Wyoming, ON – Lambton County Libraries are reminding students to “get carded @ your library”, the most important Back to School item this fall.   These FREE library cards allow you to access books, magazines, online databases, online reference help, DVDs, CDs and more!  To register bring your identification to any branch library with your name and current address.  Children in grade 8 or under require the signature of a parent or guardian.

If you'd like to meet new people and be introduced to some great reads, consider joining one of Lambton County Library's FREE book clubs.  Many of these clubs are resuming for the fall and are welcoming new members.  Check the programming information below for Book Club availability at your local library. 

Electronic Database of the Month:  Ask Ontario (askON), a project of Knowledge Ontario.  askON is a "real-time chat information service offering immediate, interactive and knowledgeable research and reference help on-line."  Access the chat line at the library's web site at www.lclmg.org, available after September 8, 2009.

New preschool sessions begin the week of September 8 at most Lambton libraries.  Tales for Tots is a thirty-minute program designed for children ages one and two and their caregivers. Story Hour is a one-hour program for the three to five year old. Included are songs, stories, fingerplays, activities, and crafts developed to stimulate and create an early interest in reading. Sessions are generally six-weeks in length.  French Story Hour is also offered at the Alvinston, Corunna, Petrolia and Sarnia libraries.  Please contact these libraries for more information.

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, September 6 and Monday, September 7.

Alvinston (519 898-2921)

Tales for Tots  DROP-IN  - 10:00 a.m. Thursdays  - begins September 10

Story Hour DROP-IN  – 11:00 a.m. Thursdays -  begins September 10

French Story Hour (Ages 3-5) – 10:00 a.m. Mondays - begins September 14

Adventures in Reading (Ages 6-12) DROP-IN - 7:00-8 p.m. Fridays, September 11, 18,25 

Adult Book Club – 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 25

Arkona (519 828-3406)

Story Hour  DROP-IN -10:30 a.m. Wednesdays - begins September 9

Brigden (519 864-1142)

Story Hour  - 9:00 a.m or 10:30 a.m  Wednesdays – begins September 16

Teen Games Night (Ages 13-18) – to be announced.  Contact library for details.

Adult Book Club – 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 23

Bright’s Grove (519 869-2351)

Drop-In Craft for September (All Ages) – School house

Tales for Tots – 10:00 a.m. Tuesdays or 9:30 a.m. Thursdays – begins September 8 or 10

Story Hour – 11:00 a.m. Tuesdays; 10:00 a.m. Wednesdays or 10:30 a.m. Thursdays – begins September 8,9 or 10 

Afternoon Book Club – 1:15 – 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, September 9.  Topic: Summer Reads "Gods of the Plains", "The Birth House" and "The Thirteenth Tale". 

Adult Book Club – 7:00-9:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 29.  This club meets upstairs in the gallery. Topic:  Summer Reads "Tamarind Mem", "Gilead" and "The Thirteenth Tale".

Art in the Park Book Sale - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Saturday, September 12.

Camlachie (519 899-2202)

Tales for Tots (Ages 0-4) DROP-IN  at Camlachie United Church – 11:00 a.m. Mondays – begins September 14

Other Children's Programs - Call the library for details.

Adult Book Club - 8:00 p.m. Monday, September 14.  Topic:  Favourite Summer Read

Adult Craft Club – 6:00 - 8 p.m. Tuesday, September 15.  Call library for details.  There will be a charge for materials.

Corunna (519 862-1132)

Tales for Tots (Ages 0-2) DROP-IN  – 10:30 a.m. Mondays – begins September 14.

Story Hour DROP-IN  – 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays – begins September 8

French Story Hour (Ages 3-5) – 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays - begins September 16

Adult Book Club – 6:30 p.m. Monday, September 28

Courtright (519 867-2712)

            Contact library for programming information.

Florence (519 692-3213)      

Forest (519 786-5152)

Tales for Tots – 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays - begins September 9

Story Hour – 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, or 1:00 p.m. Wednesdays - begins September 8 or 9

Adult Book Discussion Group DROP-IN - 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 1

Adult Craft Group – 7:00p.m. Friday, September 25

Grand Bend (519 238-2067)

Inwood (519 844-2491)

Crafts for Kids (Ages 4+) DROP-IN – 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays, September 8,15,22,29

Adult Book Club - DROP-IN – 10:00–11 a.m. Monday, September 28

Adult Quilting – 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, September 10,24

Cross Stitching – 9:30 a.m. Saturday, September 19.  Coffee and tea provided.

Routes to Roots – 7:00-9 p.m. Monday, September 28

Mallroad (519 542-2580)

Tales for Tots (Ages 0-3) – 10:00 or 11:00 a.m. Tuesdays or 9:30 or 10:30 a.m. Thursdays – begins September 15 or 17

Story Hour – 10:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. Wednesdays – begins September 16

Book Club DROP-IN – 7:00-9 p.m. Tuesday, September 29.  "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen

Craft Night "Scrapbook your Summer Vacation" (Adult/teens) - 7:00 p.m. Monday, September 21.  Make two scrapbook pages to celebrate summer.  Bring 6-9 pictures (preferably duplicates) and all other supplies will be provided.  Cost: $5.  Pre-register early as seating is limited.

