Check It Out! September - October 2022

Welcome to Check It Out! your source for programs and events at Lambton County Library.

After a fun-filled and out of this world Summer Reading Program, we are now looking ahead to our fall program calendar. You will find programs focused on helping with the transition back to school, after school activities, fall themed home decor DIY workshops, Halloween events, and more. Ontario Public Library Week and Culture Days will shine a spotlight on the important role libraries

Welcome to Check It Out! Ontario Public Library Week

serve in Lambton County, promoting lifelong learning, access to cultural pursuits and more.

Beginning on page 11 you will find a list of events and programs at each library for the months of September and October. Programs are always being added. For the most up to date program and event information visit lclibrary.ca/calendar and follow up on Facebook and Twitter.

Libraries have always been a place where people and ideas meet; where discovery, experimenting, and learning happens in planned and unexpected ways.

October is Canadian Library Month and during this month, libraries and library partners across Canada raise awareness of the valuable role libraries play in Canadians’ lives. In Ontario, we celebrate our public libraries during Ontario Public Library Week (OPLW), from October 16 to 22, 2022.

Lambton County Library will be celebrating this year with a scavenger hunt beginning on October 1, ending with five main events on October 22. Join the scavenger hunt by downloading the Beanstack app and completing tasks that will help you learn more about what the library has to offer. Once you’ve completed the scavenger hunt, visit your local library for a prize. Your completed scavenger hunt will also enter you into a draw for a grand prize. The main events will take place on Saturday, October 22, at Sarnia, Corunna, Forest, Petrolia, and Brights Grove libraries. Join us for a day of food and fun activities. More details will available closer to the date, so follow us on social media or at lclibrary.ca to keep updated!

Important Dates

Talk and Tasting with Sitara’s

Manjit Singh - Culture Days

Wednesday, October 5

6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Sarnia Library Theatre

Upcoming Events

Public Services Assistant - Youth, Amanda Cox, shares her top ten books for back to school.

Splat the Cat: Back to School, Splat! by Rob Scotton

We Share Everything! by Robert Munsch

On the First Day of Kindergarten by Tish Rabe and Laura Hughes

The World Needs More Purple Schools by Kristen Bell and Benjamin Hart

Time for School, Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle and Jill McElmurry

Pete the Cat: Rocking in my School Shoes by Eric Litwin

The School Book by Todd Parr

The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson and Rafael Lopez

The Pigeon Has to Go to School! by Mo Willems

The Smart Cookie by Jory John and Pete Oswald

Support Learning from Home

Did you know that Lambton County Library provides access to many resources that can help support your child’s learning from home? Whether you are homeschooling, or simply want to supplement what your child is learning at school, Lambton County Library has resources for you. Information about each resource is available at lclibrary.ca under Learn.

Books

A variety of physcial books, eBooks and eAudiobooks is available Lambton County Library’s collection to support learning at home. Topics include: homeschooling guides, mathematics, S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics), language learning and curriculum. For curated lists on these topics, visit lclibrary.ca/learning-at-home. Library staff are also available to help select and recommend materials based on your needs.

Early Learning

DIGITAL DATABASES

With a Lambton County Library card, gain free access to: Britannica Library - an online encyclopedia designed specifically for kids and young adults. Kids Infobits from Gale - an online resource that targets the research needs of students in Kindergarten through Grade 5. It features a developmentally appropriate and visual graphic interface, a subject-based topic tree search and full-text, age-appropriate, curriculum-related magazine and reference content.

Pebble Go - an online animal database that offers information on hundreds of animals. Designed specifically for Kindergarten through Grade 3.

TumbleBook Library - Tumble Book Library is an online collection of animated and narrated eBooks for children in grades Kindergarten through Grade 6.

THEME KITS

Theme kits contain books, craft suggestions, puppets, rhymes and fingerplays, and more, all selected to complement a particular theme. Theme kits are available for a 1-week loan period and allow you to deliver quality early learning programs at home.

EARLY LITERACY STATIONS

The Early Literacy Station™ is designed specifically for children ages 2-8 and features over 4,000 localized learning activities. The fun, interactive and engaging content spans all seven curricular areas: math, science & nature, social studies & geography, reading, art & music, writing & computer skills, and reference. There are Early Literacy Stations™ at the following locations: Alvinston Library, Corunna Library, Forest Library, Mallroad Library, Point Edward Library, Sarnia Library, Thedford Library and Wyoming Library.

PROGRAMS

Each Lambton County Library location offers weekly programs focused on Early Literacy. Go to page 6 for full details.

Online Courses

With your library card you have access to two free online learning platforms, Gale Courses and LinkedIn Learning. Both offer a wide range of courses ranging from topics like personal finance, business, interior design, and software applications like Microsoft Office.

History and Genealogy

Dive into researching Lambton County’s past and your own ancestry with the following resources available from Lambton County Library:

LAMBTON COUNTY ARCHIVES

Lambton County Archives is the archival centre for genealogical and local history research in Lambton County. The Archives preserves and makes accessible historical and family documents for researchers. At the Archives, visitors can access resources such as:

• Family records, census records, birth records (to 1914), marriage records (to 1929) and death records (to 1939).

• Local newspapers - Sarnia Observer from 1853 to present, Petrolia Topic, Forest Standard and more.

• Corporate records, Land Registry information, historical atlases, Women’s Institute’s Records, and Tweedsmuir Books, and the local branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society holdings.

• Lambton County Museums and Archives catalogue.

LOCAL HISTORY COLLECTION

Lambton County Library provides a limited selection of local history materials at each local library.

ONLINE RESEARCH TOOLS

• Ancestry Library Edition

• Historical Newspapers by ProQuest

• Canadian Encyclopedia

• Digital Archive Ontario

• FamilySearch.org

• Our Ontario

Language Learning

In addition to books, Lambton County Library has online resources available to help you learn other languages.

Mango Language - a language learning software accessible by Lambton County Library cardholders. Little Pim - a language learning software for kids ages 0 - 6, accessible by Lambton County Library cardholders. Your child can learn 360 words and phrases in ten languages, providing the essential building blocks for language learning. Little Pim is provided by Mango.

Research

Lambton County Library has the following resources available online to help you research: Automotive Repair: Chilton Library

Encyclopedias and General Research: Britannica Online Library Edition, Canadian Encyclopedia, CPI.Q (Canadian Periodicals), Gale Virtual Reference Library, General One File.

Health, Medicine and Wellness: Health and Wellness Resource Centre, Health Reference Centre Academic, Teen Health and Wellness.

Literature and Language Arts: Literature Resource Centre, NoveList K-8 Plus, NoveList Plus.

Early Literacy

Early literacy is what kids know about reading and writing before they can actually read and write.Help guide your child to get a head start on early literacy at Lambton County Library. Lambton County Library offers a variety of programs that help foster early literacy, family literacy and lifelong learning. Check out programs happening at your library!

Baby Rhyme Time

AGES 0 - 2

Learn new songs, activities and games that you can share with your baby anytime and play a key role in your child’s development. This 30 minute story time includes movement games, rhymes, songs and stories to help your baby recognize colours, shapes, letters and numbers.

Location Date Time

Bright’s Grove Library Tuesdays from Sept. 6 - Oct. 11

9:30 - 10:00 a.m.

Inwood Library Thursdays from Sept. 8 - Oct. 13 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Mallroad Library Tuesdays from Sept. 6 - Oct. 11

Point Edward Library Wednesday, Sept. 14, 21, 28, Oct. 12

10:00 - 10:30 a.m.

10:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Sarnia Library Wednesdays and Fridays 10:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Wyoming Library

Wednesdays from Sept. 7 - Oct. 19

Pajama Tales

AGES 3 - 5

9:30 - 10:00 a.m.

Grab your cozy pajamas and prepare your child for bed while encouraging a lifelong love of reading as a library staff member leads a 30 minute bedtime storytime.

Location Date Time

Sarnia Library Wednesday, Sept. 14, 28, Oct. 12, 26 6:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Toddler Tales

Learn new songs, activities and games that you can share with your toddler anytime and play a key role in their early literacy development. Experience the positive effects of reading, talking, singing, and playing - important activities for brain development in children - through stories and songs suitable for children ages 2 to 3 during this library staff-led story time.

Location Date Time

Alvinston Library Mondays from Sept. 12 - Oct. 31 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Brigden Library Wednesdays from Sept. 7 - Oct. 12 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Bright’s Grove Library Thursdays from Sept. 1 - Oct. 27 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.

Camlachie Library Mondays from Sept. 12 - Oct. 31 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.

Corunna Library Mondays from Sept. 12 - Oct. 31 11:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Courtright Library Tuesdays from Sept. 6 - Oct. 11 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.

Florence Library Saturdays from Sept. 10 - Oct. 29 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.

Forest Library Tuesdays from Sept. 6 - Oct. 25 10:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Grand Bend Library Fridays from Sept. 9 - Oct. 28 10:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Mallroad Library Wednesdays from Sept. 7 - Oct. 26 Mondays from Sept. 12 - Oct. 31 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. 10:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Mooretown Library Mondays from Sept. 5 - Oct. 10 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.

Oil Springs Library Tuesdays from Sept. 6 - Oct. 25 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Petrolia Library Fridays from Sept. 9 - Oct. 28 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Point Edward Library Mondays from Sept. 12 - Oct. 31 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Port Franks Library Fridays from Sept. 16 - Oct. 28 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.

Port Lambton Library Mondays from Sept. 12 - Oct. 31 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.

Sarnia Library Tuesdays from Sept. 6 - Oct. 25 Thursdays from Sept. 8 - Oct. 27 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. 10:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Sombra Library Fridays from Sept. 9 - Oct. 28 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.

Thedford Library Tuesdays from Oct. 4 - 25 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.

Watford Library Mondays from Sept. 12 - Oct. 31 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.

Wilkesport Library Tuesdays from Sept. 6 - Oct. 11 10:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Wyoming Library Fridays from Sept. 9 - Oct. 28 10:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Story Time

AGES 3 - 5

Sing, read and play along with these age - and developmentally - appropriate songs, stories and movement activities and finger-plays. For ages 3- 5 years with a parent or caregiver.

Location Date

Alvinston Early On Centre

3236 River Street, Alvinston

Petrolia Early On Centre 4141 Dufferin Avenue, Petrolia

Port Lambton Library

Thursday, Sept. 6, 20, Oct. 4, 18

Time

11:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Thursday, Sept. 1, 15, Oct. 6, 27

11:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Monday, Sept. 12, 19, 26

10:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Saturday Story Time

AGES 3 - 5

Explore language rich stories with your child to expand their vocabulary, phonological awareness and numeracy skills at this 30 minute Saturday story time. A staff member will read stories, sing songs and lead activities to build attention span and help foster a love of reading for children.

Location Date

Forest Library

Time

Saturdays from Sept. 17Oct. 29 10:0010:30 a.m.

Mallroad Library Saturdays from Sept. 3Oct. 29 10:0010:30 a.m.

Petrolia Library Saturdays from Sept. 10Oct. 15 10:3011:00 a.m.

Sarnia Library Saturday, Sept. 10, Oct. 1, 8 10:3011:00 a.m.

Exploring Languages

French Story Time

AGES 3 - 5

Sing, read and play along with us at these age - and developmentally - appropriate songs, stories and movement activities - in French. For ages 3-5 years with a parent or caregiver. Learn greetings, how to introduce yourself and about various themes, such as colours, numbers and animals, all while reading, singing and playing games to reinforce what you are learning! The language level will be appropriate for children and parents who are just beginning their French language journey and the program takes place in a mix of French and English.

Location Date

Petrolia Library

Inwood Library

Friday, Sept. 9, Oct. 14

Time

1:30 - 2:00 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 3, 10, 24, Oct. 1, 8, 22, 29 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Dutch Story Time

AGES 3 - 5

Sing, read and play along with us at these age - and developmentally - appropriate songs, stories and movement activities - in Dutch. For ages 3-5 years with a parent or caregiver. Learn greetings, how to introduce yourself and about various themes, such as colours, numbers and animals, all while reading, singing and playing games to reinforce what you are learning!

Location Date Time

Corunna Library

Friday, Sept. 2, Oct. 2 9:3010:00 a.m.

SARNIA

Region One

Sarnia Library Kids

BUILD WITH CONTRAPTIONS - MARBLE RUN

Tuesday, September 13 - 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

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

Saturday, September 24 - 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Ages 5 - 12

Engage in challenges to create contraptions of increasing complexity to complete a marble run. Develop problem solving skills and an understanding of some basic scientific concepts such as gravity, momentum, actions and reactions, and simple structures.

