Check it Out - July/August 2024

Your guide to Lambton County Library news and programs.

LAMBTON 175 SHOW & TELL

Brian McLellan shares his collection of local music and sports memorabilia with Dana

Lambton Heritage Museum Curator/Supervisor at Clearwater Library’s Lambton 175 – Show & Tell event. See page 8 & 9 for upcoming Show & Tell events.

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Join the Summer Reading Challenge and Beat Summer Learning Loss

By joining the Summer Reading Challenge and reading 15 minutes each day and completing activities with Lambton County Library, kids can maintain their reading and math skills throughout the summer. Adults can be good role models for the children in their household by participating alongside their children, and also logging their reading in the Adult Summer Reading Challenge.

Sign Up Now for the Summer Reading Challenge

Everyone can participate – kids, teens, and adults! Register online at Lambton.Beanstack.org or at any Lambton County Library. Once registered, participants aged 0-17 can pick up an English or French kit, while supplies last, at their local library. Each kit contains a canvas tote bag, painting supplies, and an activity book. One lucky winner in each age category will find a Golden Ticket hidden inside their kit, redeemable for a special prize.

Community Reading Goal

Last year’s participants in our Summer Reading Challenge surpassed our Community Reading goal by reading 33,630 books! Building on this success, we have set a goal for our community to read 40,000 books during this year’s six-week Summer Reading Challenge. Track your reading in Beanstack or with the help from a library team member to contribute to our goal.

The Summer Reading Challenge runs from Tuesday, July 2 to Sunday, August 11, and incentivizes people of all ages to read and take part in free activities and games for a chance to win prizes. Visit lclibrary.ca/SRC for more information.

Vanitia Campbell, Public Services Coordinator - Youth Programs & Outreach, hides a Golden Ticket inside a Summer Reading Challenge registration kit.

Important Dates

SUMMER READING CHALLENGE BEGINS - JULY 2

CAPTAIN CORBIN PIRATE MAGIC SHOW - JULY 13

USED BOOK SALE - JULY 24

SUMMER READING CHALLENGE ENDS - AUGUST 11

Libraries & Book Return Bins Closed

MONDAY, JULY 1

SUNDAY, AUGUST 4

MONDAY, AUGUST 5

Help us reach our community reading goal of 40,000 books!

Kids, teens and adult’s, sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at lambton.beanstack.org. Track your reading progress from July 2nd to August 11th using the list below and report your reading to your local library or with the Beanstack app. All reading counts, including audiobooks, eBooks graphic novels, and magazines.

TITLE AUTHOR RATING

Sizzling Summer Reads

On Your Holds List

The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley

Readalike

Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney

On Your Holds List

Horror Movie: A Novel by Paul Tremblay

Readalike

Burn the Negative by Josh Winning

Dive into these readalikes as you wait for this summer’s steamy romances or chilling thrillers. For more information or to borrow any of these titles, visit lclibrary.ca!

On Your Holds List

This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune

Readalike

Same Time Next Summer by Annabel Monaghan

On Your Holds List

Funny Story by Emily Henry

Readalike

Unrealistic Expectations by Andie J. Christopher

SCAN TO REGISTER

Challenge

Yourshelf!

Sign up for the Adult Summer Reading Challenge. Download the Beanstack app on your mobile device or visit lambton.beanstack.ca to log your reading and participate in activities for a chance to win prizes.

Technology

Tech Tutor

Need help navigating your computer, tablet or phone? Trying to set up email? Technical help is available at all 25 libraries. Call your local library to book a one-on-one session with us or register for one of these scheduled programs.

Location Date Time

Monday, July 15

Tuesday, July 2, 16, August 13

Bright’s Grove Library

Clearwater Library

Point Edward Library

Sarnia Library

Thursday, August 29

Friday, July 5

12:00 - 1:00 p.m. 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Thursday, July 11, 25, August 12, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Tuesday, July 9, 26, August 16, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Tuesday, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6, 13, 20, 27

Wednesday, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7, 14, 21, 28

Thursday, July 4, 11, 18, 25, 30, August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Wyoming Library Friday, August 2 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Makerspace Training

Receive one-on-one training on Makerspace equipment at Sarnia Library. Choose to be trained on the 3D Printer, Laser Cutter, Silhouette Cutter, Button Maker or Sewing Machine. Once trained you will be able to book time for independent use on the equipment. Registration required.

Location Date Time

Monday, July 8, 15, 22, 29, August 12, 19, 26

Sarnia Library

Tuesday, July 2, 9,16, 23, 30, August 6, 13, 20, 27

Friday, July 12, 19, 26, August 9, 16, 23, 30

6:30 - 7:30 p.m. 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Makerspace Workshops

Receive one-on-one training on Makerspace equipment at select libraries.

Location Date Time

Forest Library

3D Printer

Grand Bend Library

Button Maker

Petrolia Library

Silhouette Die Cutter

Watford Library

Sewing Machine

Monday, July 15

Monday, August 12

Wednesday, July 17

Thursday, August 8

Friday, July 26

Monday, July 29

Wednesday, August 7, Thursday, August 8

Friday, August 16

10:00 - 11:30 a.m. 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

3:00 - 4:00 p.m. 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

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

9:00 - 10:00 a.m. 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Wednesday, July 10, August 7 1:00-2:00 p.m.

Make of the Month at Sarnia Library

JULY - WOODEN STANDING FLOWER DECORATION

FIRST FRIDAY DROP-IN: JULY 5 - 6:30 TO 7:30 P.M.

Saturday, July 6, 13, 20 - 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Wednesday, July 24 - 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Make a flower decoration using the laser cutter. All materials will be provided.

AUGUST - SUMMER SIGN

FIRST FRIDAY DROP-IN: AUGUST 2 - 6:30 TO 7:30 P.M.

Saturday, August 3, 10, 17- 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Wednesday, August 21- 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Make a vertical 32” x 8” seasonal summer sign using the Laser cutter and Silhouette cutter. All materials will be provided.

