Wyoming, ON –  It's going to be a summer of mystery, agents, eyeball benders and owls @ your library with Lambton County Library's 2009 Summer Reading Programs.  All programs run from July 2 to August 22. 

Agent 009 is the theme of the TD Summer Reading Program available for children ages 0-12.  Agent 009 is a super sleuth, secret agent, investigator, inspector or private detective who encourages participants to read…read…read…mystery, suspense and more!  Beginning July 2, students can pick up a reading passport from their local library to record their personal weekly reading goals and help their branch library adopt an owl from the World Wildlife Fund.  Participation prizes include a pencil, tattoo, posters, stickers and bookmark.  Children should be advised to contact their local library for information on the activities and crafts planned or visit our web site at www.lclmg.org. 

Tweens, ages 9-12, are also encouraged to participate in the contest "Eyeball Benders" which features common library objects in an uncommon perspective.  Each week 4 new eyeball benders will be posted at www.lclmg.org .  Tweens can help identify the mystery objects and fill out a ballot at their library with their guesses, or email them to greer.macdonell@lambton.county.on.ca, Correct ballots will be placed in a draw for the grand prize of a PlayStation Portable.

Teens, ages 12-18, can participate in the Teen Survivor Program. Ten books, involving murder, mayhem and mystery, have been selected.  Readers can vote for their favourite title during the final week for a chance to win a prize, including the grand prize of an iPod Touch.  Books are available by reservation at any Lambton County library or online at www.lclmg.org.

Please PRE-REGISTER for all programs except those specified as a “DROP-IN” by contacting the individual library. Our programs are FREE unless otherwise noted. Visit www.lclmg.org for further details.

All Lambton County Library branches are closed on Wednesday, July 1.

Alvinston (519 898-2921)

SRP Activity Days (Ages 6-12) DROP-IN  - 2:00 p.m. Thursday, July 2,9,16,23,30

Adult Book Club – 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 28

Arkona (519 828-3406)

Brigden (519 864-1142)

SRP Activity Days (Ages 4+) - 3:00-4 p.m. Thursday, July 16,23,30

Bright’s Grove (519 869-2351)

Drop-In Craft for July (All Ages) – Canada Day Headband & Strawberry Person

Scraps & Glue (All Ages) DROP-IN  - 2:00-3:30 p.m. Mondays. Complete the drop-in craft @ the library with assistance.

SRP Craft Detectives - (Ages 4+ - children ages 4-5 must be accompanied by a helper) - 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays July 7,8,14,15,21,22.  Make disguises, periscopes, spybooks and more!  Includes songs, games, stories and other fun too!  Cost $1/day.

Fingerprinting with an Identification Technician - (Children entering Grade 5 and older) - 6:30-8:00 p.m. Thursday, July 23.  Learn about police science and how to develop finger prints.  Pre-register early as seating is limited.

Off the Wall Family Art Days with Gallery Lambton (All Ages - adult accompaniment required) DROP-IN  - 12:00-2 p.m. Saturday, July 11,18. 

Camlachie (519 899-2202)

SRP Activity Days (Ages 6-12) DROP-IN  -  2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, July 8,15,22,29

Corunna (519 862-1132)

Tales for Tots (Ages 0-2) DROP-IN  – 10:30 a.m. Mondays, July 13,20,27

SRP Activity Days (Ages 5+) - 1:00-2 p.m. Tuesdays, July 7,14,21

SRP Craft (Ages 5+) - 3:00-4 p.m. Thursday, July 9

SRP "I Spy Fun" (Ages 7+) - 3:00-4 p.m. Thursday, July 16

SRP Movie (Ages 8+) - 3:00-4:30 p.m. Thursday, July 23.  Movie details available at the library.

Art Activities with Jessica Butler from Gallery Lambton (Ages 5+) - 1:00-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 28.

Adult Book Club – 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 27

Courtright (519 867-2712)

SRP Activity Days (Ages 5-11) - 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Saturday, July 11 and 25.

