interpret the prompt however you like. Instructions for submission will be emailed to you after registering.

Explore With Oculus Go Virtual Reality Tourism

Wednesday, May 31 - 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Travel the world, virtually, with Oculus Go! Choose from a variety of interactive, immersive experiences, including the world’s top travel destinations.

Key Chains

Wednesday, June 28 - 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Create a custom key chain with the laser cutter. All materials provided.

Art & Book Club

Join the Art & Book Club in a discussion of Ruth Ozeki’s book, “A Tale for the Time Being“ on Thursday, May 18. Followed by a Tour of the “Many Lives Mark This Place” exhibition at the Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery. More information on page 14

“Many Lives Mark This Place”

Exhibition dates: April 14 - September 9, 2023

John Hartman (b. 1950) embarked on a project to capture the intimate relationship between more than thirty leading Canadian authors and the places that inspire them. Hartman’s diverse roster of subjects included writers Esi Edugyan, Ruth Ozeki, M.G. Vassanji, Thomas King, Lisa Moore, Neil Bissoondath, Susan Swan and David Macfarlane. The result was a body of large-format portrait paintings that celebrate the richness of Canada’s literary fabric.

“Many Lives Mark this Place” will feature a selection of large-scale paintings from Hartman’s portraits series. Through powerfully uniting the parallel fields of literature and visual art, Hartman underscores our collective desire to take inspiration and celebrate Canada from coast to coast. The portraits speak to the power of the imagination in experiencing physically, emotionally, and philosophically the diverse landscapes of our country and the stories that they hold.