BUILD WITH CONTRAPTIONS - CREATE A CHAIN REACTION

Tuesday, September 20 - 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Ages 8 - 12

Learn how to build different contraptions such as ramps, hammers and seesaws to create a chain reaction. This in person program will focus on building while incorporating elements of S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics).

FAMILY ART NIGHT

Tuesday, September 20 - 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, October 19 - 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Ages 6 - 9

Create a work of art inspired by real artists as we explore a new artist each month.

September – Wassily Kandinsky: Learn about Wassily Kandinsky and create your very own dot art.

October – Pablo Picasso: Paint a pumpkin Picasso style.

FAMILY HALLOWEEN CRAFT - GIANT OUTDOOR SPIDERS

Saturday, October 22 - 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Ages 5 - 12

Use recycled materials to create a massive spooky spider to decorate your home. Using recycled materials, participants will be guided through an easy DIY Halloween decoration, a giant creepy spider. Decorations can be used outside or inside, just in time for Halloween.

SELF-DEFENSE TECHNIQUES FOR KIDS

Learning for Life

Saturday, September 24 - 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Ages 6 - 12

Learn self-defense and anti-bullying techniques from local self-defense instructor, Jackie Brown, and her assistant. They will talk about and demonstrate some physical and verbal self-defense techniques. Participants will discuss how to identify potentially-dangerous situations and how to use situational awareness, boundary-setting and trusting your instincts. There will be a Q & A opportunity at the end.

FAMILY ART NIGHT

Tuesday, September 20, October 19 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. | Sarnia Library

KIDS’ DIY

Saturday, September 17, October 22, 29

2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Monday, October 3 - 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, October 5 - 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, October 6 - 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.

Monday, October 17 - 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Ages 5 - 12

September 17 – No Two Are Alike – Creatures: Build an unique creature with wacky combinations by randomly assigning different body parts from different animals. All materials will be provided.

October 3 – Paint with Nature: Gobble, Gobble, Gobble. Here is an opportunity to come in and make a turkey to help decorate your Thanksgiving Table. Create a unique pinecone turkey for Thanksgiving using paint, pompoms, feathers, and glue.

October 5 – Thanksgiving Turkey: Create a Thanksgiving turkey using different materials and practicing fine motor skills such as cutting, gluing and pasting while creating this take home Thanksgiving craft.

October 6 – Salty Art: Learn a new technique and find out how adding salt to paintings adds layers and textures and create unique pieces of art. Please dress accordingly.

October 17 – Marble Art: Use marbles to practice fine motor skills and create art. Tempura paint will be used; please dress accordingly.

October 22 – Make Your Own Map: Explore worlds drawn from your imagination and learn how to capture them on paper--forests, mountains, sea-serpents and more.

October 29 – Marble Art: Use marbles to practice fine motor skills and create art. Tempura paint will be used; please dress accordingly.

LEGO CLUB

Wednesday, October 12 - 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Ages 6 - 12

Master your LEGO skills while learning and participating in LEGO challenges.

POKEMON BATTLE CLUB - SWORD & SHIELD

BATTLING

Learning for Life

Sunday, September 18, October 16 - 3:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Ages 12 - 16

Get your Pokemon team ready for battle! Bring your Nintendo Switch and Pokemon Sword or Shield to engage in friendly competition with fellow Pokemon fans! Players must be far enough in-game to access the Y-Comm feature to enable local battling.

Teens

TWEEN WRITING/ILLUSTRATING CLUB

Wednesday, September 7, October 5 - 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Ages 13 - 17

Engage with a community of young creative writers / illustrators to discuss the challenges of writing, share, be inspired, and refine your craft.

September 7: Discuss your favourite literary characters, learn why character profiles are important to writing and create your own character profile.

October 5: Write a spooky tale in 300 words or less. Bring your tale; share it with your peers around our virtual campfire and create a spooky Inktober inspired illustration.

CREATE WITH SHAPES - GEOMETRIC PAINTING

Thursday, September 8 - 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Ages 13 - 17

Learn and practice the basics of geometric painting using simple tools and techniques. No experience is necessary and all supplies will be provided.

WARRIOR CATS BOOK CLUB

Sunday, September 11, 29 - 2:15 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Ages 13 -17

Explore the popular Warrior Cats series by Erin Hunter. Warrior Cats is based on the adventures and drama of multiple clans of feral cats. Delve into this interactive book club. There will be book discussion, readings, and activities. Participants are encouraged to read some of the books in the Warrior Cats series first, but all are welcome.

TEEN DIY - FALL GARLAND

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

Ages 13 - 17

Create fall themed garland using the Silhouette Die Cutter from the Makerspace.

CREATE WITH THE SILHOUETTE CUTTER - PAPER PUMPKINS

Tuesday, October 4 - 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Ages 11 - 15

Create a decorative 3D paper pumpkin using the Silhouette Die Cutter.

ADULTING 101 - BASIC PERSONAL FINANCES

Wednesday, October 12 - 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Ages 13 - 17

Learn how to manage your money with a representative from Credit Canada. Whether you have an allowance or a part-time job, making sure your money isn’t spent faster than it’s earned is important.

EXPLORE WITH OCULUS GO

Monday, October 17 - 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 20 - 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Ages 13 - 17

Explore with Oculus Go! A standalone, all-in-one virtual reality headset developed by Facebook technologies. Choose from a variety of games and interactive experiences.

HALLOWEEN MINUTE TO WIN IT

Tuesday, October 25 - 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Ages 13 - 17

Do you have what it takesto perform various wacky tasks in under a minute? Take part in unconventional Halloween-themed games. You may also have your photo taken in front a frightening green screen background and we will provide a copy for you to take home. Costumes are welcomed but not necessary.

SPOOKTACULAR HALLOWEEN ESCAPE ROOM

Saturday, October 29 - 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Challenge yourself and friends with this Spooktacular Halloween - themed escape room. Work together to think outside the box and use your imagination to solve puzzles, unlock locks, figure out riddles, and crack codes to beat the clock and escape this Halloween - inspired room.

Adults

LEARNING FOR LIFE - WRITING CHALLENGE

Friday, September 16 - 6:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.

Put your writing skills to the test by trying our monthly challenges, then join our in-person discussion for an informal chat about the entries. Entries must follow the word count limit and be family-friendly, but feel free to interpret the prompt however you like write in any genre, style, or mode, express your creativity, and have fun. Instructions for submission will be emailed to you after registering.

September: Challenge – Action; write a dynamic scene describing a single moment of intense movement/action - a leap, a fall, a sprint, a fight. Word Count – 200 words October: Challenge – Character Snapshot; capture a character’s story purely by describing them in a moment of stillness, without any action or dialogue. Word Count –200 words.

LEARNING FOR LIFE - CONTOUR DRAWING

Thursday, October 27 - 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Learn about, and then practice, the fundamental drawing technique of contour drawing. Contour drawing helps to develop observation skills and hand-eye coordination. This program will focus on the Blind Contour method.

TECH TUTOR

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays- 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Need help navigating your computer, iPad or phone? Using the ArriveCAN app? Trying to set up an e-mail? We can help. Book a Tech Tutor session with one of our Library Technicians.

ADULT DIY

Sunday, September 18 - 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Thursday, September 29 - 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 1 - 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.

September 18 – Crochet – Granny Squares: Challenge yourself to think ‘outside-the-square’ and learn to make a floral granny square that can be added to blankets, sweaters, and purses for a stylish design. Learn the “treble crochet” stitch. Beginner skills are required: single crochet stich, double crochet stitch, casting on, and casting off.

September 29 – Rustic Stick Art: Use reclaimed branches and twigs to create a simple image. When combined with flowers, leaves and other natural items, each creation will be a unique addition to your home decor.

October 1 – Scarecrow Vase: Paint a jar and turn it into a scarecrow by adding raffia and burlap, and then add a real sunflower to complete the look.

ADULT GAMERS’ CLUB

Saturday, September 3, 17, October 1, 15, 29 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Discuss new and upcoming releases, share what you’re playing, talk gaming trends, and more with other gamers. Whether you are Team Playstation, Xbox, Nintendo, or PC, all adult gamers are welcome to join our bi-weekly club.

LEARNING FOR LIFE - ESL CONVERSATION GROUP

Saturday, September 3, 17, October 1, 15, 29

11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Practice your English through topical discussions and casual conversation with other English language learners in our bi-weekly ESL Conversation Group. All levels welcome. The group is hosted by Jason, one of our community librarians, who spent many years teaching English overseas before joining the library team.

LEARNING FOR LIFE - WRITING CLUB WITH LOCAL AUTHOR JASON WADDLE

Saturday, September 3, 17, October 1, 15, 29

10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Explore the craft of writing with local author, Jason Waddle. Discuss technique and style, share your ideas and your own writing, receive constructive feedback from a published author, and enjoy socializing with likeminded people interested in the writing process.

ADULT FICTION BOOK CLUB

Tuesday, September 6, October 3 - 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Participate in thought-provoking discussions and experience new authors. To reserve your copy visit or call the Sarnia Library at 519-337-3291 or visit lclibrary.ca. To reserve an eBook version, browse the Libby app. September: Discuss “The Lincoln Highway” by Amor Towles, a historical fiction novel set in 1954 about ten days in the lives of three young men who have recently been incarcerated together in a detention center.

October: Discuss “Just Get Home” by Bridget Foley, a thriller about two strangers needing each other’s help after a devastating earthquake strikes Los Angeles.

HISTORICAL FICTION BOOK CLUB

Thursday, September 15, October 20 - 2:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.

Explore historical fiction authors and titles with this monthly book club. Join at any time. Discuss the topic, settings, your impressions and your feelings around the book you read over the last month. Choose from a selection of books provided at the meeting or choose one from our catalogue to read for the following month. Browse our historical fiction collection at lclibrary.ca or call the Sarnia Library at 519-337-3291.

EMPLOYMENT

ASSISTANCE FOR JOB SEEKERS

- SERIES - IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GOODWILL CAREER CENTRE

Thursday, September 8, 22, October 6, 20

3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Whether you are looking for your first job or struggling to find work, we are here to help! Gain the upper hand by taking your job-seeking skills to the next level with expert advice from Dorian Noble, Resource Navigator with Goodwill Career Centre. This four-part series will guide you through the essentials of marketing yourself for today’s competitive job market.

September 8: Introduction to employment resources and services

September 22: Resumes and cover letters

October 6: Networking and navigating employment websites

October 20: Interview preparation

ADULT DIY

Tuesday, September 13, October 13, 18

6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.

Thursday, October 20 - 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

September 13 – That’s Puzzling Canvas Art: Learn how to repurpose puzzle pieces into a special art project. All materials are provided; however, if you want to use your own puzzle pieces then bring them along.

October 13 - Marbled Ornaments: Learn the technique of marble painting using a collection of simple items, then design and create a marbled ornament.

October 18 - Home-Spun Lemon Oil Lamps: Make an oil lamp, filled with homey fall scents using fruit slices, pine needles and essential oils. All materials will be provided.

October 20 – Glitter String Orbs: Learn the step-by-step process of making a glitter string orb that can be used in party or home decor.

EXPLORE WITH OCULUS GO - VIRTUAL REALITY TOURISM FOR SENIORS

Tuesday, October 25 - 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Explore the world with Oculus Go, a standalone, all-inone virtual reality headset. Choose from a variety of interactive, immersive experiences. Take a step into the future (or the past) from the comfort of your Library.

Oculus Go is a headset with a single 5.5-inch LCD display, providing a 11 degree field of view, allowing you to immerse yourself completely in a variety of experiences and locations. Stand on top of the Grand Canyon, take a stroll through ancient ruins, experience a virtual roller coaster or pay a visit to the Space Station. The possibilities are limitless. This is Armchair Tourism at its best. Participants must sign a waiver.

NEWCOMER LIBRARY TOUR - WELCOME WEEK

Thursday, September 15 - 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, September 17 - 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. All ages

New to Sarnia? All are welcome here! Come for a tour of the library and get a free library card! Discover all of the books, movies, newspapers, magazines and more available to you with your library membership. Learn about our services and how the library can help you adjust to your new home in Sarnia. We can’t wait to meet you and your family and show you around!

To register for a library card, please bring photo identification and proof of your address. For more information, visit lclibrary. ca/apply.

MAKERSPACE WORKSHOP Call for Appointment

Receive one-on-one training on select Makerspace equipment at the Sarnia Library. Choose to be trained on the 3D Printer, Laser Cutter, Silhouette Cutter, or Sewing Machine. Once trained you will be able to book time for independent use on the equipment. Makerspaces are collections of resources: they are spaces filled with technologies, tools and toys, 3D printers, laser cutters and robotics. The idea behind makerspaces is simple: they are places where people come together to learn about technology, crafts and other kinds of making; to share knowledge and skills with others; and to apply this knowledge and skill by creating things.