Florence (519 692-3213)      

Forest (519 786-5152)

Tales for Tots (Ages 1-2) – 10:00 a.m. Tuesdays, July 7,14,21,28

SRP Activity Days (Ages 5-12) - 10:30-12 p.m. or 1:30-3 p.m. Wednesdays, July 8,15,22,29

Adult Book Discussion Group DROP-IN - 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 7

Adult Craft Group – 7:00p.m. Friday, July 31

Grand Bend (519 238-2067)

Canadian Raptor Conservancy (All Ages) DROP-IN  - 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 15.

Inwood (519 844-2491)

SRP Activity Days (Ages 4+) DROP-IN  - 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays, July 7,14,21,28

Adult Quilting – 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, July 9,30

Cross Stitching – 9:30 a.m. Saturday, July 18.  Coffee and tea provided.

Routes to Roots – 7:00-9 p.m. Monday, July 27

Mallroad (519 542-2580)

SRP Activity Days (Ages 3+.  c.) DROP-IN  - 10:00 a.m. - noon Wednesdays, July 8,15,22,29

Contest: Read em and Eat - Pick up your menu at the library and choose a book to review from each category.  Return your completed menu to the branch before August 28 to be eligible for the grand prize draw.  See the library for more details.  Contest begins July 2.

Mandaumin (519 383-8085)

Tales for Tots (Ages 2+ and caregiver) DROP-IN – 10:00-11 a.m. Tuesdays, July 14,21,28

SRP Activity Days (Ages 3+) DROP-IN  - 1:00-2 p.m. Wednesdays, July 8,15,22,29

Mooretown (519 867-2823)

Oil Springs (519 834-2670)

Games Night (All) - 4:00-8 p.m. Thursdays

SRP Activity Days (Ages 5+) DROP-IN  - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Thursdays, July 4,11,18,25.  Who, what, where, why???   Join us for a "mystery" themed craft.

Petrolia (519 882-0771) Pre-register early for all programs as space is limited.

Babies, Tots and Me - 10:00-10:30 a.m. Mondays, July 6 and 27.  Tots and their caregivers will enjoy this 20 minute action packed program filled with rhymes, stories and songs. 

SRP Activity Days (Ages 3-8) - 2:00-3 p.m. Thursdays, July 2,9,16,23,30. 

SRP for Tweens (Ages 9-12):

Family Detectives with Laurie McBeth - 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 7 and Thursday, July 9.  Laurie will teach tweens basic genealogy skills and how to use ancestry.ca from the Lambton County Library database to research their own family tree. 

Make a Detective Kit - 1:00-3 pm. Tuesday, July 14.  Enjoy games, craft and mystery reads.  Participants will continue to add to their detective kits at the following Tweens programs.

How do the OPP solve Crimes??? - 1:00-3 p.m. Monday, July 20.  Constable Chrystal Jones will explain police procedures when solving crimes.

Fingerprints, keyhole spy craft, games and a mystery read - 1:00-3 p.m. Tuesday, July 28. 

Point Edward (519 336-3291)

SRP Activity Days (Ages 6-12) DROP-IN  - 1:00-2 p.m. Tuesdays, July 7,14,21,28

Port Franks (519 243-2820)

SRP Activity Days (Ages 3+) DROP-IN  - 2:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesdays, July 7,14,21,28

Port Lambton (519 677-5217)

SRP Activity Days DROP-IN  - 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays

·         July 6 (Ages 8-2) -Theme: For your eyes only  Craft: Cipher wheel

·         July 13 (Ages 6-12) - Theme: I Spy  Activity: Quiz and fun

·         July 27 (Ages 4-12) - Theme:  Secret!  Activity:  Make your own goodie box 

Teen Drop-in (Ages 11-18) – 7:00-8 p.m. Fridays, July 17,24,31

Sarnia (519 337-3291)

Note:  Children under the ages of 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

Cut and Paste Activities (All Ages) - All day…everyday!