Adobe Creative Cloud software including Photoshop, Premiere Pro and Illustrator is available at Sarnia Library’s Makerspace. Call 519-337-3291 to book time on the Creative Cloud computer.

LAMBTON 175 SHOW & TELL

SHARE MEMORIES AND MAKE HISTORY

Visit lambtonmuseums.ca/show for more information.

EAST LAMBTON COMMUNITY COMPLEX

Thursday, July 11

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

FOREST LIBRARY

Thursday, July 18

6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

LAMBTON HERITAGE MUSEUM

Saturday, July 27

1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

SARNIA LIBRARY

Tuesday, August 13

3:00 to 5:00 p.m.

CAMLACHIE LIBRARY

Saturday, August 17

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

OIL MUSEUM OF CANADA

Thursday, August 22

6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

FLORENCE COMMUNITY CENTRE

Thursday, September 12 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

PETROLIA YMCA

Saturday, September 14

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

BRIGDEN LIBRARY

Wednesday, September 25 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Adult Programs

Lambton 175 Show & Tell Events

Share your local history items at an upcoming “Show & Tell” event. A team from Lambton County Museums will be on-site to digitize and photograph your items, ensuring their stories are preserved for future generations. Here are examples of what you could bring: Please note: firearms are not permitted.

• Family photos, diaries, or documents

• Objects from local businesses

• Local sports or music memorabilia

• Items that commemorate community celebrations

East Lambton Community Complex 61 Centennial Ave, Watford

Thursday, July 11 – 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Forest Library

Thursday, July 18 – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Lambton Heritage Museum 10035 Museum Rd, Grand Bend

Saturday, July 27 – 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Sarnia Library

Tuesday, August 13 – 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Camlachie Library

Saturday, August 17 – 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

One Seed Lambton

Learn about growing, seed saving and more from community experts.

EAT LIKE A LOCAL WITH KITCHEN WITCH NUTRITION

Forest Library

Wednesday, July 24 – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

ZUCCHINILICIOUS AT GREENS

Greens 196 Christina Street North, Sarnia

Saturday, August 10 – 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

THE GREAT ZUCCHINI EXPLOSION

Forest Library

Thursday, August 15 – 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

SEED SAVING WITH MICHAEL SCHIMP

Oil Museum of Canada 2423 Kelly Rd, Oil Springs

Thursday, August 22 – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Petrolia Library

Tuesday, August 27 – 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Lambton 175 – Show & Tell at Alvinston Library

Author Talks

STORYTELLING WITH MARGARET BIRD

Wyoming Library

Wednesday, July 10 – 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

JANE MERLING

Forest Library

Monday, August 19 – 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Grand Bend Library

Thursday, August 22 – 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

PHIL EGAN

Point Edward Library

Tuesday, July 30 – 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

History Workshops

LAMBTON STORIES THROUGH TIME WITH LAMBTON COUNTY ARCHIVES

Corunna Library

Thursday, July 4 – 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

RAILWAYS THAT SPURRED OIL’S EXPANSION WITH OIL MUSEUM OF CANADA

Corunna Library

Tuesday, July 9 – 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

CITY OF SARNIA HERITAGE COMMITTEE

INFORMATION SESSION

Sarnia Library

Tuesday, July 16 – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

JOHN LABATT’S KIDNAPPING WITH STORYTELLER BRAD GRAY

Bright’s Grove Library

Wednesday, August 14 – 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

HOCKEY MATTERS HERE: HISTORY OF THE GAME IN SARNIA- LAMBTON WITH LAMBTON HERITAGE MUSEUM

Clearwater Library

Saturday, July 27 – 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Gardening

12 PLANTS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD

Forest Library

Thursday, July 18 – 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.

NATURALIZED GARDENING

Forest Library

Thursday, July 4 – 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Trivia

JEOPARDY TRIVIA

Clearwater Library

Wednesday, July 10, 31, 14 – 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

NAME THAT 1960’S TUNE TRIVIA

Point Edward Library

Wednesday, July 17 – 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

GO FOR THE GOLD OLYMPIC TRIVIA CHALLENGE

Sarnia Library

Thursday, July 25 – 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

TRIVIA NIGHT

Sarnia Library

Monday, July 29, August 26 – 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

1960 & 1970 TRIVIA

Point Edward Library

Wednesday, August 21 – 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Writing Workshops

WRITER’S CLUB

Inwood Library

Tuesday, July 23, August 27 – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

WRITING CHALLENGE

Sarnia Library

Friday, July 12, August 9 – 6:00 to 6:45 p.m.

Adult DIY

Brigden Library

Wednesday, July 17, 24, August 14, 21 –11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

July 17 - Watercolour and Ink Flowers

July 24 - Tin Foil Rubbing

Aug 14 - Puffy Painting

Aug 21 - Sandwich Collage

Bright’s Grove Library

Tuesday, July 2 – 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Saturday, July 13 – 11:00 to 12:00 p.m.

Tuesday, August 6 – 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Wednesday, August 7 – 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

July 2 - Introduction to Calligraphy

July 13 - Madhubani Coasters

Clearwater Library

Thursday, July 4, 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8 – 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

July 4, 11 - Junk Journal

July 18 - Sailboat Silhouette Painting

July 25 - Paper Bowl

Aug 1 - Voyage Journal

Aug 8 - Van Gogh Style Painting

Corunna Library

Friday, July 12, August 9 – 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

July 12 - Watercolour and Ink Flowers

Aug 9 - Puffy Painting

Forest Library

Thursday, July 11 – 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Saturday, July 13 – 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.