ARKONA - FOREST - GRAND BEND - PORT FRANKS - THEDFORD - WATFORD

Region Two

Arkona Library

Registration is required at all in-person programs. Register at lclibrary.ca or at your local library.

Kids

TWEEN DIY - HAUNTED HAPPENINGS

Tuesday, October 4 - 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Ages 8 - 12

Ring in the Spooky Season with scary stories and a craft that will add extra spookiness to your Halloween décor!

TWEEN DIY - ZOMBIE NIGHT

Tuesday, October 18 - 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Ages 10 - 14

The undead are coming for you, can you hold them back? Maneuver through zombie hoards, stockpile your safehouse, and find a cure for the zombie plague in this fun evening of zombie themed activities.

HAUNTED HOUSE ENGINEERING

Saturday, October 29 - 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Ages 8 - 14

Can you create the spooky house of your nightmares? Drop in and bring your imagination and use the materials provided to engineer your own haunted house.

Reserve at lclibrary.ca or on the Libby app.

Forest Library

Kids

KIDS’ DIY - LET’S PAINT

Thursdays - 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Ages 8 - 12

Learn to paint using a variety of different techniques and tools. Each week a different method, design or medium will be used to explore how to express ideas and learn about painting

“FIREKEEPER’S DAUGHTER” PAINT NIGHT WITH MOSES LUNHAM - CULTURE DAYS

Tuesday, October 4 - 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Ages 14 and up

Create your own masterpiece with the help of Kettle and Stoney Point artist, Moses Lunham at this “Firekeeper’s Daughter” themed paint night. Moses is the artist behind the cover art of the novel “Firekeeper’s Daughter” by Angeline Boulley and will be instructing participants to create a replica of the book’s cover. Pick up a copy of the book from the Forest Library starting August 15, and discuss the book while creating your own work of art.

AFTERSHOCK - VIEWING AND DISCUSSION AT THE KINETO THEATRE - NATIONAL DAY FOR TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION

Wednesday, September 28 - 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. All Ages

Explore a dark chapter in Canadian history through a viewing of “Aftershock” followed by a question and answer period with filmmaker Dwayne Cloes. Learn about the trauma, abuse and long-term, multigenerational impact that residential schools had and continue to have on Canada’s Indigenous people. The second generation of Residential School Survivors talk about what it was like being raised by parents that attended an Indian residential school. Please note -- this program will be held at the Kineto Theatre at 24 King Street W, Forest.

BUTTON MAKER WORKSHOP - MAKERSPACE

Tuesday, September 6 - 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Thursday, September 8 - 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, October 5 - 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 8 - 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Friday, October 14 - 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Ages 12 and up

Would you like to book time with the Button Maker? Take training on the equipment by attending this workshop! The button maker makes two inch buttons and buttons with a magnet backing with a few quick presses of a lever. After you complete the button maker training workshop you can book the button maker to create your own unique buttons and work independently.

Adults

GOOD MORNING BOOK CLUB

Thursday, September 8, October 1310:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

To reserve a copy of the book visit or call Forest Library at 519-786-5152 or visit lclibrary.ca. To reserve an eBook version of the titles browse the Libby app.

September 8: Discuss the book “Woman of Troublesome Creek” by Kim Richardson, an historical coming of age novel inspired by the blue-skinned people of Kentucky and the dedicated Kentucky Pack Horse Library Project.

October 13: Discuss “Firefly Lane” by Kristin Hannah, a poignant, powerful story of two women and the friendship that becomes the bulkhead of their lives.

LEARNING FOR LIFE - GARDENING

Thursday, September 8 - 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Tuesday, October 18 - 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

September 8 – Bugs & Diseases: Frustrated with bugs attacking your garden? Discover what is causing the problem, and learn about the most common bugs and diseases found in the garden, how to identify them and how to control the issue.

October 18 – Pet Friendly Plants: For those who love to garden and love their fur babies, there can be a real challenge with finding plants for that are safe for pets. Learn about what plants are safe or poisonous for pets.

HOOPLA TV/MOVIE CLUB

Wednesday, September 21, October 12, 26

5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Fufil your desire to watch TV and movies and expand it with group discussion and learn about Hoopla, a free streaming service with your library card. All kinds of genres and themes will be explored in TV and film media to foster a deeper appreciation and knowledge of the material. Movie and TV show selection will be decided upon at the meeting prior.

LEARNING FOR LIFE - CLEANING WITH COMMON HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS

Friday, September 30 - 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Discover which common household products can be used to clean and restore your home. We will also explore when not to use these products and the dangers of mixing these products with other household cleaners.

Grand Bend Library

Kids

TWEEN DIY

Tuesday, October 11, October 25 - 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Ages 10 - 14

October 11 – Haunted Happenings: Ring in the Spooky Season with scary stories and a craft that will add extra spookiness to your Halloween decor! We will be creating some spooky decor and telling spooky stories in this fun and frightening evening.

October 25 – Zombie Night: The undead are coming for you! Can you hold them back? Maneuver through zombie hoards, stockpile your safehouse, and find a cure for the zombie plague in this fun evening of zombie themed activities.

Port Franks Library Kids

AFTERSCHOOL KIDS’ CLUB

Wednesdays - 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Ages 6 - 12

September 7 – Yoda Best Corner Bookmark: Fold, cut, paste paper and felt together to make a “ Yoda Best” Corner Bookmark for all your reading material.

September 14 – Build with Simple Structures: What can you build and how high will it be? Create a structure using Straws and Connectors or Tegu Blocks.

September 21 – Friendly Scarecrow: Create a Friendly Scarecrow using a terra cotta pot, burlap, and raffia, to place near an autumn harvest either indoors or outdoors.

September 28 – Salt Dough Leaf Bowl: Design and create a leaf bowl by using salt dough and leaf impressions.

October 5 – Fall Burlap Owls: Learn more about our nocturnal friends habits and habitants while you create owls using burlap, twine, sticks, buttons and felt to hang or display on a sturdy background including fall leaves.

October 12 – Explore with Electricity: Using littleBits, Makey Makey, Power Tiles, and Crazy Circuits, install circuits and watch how things respond.

October 19 – Spooky Spider Vertical Banner: Create a vertical banner to hang on the door or wall featuring Spooky Spider and friends.

October 26 – Pumpkin Characters: Create a fun character face on a pumpkin using markers, rick rack, stickers and more!

Adults

ADULT DIY

Friday, September 9, 23, 30, October 14, 28

1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

September 9 – Harvest Sunflowers: Create harvest sunflowers using crepe paper.

September 23 – Easy Painted Autumn Tree: Use basic water colour splatter techniques to create an autumn tree.

September 30 – Autumn Book Leaves Wreath: Use discarded books and coloured paper to create an autumn wreath.

October 14 - Mini Pumpkin Gnome: Create a mini pumpkin gnome using various materials.

October 28 – Fall Naturescape: Use regional summer seeds and grasses to create a fall naturescape.

PORT FRANKS BOOK CLUB

Monday, September 12, October 17 - 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. To reserve these books, visit or call Port Franks Library 519-243-2820 or visit lclibrary.ca To reserve an eBook version browse the Libby app.

September 12: Discuss “Four Winds” by Kristin Hannah, a historical fiction novel about a family on a farm during the great depression, the Dust Bowl era, on the Great Plains.

October 17: Discuss “Apples Never Fall” by Liane Moriarty, a mystery about a high-wire act that blends marital drama, a long con, and potential murder.

Thedford Library Kids

AFTERSCHOOL KIDS’ CLUB

Friday, September 9, 16, 23, 30, October 21, 28 4:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Ages 6 - 12

September 9 – Marshmallow Towers: Using two types of materials creative your own tower.

September 16 – Paper Thunder: Learn about sound and mimic the sound of thunder with paper.

September 23 – Toy Parachute: Bring your favorite doll or action figure and design and build a parachute for it.

September 30 – Pet Bumblebee: Build a bumblebee and make it come to life using magnets.

October 21 – Marshmallow Stars: Discover your favourite constellation and then build a replica using marshmallows.

October 28 – Paper Airplanes: Explore many types of paper airplanes and then build your very own. Which one will fly the highest?

CREATE WITH PATTERN ART

Thursday, September 15 - 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Ages 10 and up

Learn how to draw with the Spirograph, while developing your attention to detail, and determine colours that will complement each other. This program will focus on creating while incorporating elements of S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics).

EXPLORE WITH CODING - OZOBOTS

Thursday, October 20 - 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Ages 9 - 12

Using Ozobots, learn to code without screens and understand the language of codes. The program will incorporate elements of S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics).

Adults

ADULT DIY - MACRAME

Friday, October 7 2022 - 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Learn macrame techniques and how to create your own plant hanger using jute.

Watford Library

Kids

LEGO CLUB

Thursdays - 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Ages 6 - 12

Master your Lego skills while learning with these LEGO challenges. Each week will be a new theme! Let your imagination run wild as you build what you think is perfect for this week’s theme.

AFTERSCHOOL KIDS’ CLUB

Wednesdays - 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Ages 8 - 12

September 7 – Make Your Own Instrument: Using only two items, create a harmonica type instrument. September 14, 21, 28, October 5 – Adventure to the Cave of Shadows: Learn about the science of light, on this four week adventure to find the library dog, Wrinkles. Find the answer to questions like: How can you see around corners? Can you separate light into different colours? How can you make your own magnifying glass? This program will focus on creativity while incorporating elements of S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics).

October 12 – Build with Cardboard Construction: Participants in small groups will be presented with a structural challenge that requires a creative design solution and will be guided through the process of creating a design and using that design to generate a prototype of their structure. This program will focus on creating while incorporating elements of S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics).

October 19 – Climbing Peg Spiders: Make string puppet in the shape of a spider and learn how to make a puppet using items found around your home.

October 26 – Pumpkin Painting: Paint a pumpkin for Halloween decoration on your front porch.

Adults

ADULT DIY - MEDITATION BOX

Wednesday, September 7 - 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Create a meditation box using decoupage to store small items to assist with finding your calm. Create a keepsake box that illustrates your feelings and personal style. Using small boxes and old magazines, participants will use decoupage to decorate inside and out.

PARLEZ-VOUS FRANCAIS?

FRENCH DISCUSSION GROUP

Tuesdays - 4:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

All Ages

Participate in a small, all ages French discussion group. Express your interest and practice your skills in one of our national languages! Connect with others to practice your French language skills. This discussion group will use preselected topics from various francophone media outlets to engage participants in guided conversation. All levels of French speakers are welcome to participate, either to practice and learn the language or participate in discussion using your preferred language.

LEARNING FOR LIFE - FALL GARDENING

Thursday, September 15 - 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Explore the many activities of fall gardening. We will answer all of your fall gardening questions and also discuss: how to prepare your gardens for winter; how to transplant; what to plant.

LEARNING FOR LIFE - WEEDS AND POISONOUS PLANTS

Thursday, October 6 - 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Poison Ivy, Giant Hogweed and Bindweed...Oh my! Have you ever wondered what Poison Ivy looks like? What about the weed that causes allergies, hint: (it’s not goldenrod). How to tell apart Queen’s Anne’s Lace from Giant Hogweed? Learn how to identify common poisonous weeds that are found in Ontario, how to control them and what to do if you get them on your skin.

REDISCOVER REDISCOVER INNOVATION INNOVATION

“REMEMBER WHEN” GROWN UP STORYTIME

Tuesday, September 27, October 4, 11, 25

3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Explore the stories and memories from the past. Each month is based on a different theme and include stories, songs, pictures and props. Participants may be asked to bring an item from their past that means something to them, such as an old tool, craft, toy, pictures, etc. Topics will include holidays, fashion, pets, school, family/home, and travel.

Region Three

Alvinston Library

Kids

EXPLORE WITH CODING - LEVEL 3 - SPHERO

Tuesday, September 13 - 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 17 - 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 20 - 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, September 24 - 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Ages 8 - 12

This program will be an introduction to block style programming with a spherical robot, which will required the use of math skills related to angles, measurement, and time. Participants will have a chance to use a block based programming style to create codes for a Sphero Bolt that will enable the Bolt to perform a specific task at the press of a button. Register by September 1 to reserve your spot.

CREATE WITH POETRY - POETRY WITH DICE

Tuesday, October 11 - 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Ages 8 - 12

Use unique dice such as the Haikube and Rory’s Story dice to inspire and create an original poem! Learn and apply the use of metaphors and similes in your poetry. Register by October 1 to reserve your spot.

