Wyoming, ON – Sarnia-Lambton’s biggest book club is back! Residents of Sarnia-Lambton are invited to participate in One Book, One Community 2009, where everyone reads the same book…and talks about it.
This year, readers can share in the moving stories of unforgettable characters Addy and Sharla in, Lori Lansens,' "Rush Home Road." Set in a fictional town near Chatham, the story draws on the rich history and hardships of the black community in the area.
The internationally acclaimed Canadian writer and Chatham native, will be speaking at Sarnia Library Auditorium, 124 S Christina Street, August 31 about her new book, “The Wife's Tale.”
Tickets are available for this Showcase Literacy event from sponsors, Organization for Literacy (519 332-4876), or the Book Keeper (519 337-3171). Readers may also win a free ticket by visiting their nearest Lambton Library branch.
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 Sunday, August 2 and Monday, August 3.
Alvinston (519 898-2921)
Students are available until August 21st, to teach you the basics on how to use a computer and/or various software including Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Call the Alvinston Library for a one-hour lesson and learn how to make the most of using the Internet including searches and setting up a FREE e-mail account.
SRP Activity Days (Ages 6-12) DROP-IN - 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 6
Adult Book Club – 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 28
Arkona (519 828-3406)
Brigden (519 864-1142)
Students are available until August 21st, to teach you the basics on how to use a computer and/or various software including Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Call the Brigden Library for a one-hour lesson and learn how to make the most of using the Internet including searches and setting up a FREE e-mail account.
SRP Activity Days (Ages 4+) - 3:00-4 p.m. Thursday, August 6,13,20
Bright’s Grove (519 869-2351)
Students are available until August 21st, to teach you the basics on how to use a computer and/or various software including Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Call the Bright's Grove Library for a one-hour lesson and learn how to make the most of using the Internet including searches and setting up a FREE e-mail account.
Drop-In Craft for August (All Ages) – Hot Air Balloon
Scraps & Glue (All Ages) DROP-IN - 2:00-3:30 p.m. Mondays. Complete the drop-in craft @ the library with assistance.
Camlachie (519 899-2202)
SRP Activity Days (Ages 6-12) DROP-IN - 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, August 5,12
Corunna (519 862-1132)
Students are available until August 21st, to teach you the basics on how to use a computer and/or various software including Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Call the Corunna Library for a one-hour lesson and learn how to make the most of using the Internet including searches and setting up a FREE e-mail account.
Tales for Tots (Ages 0-2) DROP-IN – 10:30 a.m. Mondays, August 10,17
Adult Book Club – 6:30 p.m. Monday, August 31
Courtright (519 867-2712)
SRP Activity Days (Ages 5-11) - 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Saturday, August 8,22 Puppets On-the-Go! with Lambton County Library puppeteers – 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 12. This family oriented show features fairytales, stories, comedy and more!
Florence (519 692-3213)
SRP Activity Days (Ages 5-11) - 1:30-3pm Wednesday, August 5,12
Forest (519 786-5152)
Students are available until August 21st, to teach you the basics on how to use a computer and/or various software including Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Call the Forest Library for a one-hour lesson and learn how to make the most of using the Internet including searches and setting up a FREE e-mail account.
SRP Activity Days (Ages 5-12) - 10:00-11:30 a.m. or 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Wednesdays, August 5,12
Off the Wall Family Art Days with Gallery Lambton (All Ages - adult accompaniment required) DROP-IN - 1:00-3 p.m. Saturday, August 22
Adult Book Discussion Group DROP-IN - 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 4
Adult Craft Group – 7:00p.m. Friday, August 28
Grand Bend (519 238-2067)
Inwood (519 844-2491)
SRP Activity Days (Ages 4+) DROP-IN - 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays, August 4
Adult Quilting – 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, August 13,27
Cross Stitching – 9:30 a.m. Saturday, August 22. Coffee and tea provided.
Routes to Roots – 7:00-9 p.m. Monday, August 31
Mallroad (519 542-2580)
Students are available until August 21st, to teach you the basics on how to use a computer and/or various software including Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Call the Mallroad Library for a one-hour lesson and learn how to make the most of using the Internet including searches and setting up a FREE e-mail account.
SRP Activity Days (Ages 3+ parental accompaniment required) DROP-IN - 10:00 a.m. - noon Wednesdays, August 5,12
Puppets On-the-Go! with Lambton County Library puppeteers – 2:00 p.m. Monday, August 17. This family oriented show features fairytales, stories, comedy and more!
Mandaumin (519 383-8085)
Tales for Tots (Ages 2+ and caregiver) DROP-IN – 10:00-11 a.m. Tuesdays, August 4,11,18
SRP Activity Days (Ages 3+) DROP-IN - 1:00-2 p.m. Wednesdays, August 5,12,19
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. Saturdays, August 1
Puppets On-the-Go! with Lambton County Library puppeteers – 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 12. This family oriented show features fairytales, stories, comedy and more!
Petrolia (519 882-0771) Pre-register early for all programs as space is limited.