Thursday, July 18 – 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Saturday, August 3 – 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

July 11 - Quilt Square

July 13 - Rug Braiding

July 18, Aug 3 - Needle Felting

Inwood Library

Tuesday, July 2, August 6 – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

July 2- Crochet Hexagons

Aug 6 - Crochet Triangles

Oil Springs Library

Thursday, July 4, 18, August 1, 15 – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

July 4 - Basket Weaving

July 18 - Greek Pottery

Aug 1 - Bracelet Making

Aug 15 - Recycled Fashion of the Future

Port Franks Library

Friday, July 12 – 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

July 12 - Eye of Horus Coaster

Petrolia Library

Tuesday, July 2, 9, 16, 30, August 6, 13 – 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

July 2,9,16 - Greek Pottery Series

July 30 - Seashell Jar Luminary

Aug 6 - Newspaper Weaving

Aug 13 - Fabric Bowls

Sarnia Library

Wednesday, July 3 – 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, August 10 – 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Sunday, August 11 – 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday, August 14 – 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

July 3 - Upcycled Book Vase

Aug 10 - Floral Wall Art

Aug 11, 14 - Transferring a Photo to Wood

Shetland Library

Friday, August 2, 9, 16 – 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Aug 2,9,16 - Crochet Club

Watford Library

Thursday, July 18, August 15 – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

July 18 - Painted Bookmarks

Aug 15 - Beginner Macramé Keychains

Wyoming Library

Thursday, July 25, August 22 – 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

July 25 - Yarn Art

Aug 22 - Painted Water Bottle

ADULT COLOURING

Clearwater Library

Friday, July 12 – 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Employment Resources

LAMBTON WORKS CENTRE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES DROP-IN SESSIONS

The Lambton Works Centre connects you with employers and local community service providers to help you reach your goals and support your well-being. Whether you’re a job seeker or an employer, they have the resources and support to help you thrive in the local job market.

Alvinston Library

Mondays – 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Corunna Library

Tuesdays – 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Forest Library

Wednesdays – 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Thedford Library

Tuesdays – 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Watford Library

Thursdays – 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Wyoming Library

Thursdays – 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

GOODWILL EMPLOYMENT CENTRE

Learn about programs, services, and resources offered by Goodwill Industries with resource navigator Harmony Williamson.

Sarnia Library

Thursday, July 18 – 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

HOW TO EFFECTIVELY JOB SEARCH WITH GOODWILL CAREER CENTRE

Clearwater Library

Monday, July 29 – 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION IN THE WORKPLACE WITH GOODWILL CAREER CENTRE

Clearwater Library

Monday, August 26 – 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Games

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS

Sarnia Library

Thursday, July 4, 18, August 1, 15, 29 – 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Petrolia Library

Thursday, July 4, 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 –6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

DOMINOES

Clearwater Library

Friday, August 2 – 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

ESCAPE ROOM

SUMMER READING CHALLENGE

You dared to enter the haunted Fairbank Mansion. Locate the key needed to escape, or become trapped for eternity like the ghosts who call this place home.

Sarnia Library

Tuesday, July 9 – 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

PLAY WITH WiiU

Clearwater Library

Friday, August 9 – 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Language Learning

ENGLISH LANGUAGE CONVERSATION GROUP

Sarnia Library

Saturday, July 6, 20, August 3, 17, 31 – 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Thursday, July 11, August 22 – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

HINDI CONVERSATION CIRCLE

Clearwater Library

Monday, July 8, August 12 – 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Learning for Life

TECH 101 – ELIBRARY TOOLKIT

Master eLibrary resources and learn troubleshooting methods to solve common tech problems.

Forest Library

Wednesday, August 14 – 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Grand Bend Library

Thursday, August 15 – 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

TRUE CRIME

Explore famous cold-cases and speculate on what happened. Each participant will be provided with a case file that includes facts about the case, relevant images, and maps.

Oil Springs Library

Saturday, July 6, August 17 – 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Arkona Library

Monday, July 8, August 12 – 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

GROWN-UP STORYTIME

Wyoming Library

Thursday, July 11, August 8 – 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

MOVIE DISCUSSION CLUB

Clearwater Library

Thursday, July 11 – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

PINKIES UP TEA CLUB

Steep yourself in the history of tea and savor delicious tea varieties.

Bright’s Grove Library

Wednesday, July 17, August 12 – 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Book Clubs

Visit lclibrary.ca, or call your local library, to reserve a copy of each book. To reserve an eBook, browse the Libby app. Registration required.

ALVINSTON BOOK CLUB

Thursday, July 18 – 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

July - Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Young

BRIGDEN COZY BOOK CLUB

Wednesday, July 31, August 28 –11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

July - Novels by M.C. Beaton

Aug - Novels by Robin Carr

BRIGHT’S GROVE EVENING BOOK CLUB

Tuesday, July 16, August 14 – 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

July - The Book Club by Mary Alice Monroe

Aug - I Found You by Lisa Jewell

CAMLACHIE BOOK CLUB

Thursday, July 18, August 15 – 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.

July – The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George

Aug – Defending Jacob by William Landay

CLEARWATER BOOK CLUB

Tuesday, May 9, June 13 – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

July – The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi

Aug – Banyan Moon by Thao Thai

FOREST FRIDAY BOOK CLUB

Friday, July 12, August 9 – 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

July – Educated by Tara Westover

Aug – The German Girl by Armando Lucas Correa

FOREST KING STREET BOOK CLUB

Thursday, July 11, August 8 – 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.

