Wyoming, ON – Happy holidays to all from the staff at Lambton County Library. Many branch libraries are offering Christmas programs that celebrate the festive season such as drop-in crafts and Christmas break activities.
Planning a trip in the new year? Be sure to review the Electronic Database of the month, Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure Collection by Thomas Gale, a great resource for curious travellers and serious researches. Over 800 journals, reference titles and traveller magazines are available for your perusal by selecting the "Browse Publications" button. Discover popular magazines such as Fodor's, National Geographic Traveler, and more. This is a great collection providing cultural aspects of travel, leisure activities, economic aspects of tourism and more! Access this database through www.lclmg.org and Electronic Databases. A library card barcode is needed.
All Lambton County Library branches and the Lambton Room are closed at 12:00 noon on Thursday, December 24, all day Friday, December 25 and Saturday, December 26. Library branches are also closed on Sunday, December 27. Libraries and the Lambton Room will also be closed at 12:00 noon on Thursday, December 31 and all day, Friday, January 1st.
Please PRE-REGISTER for all programs except those specified as a “DROP-IN” by contacting the individual library. Preschool programs requiring registration are currently underway; however, some branches offer the programs as DROP-INs and welcome all new participants.
Our programs are FREE unless otherwise noted. Visit www.lclmg.org for further details. If you live outside of Wyoming’s local calling area, contact us at our TOLL-FREE number, 1-866-324-6912, with your questions or concerns.
Alvinston (519 898-2921)
Tales for Tots (Ages 1-2) DROP-IN - 10:00 a.m. Thursdays, December 3,10
Story Hour (Ages 3-5) DROP-IN – 11:00 a.m. Thursdays, December 3,10
French Story Hour (Ages 3-5) – 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 7
Adventures in Reading (Ages 6-12) DROP-IN - 7:00-8 p.m. Fridays, December 4,11
Adult Book Club – 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 18
Arkona (519 828-3406)
Story Hour (Ages 3-5) DROP-IN -10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, December 2,9
Brigden (519 864-1142)
Story Hour (Ages 3-5) DROP-IN - 9:00 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 2,9
Teen Games Night (Ages 13-18) – to be announced. Contact library for details.
Bright’s Grove (519 869-2351)
Drop-In Craft for December (All Ages) – Christmas Elf
Mother Daughter Book Club (Grade 4 & up with adult) – 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2 "Kira Kira" by Cynthia Kadohata
Afternoon Book Club – 1:15 – 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, December 9
Christmas Craft Evening - 7:00-9 p.m. Tuesday, December 8. Create a "Gift Box" floral arrangement with Joan Platt of Grower Direct. Cost: $25. Please register early as space is limited.
Camlachie (519 899-2202)
Tales for Tots (Ages 0-4) DROP-IN at Camlachie United Church – 11:00 a.m. Mondays, December 7,14
Christmas Movie Matinee (Family) - 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 5. Two great Christmas Classics! Contact library for movie titles. Refreshments and a craft included.
Corunna (519 862-1132)
Tales for Tots (Ages 0-2) DROP-IN – 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 7
Story Hour DROP-IN – 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 1,8
French Story Hour (Ages 3-5) – 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, December 2,9
Christmas Centrepiece (Adult) - 6:00-7:30 p.m. Thursday, December 3. Cost: $10. Supplies provided.
Manga Discussion Group (Ages 12-16) – 2:30 p.m. Saturday, December 5
Workplace Group - Drop-in between 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 3,10,17. Get help with your resume and job search. "This Employment Ontario program is funded in part by the Government of Canada."
Courtright (519 867-2712)
Tales for Tots (Ages 0-2) DROP-IN - 10:00 a.m. Thursdays, December 3,10
Story Hour (Ages 3-5) DROP-IN - 11:00 a.m. Thursdays, December 3,10
Storytime Magic (Ages 6-9) - 1:00-2 p.m. Saturdays, December 5,12
Christmas Kids Party-Ho-Ho Hilarious Christmas Party (Ages 5-10) - 6:00-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 15
Adult Book Club DROP-IN - 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 16
Florence (519 692-3213)
Forest (519 786-5152)
Art Show: "The Hours at Kettle Point" by oil painting artist S.W. Fresneau be featured at the library from December 4 to December 30 during regular library hours. Opening reception is on Saturday, December 5, from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Everyone welcome.
Tales for Tots (Ages 3-5) DROP-IN’s Welcome! – 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, December 1,8,15
Story Hour (Ages 1-2) DROP-IN’s Welcome – 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, December 1,8,15 or 1:00 p.m. Wednesdays, December 2,9,16
Scraps & Glue & Stories Too (Age 6-12) - 4:00-5 p.m. Wednesday December 2,9,16
New Year's Party (Ages 6-12) - 3:00-4 p.m. Wednesday, December 30
Adult Book Discussion Group DROP-IN - 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 1
Author Visit with Antoinette Villa - 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 7. Antoinette will be reading from "Changes, Choices and Chance", a sequel to "Kaleidoscope for June".
Adult Craft Group – 7:00p.m. Friday, December 11
Grand Bend (519 238-2067)
Inwood (519 844-2491)
Crafts for Kids (Ages 4+) DROP-IN – 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays, December 1,8,15
Adult Book Club - DROP-IN – 10:00–11 a.m. Monday, December 14
Adult Quilting – 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, December 10,24
Cross Stitching – 9:30 a.m. Saturday, December 19. Coffee and tea provided.
Card Making Workshop (Teens, Adults) - 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Thursday, December 3. Make 5 Christmas cards! Cost: $15. All supplies provided. If possible, please bring a small paper scissor and tape runner. Register early as space is limited.
