Wyoming, ON - New preschool sessions begin the week of November 9 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.
Electronic Database of the month: Military and Intelligence. Although this database is designed to meet the research needs of military personnel, it does include some basic reference materials such as The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia , The World Almanac and Book of Facts.
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, November 11.
Alvinston (519 898-2921)
Tales for Tots DROP-IN - 10:00 a.m. Thursdays - begins November 12
Story Hour DROP-IN - 11:00 a.m. Thursdays - begins November 12
French Story Hour (Ages 3-5) - 10:00 a.m. Mondays
Adventures in Reading (Ages 6-12) DROP-IN - 7:00-8 p.m. Fridays, November 13,20,27
Adult Book Club - 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 27
Arkona (519 828-3406)
Story Hour (Ages 3-5) DROP-IN -10:30 a.m. Wednesdays - begins November 18
Brigden (519 864-1142)
Story Hour - 9:00 a.m or 10:30 a.m Wednesdays - begins November 18
Teen Games Night (Ages 13-18) - to be announced. Contact library for details.
Adult Book Club - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 25
Bright’s Grove (519 869-2351)
Drop-In Craft for November (All Ages) - Acorn & Leaf
Tales for Tots - 10:00 a.m. Tuesdays or 9:30 a.m. Thursdays begins November 10 or 12
Story Hour - 11:00 a.m. Tuesdays; 10:00 a.m. Wednesdays or 10:30 a.m. Thursdays - begins November 10,18 or 12. Not available on Wednesday, Nov. 11
Mother Daughter Book Club (Grade 4 & up with adult) - 4:30- 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 4. "Rules" by Cynthia Lord. .
Afternoon Book Club - 1:15 - 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, November 18.
Adult Book Club - 7:00-9:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 24.
Camlachie (519 899-2202)
Tales for Tots (Ages 0-4) DROP-IN at Camlachie United Church - 11:00 a.m. Mondays - begins November 2
Other Children's Programs - Call the library for details.
Adult Book Club - 8:00 p.m. Monday, November 9.
Adult Craft Club - 6:00 - 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 17.
Corunna (519 862-1132)
The Intersection Stone Sculpture Exhibition, by Corunna based sculptor, Jeffrey Rafuse, can be viewed during regular library hours until November 30.
Tales for Tots (Ages 0-2) DROP-IN - 10:30 a.m. Mondays - begins November 9
Story Hour DROP-IN - 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays - begins November 10
French Story Hour (Ages 3-5) - 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays (not available November 11)
Manga Discussion Group (Ages 12-16) - 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Saturday, November 21
Making Christmas Cards with Maureen McGrail - 6:00-8 p.m. Thursday, November 5. Cost: $5. Supplies provided.
Internet Safety with OPP Constable John Reurink and Sergeant Paul Futer - 6:00-7:30 p.m. Monday, November 16. Information session for parents and children.
Adult Painting Project - 2:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday, November 28.
Adult Book Club - 6:30 p.m. Monday, November 30.
Courtright (519 867-2712)
Tales for Tots (Ages 0-2) DROP-IN - 10:00 a.m. Thursdays - begins November 12
Story Hour (Ages 3-5) DROP-IN - 11:00 a.m. Thursdays - begins November 12
Storytime Magic (Ages 6-9) - 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Saturdays - begins November 14
Adult Book Club DROP-IN - 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 18
Florence (519 692-3213)
Forest (519 786-5152)
Tales for Tots - 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays - begins November 18
Story Hour - 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, or 1:00 p.m. Wednesdays - begins November 10 or 18. Not available November 11.
Scraps & Glue & Stories Too (Age 6-12) - 4:00-5 p.m. Wednesday November 18,25
Adult Book Discussion Group DROP-IN - 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 3
Adult Craft Group - 7:00p.m. Friday, November 27
Grand Bend (519 238-2067)
Inwood (519 844-2491)
Crafts for Kids (Ages 4+) DROP-IN - 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays, November 3,10,17,24,31
Adult Book Club - DROP-IN - 10:00-11 a.m. Monday, November 30
Adult Quilting - 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, November 12, 26
Cross Stitching - 9:30 a.m. Saturday, November 21. Coffee and tea provided.
Adult Knitting with Gwen - 9:30 a.m. Saturday, November 28
Routes to Roots - 7:00-9 p.m. Monday, November 30
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 November 10 or 12
Story Hour - 10:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. Wednesdays - begins November 18
Make Your Own Earrings with Diana Anderson of Diana's Creations - 7:00 p.m. Monday, November 9. Cost: $10. Each participant will make 2 pairs of earrings. All materials will be supplied and clip-ons will be available.
Winter Driving Safety - 7:00 p.m. Monday, November 23. Join Constable Beth Lahey for a discussion on Safe Winter Driving including what to do if you become stranded, car safety kits as well as defensive driving tips.
Book Club DROP-IN - 7:00-9 p.m. Tuesday, November 24 "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens
Mandaumin (519 383-8085)
Tales for Tots (Ages 2+) DROP-IN - 10:00 a.m. Tuesdays - begins November 10
Tuesday Scrapbooking Afternoon and Potluck Lunch DROP-IN - 12:00-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 3. Work on your albums and gifts.
Saturday Scrapbooking for Girls, Mothers, Aunts, Grandmothers and Sisters - 1:00-5 p.m. Saturday, November 14. Includes prizes and snacks. Cost: $3. Pre-register early as space is limited.
Craft Club DROP-IN - 1:00-3 p.m. Monday, November 16. Will be working on Christmas tags and packaging. A small cost to cover material.
Outreach Craft - 6:00-7 p.m. Monday, November 9,16,23,30.