July – Women Talking by Miriam Toews

Aug – Yellowface by R. F. Kuang

GRAND BEND BOOK CLUB

Wednesday, July 10, August 14 – 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

July – Three Sisters by Heather Morris

Aug – Wild by Cheryl Strayed

INWOOD BOOK CLUB

Tuesday, July 16, August 20 – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

July - Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer

Aug - Girl Waits with Gun by Amy Stewart

OIL SPRINGS BOOK CLUB

Thursday, July 11, August 8 – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

July - The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin

Aug - The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead

PETROLIA AFTERNOON BOOK CLUB

Wednesday, July 10, August 14 – 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

July - Select your own title

Aug - The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson

PETROLIA EVENING BOOK CLUB

Tuesday, July 16, August 13 – 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

July - The Pull of the Stars by Emma Donoghue

Aug - The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah

POINT EDWARD BOOK CLUB

Wednesday, July 3, August 7 –11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

July - Things you Save in a Fire by Katherine Center,

Aug - Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George

PORT FRANKS BOOK CLUB

Monday, July 8, August 12 –1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

July - City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert

Aug - This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub

SARNIA ADULT FICTION BOOK CLUBAFTERNOON

Tuesday, July 9, August 6 – 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

July -Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

Aug - The High Mountains of Portugal by Yann Martel

SARNIA ADULT FICTION BOOK CLUB - EVENING

Wednesday, July 17, August 14 – 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

July - Happiness Falls by Angie Kim

Aug - Unsettled Ground by Claire Fuller

SARNIA HISTORICAL FICTION BOOK CLUB

Thursday, July 18, August 14 – 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

July - The Book Woman’s Daughter by Kim Michele Richardson

Aug - Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict

ART AND BOOKS CLUB

Thursday, August 29 – 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Participate in a book discussion at the Sarnia Library and a tour of the current exhibits at the Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery.

The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben

THEDFORD BOOK CLUB

Tuesday, July 16, August 20 – 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

July - Born a Crime by Trevor Noah

Aug - The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

WATFORD EVENING BOOK CLUB

Thursday, July 11, August 8 – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

July - Apples Never Fall by Lianne Moriarty

Aug - The Last Garden in England by Julie Kelly

WATFORD AFTERNOON BOOK CLUB

Tuesday, July 16, August 20 – 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

July - The Quintland Sisters by Shelley Wood

Aug - Garden of Small Beginnings by Abbi Waxman

ONLINE NON-FICTION BOOK CLUB

Tuesday, July 16, August 20 – 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Register to receive the Zoom link to join the Online Book Club. For help with Zoom, please call 519-337-3291 for technical support.

July - The Wager by David Grann

Aug - Easy Beauty by Chloé Cooper Jones

Start your own book club with a Book Club Kit

There’s a Book Club Kit for every reader! Visit lclibrary.ca to browse the wide selection of Book Club Kits, from captivating fiction and thrilling mysteries to the graphic novels and manga. Each kit contains ten copies of the same book and can be borrowed for eight weeks, giving your group ample time to read and discuss the book together.

Now Showing at Sarnia Library

ALADDIN (2019)

Theatre

Wednesday, July 3 – 2:00 to 4:30 p.m.

Rated PG

128 minutes

CASINO ROYALE (2006)

Sunday, July 7 – 2:30 to 4:55 p.m.

Rated PG-13

144 minutes

MR. PEABODY & SHERMAN (2014)

Friday, July 19 – 2:00 to 3:35 p.m.

Rated PG

92 minutes

DOLITTLE (2020)

Thursday, July 25 – 1:00 to 2:50 p.m.

Rated PG

106 minutes

SENSE AND SENSIBILITY (1995)

Thursday, July 31 – 2:00 to 4:30 p.m.

Rated PG

138 minutes

NATIONAL TREASURE 2 (2007)

Thursday, August 1 – 1:30 to 3:35 p.m.

Rated PG 124 minutes

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE (2005)

Friday, August 2 – 5:45 to 8:00 p.m.

Rated PG 127minutes

THE LAND BEFORE TIME (1988)

Saturday, August 3 – 5:45 to 8:00 p.m.

Rated G 73 minutes

THE FLINTSTONES (1994)

Thursday, August 8 – 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.

Rated PG 90 minutes

THE REVENANT (2015)

Friday, August 9 – 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.

Rated R 150 minutes

BARBIE (2023)

Friday, August 23 – 2:00 to 3:55 p.m.

Rated PG-13 114 minutes

CRUELLA (2021)

Thursday, August 29 – 1:00 to 3:15 p.m.

Rated PG-13 134 minutes

FOOTLOOSE (1984)

Thursday, August 31 – 2:00 to 4:30 p.m.

Rated PG 107 minutes

AT SARNIA LIBRARY THEATRE

ALADDIN

JULY 3 - 2:00 TO 3:35 P.M.

THE LAND BEFORE TIME

AUGUST 3 - 2:00 TO 3:15 P.M.

CASINO ROYALE

JULY 7 - 2:30 TO 4:55 P.M.

MR.PEABODY & SHERMAN

JULY 19 - 2:00 TO 3:35 P.M.

THE FLINTSTONES

AUGUST 8 - 2:00 TO 3:30 P.M.

DOLITTLE

JULY 25 - 1:00 TO 2:50 P.M.

THE REVENANT AUGUST 9 - 5:30 TO 8:00 P.M.

SENSE AND SENSIBILITY

JULY 31 - 2:00 TO 4:30 P.M.

NATIONAL TREASURE 2

AUGUST 1 - 1:30 TO 3:35 P.M.

BARBIE

AUGUST 23 - 2:00 TO 3:55 P.M.

CRUELLA

AUGUST 29 - 1:00 TO 3:15 P.M.

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE

AUGUST 2 - 5:45 TO 8:00 P.M.

FOOTLOOSE

AUGUST 31 - 2:00 TO 4:30 P.M.

SEE THE WORK OF LOCAL TALENTED TEENS AT THE JUDITH & NORMAN ALIX ART GALLERY.

AUGUST 2 - OCTOBER 12, 2024

JUDITH & NORMAN ALIX ART GALLERY

147 LOCHIEL STREET, SARNIA

jnaag.ca

@TheJNAAG

@Gallery.Lambton

Mark your calendars for Sarnia’s First Friday on August 2nd at the Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery. The selected photos from the Teen Photo Contest will be displayed alongside works by renowned photographer Jane Hinton, from JNAAG’s permanent collection.

Teen Photo Contest

Entry Deadline: Sunday, July 7

Submit up to five photos at lclibrary.ca/TeenPhotoContest SCAN HERE!