Students are available until August 21st, to teach you the basics on how to use a computer and/or various software including Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Call the Petrolia Library for a one-hour lesson and learn how to make the most of using the Internet including searches and setting up a FREE e-mail account.
Babies, Tots and Me - 10:00-10:30 a.m. Mondays, August 10, 24. Tots and their caregivers will enjoy this 20 minute action packed program filled with rhymes, stories and songs.
SRP Activity Wrap Up! (Ages 3-8) - 2:00-3 p.m. Thursday, August 6
Codes and Ciphers (Ages 9-12) - 1:00-3 p.m. Tuesday, August 11. Learn the Caeser, Morse and Pigpen code as well as Braille.
Point Edward (519 336-3291)
SRP Activity Days (Ages 6-12) DROP-IN - 1:00-2 p.m. Tuesdays, August 4,11,18,25
Port Franks (519 243-2820)
SRP Activity Days (Ages 3+) DROP-IN - 2:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesdays, August 4,11,18
Puppets On-the-Go! with Lambton County Library puppeteers – 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 17. This family oriented show features fairytales, stories, comedy and more!
Port Lambton (519 677-5217)
SRP Activity Days DROP-IN - 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays
· August 10 (Ages 4-12) -Theme: Lock up! Craft: Make your own key-chain.
· August 17 (Ages 4-12) - Theme: Wanted! Craft: Make a disguise booklet.
Teen Drop-in (Ages 11-18) – 7:00-8 p.m. Fridays, August 7,14,21
Sarnia (519 337-3291)
Students are available until August 21st, to teach you the basics on how to use a computer and/or various software including Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Call the Sarnia Library for a one-hour lesson and learn how to make the most of using the Internet including searches and setting up a FREE e-mail account.
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, August 10,17. Enjoy stories, songs and a movie.
Play stations (All Ages) - DROP-IN between 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Thursday, August 6.
Board Games (All) - DROP-IN during open hours Fridays, August 14
Happy Birthday to the "Very Hungry Caterpillar"!! (All) - DROP-IN 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 20. Enjoy a story, movie, games and cake.
Adult/Teen Groups meet in the West Room unless otherwise stated.
Book Discussion Group DROP-IN - 7:00 p.m. Monday, August 17 - "Fall on your knees" by Anne Marie MacDonald. Set in Cape Breton at the turn of the 19th to 20th centuries Ann-Marie MacDonald’s dark, insightful first novel focuses on the Piper sisters and their troubled relationship with their father, James.
Mystery Book Discussion Group DROP-IN – 2:00 or 7:00p.m. Monday, August 24 Topic: Malice Domestic Lifetime Achievement Award Winners
Anime Movie Night DROP-IN - 7:00 p.m. Tuesday August 25, 2009 at 7 p.m. in the Library Theatre
Graphic Novel and Anime Club DROP-IN - 7:00 p.m. Monday, August 31, 2009
One Book One Community Showcase for Literacy - 7:00 p.m. Monday, August 31. Author Lori Lansens at the Sarnia Library Theatre.
Shetland (519 695-3330)
SRP Activity Days (Ages 2-12) DROP-IN - 2:00-4 p.m. Saturdays, August 8, 22
Sombra (519 892-3711)
SRP Activity Days (All) DROP-IN - 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, August 4,11
Thedford (519 296-4459)
SRP Activity Days (Ages 4-10) - 1:30-3 p.m. Thursdays, August 6,13
Watford (519 876-2204)
Students are available until August 21st, to teach you the basics on how to use a computer and/or various software including Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Call the Watford Library for a one-hour lesson and learn how to make the most of using the Internet including searches and setting up a FREE e-mail account.
SRP Activity Days (All) - 2:30 p.m. Mondays, August 10
SRP (Ages 4-7) - 10:15 a.m. Fridays, August 7,14,21,28
SRP (Ages 8-12) - 1:15 p.m. Fridays, August 7,14,21,28
Movie Nights (Family) DROP-IN - 6:00 p.m. Mondays, August 10,17,24. 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, August 17
Wilkesport (519 864-4000)
SRP Activity Days (Ages 4-10) DROP-IN - 6:00 p.m. Thursdays, August 6,13
Tween Games Nite (Ages 8-13) – 6:00 p.m. Thursday, August 6
Teen Games Night (Ages 12+) – 6:00 p.m. Thursday, August 27
Wyoming (519 845-0181)
Students are available until August 21st, to teach you the basics on how to use a computer and/or various software including Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Call the Wyoming Library for a one-hour lesson and learn how to make the most of using the Internet including searches and setting up a FREE e-mail account.
Story Hour DROP-IN – 10:00 a.m. Fridays – August 7,14,21
SRP Activity Days (Ages 6-12) - 2:00 p.m. Thursdays, August 6,13. Pre-register early!
Family Storytime (child with parent or caregiver) DROP-IN - 7:00 p.m. Wednesdays, August 5,12,19
Tween Night (Ages 9-12) – 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Thursday, August 6
Teen Games Night (Ages 12-18) – 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Thursday, August 20
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