Teens

TEEN GAME NIGHT

Fridays - 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Ages 13 - 17

September 2, 16, October 7 – Call to Adventure: Make your fate! Inspired by character-driven fantasy storytelling, “Call to Adventure” challenges 1-4 players to create the hero with the greatest destiny by acquiring traits, facing challenges, and overcoming adversaries. This game features a unique “rune rolling” system for resolving challenges, a point-based system that encourages storytelling, and over 150 unique cards. Players begin each game with an origin card that provides their backstory as well as two “starter” abilities. Each round they may either acquire trait cards from the board or face a challenge. Beginners welcome.

September 23, October 14 – Forbidden Island: Forbidden Island is a visually stunning cooperative board game. Instead of winning by competing with other players like most games, everyone must work together to win the game. Players take turns moving their pawns around the ‘island’, which is built by arranging the many beautifully screen-printed tiles before play begins. As the game progresses, more and more island tiles sink, becoming unavailable, and the pace increases. Players use strategies to keep the island from sinking, while trying to collect treasures and items. As the water level rises, it gets more difficult- sacrifices must be made.

September 20 – Dixit: One player is the storyteller for the turn and looks at the images on the six cards in their hand. From one of these, they make up a sentence and say it out loud without showing the card to the other players. Each other player selects the card in their hands which best matches the sentence and gives the selected card to the storyteller, without showing it to the others. The storyteller shuffles their card with all the received cards. All pictures are shown face up and every player has to bet upon which picture was the storyteller’s. This game invites creative thinking and problem solving through visual story-telling.

ALVINSTON - FLORENCE - INWOOD - OIL SPRINGS - PETROLIA - SHETLAND

CODING WITH SPHEROS AT THE ALVINSTON LIBRARY.

October 21 – EXIT: Escape Room – Dead Man on the Orient Express: A classic tale of murder on the Orient Express, reimagined. The culprit of a grisly crime is still on board your train. The case is perplexing, and you must work together to solve it before the train reaches its destination and the assailant can escape. Use deduction, problem solving, and critical thinking to crack the case.

September 9, October 28 – Betrayal at the House on the Hill: This tile game allows players to build their own haunted house tile by tile and creates a new thrilling game board every time. Secretly, one of the characters betrays the rest of the party, and the innocent members of the party must defeat the traitor in their midst before it’s too late!

CREATE WITH POETRY

Saturday, October 15, 22 - 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 18 - 5:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Ages 13 -17

October 15, 22 – Blackout Poetry: Learn how to deconstruct and reconstruct a passage of text to create a poem by choosing an Anchor word, scan text, and then select resonant words based on the theme/topic of their anchor word.

October 18 – Book Spine and Magnetic Poetry: Create a poem using words purely from a collection of book spines and/or organize magnetic words into the perfect expression of poetry.

Adults

TECH TUTOR

Tuesday, September 20, October 18 - 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Need help navigating your computer, iPad or phone? Trying to set up an e-mail? We can help. Book a oneon-one session with one of our staff members. Register to book one-on-one help with your technical needs at Lambton County Library.

BOOK CLUB

Thursday, September 15, October 20

10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

To reserve your copy visit or call Alvinston Library at 519-898-2921 or visit lclibrary.ca. To reserve an eBook version browse the Libby app.

September 15: Discuss “Cul-de-sac” by Joy Fielding, a riveting psychological thriller about a shooting that uncovers the secrets harboured by five families in a sleepy suburban cul-de-sac.

October 20: Discuss “Harlem Shuffle” by Colson Whitehead, a historical fiction novel about heists, shakedowns and rip-offs set in Harlem in the 1960s.

Florence Library Kids

LEGO CLUB - WHEEL OF FORTUNE

Saturday, September 24, October 1

11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Ages 6 - 12

Master your building skills and use your imagination to create using LEGO. We will be completing a series of challenges each month. Collect all of your library Lego bricks and spin the lucky wheel. Whatever space the wheel lands on, that’s what we’ll build.

EXPLORE WITH CODING LEVEL 3 - SPHERO

Saturday, October 15, 22 - 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Ages 8 - 12

This program will be an introduction to block style programming with a spherical robot, which will required the use of math skills related to angles, measurement, and time. Participants will have a chance to use a block based programming style to create codes for a Sphero Bolt that will enable the Bolt to perform a specific task at the press of a button. Register by October 1 to reserve your spot.

EXPLORE WITH ELECTRICITY

Saturday, September 10, 17 - 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Ages 8 - 12

September 10 – Makey Makey: Experience the invention and innovation process as you invent your own game controller using Makey Makey.

September 17 – LittleBits: Develop science literacy while learning the basic concepts of a circuit that contains a switch or sensor.

AFTERSCHOOL KIDS’ CLUB

Thursday, September 15, 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27

4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Ages 6 – 12

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

September 15: Autumn

September 22: Farming and Harvest

September 29: Dr. Seuss October 6: Thanksgiving October 13: Airplanes

October 20: Robert Munsch

October 27: Halloween FAMILY TRIVIA

Thursday, September 8, October 6 - 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Ages 10 and up

Compete against other families answering a series of 20 questions.

September 8: Disney

October 6: Notable Kids in History

Teens

BOOK CLUB - ADVENTURE GRAPHIC NOVELS

Saturday, October 8 - 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Ages 13 -17

Explore new worlds, lands, or experiences in any graphic novel of you choosing and come discuss your findings with other readers. We will gather to discuss reading related to this month’s theme: adventure. Any graphic novel where characters go on a journey or experience new things will be perfect for this group.

SCAVENGER HUNT - FINDING HALLOWEEN

Saturday, October 29 - 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Ages 10 - 16

Participate in a Halloween themed Scavenger Hunt in the Library that will have you diving into books, answering clues, and finding hidden answers. This scavenger hunt is more than just finding hidden items around the library! Put on your thinking caps and get ready to work your way through the library, the clues, and the books themselves.

CREATING A GAME CONTROLLER USING MAKEY MAKEY.

TECH TUTOR

Tuesday, September 6, October 4 - 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Need help navigating your computer, iPad or phone? Trying to set up an e-mail? We can help. Book a oneon-one session with one of our staff members. Register to book one-on-one help with your technical needs at Lambton County Library.

BOOK CLUB

Tuesday, September 13, October 11 - 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

To reserve your copy visit or call Florence Library at 519-692-3213 or visit lclibrary.ca To reserve an eBook version browse the Libby app.

September 13: Discuss “The Promise” by Damon Galgut. Haunted by an unmet promise, the Swart family loses touch after the death of their matriarch.

October 11: Discuss “They Left Us Everything” by Plum Johnson, a memoir about the importance of preserving family history to make sense of the past and nurturing family bonds to safeguard the future.

AMAZING RACE - LIBRARY EDITION

Tuesday, September 27, October 25 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Use clues, complete detours and road blocks using a variety of activities to conquer seven continents around the world and a final challenge.

Inwood Library

Kids

AFTERSCHOOL KIDS’ CLUB

Tuesday, September 6, 27, October 4, 25 - 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Ages 6 - 12

September 6 – Rhythm Makers: Make and decorate percussion instruments such as hand drums and shakers, then use them to learn rhythm speak and notation through games.

September 27 - French Club - L’Automne: Participants will play games and do craft activities in French relating to different themes each month designed to review and grow their French vocabulary and practice their French speaking skills.

October 4 – Yarn Creatures: Make yarn creatures using yarn, googly eyes and cardboard rolls.

October 25 - French Club - L’Halloween: Participants will play games and do craft activities in French relating to different themes each month designed to review and grow their French vocabulary and practice their French speaking skills.

FRENCH CLUB

Tuesday, September 27, October 25 - 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Ages 6 – 12

Play games and complete craft activities in French related to different themes each month designed to review and grow your French vocabulary and practice your French speaking skills.

September 27: L’Automne

October 25: L’Halloween

EXPLORE WITH VIRTUAL REALITY - OCULUS GO

Tuesday, October 11, 18 - 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Ages 13 and up

Explore with Virtual Reality using our Oculus Go, a virtual reality headset. This program will allow participants to take turns using our virtual reality station and monitor each other’s progress.

BUILD WITH CONTRAPTIONS

Tuesday, September 13, 20 - 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Ages 6 – 12

Develop problem solving skills and your understanding of some basic scientific concepts such as gravity, momentum, actions and reactions, and simple structures while completing building challenges together.

September 13: Marble Run

September 20: Chain Reaction

Teens

TEEN BOOK CLUB

Tuesday, September 6, October 04 - 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Ages 13 - 17

Discuss books you’ve read relating to each month’s theme.

September: International Relations

October: Spookiness, Halloween, Alterity

TEEN DIY – LEARN TO FINGER KNIT

Tuesday, September 13, October 11 - 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Ages 13 – 17

September 13: Learn a basic finger-knitting technique and make a coaster, small-placemat or flower round. October 11: Learn more finger-knitting techniques and make a necklace. Participants will learn techniques, including how to widen their work and start a new project.

Adults BOOK CLUB

Tuesday, September 20, October 18 - 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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.

September 20: Discuss “Fight Night” by Miriam Toews, a humorous Canadian novel about the adventures of and bonds between three generations of women, told in the unforgettable voice of nine-year-old Swiv.

October 18: Discuss “Secret Keeper of Jaipur” by Alka Joshi, a historical novel about Henna artist Lakshmi, her protégé, Malik, and the dark secrets of the wealthy and powerful at Jaipur’s Royal Palace in 1969.

WRITING CLUB

Tuesday, September 27, October 25 - 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Share your own writing with the 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.

Oil Springs Library Kids

SATURDAY KIDS’ CLUB

Saturday, September 3, 10, 24, October 1, 8, 22, 29 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Ages 6 - 12

September 3 – Rain Catcher: Become a weather expert and make a rain catcher, just in time for rainy fall weather. Explore meteorology, the science of weather, and use your rain catcher to measure how much rain is falling.

September 10 -Paper Airplanes: Discover how paper airplanes work and then create your own. Show off your flying skills and see what planes have the furthest flight, longest air-time, most accurate, and more.

September 24 – Mummies: Explore the science behind mummification and create your own mummy. Travel to Ancient Egypt and discover how wealthy Egyptians had their bodies preserved after they died. Explore the process of mummification using hotdogs, then make your own mummy and sarcophagus.

October 1 – Kindness Rocks: Spread kindness by creating colourful stones with inspirational messages. Learn about the power of positive messages and take part in spreading positivity in your community by painting your own kindness rocks.

October 8 – Art Market: Use a budget to “purchase” art supplies in order create a masterpiece. Create anything you want using the provided art supplies, but you have to stay within your budget! Kids will gain financial literacy skills as they plan out their art projects, learn to budget, and practice paying for supplies.

October 22 – Ultimate Library Challenge: Explore the Oil Springs Library through a series of challenges to become a Master Librarian.

October 29 – Day of the Dead: Explore the celebration of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) through games, crafts, and activities. Make a papel picado (a tissue paper craft) and decorate sugar skulls to learn about some of the traditions surrounding this multicultural celebration.

BUILD WITH SIMPLE STRUCTURES

Saturday, October 15 - 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Thursday, October 20 - 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Ages 8 - 12

October 15 – Tegu Blocks: Explore basic building and engineering concepts such as balance and stability as well as magnetism using Tegu Blocks.

October 20 – Straws and Connectors: Use straws and connectors to build simple structures and complete challenges. Explore basic building and engineering concepts such as balance and stability through the construction of simple structures.

EXPLORE WITH CODING

Thursday, September 8 - 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, September 17 - 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Ages 8 - 12

Learn coding fundamentals and explore the world of robotics using basic coding and robotic equipment.

September 8 – Ozobots: Discover how to draw codes for Ozobots, small line-reading robots that follow directions drawn with markers, in order to act out a story.

September 17 – Dash and Dot: Explore the capabilities of Dash and Dot, small mobile robots that teach coding, with basic challenges and fun activities.

Teens

TEEN DIY

Thursday, September 1, 15, 29, October 13, 27 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Ages 13 - 17

September 1- Comic Book Canvas: Get crafty and create a piece of comic book-inspired wall art. Be inspired by the bright and bold artwork of comic books and use recycled comics in a decoupage art piece.

September 15 – Wreckable Journal: Discover the book that redefined journaling and make your own wreckable journal. “Wreck This Journal” by Keri Smith uses a series of creative and quirky prompts to engage journalers in the true creative process. Make your own “Wreck This Journal” - inspired pages, decorate a cover, then learn a simple book-binding technique to sew it all together.