Teen Programs

VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALKLEARNING THE POWER OF POETRY

Tuesday, July 23 – 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Register at libraryc.org/lclibrary

Learn about the power of poetry with Elizabeth Acevedo. Acevedo will provide a short reading from her bestselling novel-in-verse, The Poet X, winner of the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature, the Michael L. Printz Award, the Pura Belpré Award, the Carnegie medal, the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award, and the Walter Award.

TEEN DIY

Grand Bend Library

Tuesday, July 2, 9, 23, 30, August 6 – 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

July 2 - Olde English Witch’s Orbs

July 9 - Masquerade Masks

July 23 - Beetlejuice Book Stack

July 30 - Sugar Skull Planters

Aug 6 - Tie-Dye Shirts

Watford Library

Wednesday, July 3, 10, 24, 31, August 14 –12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

July 3 - Olde English Witch’s Orbs

July 10 - Masquerade Masks

July 24 - Beetlejuice Book Stack

July 31 - Sugar Skull Planters

Aug 14 - Tie-Dye Shirts

Sarnia Library

Friday, August 9 – 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Weave a Medieval Cord Bracelet

TEEN LEGO CLUB

Clearwater Library

Wednesday, July 3, 10,17, 24, 31, August 7, 14 –3:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Play with SNES at Petrolia Library

MACABRE VICTORIAN HISTORY WITH FOREST LAMBTON MUSEUM

Get a glimpse into some of the creepy, macabre, and weird historical artifacts that were part of Victorian era households.

Forest Library

Thursday, July 25 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

SETTLERS OF CATAN

Corunna Library

Friday, July 5, 12,19, 26, August 2, 9, 16 –4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

LIBRARY LOFT BOARD GAME CAFÉ

Point Edward Library

Friday, July 26, August 30 – 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

TEEN DUNGEONS & DRAGONS

Sarnia Library

Thursday July 11, 25, August 8, 22 –4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Tween Programs

ESCAPE ROOM

SUMMER READING CHALLENGE

You dared to enter the haunted Fairbank Mansion. Will you solve the tasks and locate the key needed to escape, or become trapped for eternity like the ghosts who call this place home?

Alvinston Library

Tuesday, July 2 – 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Friday, July 5 – 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Brigden Library

Monday, July 22 – 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Friday, July 26 – 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Bright’s Grove Library

Thursday, July 18 – 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Monday, July 22 – 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, July 23 – 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Thursday, July 25 – 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Camlachie Library

Monday, July 22 – 11:45 to 12:45 p.m. –1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Clearwater Library

Thursday, July 18 – 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Thursday, July 25 – 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Corunna Library

Friday, July 19 – 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, July 24 – 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Saturday, July 27 – 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Courtright Library

Tuesday, July 23 – 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Florence Library

Saturday, July 6 – 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.

Forest Library

Thursday, August 1 – 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Summer Reading Challenge at Watford Library

Grand Bend Library

Thursday, August 8 – 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Inwood Library

Saturday, July 6 – 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Oil Springs Library

Thursday, July 4 – 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, July 9 – 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.

Petrolia Library

Wednesday, July 3 – 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Tuesday, July 9 – 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, July 10 – 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Port Edward Library

Tuesday, July 23 – 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, July 24 – 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Port Franks Library

Wednesday, July 21 – 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Port Lambton Library

Wednesday, July 17 – 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Monday, July 22 – 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Sarnia Library

Thursday, July 4 – 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Shetland Library

Friday, July 5 – 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Sombra Library

Thursday, July 18 – 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Watford Library

Wednesday, August 7 – 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Wilkesport Library

Thursday, July 18 – 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Wyoming Library

Wednesday, July 17 – 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

TWEEN BOOK CLUBS

Alvinston Library

Tuesday, July 16 – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer

Book Buzz for Tweens

Clearwater Library

Friday, July 5, 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9, 16 –1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Enjoy discussing your book with other like-minded readers, explore new genres, and find your next great read!

Petrolia Library

Wednesday, July 17, August 21 – 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.

July -Inkheart by Cornelia Funke

Aug - The Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend

Sarnia Library

Warrior Cats Book Club

Sunday, July 21, August 18 – 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

TWEEN DIY

Clearwater Library

Monday, July 8 – 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Monday, July 15, 29 – 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.

July 8 - Windmills

July 15 - Berry Ink

July 29 - Huichol Yarn Painting

Inwood Library

Thursday, July 18 – 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Tuesday, July 23 – 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

July 18 - Stained Glass Windows

July 23 - Famous Artist Experience

TWEEN DUNGEONS & DRAGONS

Petrolia Library

Thursday, July 4, 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 –4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

INTERNET SAFETY FOR TWEENS

Wyoming Library

Thursday, August 1 – 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Clearwater Library

Friday, August 16 – 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

INVENTIONS THROUGH TIME

Learn about significant historic inventions then build a small model using LEGO. Sarnia Library

Saturday, August 17 – 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.

LIVESTREAM AUTHOR TALK SURVIVING THE SUMMER WITH THE LAST KIDS ON EARTH

Tuesday, July 16 – 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Register at libraryc.org/lclibrary

New York Times bestselling author Max Brallier will talk about The Last Kids on Earth, both the book series and the animated series on Netflix. Max will share how he came up with the different monsters and villains and the unique ways the heros defeat them.

LIVESTREAM AUTHOR TALK DAN SANTAT - TELL YOUR OWN STORY IN A GRAPHIC NOVEL

Tuesday, July 30 – 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Register at libraryc.org/lclibrary

Join this year’s winner of the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature, Dan Santat, as he inspires tweens and teens to tell their own stories through graphic novels.

LIVESTREAM AUTHOR TALK BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE SPACE STATION WITH SMITHSONIAN CURATOR DR. JENNIFER LEVASSEUR

Wednesday, August 7 – 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Register at libraryc.org/lclibrary

Revealing a new perspective into the world of space exploration and the daring astronauts who make it possible, Dr. Levasseur will guide you through the Smithsonian’s Behind the Scenes at the Space Station and take you on a once-in-a-lifetime virtual tour of the International Space Station.