Mandaumin (519 383-8085)

Tales for Tots (Ages 2+) DROP-IN – 10:00 a.m. Tuesdays - begins September 15

Craft Evenings DROP-IN – 6:00 p.m. Mondays, September 14,21,28

Monthly Craft Afternoon - 1:00-4 p.m. Monday, September 21

Mooretown (519 867-2823)

Oil Springs (519 834-2670)

Saturday Storytime Magic (Ages 3-8) DROP-IN – Parental accompaniment required.) 11:00 a.m. – 12 p.m. Saturday, September 19.  Theme:  The Very Hungry Caterpillar

After School Success (Homework Club) - 4:00-7 p.m. Tuesdays - begins September 8.  Get help with projects or book reports.  Math homework help is available from 6:00-7 p.m., up to Grade 9 level.  Drop-ins welcomed, however, please call ahead for math help.

Teen Games Night DROP-IN (Ages 12+) – 6:00-7:30 p.m. , Thursdays. 

Adult Book Club – 7:00-9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30.  "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen

Petrolia (519 882-0771)

Tales for Tots (Ages 0-3) – 10:00 a.m. Tuesdays or Wednesdays - begins September 8

Story Hour - 11:00 a.m. Tuesdays – begins September 8

French Story Hour (Ages 3-5) – 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays - begins September 16

Adult Book Club  - 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Friday,  September 18

Point Edward (519 336-3291)

Tales for Tots – 10:00 a.m. Mondays – begins September 14

Story Hour - 10:30 a.m. Mondays – begins September 14

NEW Art Club for Teens with Instructor Gretchen Knapp (Ages 11+) - 1:00-3 p.m. Saturday, September 19. This club meets once a month.  Cost: $10.  Supplies Provided.  Pre-register early as class size is limited.

Adult Watercolour Classes for Beginners with Instructor Gretchen Knapp - 10:00 a.m. - 12 p.m. Begins Wednesday, September 23.   Cost: $50 for six classes.  Pre-register early as class size is limited.

Port Lambton (519 677-5217)

Teen Drop-in (Ages 12-18) – 7:00-8 p.m. Fridays, September 11,18,25

Port Franks (519 243-2820)

Tales for Tots DROP-IN – 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays – begins September 8

Crafts for Kids (Ages 4-12) DROP-IN – 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Saturday, September 5,19

Teen Games Night (Ages 12+) - 7:00-8 p.m. Tuesday, September 29

Sarnia (519 337-3291)

Tales for Twos (Ages 2 + adult) – 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays or Wednesdays – begins September 15 or 16.

Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-6) – 10:00 a.m. Monday or Thursdays – begins September 14 or 17.

Toddler Tales  DROP-IN  (0-23 months) –10:30 a.m. Fridays – begins September 18

French Story Hour (Ages 3-6) – 1:30 p.m. Mondays.  Begins September 14.

Crafts for Kids (All Ages) - DROP-IN between 9:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. Available every day!  Something different every week!

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

Book Discussion Group DROP-IN   - 7:00 p.m. Monday, September 14.  "Up in Honey's Room" by Elmore Leonard.

Graphic Novel and Anime Club DROP-IN   - 7:00 p.m. Monday, September 21

Adult Mystery Book Discussion Group DROP-IN  – 2:00 or 7:00p.m. Monday,

September 28.  Topic: Murder and Hobbies

Shetland (519 695-3330)

Sombra (519 892-3711)

Tales for Tots (Ages 0-4) DROP-IN - 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays – begins September 8

Teen Drop-in (Ages 12+) – 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 22

Family Movie Night – 7:00 p.m. Friday, September 25

Thedford (519 296-4459)

Tales for Tots (Ages 0-4) DROP-IN - 10:00-10:30 a.m. Fridays – begins September 11

Story Hour (Ages 3-7)  DROP-IN -  6:00-7 p.m. Thursdays – begins September 10

Watford (519 876-2204)

Tales for Tots DROP-IN - 10:00 a.m. Tuesdays – begins September 8

Let's Go to the Fair (All Ages) - 6:00-7:30 p.m. Thursday, September 24.  Make a craft that will be entered in the Brooke Alvinston Fall Fair (School Division).

Afternoon Book Club at the Watford Friendship Centre (Adult) –1:30-2:30 p.m. Monday, September 28.  "The Tenth Circle" by Jodi Picoult

Wilkesport (519 864-4000)

Tween Games Nite (Ages 8-13) – 6:00 p.m. Thursday, September 3. 

Teen Games Night (Ages 12+) – 6:00 p.m. Thursday, September 24.  Includes games and crafts.

Wyoming (519 845-0181)

Tales for Tots  DROP-IN – 10:00 a.m. Tuesdays – begins September 8

Story Hour DROP-IN  – 10:00 a.m. Fridays – begins September 11

Homework Club (Grades 3+) – Contact library for details

Scraps & Glue & Stories Too (Ages 6+) - 3:00 p.m. Saturdays, September 26

Tween Drop-in  (Ages 9-12) – 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Thursday, September 3

Teen Drop-in (Ages 12-18) – 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Thursday, September 17

Adult Book Club DROP-IN – 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 9

Adults - Fall Harvest  – contact library for details.

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