September 29 – String Art: Use pins and string to create a simple, colourful picture.

October 13 – Making Paper: Explore the steps needed to create a piece of hand-made paper. Discover some of the types of paper made by different ancient empires and how each type was put to use, then learn how to make your own hand-made paper using recycled scraps.

October 27 – Spiderweb Macrame: Learn simple macrame techniques to make a Halloween spiderweb decoration.

Adults

ADULT DIY

Thursday, September 8, October 6 - 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

September 8 – Accordion Folder: Repurpose a discarded library book and learn how to create an attractive accordion folder in order to keep receipts and other small papers organized.

October 6 – Felt Pennants: To celebrate Women’s History Month in Canada, discover how felt pennants have been used to proclaim messages of activism and explore the meaning behind some of the popular colours and symbols on these pennants. Get inspired and use the provided materials to design your own felt pennant.

BOOK CLUB

Thursday, September 22, October 20 - 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. To reserve your copy visit or call Oil Springs Library at 519-834-2670 or visit lclibrary.ca. To reserve an eBook version browse the Libby app.

September 22: Discuss “People We Meet on Vacation” by Emily Henry, a romance novel about two college friends who travel together every summer, until two years ago, when they ruined everything.

October 20: Discuss “Akin” by Emma Donoghue, a psychological fiction novel about a retired New York professor who takes his great-nephew to the French Riviera, in hopes of uncovering his own mother’s wartime secrets.

Enhance your local and family research with access to historic newspapers, free with your library card. Get full text searching of the archives of The Windsor Star, The Globe and Mail and The Toronto Star.

Petrolia Library

Kids

PA DAY EXTRAVAGANZA

Friday, September 16, October 7 - 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Ages 6 – 12

September 16 – Pete the Cat: September is Happy Cat Month and Pete the Cat wants to celebrate with you! Make your day awesome with a pair of magic sunglasses, sort through some groovy buttons, or create a shoe print.

October 7 – Narwhal and Jelly: Narwhal and Jelly invite you to Petrolia Library for underwater activities like creating bubble art, playing narwhal tusk ring toss, and making a jellyfish in a bottle.

EXPLORE WITH CODING

Tuesday, October 11, 18, 25 - 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 13, 20 - 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Ages 6 - 12

Use a variety of basic robotics to learn coding techniques.

October 13, 18, 25 – Level 1 Cubetto: Help Cubetto the Robot explore different themes including the ocean and ancient Egypt.

October 11, 20 – Level 1 Cubelets: Build robots using Cubelets that work on different tasks and actions.

BUILD WITH DYNAMIC STRUCTURES - RIGAMAJIG

Tuesday, September 13, 20 - 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 8, 15 - 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Ages 8 - 12

Build with the Rigamajig set and see how the pieces go together to create structures from your imagination.

AFTERSCHOOL KIDS’ CLUB

Wednesday, September 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Ages 6 - 12

September 14 – Dots: This week’s theme is dots. We will be reading a story and making paint dot art.

September 21 – Experiments: Become a scientist this week with a fun experiment with colours.

September 28 – Monsters: Play monster wink and make monster origami book marks.

October 5 – Poetry: Play poetry games and make blackout poetry.

October 12 – Farms: Play farm animal charades and make popsicle stick tractors.

October 19 – Libraries: Become a Librarian and work collaboratively to make a themed bulletin board for the children’s library.

October 26 – Spookified Games: Play spookified games like pumpkin chuckin’, pin the tail on the black cat, a halloween scavenger hunt, and more!

DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS - FOR BEGINNERS AND BEYOND

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

Learn how to create a character, roleplay, and achieve your fantastical goals with a team of like-minded adventurers - in the magical realm of Dungeons and Dragons! 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. Create a character from scratch in the first week, then play several sessions through a story from start to finish in the following weeks. Learn the game mechanics, how to use the reference material, and make new friends with your team in an unforgettable adventure.

BOOK CLUB

Tuesday, September 20, October 18 - 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Find a book with a touch of magic, a surrealist theme, or a whole other world to explore. To reserve your copy visit or call Petrolia Library at 519-822-0771 or visit lclibrary. ca. To reserve an eBook version, browse the Libby app.

September 20: Thriller stories

October 18: Fantasy stories

SEWING MACHINE TRAINING WORKSHOPMAKERSPACE

Thursday, September 15, October 6, 20 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 20 - 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 27 - 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 11 - 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Would you like to book time with the sewing machine to complete your projects? Become trained on the equipment by attending this workshop! The Janome Model 5060 QDC computerized sewing machine is ideal for beginners and advanced users alike, and comes pre-programmed with 24 different types of stitches and a computerized screen that allows you to easily select your own stitching. The sewing machine is bookable once you attend a training workshop, so don’t hesitate to sign up!

ESL CONVERSATION GROUP - LEARNING FOR LIFE

Tuesday, September 13, 27, October 11, 25

6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Practice your English through topical discussions and casual conversation with other English learners in our ESL Conversation Group. All levels welcome.

Shetland Library Kids

CREATE WITH PATTERN ART - SPIROGRAPH

Wednesday, October 12 - 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Ages 6 - 12

Learn how to use Spirograph design tools to create your own art. The focus of this event will be a mosaic art piece that participants can design, colour, and take home.

BUILD WITH CARDBOARD CONSTRUCTION

Wednesday, September 14, 21 - 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Ages 6 - 12

September 14 – Tower: Let your imagination soar to new towering heights using Makedo, a cardboard construction kit that teaches through play to see the world not as it is but as it could be.

September 21 – Design It Yourself: Create cardboard bridges, houses, or cars using Makedo.

KIDS’ DIY – ZOMBIE TOYS

Wednesday, October 26 - 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Ages 10 - 13

Make your unused toys fun again. Halloween means costumes and makeup so bring out one of your old toys and give it a new life using various materials and recycled supplies. You can make a monster of your very own. Bring unused toys and any of their clothes or other accessories.

Teens

TEEN DIY

Wednesday, September 7, 28, October 5, 19

4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Ages 13 - 17

September 7 – Pop Sockets: Personalize your pop socket and add your favourite photos, digital images or drawings. Bring your own pop socket.

September 28 – Water Colour Painting: A learn-to-paint session for teenage beginners to experience water colour painting. Water colour is a painting method in which the paints are made of pigments suspended in a waterbased solution.

October 5 – Wreck this Journal: Transform a plain old notebook into a creative process through a series of creative and quirky prompts.

October 19 – Spirograph: Learn how to use Spirograph design tools to create your own art. The focus of this event will be a mosaic art piece that participants can design, colour, and take home.

ADULT DIY

Monday, September 12, 19, 26, October 3, 17 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

September 12 – Goal Vision Board: Manifest your dreams and learn how to make a vision board that will allow you to make your ambitions come true.

September 19 – A Day for Bad Art: Relax and have fun creating art without judgement. Release yourself from the boundaries created by the conventional expectations of what makes art “good” and challenge yourself to create something from nothing using a variety of provided materials.

September 26 – Water Colour Painting: A learn-to-paint session for adult beginners to experience water colour painting. Water colour is a painting method in which the paints are made of pigments suspended in a waterbased solution.

October 3 – Luminary Map Light: Brighten up your home with hand-made map luminary bags.

October 17 – Everlasting Bouquet: Upcycle old book pages into an amazing decor piece that grabs incredible attention.

TRUE CRIME DISCUSSION

Monday, October 24 - 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Try and solve a 100 year old murder case. Dive deep into a chilling murder mystery from March 1922. Six lives were taken at the Hinterkaifeck farmstead in Germany. one-hundred years later we will study a casefile with notes, timelines, suspects, and more. There will be discussion of dark or disturbing topics and children should not attend.

MURDER MYSTERY THEATRE

Monday, October 31 - 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

TRUE CRIME DISCUSSION

Monday, October 24 - 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Shetland Library

Are you intrigued by a good murder mystery? Socialize with other sleuths and work together to find the criminal. Participants will take the roles of various cast and crew members celebrating the completion of filming of a movie when their Director suddenly dies at the party. In the spirit of Halloween, you are encouraged to come incognito so others don’t recognize you. Wear any Hollywood costume props you may have to jazz things up a bit.

Region Four

Brigden Library Teens

TEEN DIY

Monday, September 19, October 3 - 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Ages 13 – 17

September 19 – Knotted Jewelry: Create your own necklace and bracelet using a simple jewelry making method.

October 3 – Rock Painting: Let loose your colourful side on a simple, plain rock. Learn how to mix paints to get the colours you want. Things may get messy, so please dress accordingly.

Adults

ADULT DIY

Monday, September 12, October 17 - 5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.

September 12 – Rock Painting: Let loose your colourful side on a simple, plain rock. Learn how to mix paints to get the colours you want. Things may get messy; please dress accordingly.

October 17 – Knotted Jewelry: Create your own necklace and bracelet using a simple jewelry making method.

BOOK CLUB

Monday, September 26, October 24 - 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Discuss, critique, and connect over the month’s chosen book. To reserve your copy, visit or call Brigden Library 519-864-1142 or visit lclibrary.ca. To reserve an eBook or audio version of the book, browse the Libby app. September 26: “The Scent Keeper” by Erica Bauermeister October 24: “The Cactus” by Sarah Haywood

MAKERSPACE WORKSHOP - SILHOUETTE CUTTER

Thursday, September 8 - 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Thursday, September 22 - 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Friday, October 14 - 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 19 - 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Would you like to book time with the Silhouette Die Cutter to complete your projects? Become trained on the equipment by attending this workshop! The Silhouette Cameo is an electronic cutting machine that can cut a variety of materials, like paper, vinyl, cardstock, fabric, heat transfer material and more. Its a great tool for projects such as cardmaking and scrapbooking. Once you attend a training workshop, you can book the Silhouette and use it independently.

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Corunna Library Kids

CREATE WITH POETRY

Friday, September 9 - 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Ages 6 - 12

Be creative and let’s play with the Haikubes, metaphor dice, story cubes, magnetic poetry and piece poetry kits.

BUILD WITH DYNAMIC STRUCTURES - RIGAMAJIG

Friday, October 14 - 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Ages 6 - 12

Build and play with our Rigamajig Kit; a collection of wooden planks, wheels, pulleys, nuts, bolts and rope that allow children to follow their curiosity through play.

KIDS’ DIY - CRAFTERNOON

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

Ages 4 - 10

Work with different materials to learn about shapes, colours, textures and practice fine motor skills like cutting.

LEGO CLUB

Tuesday, September 6, 13, 20, 27, October 4, 11 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Ages 6 - 12

Master your LEGO skills while learning and participating in a variety of fun and easy LEGO building challenges.

Adults

TECH 101

Monday, September 12. 26, October 24

11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

September 12 – Scam Awareness: Learn how to detect and protect yourself from common scams.

September 26 – Google Apps: Explore different apps available on devices including Google Drive, Google Meet, and Google Play.

October 24 – Organize Apple Devices: Learn how to organize your apps on the homescreen of your Apple device.

ADULT DIY

Tuesday, September 6, October 4 - 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

September 6 – Fall Wreath: Decorate a fall wreath using materials from nature. Please bring in your own 8” straw or foam wreath.

October 4 – Introduction to Paint Pour: Learn the basics of how to paint pour.

BOOK CLUB

Tuesday, September 20, October 18 - 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. To reserve your copy visit or call Corunna Library at 519-862-1132 or visit lclibrary.ca . To reserve an eBook version browse the Libby app.

September 20: Discuss “Between Two Kingdoms” by Suleika Jaoud, a deeply moving memoir of illness and recovery.

October 18: Discuss “Unsinkable Greta James” by Jennifer E. Smith, a moving story about family, loss, grief, healing and moving on.

MAKERSPACE WORKSHOP - 3D PRINTER

Wednesday, September 14, 28 - 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, October 14, 21 - 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Would you like to book time with our new 3D printers to complete your projects? Take training on the equipment by attending this workshop! The Ultimaker 2+ Connect printer lets you print 3D objects. Ready-to-print designs can be downloaded from the internet and adjusted using Ultimaker Cura to make it just right for you! Need to replace your lost hex wrench or want to make a keychain for a friend? Come and see what our new 3D printers can do. Once trained, you are certified to reserve the equipment and work independently.

KIDS AT THE CORUNNA LIBRARY LEARNING ABOUT THE SCIENCE OF FLOATING WITH LEGO.

Courtright Library Kids

SATURDAY MORNING KIDS’ CLUB

Saturday, September 10, 24, October 1, 22, 29 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Ages 6 - 12

Learn crafting techniques and explore your imagination at this weekly program designed to enhance fine motor function and expand creativity.