Kids Programs

TIME TRAVELLERS TRAINING CAMP

SUMMER READING CHALLENGE

Become a time traveler! Craft a medieval crown, unearth dinosaur bones, master the art of archery, and conquer an ancient Greek obstacle course. Strike a pose in the Time Warp photobooth and choose your favorite historical backdrop and props.

Bright’s Grove Library

Thursday, July 4 – 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.

Sarnia Library

Wednesday, July 10 – 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.

Corunna Library

Tuesday, July 23 – 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.

Petrolia Library

Wednesday, July 24 – 10:00 to 11:30 p.m.

Wyoming Library

Wednesday, July 31 – 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.

Forest Library

Thursday, August 1 – 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.

GAMES THROUGH TIME WITH MOORE MUSEUM

SUMMER READING CHALLENGE

Learn about children’s games from the past and try them out! Create an old time game to take home.

Mooretown Library

Wednesday, July 3 – 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

BRAIN TEASER CHALLENGES

Sombra Library

Tuesday, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 – 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

SPOT THE MASCOT

Our Summer Reading mascot, Spike, is hiding in plain sight in this issue of Check it Out! Can you find all five hiding spots? Answers on page 34.

PAWS FOR STORIES WITH ST. JOHN AMBULANCE THERAPY DOGS

Petrolia Library

Wednesday, July 3, 17, 31, August 14, 28 –11:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

FAMILY BOARD GAMES

Camlachie Library

Wednesday, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7, 14 –6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

PLAY WITH NINTENDO SWITCH

Watford Library

Monday, July 8 – 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday, July 9 – 1:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, July 10, 17 – 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Thursday, July 11, 16, 18 – 1:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, July 13, 20 – 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

CANADIAN BORDER SERVICES AGENCY K9 UNIT WITH BONES AND SMOKE

SUMMER READING CHALLENGE

Meet detector dogs Bones and Smoke and their handlers Amy and Vince, and learn how they work together every day to keep our borders safe!

Point Edward Library

Monday, July 8 – 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Captain Corbin’s Boatload of Fun Pirate Magic Show

Sarnia Library Theatre

July 13 - 10:00 to 10:45 a.m.

DINOSAURS THEN AND NOW WITH ST.CLAIR REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY

SUMMER READING CHALLENGE

Learn about dinosaurs, play dinosaur games and build a bug house to support modern day and future dinosaurs. Alvinston Library

Monday, July 8 – 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALKA VISIT TO DECKAWOO DRIVE WITH MERCY WATSON

Tuesday, July 9 – 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Register at libraryc.org/lclibrary

Newbery Medal winning author Kate DiCamillo will be sharing the stories behind the creation of her early chapter book series, the original Mercy Watson, and the follow up series, Tales from Deckawoo Drive.

LET’S FIX IT! WITH AUSABLE BAYFIELD CONSERVATION AUTHORITY

SUMMER READING CHALLENGE

Discover how logging shaped our landscape and how we can work together to restart, rebuild and reforest!

Arkona Library

Wednesday, July 10 – 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Grand Bend Library

Monday, July 22 – 1:00 to 2:00 pm.

CAPTAIN CORBIN’S BOATLOADS OF FUN PIRATE MAGIC SHOW

SUMMER READING CHALLENGE

Join Captain Corbin for an interactive show of nautical nonsense and magical fun! Featuring audience participation and a meet-and-greet after the show. Sarnia Library Theatre

Saturday, July 13 – 10:00 to 10:45 p.m.

Canadian Border Services Agency K9 Unit with Bones and Smoke

Point Edward Library

July 8 - 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

See page 22 for more information.

SUMMER WILDLIFE WITH PINERY PARK NATURALISTS

SUMMER READING CHALLENGE

Join Pinery Park Naturalists in this fun, hands-on program and learn about summer wildlife.

Arkona Library

Wednesday, July 17 – 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Forest Library

Tuesday, July 23 – 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Grand Bend Library

Thursday, July 25 – 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Thedford Library

Tuesday, August 6 – 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Watford Library

Wednesday, August 7 – 10:30 to 11:30

Port Franks Library

Monday, August 12 – 10:30 to 11:30 p.m.

Summer Reading Challenge CONTEST

For Summer Readers aged 0-12

Take a picture of you and your squishmallow cut-out (from the SRC passport) completing Summer Reading Challenge activity badges! Post the facebook.com/LCLibraryca for a chance to win an Amazon Fire Tablet and a cuddly plush reading buddy. For full contest details and how to enter lclibrary.ca/src

MAGIC TREE HOUSE

Join the Magic tree House Kids’ adventure club and explore history through games, crafts and activities.

Port Lambton Library

Wednesday, July 3, 10, 17, 31 – 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.

Monday, July 22 – 12:00 to 1:45 p.m.

Wilkesport Library

Thursday, July 4, 18, August 1, 8 – 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, July 9 - 11:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

HISTORY OF TRAINS WITH FOREST LAMBTON MUSEUM

SUMMER READING CHALLENGE

Learn about the history of the rails in Forest and the surrounding area.

Forest Library

Wednesday, July 17 – 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

EVOLUTION

OF DANCE, MUSIC, AND POP ART

Learn different dance styles, dance to different types of music, discuss pop art, and create a pop art magnet.

Sarnia Library

Saturday, July 20 – 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.

INDIGENOUS STORYTELLING AND DRUM CIRCLE

SUMMER READING CHALLENGE

Sarnia Library

Tuesday, July 30 – 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

INDOOR SUMMER GAMES FOR KIDS

Point Edward Library

Wednesday, July 31 – 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

SLIMY AND SCALES WITH AUSABLE BAYFIELD CONSERVATION AUTHORITY

SUMMER READING CHALLENGE

Learn about the world of reptiles & amphibians while looking at why these amazing creatures are quickly disappearing.

Port Franks Library

Friday, August 2 – 10:30 to 11:30 p.m.