Mallroad (519 542-2580)
Author Visit with Antoinette Villa - 7:00 p.m. Monday, December 7. Antoinette shares her stories from "A Kaleidoscope for June", about growing up in rural Ontario during the 1950's. Refreshments provided.
Mandaumin (519 383-8085)
Tales for Tots (Ages 2+) DROP-IN – 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 1,8
Tuesday Scrapbooking Afternoon and Potluck Lunch DROP-IN - 12:00-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 1. Work on your albums and gifts.
Craft Club DROP-IN - 1:00-3 p.m. Monday, December 14. Will be working on Christmas balls for decorating. Cost: small cost to cover material.
Outreach Craft - 6:00-7 p.m. Monday, December 7,14
Decorative Arrangement for Outdoors - 7:00-9 p.m. Wednesday, December 9. Pre-register early as space is limited. Check with library for further details.
Mooretown (519 867-2823)
Christmas Crafts (Ages 5-12) DROP-IN - 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 12.
Oil Springs (519 834-2670)
Teen Games Night DROP-IN (Ages 12+) – 6:00-7:30 p.m., Thursdays.
Adult Book Club – 7:00-9 p.m. Wednesday, December 16.
Petrolia (519 882-0771)
French Story Hour (Ages 3-5) – 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays, December 2,9
Cranberries and Candy Canes Family Holiday Celebration DROP-IN - 6:00-7 p.m. Thursday, December 9. Drop-in for holiday treats, crafts, stories and sparkling activities.
Point Edward (519 336-3291)
Port Franks (519 243-2820)
Crafts for Kids (Ages 4-12) DROP-IN – 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Saturday, December 12
Christmas Break Program (Ages 4-12) - 1:00-3 p.m., Tuesday, December 29
Port Lambton (519 677-5217)
Teen Drop-in (Ages 12-18) – 7:00-8 p.m. Fridays, December 4,11
Sarnia (519 337-3291)
Rhythm & Rhyme. It's Baby Lap Time DROP-IN (0-23 months) –10:30 a.m. Fridays, December 4,11,18
French Story Hour (Ages 3-6 – 1:30 p.m. Monday, December 7
Crafts for Kids (All Ages) - DROP-IN between 9:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. Available every day! Something different every week!
Christmas Evening Storytime - 7:00 p.m. Thursday, December 3. Everyone welcome!
Adult Groups meet in the West Room unless otherwise noted.
TAG (Teen) Group – Contact library for details.
Book Discussion Group DROP-IN - 7:00 p.m. Monday, December 7 "Skybreaker" by Kenneth Oppel
Graphic Novel and Anime Club DROP-IN - 7:00 p.m. Monday, December 14 Christmas Animation
Mystery Book Discussion Group DROP-IN – 2:00 or 7:00 p.m. Monday, December 21. Topic: Award winners of 2009
Tuesday Talks @ your library (Adult Speaker Series) - 2:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 1. Healthy Eating for the Holidays and Beyond will help eliminate the need for at least one pesky New Year's resolution. Community Health Services Dietician, Connie Malette, brings us tricks for hearty and healthy Holiday celebrations.
Shetland (519 695-3330)
Christmas Craft for Kids - Wednesday, December 16.
Sombra (519 892-3711)
Tales for Tots (Ages 0-4) DROP-IN - 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 1,8
Thedford (519 296-4459)
Tales for Tots (Ages 0-4) DROP-IN – 10:00-10:30 a.m. Friday, December 4,11
Story Hour (Ages 4-7) DROP-IN - 6:00-7 p.m. Thursday, December 3,10
Kid’s Korner DROP-IN (Ages 4-8) – 4:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday, December 3
Teen Drop-in (Ages 12+) - 7:00-8 p.m. Tuesday, December 15
Watford (519 876-2204)
Tales for Tots (Ages 1-2) DROP-IN - 10:00 a.m. Tuesdays, December 1,8
Let’s Read (All) – 4:00-5 p.m. Tuesdays. Partnering young children with older students to read aloud.
Christmas Crafts (Ages 4+) DROP-IN - 10:15 a.m. Saturdays
· December 5 - Make an ornament
· December 12 - Gingerbread houses
· December 19 - Make a Christmas Card
Afternoon Book Club at the Watford Friendship Centre (Adult) –1:30-2:30 p.m. Monday, December 21
Wilkesport (519 864-4000)
Christmas Craft for Kids (Ages 4-10) – 6:00 p.m. Thursday, December 17
Tween Games Nite (Ages 9-13) – 6:00 p.m. Thursday, December 3
Wyoming (519 845-0181)
Tales for Tots DROP-IN – 10:00 a.m. Tuesdays, December 1,8
Story Hour DROP-IN – 10:00 a.m. Fridays, December 4,11
Homework Club (Grades 3+) – Contact library for details
Tween Drop-in (Ages 9-12) – 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Thursday, December 3
Teen Night Drop-in (Ages 12+) - 7:00-8:30 p.m. Thursday, December 17
Adult Book Club DROP-IN – 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 4
Christmas Open House DROP-IN - 6:00-8 p.m. Friday, December 4. Enjoy crafts, stories and refreshments.
Author Visit with Antoinette Villa - 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 8. Antoinette shares her stories from "A Kaleidoscope for June", about growing up in rural Ontario during the 1950's.
"Santa's Secret Hat" Performed by Wyoming Library Tween Group - 7:00-8:30 p.m. Thursday, December 17. Family, friends and public invited. A special invitation to local children. Refreshments served.
For more information about Lambton County, visit www.lambtononline.ca.
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