EXPLORE WITH CODING - SPHERO BOLT

Saturday, October 15 - 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Thursday, October 20 - 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Ages 10 - 13

Use coding and problem solving to program and operate Sphero Bolt - a robot that we will use to complete several tasks.

LEGO CLUB

Thursday, September 8, 15, 22, 29, October 6, 13 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Ages 6 - 12

Master your LEGO skills while learning and participating in a variety of fun and easy LEGO building challenges.

Teens

CREATE WITH CARD MAKING AND CALLIGRAPHY

Saturday, September 17 - 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 20 - 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Ages 13 - 17

Experiment with different calligraphy tools, stamps, and other card making supplies. After finding what you like, try your hand at making your own cards or bookmarks.

From the New York Times bestselling team behind the I Am series comes a bighearted celebration of individuality, of being comfortable in our own skin, respecting others for who they are, living authentically, and loving ourselves.

Reserve I Am Me at lclibrary.ca today!

Adults BOOK CLUB

Thursday, September 15, October 13 - 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

To reserve your copy visit or call Courtright Library 519867-2712 or visit www.lclibrary.ca. To reserve an eBook version browse the Libby app.

September 15: Discuss “A Fire Sparkling” by Julianne MacLean, a multigenerational saga about unravelling family secrets in order to find out more about one’s self.

October 13: Discuss “The Turn of the Key” by Ruth Ware, a detective fiction story about a woman who takes a job too good to be true. Murder, lies, and accusations ensue, but who is responsible?

Mooretown Library Kids

SATURDAY MORNING KIDS’ CLUB

Saturdays - 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Ages 6 - 12

Learn crafting techniques, play with LEGO, and explore your imagination at this weekly program designed to enhance fine motor function and expand creativity.

KIDS’ CLUB - WEDNESDAY WITH FRIENDS

Wednesdays 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Ages 6 - 12

Participate in weekly crafts, LEGO, games, and puzzles, then browse our new library items and check out your weekly reads!

Port Lambton Library

Kids

KIDS’ DIY - CRAFTERNOON

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

Ages 6 - 12

Work with different materials to learn about shapes, colours, textures and practice fine motor skills.

EXPLORE WITH OZOBOTS

Saturday, October 8, 15, 22 - 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Ages 8 - 13

Learn the basics of coding and program Ozobot robots to follow simple directions.

October 8 – The Great Turkey Escape: The Thanksgiving turkeys have escaped from their pen! Search the farm and find the turkeys in time for Thanksgiving Day by programming Ozobots to go to different hiding spots on the page, avoiding obstacles such as fences and buildings, until they uncover the missing turkeys.

October 15 – Pumpkin Patch Adventure: Program Ozobots to move around the pumpkin patch, encountering surprise friends in the pumpkin patch as they move along.

October 22 – Haunted House Escape: Program Ozobots to escape from the haunted house while avoiding obstacles such as monsters, ghosts and trap doors. This time they also have to make the Ozobots do challenges such as spinning or moving a certain way to break a curse before they can proceed to the next room.

HALLOWEEN ESCAPE ROOM

Saturday, October 29 - 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Ages 8 - 13

Escape the halloween themed room by answering a series of codes and puzzles.

Adults

ADULT DIY - CRAFTERNOON

Saturday, September 10, 17, 24 - 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. September 10, 17 – Card Making: Make a handmade ‘thank you’ or ‘birthday’ card! Library staff will demonstrate card making techniques, including how to use the Spirograph to make background designs and 3D pop out decorations on your card.

September 24 – Autumn Décor: Transform a wood slice into a seasonal pumpkin ready to decorate your fall kitchen or Thanksgiving table, and learn how to hand letter to make an autumn sign.

Available with your library card

Wilkesport Library Kids

LEGO CLUB

Thursday, September 1, October 6 - 3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Ages 6 - 12

Master your LEGO skills while learning and participating in a variety of fun and easy Lego building challenges.

BUILD WITH CONTRAPTIONS

Thursday, October 13, 20 - 3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Ages 8 - 12

Develop your problem solving skills and your understanding of basic scientific concepts such as gravity, actions and reactions, and simple structures in a series of challenges. Working together as a team, read and interpret diagrams to help build a series of contraptions and chain reactions that become more challenging.

October 13: Chain Reaction

October 20: Marble Run

KIDS’ DIY - CRAFTERNOON

Thursday, September 22, 29, October 27 3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Ages 5 - 10

Work with different materials to learn about shapes, colours, textures and practice fine motor skills like cutting.

CREATE WITH PIXEL ART - LITE BRITE

Thursday, September 8 3:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Ages 5 - 10

Create pixel images with different colours using light and translucence. Follow the pattern sheets to create Lite Brite images with the coloured pegs and then observe what happens when different lights are used behind the image.

CREATE WITH PIXEL ART - PERLER BEADS

Thursday, September 15 - 3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Ages 6 - 12

Using the different coloured pegs, create unique designs using perler beads within the peg board.

Adults

ADULT DIY

Saturday, September 10, October 15 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

September 10 – Rock Painting: Let loose your colourful side on a simple, plain rock. Learn how to mix paints to get the colours you want. Things may get messy; please dress accordingly.

October 15 – Knotted Jewelry: Create your own necklace and bracelet using a simple jewelry making method.

BOOK CLUB

Saturday, September 24, October 29 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Discuss, critique, and connect over the month’s chosen book. To reserve your copy, visit or call Wilkesport Library 519-864-4000 or visit lclibrary.ca. To reserve an eBook or audio version of the book, browse the Libby app.

September 24: “The Good Liar” by Nicholas Searle October 29: “The Immortalists” by Chloe Benjamin

Teens

TEEN DIY

Saturday, September 17, October 22 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Ages 13 - 17

September 17 – Rock Painting: Let loose your colourful side on a simple, plain rock. Learn how to mix paints to get the colours you want. Things may get messy; please dress accordingly.

October 22 – Knotted Jewelry: Create your own necklace and bracelet using a simple jewelry making method.

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Region Five

Bright’s Grove Library

Kids

SATURDAY KIDS’ CLUB

Saturdays - 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Ages 6 - 12

September 3 – Wordoodle: Choose a word and form it into a wacky wordoodle by changing words and digits into a doodle drawing.

September 10 – Fall Poetry: Find your inner poet and create your own fall-themed poems.

September 17 – Under the Sea Group Mural: Use pencil crayons, crayons, and markers to create a group under the sea theme. Your hard work will be posted for all to *sea*.

September 24 – Thankful Jars: Learn about gratitude then decorate a ‘Thankful Jar’ that you can place out for anyone to drop a note of gratitude into.

October 1 – Thankful Turkeys: Create your own construction paper Thankful Turkey, a cute craft to learn about appreciation and practice handwriting and other fine-motor skills, while listening to a turkey-themed story.

October 8 – Fall Colour by Numbers: Colour fall themed photos by following the number guide.

October 15 – Halloween Clip Décor: Make Vampires, Frankenstein’s monster, Ghosts, or other ghouls that you can clip up around your house, on your backpack, or in your locker to spread spooky fun wherever you choose. What monster will adorn your clip? It can be scary or not, spook-level is up to you!

October 22 – Halloween DIY: Create a ghost garland that can decorate your home for Halloween!

October 29 – LEGO Challenge: Draw a design and make it with LEGO.

KIDS’ DIY

Wednesday, September 7, 14, 21, October 5, 19, 26 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Ages 4 – 8

September 7 – Jurassic Dig: Listen to “Tyrannosaurus Drip” by Julia Donaldson and delight in this program designed for dinosaur lovers, where you’ll even get to create dinosaur bones from salt dough.

September 14 – Let There Be Dragons: Listen to Adam Rubin’s “Dragons Love Tacos” and make a fearsome puppet.

September 21 – Something Fishy: Listen to Marcus Pfister’s “Rainbow Fish” and make a cardboard diorama aquarium.

October 5 – Pom-Pom Initials: Create a 3D fuzzy initial using cardstock, fluffy pom-poms and glue. This project could make a colourful wall hanging or personalize a room!

October 19 – Fantastic Felines: Listen to Laura Numeroff’s “If You Give a Cat a Cupcake” and make a cat toy to give to your favourite furry friend.

October 26 – The Purple Crayon: Listen to Crockett Johnson’s, “Harold and the Purple Crayon” and create a yarn art mobile.

AFTERSCHOOL KIDS’ CLUB

Thursdays - 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. Ages 8 - 12

September 1 – Building 3D Structures: How strong can your building be if it’s made out of toothpicks? Build 3D structures using toothpicks to learn about geometry and engineering. Test your structure’s strength and learn to problem solve.

September 8 – Magnificent Math Hunt: Challenge yourself to complete a math-themed scavenger huntwill your strategy equal success?

September 15 – Rock on Rock Games: Tic-tac-rock! Create a classic game then listen to a story together.

September 22 – Scrabble: Build literacy through a variety of Scrabble-themed activities to challenge every reading level.

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September 29 – Paper Airplanes: Learn all about flight through the creation of paper airplanes - use different techniques to create planes that do different things. Once you’ve created your aircraft, challenge yourself, friends, or family to different paper airplane contests!

October 6 – Trees: Listen to a tree-themed story, then repurpose old puzzle pieces to create your own artistic version of an autumn tree.

October 13 – Ocean Life: Oceans cover more than 70% of Earth’s surface! Learn about some of the amazing creatures that live in the ocean, and create your very own hanging jellyfish to bring home.

October 20 – Volcanoes: Volcanoes created much of the Earth - now you can create a volcano! Did you know that there are more than 500 active volcanoes in the world? Learn more fascinating volcano facts and build your own erupting volcano!

October 27 – Yarn Weaving: Learn how to weave using Autumn-coloured yarn. Weaving is a great way to learn patterning, sequences, hand-eye coordination, and more. Listen to a fall-themed story and create an autumnal stick weaving!

Adults

MAKERSPACE WORKSHOP - 3D PRINTER

Saturday, September 3 - 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 7 - 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 5 - 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Tuesday, October 11 - 6:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.

Would you like to book time with our new 3D printers to complete your projects? Take training on the equipment by attending this workshop! The Ultimaker 2+ Connect printer lets you print 3D objects. Ready-to-print designs can be downloaded from the internet and adjusted using Ultimaker Cura to make it just right for you! Need to replace your lost hex wrench or want to make a keychain for a friend? Come and see what our new 3D printers can do. Once trained, you are certified to reserve the equipment and work independently.

TECH TUTOR

Wednesday, September 7, 21, October 5, 19 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-onone session with one of our staff members.

POSTPARTUM DISCUSSION AND SUPPORT GROUP

Friday, September 9 - 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Learn about the importance of postpartum health and find an open space to ask your questions with doula, Heather Mitchell. Meet with other moms and find a new level of support within your community. All parents welcome, as well as baby. If you can’t travel to the library, join us online through our Zoom option.

HISTORY OF THE FAITHORNE HOUSE

Learning for Life

Monday, September 12 - 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Have you ever wondered about the history of the building that houses Bright’s Grove Library? The various “lives” of the Faithorne House will be showcased in this presentation.

BOOK CLUB

Wednesday, September 14, October 12

1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

To reserve your copy visit or call Bright’s Grove Library at 519-869-2351 or visit lclibrary.ca. To reserve an eBook version browse the Libby app.

September 14: Discuss “The Glass Hotel” by Emily St. John Mandel, a captivating, lyrical novel about money, beauty, white-collar crime, ghosts and moral compromise.

October 12: Discuss “Cloud Cuckoo Land” by Anthony Doerr, the award winning author of “All the Light We Cannot See”. This novel is the dramatic story of four young dreamers and outcasts through time and space.

ADULT DIY

Monday, September 19, October 17 - 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

September 19 – Veggie Print Tote Bag: Participants will stamp a reusable tote bag with apples or celery to create an eco-friendly tote.

October 17 – Finger Knitted Headband: Let your fingers do the work as you create a cozy braided headband. Learn the skill of knitting using your fingers to create a wearable headband. No knitting experience is required.

TECH 101 - INSTAGRAM

Wednesday, September 21 - 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Learn the basics of Instagram; how to navigate, post and share your story.

TRUE CRIME NIGHT - INVESTIGATING THE HINTERKAIFECK MURDERS

Monday, September 26 - 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Investigate the Hinterkaifeck Muders. Review the casefile with notes, timelines, and suspects and join in the discussion of what really happened on the night of March 31, 1922.