Thedford Library

Tuesday, August 13 – 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

PLAY WITH SNES

Forest Library

Monday, August 12, 19, 26 – 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, August 13, 20 – 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, August 14, 21 – 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, August 15, 22 – 10:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Find the

Golden Ticket

and Win Big!

Ages 0-4 Golden Ticket

Tour Seaway Kiwanis

Children’s Animal Farm and enjoy a picnic lunch from Stafford Brothers Meats in Petrolia.

Ages 5-8 Golden Ticket

Win an insider experience with the Sarnia Sting, including tickets, a dressing room tour, and a pre-game meet and greet.

One lucky winner from each age category will win an exclusive experience! Pick up your Summer Reading Challenge registration kit (while supplies last) and find the Golden Ticket for your chance to win.

Ages 9-12 Golden Ticket

Have fun at Pinery Park with a free canoe or kayak rental, a self-guided hike with binoculars, and gift cards to Friends of Pinery Nature store and Ontario Parks.

Teen Golden Ticket

Embark on a virtual reality escape room adventure at District Beta with three friends.

S.T.E.A.M Programs

Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (S.T.E.A.M) through these programs designed to inspire kids to become the creators of tomorrow.

BUILD WITH CARDBOARD CONSTRUCTION AGES 0 -

Build cardboard creations using safe construction tools to cut, fold and connect.

Location Date & Time

Sarnia Library July 20 - 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Port Franks Library August 14 - 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. August 16 - 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

BUILD WITH SIMPLE STRUCTURES 0 - 2

Explore stability, balance, and gravity-defying designs with Tegu blocks, straws, and connectors.

Location Date & Time

Forest Library July 8, 15, 22 - 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

BUILD WITH DYNAMIC STRUCTURES

Foster creativity, innovation and learn the basics of engineering using Rigamajig building components.

Location Date & Time

Sombra Library July 9, 16, 23 - 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Inwood Library August 15, 17 - 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Create with Pixel Art at Forest Library

Adult S.T.E.A.M.

Ignite your creativity, critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Clearwater Library

Arkona Library

Create with Card Making August 16 - 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Explore with Electricity July 19 - 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Explore with Coding August 10, 1711:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

BUILD WITH CONTRAPTIONS

Foster spatial thinking, coordination, and problemsolving skills through building a marble run.

Location Date & Time

Thedford Library August 15 - 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

CREATE WITH CARD MAKING 0 - 2

Create greeting cards with calligraphy tools, stamps and stamp pads, and washi tape.

Location Date & Time

Arkona Library July 13, 20 - 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

BUILD WITH GEOMETRIC SHAPES

Use building tools like Icy Ice Blocks, Mental Blox, and Zendo to complete challenges.

Location Date & Time

Port Franks Library July 17 - 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. July 19 - 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

CREATE WITH PATTERN ART - 2

Make intricate drawings with a Spirograph tool. Spirograph use wheels, rings, and gears to make patterns and is a great way to learn math concepts.

Location Date & Time

Grand Bend Library July 8, 15 - 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

CREATE WITH PRINTMAKING

Learn about the printmaking process and experiment with a variety of printmaking tools like gel plates, rollers, palm printers and stamps.

Location Date & Time

Inwood Library July 13, 18 - 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

Wyoming Library August 7 - 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

EXPLORE WITH ELECTRICITY

Learn about circuitry and electronics with hands-on challenges using littleBits, Makey Makey, Power Tiles and Crazy Circuits.

Location Date & Time

Petrolia Library July 11, 18 - 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Clearwater Library

Forest Library

July 13 - 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

July 16 - 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

August 9 - 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

August 12 - 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

August 17 - 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

CREATE WITH PIXEL ART

Make pixelated images with Lite Brite or perler beads.

Location Date & Time

Camlachie Library August 10 - 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

Shetland Library August 7, 14, 21 - 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Thedford Library July 12 - 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. July 23 - 11:00 to 11:30 a.m.

EXPLORE WITH CODING - LEVEL 1 0 - 2

Learn the basics of computer programming through screen-free play with Cubetto and Cubelets robots.

Location Date & Time

Camlachie Library July 11 - 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. July 13 - 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

Shetland Library July 8, 15, 22 - 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

Watford Library August 13 - 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

August 15 - 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

EXPLORE WITH CODING - LEVEL 2

Learn basic coding concepts through playful projects and puzzles with Ozobots and Dash and Dot robots.

Location Date & Time

Grand Bend Library August 12 - 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

EXPLORE WITH CODING - LEVEL 3

Learn how to program the SPHERO robot using drag and drop block-based coding. Block coding introduces programming concepts for more advanced text-based coding languages like Javascript.

Location Date & Time

Wyoming Library July 15, 22 - 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Petrolia Library August 15 - 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

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Kids’ DIY

AGES 6-12

This program offers a range of artistic activities that encourage hands-on exploration and expression.

Location Date

Time

Alvinston Library Friday, July 5, 12, 19, August 9, 16 4:00–5:00 p.m.

Arkona Library Monday, July 8, 15, 22, 29, August 26 4:00–5:00 p.m.

Camlachie Library Saturday, July 6, August 3 12:30–1:30 p.m.

Clearwater Library Monday, July 22 1:00–2:00 p.m.

Florence Library

Forest Library

Tuesday, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6

Saturday, July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 3, 12:00–1:00 p.m.

Wednesday, July 3, 10, 24, 31 Friday, July 5, Saturday, July 13, 20 , August 3, 10

1:00–2:00 p.m. 3:00–4:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Grand Bend Library Wednesday, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Inwood Library Thursday, July 11, August 1, 8 11:00 a.m. –12:00 p.m.

Point Edward Library

Tuesday, July 16, August 6, Wednesday, July 24, August 14

2:30–3:30 p.m. 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Port Franks Library Wednesday, July 3, 10, 24,31, August 7 5:30–6:30 p.m.

Sarnia Library

Wednesday, July 10, 24, August 7 Saturday, July 6, 13, 20, August 24 2:00 –3:00 p.m.