Drop-in Family Storytime - 2:00 p.m. Mondays, July 6,13,20,27.  Enjoy stories, songs and a movie.

Play stations (All Ages) - DROP-IN  between 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 6.

Canadian Raptor Conservancy - 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 14.  Enjoy a live 30-minute demonstration including 5 different raptors from around the world and three free-flying birds.

Board Games (All) -  DROP-IN  between 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Fridays, July 3,17,31

Movie (All) - 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 21.

Adult/Teen Groups meet in the West Room unless otherwise stated.

Book Discussion Group DROP-IN   - 7:00 p.m. Monday, July 6.  "Nature Girl" by Carl Hiaasen

Graphic Novel and Anime Club DROP-IN - 7:00 p.m. Monday, July 13.  For Anime, Graphic Novel and Science Fiction Fans

Science Fiction Film Festival - 7:00 p.m. in the Library Theatre

Monday, July 27, 2009 - Escape from New York

Tuesday, July 28, 2009 - The Day the Earth Stood Still

Wednesday, July 29, 2009 - Steam Boy

Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Man Landing on Moon - 7:00 p.m. Monday, July 20, in the Library Theatre. To The Moon documentary will be shown which covers the history of the manned space program from the early years of the Mercury program to Eugene Cernan setting the last foot on the moon.

Mystery Book Discussion Group DROP-IN  – 2:00 or 7:00p.m. Monday, July 27.  Topic: MWA Grand Masters.

Shetland (519 695-3330)

            SRP Activity Days (Ages 2-12) DROP-IN  - 2:00-4 p.m. Saturdays, July 11,25

Sombra (519 892-3711)

SRP Activity Days (All) DROP-IN  - 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, July 7,14,21,28

Teen Drop-in (Ages 12+) – 5:30 p.m. Friday, July 10

Canadian Raptor Conservancy - 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 14.  Enjoy a live 30-minute demonstration including 5 different raptors from around the world and three free-flying birds.

Thedford (519 296-4459)

SRP Activity Days (Ages 4-10) - 1:30-3 p.m. Thursdays, July 9,16,23,30

Watford (519 876-2204)

SRP Activity Days (All) - 2:30 p.m. Mondays, July 6,13,20,27

SRP (Ages 4-7) - 10:15 a.m. Fridays, July 10,17,24,31

SRP (Ages 8-12) - 1:15 p.m. Fridays, July 10,17,24,31

Movie Nights (Family) DROP-IN  - 6:00 p.m. Mondays, July 6,13,20,27.  Come in and cool down with a movie and snack.

Afternoon Book Club at the Watford Friendship Centre (Adult) –1:30-2:30 p.m. Monday, July 20

Canadian Raptor Conservancy - 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 15.  Enjoy a live 30-minute demonstration including 5 different raptors from around the world and three free-flying birds.

Wilkesport (519 864-4000)

SRP Activity Days (Ages 4-10) DROP-IN  - 6:00 p.m. Thursdays, July 9,16,23,30

Tween Games Nite (Ages 8-13) – 6:00 p.m. Thursday, July 2

Teen Games Night (Ages 12+) – 6:00 p.m. Thursday, July 30

Wyoming (519 845-0181)

Story Hour DROP-IN  – 10:00 a.m. Fridays – July 17,24,31

SRP Activity Days (Ages 6-12) - 2:00 p.m. Thursdays, July 9,16,23,30. Pre-register early!

Family Storytime (child with parent or caregiver) DROP-IN  - 7:00 p.m. Wednesdays, July 15,22,29

Tween Night (Ages 9-12) – 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 2 

Teen Games Night (Ages 12-18) – 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 16

For more information about Lambton County, visit www.lambtononline.ca.

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Contact:

Bev Wallace,

Publicity & Promotions Clerk, Lambton County Library

County of Lambton

Telephone:  519-845-3324 ext. 5228

Fax:  519-845-0700

email:  bev.wallace@county-lambton.on.ca