BOOK CLUB

Tuesday, September 27, October 25 - 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Participants are given the option to join this discussion in person or through a Zoom link provided. To reserve your copy visit or call Bright’s Grove Library at 519-869-2351 or visit lclibrary.ca. To reserve an eBook version browse the Libby app.

September 27: Discuss “Rabbit Foot Bill” by Helen Humphreys, a work of Canadian fiction. Small town Saskatchewan is the setting for this Giller nominated based on a true story. A fascinating dark history is revealed through this novel based on true events.

October 25: Discuss “Midnight Library” by Matt Haig, a work of speculative fiction about second chances. What if every possible version of your life became a book that was stored in a “cosmic library”? This novel explores the paths not taken by the protagonists in a thoughtful tale of “what if”.

HOW TO CUT BANGS FOR BEGINNERS

Monday, October 3 - 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Learn the technique to carefully cut bangs through an instructional tutorial with tips and tricks to give yourself, your family, or your friends a quick bang trim.

HORROR TRIVIA NIGHT

Monday, October 24 - 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Test your horror book and movie trivia at this Horror Trivia Night.

Camlachie Library Kids

SATURDAY KIDS’ CLUB

Saturday, September 3, 10, October 1, 8, 22, 29

2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Ages 5 - 12

September 3 – Paint With Apples: This in-person program encourages kids to play and discover painting with a different medium. Using apple slices participants will fill a page with brightly coloured apples, perfect to help bring in the fall spirit

September 10 – Monster Jaws: Monsters, sharks, dinosaurs and crocodiles, oh my! Create and decorate a frightening, chomping jaw of any big toothed creature you like.

October 1 – Marble Painting: Try the viral trend of hydro dip painting, to create beautiful marbled cardstock that can be used for many crafting uses. This is achieved through paint resting on the surface of water being transferred onto an object through dipping.

October 8 – Apple Toss: This STEAM program will have participants build a mini catapult, that we then get to test with faux apples.

October 22 – Monster Wreaths: Are your monsters scary or funny? Colourful or only green? Embrace the monster mayhem with these wreaths and add some eerie Halloween flair to your bedroom door.

October 29 – Spider Venom: With creepy crawly spiders comes spider goo. Listen to “I’m Trying To Love Spiders (It Isn’t Easy)” by Bethany Barton then create ooblek spider venom.

KIDS’ DIY

Wednesday, September 7, October 5 - 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Ages 8 - 12

September 7 – Paper Snakes: What sleek, slithering, snake surprise can you shape with our supplies? A silly, springy snake will surely secure a smile on your face.

October 5 – Spider Web Painting: Create your own unique web, don’t worry... it’s spider-free! Paint all over a piece of cardstock and pull up the painter’s tape to reveal your own unique spiderweb, a fun way to prepare for your Halloween adventures!

KIDS’ DIY

Thursday, September 29, October 27 - 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Ages 5 - 10

September 29 – Clothespin Airplanes: Welcome pilots!

Put your engineering and creativity to the test as you build your own clothespin airplane and soar through the weekend with your creation.

October 27 – Fill in Frankenstein: Fill in Frankenstein’s monster using the art of papier mache. Papier mache is a craft that enriches fine motor skills.

MEAL PLANNING LEARNING FOR LIFE Wednesday, October 12

7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Camlachie Library

Adults

TECH TUTOR

Monday, September 19, October 31 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

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

ADULT DIY

Wednesday, September 14 - 4:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. September 14 – Fall Décor: Create unique tabletop pumpkins and paper palm leaves to enhance your fall décor.

BOOK CLUB

Wednesday, September 21, October 19 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

To reserve your copy visit or call Camlachie Library 519-899-2202 or visit lclibrary.ca . To reserve an eBook version browse the Libby app.

September 21: Discuss “The Perfect Wife” by JP Delaney, a disturbingly suspenseful novel about a woman restored to health, who struggles with fragmented memories of a past that differs from her husband’s accounts.

October 19: Discuss “The Silent Patient” by Alex Michaelides, a fast-paced novel about a criminal psychotherapist, determined to get an artist who shot her husband and then never spoke another word.

LEARNING FOR LIFE - MEAL PLANNING

Wednesday, October 12 - 7:00pm to 7:45pm

Are you struggling with what to make for dinner each night? Browse cookbooks and swap ideas with others to gain new inspiration, then prepare recipes and shopping lists for as many weeks as needed.

KIDS’ DIY AT THE CAMLACHIE LIBRARY.

Mallroad Library Kids

SATURDAY KIDS’ CLUB

Saturday, September 3, 17 - 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Ages 6 – 12

September 3 – Oobleck Dough: Oobleck is a science experiment that similar to slime, uses common household items.

September 17 – Microwave Homemade Playdough: Using basic science, create your own playdough.

LEGO CLUB

Wednesday, September 7, 21, October 5, 18

4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Ages 6 - 12

Master your building skills and use your imagination to create using LEGO. Listen to a LEGO themed book then master your LEGO skills with this week’s challenge:

September 7: Block Free for All September 21: Build the Tallest Freestanding Structure October 5: Build a Face October 18: Build Your Favourite Animal

KIDS’ BOOK CLUB

Thursday, September 8, October 13 - 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Ages 10 - 12

A book club just for kids! Read a book of your choosing and share your thoughts with others. Do you love reading or want to challenge yourself to read more? Participate in this book club just for kids and explore different types of stories and share your thoughts with other book lovers.

KIDS’ DIY

Tuesday, September 13, 20, 27, October 4, 18, 25

4:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Ages 6 - 12

September 13 – Backpack Buddies: Create charms and beaded designs that reflect your personality and can be attached to your backpack.

September 20 – Bean Art Mosaics: Create seasonal pictures - from acorns to pumpkins - using only beans! A tactile experience that helps kids practice fine motor and organizational skills.

September 27 – Reading Buddy: If you’re a dog lover, this craft is for you! Create your own pom-pom puppy pal to sit next to you as you read your favourite books, or keep watch in your room!

October 4 – All About Owls: Did you know that owls have binocular vision? Use upcycled materials to create cute owl magnets that you can use to showcase your special creations and accomplishments on your fridge at home!

October 18 – Pom-Pom Spider: Create your own spider and see who you can trick with it! These itsy-bitsy spiders are perfect to scare your friends or family with!

October 25 – Spoon Scarecrow: Believe it or not, the first recorded history of scarecrows dates all the way back to ancient Egypt! Create your own version using wooden spoons.

KIDS’ CREATIVE WRITING

Thursday, September 15, October 20 - 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Ages 8 - 12

Are you a storyteller? Share ideas and hone your skills during this creative writing club. Calling young authors and poets! Join us as we learn different techniques that can be used to enhance the art of creative writing. Writing prompts and idea sharing will help get you started.

Thousands of newspapers and magazines. One app.

KIDS’ CLUB

Monday, September 12, October 31 - 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, September 10, October 29 - 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Ages 6 - 12

September 10 – Air Clay: Learn how to make your own air clay from scratch then use it to create a leaf-imprint dish, or your own air clay creation.

September 12 – Build Dynamic Structures: Build and play with our Rigamajig Kit; a collection of wooden planks, wheels, pulleys, nuts, bolts and rope that allow children to follow their curiosity through play.

October 22 – Dancing Frankenworms: Get your scientist hat on and make these gummy worms wiggle! Using only a few ingredients, these dancing Frankenworms are sure to get your sillies out.

October 24 – Decorate Gourds: Create something creepy, or sweet and silly to put on your porch for Halloween night.

October 29 – Lucky Black Cats: Are black cats really bad luck? We don’t think so! Just in time for Halloween, create a black cat spinner and use it to decorate!

EXPLORE WITH CODING

Monday, October 3, 17 - 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Ages 8 – 12

This program is built for beginners! This program will focus on using robotics to explore the world of circuits and coding. The program will incorporate elements of S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics).

Teens

TEEN BOOK CLUB

Thursday, September 1, October 6 - 4:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Ages 13 - 17

Discuss a book of your choice with your peers. Come to the book club prepared to discuss what you’ve been enjoyed reading this month. Find books by visiting lclibrary.ca or select an eBook by browsing the Libby app.

TEEN DIY

Wednesday, September 14, 28, October 12, 26 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Ages 13 -17

September 14 – Bad Art Afternoon: Let your creativity loose and throw perfectionism out the window in this silly and fun program. Use the provided materials to create the “worst” piece of art with no pressure.

September 28 – Salt Dough Leaf Bowl: Design and create a leaf bowl made from salt dough. Make a batch of salt dough and then form it into a bowl. Use leaves to create a delicate pattern on the bowl, or leave it smooth! These embossed bowls are perfect to put jewelry, change, headphones, or whatever little things you have lying around into, to keep your space looking organized.

October 12 – Duct Tape Wallet: Create a wallet out of this industrial tape. Ever have money laying in the bottom of your pockets and need a place to keep it?

October 26 – Pumpkin Decorating: Use different craft supplies to decorate your little pumpkin. Will you use tacks, bits of paper or cloth, paint, or markers to maximize your pumpkin’s look?

Adults

RUMMIKUB

Learning for Life

Friday, September 2 - 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Learn how to play the tile-based game Rummikub, and then practice and play against others. This game combines elements of the card game Rummy and Mahjong.

CROCK POT RECIPE SWAP

Friday, September 9 - 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Learn about how to use a crock pot and swap some great new recipes to use for the Fall.

HOUSEHOLD CLEANING

Learning for Life Friday, September 16 - 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Does the cost of cleaning supplies get you down? Learn how everyday home ingredients make great cleaners for all your Fall cleaning.

ADULT DIY

Thursday, September 1, 29, October 6, 27

6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, September 8, 15, 22, October 20

4:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

September 1 – Scarecrow Bottle: Create a cute scarecrow out of a bottle that you can use to decorate your home.

September 8 – Brushless Painting: Use unconventional tools to create a unique painting.

September 15 – Burlap Pumpkins: Create a rustic pumpkin that you can use to decorate your home.

September 22 – Clay Pot Scarecrow: Using clay pots, create a scarecrow that can sit on the edge of a shelf or window sill to decorate your home for the season.

September 29 – Leaf Lanterns: Upcycle vases and decorate them with leaves to create autumnal lanterns that cast lovely leafy shadows when you add a light source inside.

October 6 – Bookish Autumn Wreath: Learn how to create a unique piece of art using leaves and books that you can use to decorate your home.

October 20 – Corn Husk Wreath: Use pinecones and corn husks to create a seasonal wreath you can use to decorate your front door.

October 27 – Gnomes: Learn how to create an autumnthemed gnome. This little fellow can greet all your trick or treaters, whether it’s scary or sweet is up to you!

TECH 101

Thursday, September 15, 29 - 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

September 15 – Email: Learn the basics of email. Bring your own device to walk through the demonstration together with your group.

September 29 – Android: Learn the basics about your Android device, whether it is your tablet or phone.

LEARNING FOR LIFE - AUTUMN ACTIVITIES IN LAMBTON COUNTY

Thursday, September 22 - 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Thursday, September 29 - 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Learn about what adventures lay in our own backyard! Travelling within the County is a great way to save on fuel while still having plenty of fun with friends and family. Shelley from Tourism Sarnia-Lambton will be bringing gift bags for the first 15 persons through the door and there will be a door prize to enter for as well!

MAKERSPACE WORKSHOP - BUTTON MAKER

Saturday, September 3 - 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Thursday, September 15 - 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 12 - 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, October 15 - 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Receive training on the button maker at the Mallroad Library. Once trained you will be able to book time for independent use on the equipment. The button maker makes 2- inch buttons and buttons with a magnet backing with a few quick presses of a lever. After you complete the button maker training workshop you can book the button maker to create your own unique buttons!

LEARNING FOR LIFE - KNOCK-KNOCK CARD GAME

Friday, October 7 - 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Learn how to play the card game “Knock-Knock” (sometimes called “Sevens”). This fun game requires the use of a standard pack of 52 playing cards (without jokers), is easy to learn, and can be played with two or more players.

LEARNING FOR LIFE - CREATIVE PUMPKINS

Friday, October 28 - 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Not only will you learn about pumpkins themselves, but all the interesting uses there are for pumpkins. From pies to bowling, there are plenty of festive fall ideas to discover.

Point Edward Library Kids

SATURDAY KIDS’ CLUB

Saturday, September 10, October 1, 22

1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 3, October 29 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Ages 6 – 12

September 3 – LEGO Club: Using LEGO pieces, construct a mini watercraft. It’s up to you how extravagant your watercraft becomes.

October 1 – Paper Plate Donut Craft: Create a donut using paper plates.

October 22 – Sponge Stamps: Strengthen fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination by creating sponge stamps, then using them to create art.