Shetland Library Wednesday, July 10, 17, 24 4:30–5:30 p.m.

Watford Library

Monday, July 8, 15, 22, 29, August 12, 19 Thursday, July 4, 11, 25, August 1, 8

1:00–2:00 p.m. 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Kids’ Club

AGES 6-12

Themed, weekly activities that are both educational and a great way to connect with peers. Children under 10 must have a caregiver present.

Location

Arkona Library

Brigden Library

Bright’s Grove Library

Camlachie Library

Clearwater Library

Corunna Library

Forest Library

Inwood Library

Mooretown Library

Oil Springs Library

Petrolia Library

Shetland Library

Sombra Library

Thedford Library

Wyoming Library

Date Time

Monday, August 12 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Monday, July 8, 15, 22, 29

Wednesday, July 3, August 7, Friday, July 5, 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9

Tuesday, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

4:00 - 5:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.

3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, July 4, 25, August 1, 8 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, July 2, 9, 23, 27, 30, August 6, 13 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Tuesday, July 2,9, 16, 23, 30, August 6, Wednesday, July 3, 10, 17, Thursday, July 4, 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8

Wednesday, July 17, August 7

4:00 - 5:00 p.m. 1:00-2:00 p.m. 4:00-5:00 p.m.

1:00-2:00 p.m.

Tuesday, July 2, 9, 16, 30, August 6 Thursday, July 4, 25, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Wednesday, July 3, 24

4:00-5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, July 2, 16, 23, 30, August 6, 13, Thursday, July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15 10:30-11:30 a.m. 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6, 13

Saturday, July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17

Wednesday, July 3

Tuesday, July 30

Thursday, July 4, 11, 25, August 8

10:00-11:00 a.m. 10:30-11:30 a.m.

4:30-5:30 p.m.

4:00-5:00 p.m. 12:00-1:00 p.m.

Thursday, July 4, 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6

Wednesday, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, August 14

Thursday, July 4, 11, 18, 25

3:30-4:30 p.m. 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Early Literacy

Give your child a head start at Lambton County Library. Early literacy is what kids know about reading and writing before they can actually read and write. Lambton County Library offers a variety of programs that help foster early literacy, family literacy and lifelong learning.

Baby Rhyme Time

AGES 0 - 2

This 30 minute storytime includes movement games, rhymes, songs and stories to help your baby recognize colours, shapes, letters and numbers.

Location Date Time

Bright’s Grove Library Wednesday, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7, 14 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.

Brigden Library Wednesday, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7, 14 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.

Grand Bend Library Friday, July 5, 12, 26, August 2, 9, 16 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.

Inwood Library Saturday, July 6, 13, 20, August 3, 10, 17, 31 9:15 - 9:45 a.m.

Petrolia Library Friday, July 5, 12, 19, 26, August 9, 30 11:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Sarnia Library Monday, July 8, 15, 22, 29, August 12, 19 Wednesday, July 3, 17, 24, 31, August 7, 14, 21, 28 Friday, July 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9, 16, 23 10:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Wyoming Library Friday, July 5, 12, 19, 26, August 9, 16, 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.

Build reading confidence with Decodable Books

Decodable books help learners sound out words using decoding strategies rather than guessing from pictures or predicting from other cues. Now available to borrow at Lambton County Library.

Baby Rhyme Time at Forest Library

Toddler Tales

AGES 2 - 3

Join a library staff-led storytime and gain the positive effects of reading, talking, singing, and playing. The stories and songs selected support your child’s growth and brain development in a fun and engaging way.

Location Date

Arkona Library

Bright’s Grove Library

Camlachie Library

Clearwater Library

Forest Library

Grand Bend Library

Oil Springs Library

Petrolia Library

Time

Wednesday, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7, 14, 21, 28 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.

Thursday, July 4, 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.

Saturday, July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10, 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7, 14

Thursday, July 4, 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15 10:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6, 13 10:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6, 10:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Saturday, July 6, 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday, July 3, 17, 24, 31, August 7, 21, 28 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Point Edward Library Wednesday, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7, 14, 21

Sarnia Library

Thedford Library

Wyoming Library

Tuesday, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, August 13, 20, 27

Thursday, July 4, 11, 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Tuesday, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30,

Friday, July 5, 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9, 16

Prepare for kindergarten by reading together

Sign up for the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Reading Challenge. Read 1,000 books and get a plush reading buddy from your library! Keep track of your child’s reading using the Beanstack app or with support from library staff. Visit lclibrary.ca to learn more.

Family Storytime

AGES 3 - 5

Explore language rich stories with your child to expand their vocabulary, phonological awareness and numeracy skills at this 60 minute storytime.

Location Date Time

Bright’s Grove Library Saturday, July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17 11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.

Clearwater Library Tuesday, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6, 13 Saturday, July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Forest Library Thursday, July 4, 11,18, 25, August 1, 8, 15 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.

Petrolia Library Saturday, July 6, 13, 20, August 3, 10, 31 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Sarnia Library Saturday, July 6, August 3, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Pajama Tales

AGES 3 - 5

Prepare your child for bed and encourage a lifelong love of reading with a bedtime storytime led by a library staff member.

Location Date Time

Brigden Library Tuesday, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6 6:30-7:00 p.m.

Sarnia Library Wednesday, July 31, August 28 6:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Wyoming Library Tuesday, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6, 13 6:00 - 6:30 p.m.

French Storytime

AGES 3 - 7

Gain early exposure to French language and literacy skills through stories songs and activities in French.

Location Date Time

Saturday, July 6, 13, 20,August 3, 10 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Monday, July 8, 15, 22, 29, August 12 3:30 - 4:00 p.m.

Library Hours and Phone Numbers

Location Information & Hours Mon

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

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

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

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

Revised: 03/22/2024 | www.lclibrary.ca

JULY 24 or while supplies last! Wednesday 1:00 TO 8:00 P.M.

An assortment of fiction, non-fiction, DVD, and audiobook titles are available.