Mooretown (519 867-2823)
Oil Springs (519 834-2670)
After School Success (Homework Club) - 4:00-7 p.m. Tuesdays. 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, Nov.25. "Green Grass, Running Water" by Thomas King
Petrolia (519 882-0771)
Remembrance Day - Beginning November 2. Pick up your Remembrance Day Family Packages. See the display by Tom Walter in the front foyer. Library staff will help you send an email message to Canadian Troops. Borrow books and other materials relating to Canadian Forces and Remembrance Day.
Tales for Tots (Ages 0-3) - 10:00 a.m. Tuesdays or Wednesdays - begins November 10 or 18. Not available on Nov. 11.
Story Hour - 11:00 a.m. Tuesdays - begins November 10
French Story Hour (Ages 3-5) - 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays
Adult Book Club - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Friday, November 27. Theme: Tell us about your favourite book.
LCCVI Open House - 11:00am-1:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 10. Pizza and drinks for LCCVI students. "Meet our staff and find out the many ways we can help you with assignments."
Point Edward (519 336-3291)
Tales for Tots - 10:00 a.m. Mondays - begins November 9
Story Hour - 10:30 a.m. Mondays - begins November 9
Port Lambton (519 677-5217)
Teen Drop-in (Ages 11-18) - 7:00-8 p.m. Fridays, November 13,20,27
Port Franks (519 243-2820)
Crafts for Kids (Ages 4-12) DROP-IN - 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Saturday, November 14,28
Teen Drop-in (Ages 12+) - 7:00-8 p.m. Tuesday, November 24
Sarnia (519 337-3291)
Tales for Twos (Ages 2 + adult) - 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays or Wednesdays - begins November 10 or 18. Not available Nov. 11.
Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-6) - 10:00 a.m. Monday or Thursdays - begins November 9 or 12.
Rhythm & Rhyme. It's Baby Lap Time - DROP-IN (0-23 months) - 0:30 a.m. Fridays - begins November 13
French Story Hour (Ages 3-6) - 1:30 p.m. Mondays.
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.
TAG Group - Contact library for information.
Tuesday Talks @ your library (Adult Speaker Series) - 2:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesday
· November 3 - Genealogy and Treasures of the Lambton Room - Lambton Room curator, Laurie McBeth, brings her extensive knowledge of local history and resources to this informative and entertaining talk. Your family tree may be easier to trace than you thought.
· November 17- Disaster Response Around the World - "Responding to a disaster is exciting, nerve-wracking, boring, scary, rewarding, heartbreaking, frustrating, sad, tiring and wonderful. It is an amazing adventure even if you get scorpions in your shoes, big snakes in your garden, wild dogs outside your tent and rats in your toilet. " As a member of the Canadian Red Cross, YMCA Peace Award winner, Bonnie Kearns, has been deployed to many disasters, including Ground Zero in New York, Hurricane Katrina, Afghanistan and Pakistan. This presentation is about adventure, celebrating differences, and following the dream.
Money Saving Tips for a Great Family Christmas with Pamela Eng - 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 16. Author of Perpetual Money Machine, Pamela's methods of achieving financial success enabled her to retire at age 39.
Book Discussion Group DROP-IN - 7:00 p.m. Monday, November 2. "Cell" by Stephen King
Remembrance Day Program DROP-IN - 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 10. The following National Film Board documentaries will be viewed: "Dusk : 1936-March 1940 ; Blitzkrieg : April-November 1940 ; Year of the siege : September 1940-October 1941"
Graphic Novel and Anime Club DROP-IN - 7:00 p.m. Monday, November 16. Topic: Science Fiction in Anime
Adult Mystery Book Discussion Group DROP-IN - 2:00 or 7:00p.m. Monday,
November 23. Theme: Culinary Mysteries
Shetland (519 695-3330)
Sombra (519 892-3711)
Tales for Tots (Ages 0-4) DROP-IN - 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays - begins November 10
Teen Drop-in (Ages 12+) - 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 10
TAG Optimist Food Drive - Sunday, November 29
Family Movie Night - 7:00 p.m. Friday, November 27
Thedford (519 296-4459)
Tales for Tots (Ages 0-4) DROP-IN - 10:00-10:30 a.m. Fridays - begins November 13
Story Hour (Ages 3-7) DROP-IN - 6:00-7 p.m. Thursdays - begins November 12
Kid’s Korner (Ages 4-8) DROP-IN - 4:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday, November 5.
Watford (519 876-2204)
Tales for Tots DROP-IN - 10:00 a.m. Tuesdays - begins November 10
Let’s Read (All) - 4:00-5 p.m. Tuesdays. Partnering young children with older students to read aloud.
Afternoon Book Club at the Watford Friendship Centre (Adult) - :30-2:30 p.m. Monday, November 23.
Trunk Show with Quilting Creations - 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, November 26. Quilt kits will be available for purchase.
Wilkesport (519 864-4000)
Tween Games Nite (Ages 8-13) - 6:00 p.m. Thursday, November 5
Teen Drop-in and Craft (Ages 12+) - 6:00 p.m. Thursday, November 26.
Wyoming (519 845-0181)
Tales for Tots DROP-IN - 10:00 a.m. Tuesdays - begins November 10
Story Hour DROP-IN - 10:00 a.m. Fridays - begins November 13
Homework Club (Grades 3+) - Contact library for details
Scraps & Glue & Stories Too (Ages 6+) - 3:00 p.m. Saturdays, November 21
Tween Drop-in (Ages 9-12) - 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Thursday, November 5
Adult Book Club DROP-IN - 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 18
For more information about Lambton County , visit www.lambtononline.ca.
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