AFTERSCHOOL KIDS’ CLUB

Tuesdays - 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

September 6 – Wordoodle: Choose a word and form it into a wacky wordoodle by changing words and digits into a doodle drawing.

September 13 – Rock on Rock Game: Tic-tac-rock! Create a classic game then listen to a story together. September 20 – Thankful Jars: Learn about gratitude then decorate a ‘Thankful Jar’ that you can place out for anyone to drop a note of gratitude into.

October 4 – Pom-Pom Initials: Create a 3D fuzzy initial using cardstock, fluffy pom-poms and glue. This project could make a colorful wall hanging or personalize a room!

October 11 – Build Simple Structures with Tegu: Use your imagination to combine blocks and build using Tegu blocks, magnetic wooden blocks that provide boundless opportunities.

October 18 – Halloween Clip Décor: Make Vampires, Frankenstein’s monster, Ghosts, or other ghouls that you can clip up around your house, on your backpack, or in your locker to spread spooky fun wherever you choose. What monster will adorn your clip? It can be scary or not, spook-level is up to you!

Adults

ADULT DIY - FALL GNOMES

Friday, October 21 - 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. This autumnal gnome will be an adorable addition to your fall decor. Decorate your stoop, door, or somewhere indoors!

LEARNING FOR LIFE - ARMCHAIR TRAVEL: FRANCE EDITION

Wednesday, September 14 - 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Armchair travel is a variant of a staycation. Instead of going out to explore your city or local surroundings like you would in a traditional staycation, take a virtual vacation by bringing travel photos and travel-themed media into the library.

LEARNING FOR LIFE - MUFFIN ROUND UP

Friday, September 23 - 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Talk all things muffins and learn how to get the most out of your muffin recipes. BYOR Bring Your Own Recipe (to swap)! Learn some tips for quick muffins, add-ins, bigger-muffin-tops as well as ways to bake a healthier muffin.

BOOK CLUB

Wednesday, September 7, October 5 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

To reserve your copy visit or call Point Edward Library at 519-336-3291 or visit lclibrary.ca. To reserve an eBook version browse -the Libby app.

September 7: Discuss “A Town Called Solace” by Mary Lawson, a Literary Fiction. Told through three distinct, compelling points of view - Clara’s, Mrs. Orchard’s, and Liam Kane’s - “A Town Called Solace” cuts back and forth among these unforgettable characters to uncover the layers of grief, remorse, and love that connect families, both the ones we’re born into and the ones we choose.

October 5: Discuss “The Last Thing He Told Me” by Laura Dave, a fictional thriller about a woman working to find out the truth about her husband after he disappears.

LEARNING FOR LIFE - COFFEE 101

Wednesday, October 5 - 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Learn about the world of coffee, how it is planted, harvested and the best ways to drink it. Then have a tasting of two different coffees, in two different preparation methods.

TECH TUTOR

Wednesday, September 14, 28, October 12, 26

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-onone session with one of our staff members.

TECH 101

Wednesday, September 14, 28 - 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. September 14 – Android: Learn the basics about your Android device, whether it is your tablet or phone. September 28 – Email: Learn the basics of email; composing, forwarding and sending files. Bring your own device to walk through the demonstration together.

MAKERSPACE WORKSHOP - SEWING MACHINE

Tuesday, September 13, October 11 - 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, September 20 - 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Friday, October 21 - 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Would you like to book time with the sewing machine to complete your projects? Take training on the equipment by attending this workshop and become certified to book the equipment and use it independently. The Janome Model 5060 QDC computerized sewing machine is ideal for beginners and advanced users alike, and comes preprogrammed with 24 different types of stitches and a computerized screen that allows you to easily select your own stitching.

Wyoming Library Kids

SATURDAY KIDS’ CLUB

Saturdays - 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Ages 8 - 12

September 3 – Marble Maze: Build spatial awareness and creativity while using your imagination and engineering skills to create a marble maze.

September 10 – Apple Toss: This STEM program will have participants build a mini catapult, which we then get to test with faux apples.

October 1 – Salt Painting: Create 3D art with this salt, glue and paint activity.

October 8 – Turkery Wobblers: Create your own quirky turkey toy that pops back up when you push it.

October 15 – Detective Day: Do you have what it takes to be a detective? Hone your skills at this training day. Practice fingerprint matching, deciphering codes, agility exercises and more .

October 22 – Frankenworms: Listen to “Monster Mash” by David Catrow, then use science and basic ingredients from home to bring your Frankenworms to life.

October 29 – Volcano Day: Volcanoes created much of the Earth - now you can create a volcano! Learn more fascinating volcano facts while you build your own erupting volcano.

AFTERSCHOOL KIDS’ CLUB

Tuesdays - 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Ages 7 – 12

September 6 – Bouncy Ball: Create and design your very own bouncy ball using a unique combination of ingredients that work together to make your ball bounce.

September 13 – Paint with Apples: Fill a page with brightly coloured art using apple slices.

September 20 – Fidget Spinner: Design and build your own fidget spinner.

October 4 – Scarecrow: Paint and decorate a mason jar to create your own personalized scarecrow.

October 11 – Halloween Masks: With Halloween around the corner, get into the spirit by making a creepy paper mâché mask to wear or hide around the house.

October 18 – Pumpkins: Decorate small pumpkins to add a spooky or silly decoration to your room.

October 25 – Spider Venom: Listen to “I’m Trying To Love Spiders (It Isn’t Easy)” by Bethany Barton, then learn how to make your own spider venom ooblek.

EXPLORE WITH ELECTRICITY

Tuesday, September 13 - 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Ages 6 - 12

Explore with Electricity. This program will focus on using robotics to explore the world of circuits and coding. The program will incorporate elements of S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics).

Teens

TEEN DIY

Monday, September 26, October 24 - 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Ages 13 – 17

September 26 – Beaded Keychain: Learn how to make a custom beaded keychain that you can attach to your bag or belt loop.

October 24 – Lip Balm: Learn how to make your own lip balm in a variety of scents.

Adults

WYOMING BOOK CLUB

Wednesday, September 7, October 5 - 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

To reserve your copy visit or call Wyoming Library, 519-845-0181 or visit lclibrary.ca. To reserve an eBook version browse the Libby app.

September 7: Discuss “The Dishwasher” by Stephane Larue, winner of Amazon Canada First Novel Award. “The Dishwasher” is a gripping tale of unlikely friendships, and plunges us into a world in which everyone depends on each other: for better and for worse.

October 5: Discuss “The Promise” by Damon Galgut, Winner of the 2021 Booker Prize. “The Promise” is an epic family saga set in South Africa. Reunited by four funerals over three decades, the dwindling family reflects the atmosphere of its country--an atmosphere of resentment, renewal, and--ultimately--hope.

MAKERSPACE WORKSHOP –

SILHOUETTE DIE CUTTER

Wednesday, September 7, October 19

6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

ADULT DIY

Thursday, September 15, 29, October 13, 20, 27

6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

September 15 – Paint Night: Learn how to paint by following the lead of the instructor, no experience is

Learn how to create an autumn themed gnome that you can use to greet your

Create your own sweet pumpkins from new and used materials. Bring an old shirt you would like to upcycle, or use library-provided

Learn the basics of embroidery like different types of stitches. Once you learn the basics you can embroider hats, clothing, home decor, and more, to create unique custom pieces.

Seasonal decor can be expensive. Learn how to DIY your own wreaths then use the skills you learn at home throughout the year whenever you want to switch out your decor.

Tuesday, September 27 - 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. You’ve had success with your garden, now you’re wondering what to do with all that produce? Learn how to harvest your produce, storage methods, and how to

LEARNING FOR LIFE - COOKING FOR ONE

Thursday, October 6 - 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Cooking for one person can be difficult. Learn how to maximize your groceries, save money, scale down recipes, minimize waste, and still eat delicious food.

Tuesday, October 11 - 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Learn new techniques and create cards for someone special. All supplies necessary will be provided as you

Online Programs

ONLINE WANDERLUST CLUB

Online Programs

The following programs will be hosted online through Zoom. A Zoom link will be emailed to you upon registration. For help setting up Zoom, please call the library for technical support at 519-337-3291. Pre-registration is required at all programs. Register by visiting the online calendar at lclibrary.ca or calling your local library.

Adults

LEARNING FOR LIFE - FLASH FICTION

Friday, September 9, October 7 - 6:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.

Stretch your creative muscles by submitting a piece of bite-sized ‘flash’ fiction in line with the month’s prompt, then join our online discussion for a friendly, informal chat about the entries. Entries must follow the word count limit and be family-friendly, but feel free to interpret the prompt however you like: write in any genre, style, or mode, express your creativity, and have fun. Instructions for submission will be emailed to you after registering.

September: prompt – clock; word count – 100 words October: prompt – slither; word count – 250 words

Learning for Life

Thursday, September 29, October 27 - 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Satisfy your desire to wander during this monthly armchair travel series. Travel with us to well-known sights and locations, as we go off the beaten path without the hassle of airport check-in lines, COVID screenings, train delays, traffic jams, and all the other inconveniences that come with international travel. From the comfort of home, explore a new destination each month. Learn interesting facts and historical tidbits about each month’s location through videos, pictures, and more. If you’ve been lucky enough to travel to the destination in question, we are eager to hear about your experience.September 29: New Orleans, USA October 27: Seoul, South Korea

NON-FICTION BOOK CLUB

Tuesday, September 20, October 18 - 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Select your choice of a non-fiction book and discuss the topic, settings, impressions and feelings around what you have read every third Tuesday of the month. Browse our non-fiction collection at lclibrary.ca or call us at 519337-3291 for help or information.

Show some love to your career. Learn the foundational time management skills that are essential in todays workforce. Try the Time Management Fundamentals course on LinkedIn Learning for free with your library card. Visit lclibrary.ca and get started today!

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Library Hours and Phone Numbers

Location Information & Hours Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Alvinston 519-898-2921 10am-3pm 3pm-8pm 10am-3pm 3pm-8pm 10am-1pm

Arkona 519-828-3406 3pm-7pm 10am-2pm 10am-2pm

Brigden 519-864-1142 2pm-7pm 2pm-7pm 10am-3pm 2pm-7pm 10am-3pm

Bright’s Grove 519-869-2351 10am-8pm 10am-8pm 10am-8pm 10am-8pm 10am-3pm 10am-3pm

Camlachie 519-899-2202 10am-2pm 4pm-8pm 4pm-8pm 10am-2pm

Corunna 519-862-1132 10am-7pm 10am-7pm 10am-7pm 10am-7pm 10am-7pm 10am-1pm

Courtright 519-867-2712 10am-2pm 4pm-8pm 10am-2pm

Florence 519-692-3213 10am-2pm 4pm-8pm 10am-2pm

Forest 519-786-5152 9am-8pm 9am-8pm 9am-8pm 9am-8pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 12pm-5pm

Grand Bend 519-238-2067 9am-7pm 9am-7pm 9am-7pm 9am-7pm 9am-3pm 9am-12pm

Inwood 519-844-2491 4pm-8pm 10am-2pm 10am-2pm

Mallroad 519-542-2580 9am-8pm 9am-8pm 9am-8pm 9am-8pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 12pm-5pm

Mooretown 519-867-2823 9am–1pm 4pm–8 pm 9am–1pm

Oil Springs 519-834-2670 10am-2pm 4pm–8 pm 10am-2pm

Petrolia 519-882-0771 9am-8pm 9am-8pm 9am-8pm 9am-8pm 9am-6pm 9am-6pm 11am-2pm

Point Edward 519-336-3291 10am-3pm 2pm-7pm 10am-3pm 2pm-7pm 10am-3pm

Port Franks 519-243-2820 10am-2pm 3pm-7pm 10am-2pm

Port Lambton 519-677-5217 10am-2pm 3pm-7pm 10am-2pm

Sarnia 519-337-3291 9am-8pm 9am-8pm 9am-8pm 9am-8pm 9am-8pm 9am-5pm 2pm-5pm

Shetland 519-695-3330 10am-2pm 4pm-8pm 10am-2pm

Sombra 519-892-3711 3pm-7pm 10am-2pm 10am-2pm

Thedford 519-296-4459 10am-2pm 4pm-8pm 4pm-8pm

Watford 519-876-2204 10am-6pm 12pm-8pm 10am-6pm 12pm-8pm 10am-1pm

Wilkesport 519-864-4000 9am-1pm 3pm-7pm 9am-1pm

Wyoming 519-845-0181 10am-8pm 12pm-8pm 10am-8pm 12pm-8pm 9am-5pm 9am-1pm