Wyoming, ON – The Need to Read Festival celebrations get underway in Lambton County during the first two weeks of May.    Be on the lookout for "newspaper-wrapped" books (over 100 adult and children's) hidden throughout Sarnia-Lambton with the Need to Read label on them.  If you find one…it's yours!   Other celebration events include:

·         Free Comic Book Day! Saturday, May 1.   Come into a local branch library on May 1st and receive your free comic book supplied by Future Pastimes in Sarnia.

·         GenreCon a literary convention featuring several notable editors and authors, returns to the Sarnia Library on Saturday, May 15.   Discussion panels take place from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with the following panelists:  science fiction author and editor Eric Choi; mystery authors Pat Brown, Dennis Collins and W.S. Gager, horror author Suzanne Church and author and writing instructor Jeff DeLuzio. There will be a meet and greet reception from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  There will also be a film program in the Library Theatre.  Seating is limited; please contact the Reference Department at 519 337-3291 to reserve your seat. 

New preschool sessions begin the week of May 10 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.   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, May 23 and Monday, May 24.

Alvinston (519 898-2921)

Tales for Tots DROP-IN  – 10:00 a.m. Thursdays -  begins May 13

Story Hour DROP-IN  – 11:00 a.m. Thursdays -  begins May 13.

French Story Hour (Ages 3-5) – 10:00 a.m. Mondays, May 3,10

Adventures in Reading (Ages 6-12) DROP-IN - 7:00-8 p.m. Fridays

Herb Workshop with Cynthia from Forest Glen Herb Farm - 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 4.  Enjoy teas and make a "tussie mussie" just in time for Mother's Day.  Cost: $10

Guest Speaker - The Rotary International 2010 Group Study Exchange to Columbia & South America - 7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 6.

Local Author T.L. Johnson @ Adult Book Club - 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 28.  A book reading from "Fire Island".

Books & Baking - 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 29.  All donations are used to enhance the Alvinston Library.

Arkona (519 828-3406)

Story Hour  (Ages 3-5) DROP-IN -10:30 a.m. Wednesdays - begins May 12

Brigden (519 864-1142)

Story Hour  (Ages 3-5) DROP-IN -9:00 am OR 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays - begins May 19

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

Adult Book Club – 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 26

Bright’s Grove (519 869-2351)

Drop-In Craft for May (All Ages) – Recipe Card Holder

Tales for Tots – 10:00 a.m. Tuesdays or 9:30 a.m. Thursdays – begins May 11 or May 13

Story Hour – 11:00 a.m. Tuesdays; 10:00 a.m. Wednesdays or 10:30 a.m. Thursdays – begins May 11, May 12 or May 13

Mother Daughter Book Club (Grade 4 & up with adult) – 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 5  "Double Identity" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

K.I.P. "Street Safety" with Giselle North of the Sexual Assault Crisis Centre (Ages 4-12 with caregiver) - 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 27.  This presentation instructs parents and children about "stranger danger" and staying safe.

Afternoon Book Club – 1:15 – 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 12

Adult Book Club – 7:00-9:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 25

Camlachie (519 899-2202)

Tales for Tots (Ages 0-4) DROP-IN  at Camlachie United Church – 11:00 a.m. Mondays – begins May 3

Please call the library for details on other children's programming.

Adult Book Club - 8:00 p.m. Monday, May 10.  Call library for details.

Adult Craft Club – 6:00 - 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 18.  Call library for details.

Corunna (519 862-1132)

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

Story Hour DROP-IN  – 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays – begins May 11

French Story Hour (Ages 3-5) – 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, May 5,12

Flower Decoration Workshop(Adult) - 6:00-7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 27  Cost: $10 

Adult Book Club – 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 31

Courtright (519 867-2712)

Tales for Tots (Ages 0-2) DROP-IN  - 10:00 a.m. Thursdays - begins May 13

Story Hour (Ages 3-5) DROP-IN  - 11:00 a.m. Thursdays - begins May 13

Adult Book Club DROP-IN  7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 19 

Florence (519 692-3213)

Celebrate Florence Library's 30th Anniversary - Drop-in between10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 1st.

English as a Second Language - 7:00 p.m. Tuesdays.  Call for more information.

Forest (519 786-5152)

Tales for Tots – 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, May 5,12,19

Story Hour – 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, or 1:00 p.m. Wednesdays, May 4 to May 19

Scraps & Glue & Stories Too (Ages 5+) - 4:00 p.m. Wednesdays

Adult Book Discussion Group DROP-IN - 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 4

Adult Craft Group – 7:00p.m. Friday, May 28

Grand Bend (519 238-2067)

Inwood (519 844-2491)

Crafts for Kids (Ages 4+) DROP-IN – 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays

Adult Book Club - DROP-IN – 10:00–11 a.m. Monday, May 31

Adult Quilting – 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 13,27

Cross Stitching – 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 22.  Coffee and tea provided.

Routes to Roots – 7:00-9 p.m. Monday, May 31

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 May 11 or May 13

Story Hour – 10:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. Wednesdays – begins May 19

Mother's Day Drop-in Craft for Kids (Adult accompaniment required) - Drop in between 1:00-3:00 p.m. Friday, May 7

Planter Presentation with Joan from DeGroot's Nurseries - 7:00-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 4.  Pre-register early as space is limited.  Chance to win the outdoor container Joan creates!

Scrapbooking with Beth -  7:00 p.m. Wednesday May 19. Easter/springtime theme.  Cost: $10 for all materials.  Participants are asked to bring 6-10 pictures to complete 2 pages. Pre-registration early as space is limited.

NEW!  Afternoon Book Club at Landmark Village - 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 11

Book Club DROP-IN – 7:00-9 p.m. Tuesday, May 25.  Contact library for book details.

Mandaumin (519 383-8085)

Tales for Tots (Ages 2+) DROP-IN – 10:00 a.m. Tuesdays - begins May 11

Tuesday Scrapbooking Afternoon and Potluck Lunch DROP-IN - 12:00-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 4. Bring a lunch to share and a scrapbooking project to work on.

Craft Club DROP-IN - 1:00-3 p.m. Monday, May 17.  Price determined by project.

Outreach Craft - 6:00-7 p.m. Mondays.

Mooretown (519 867-2823)

Outdoor Adventure (Ages 5-10) - 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Saturday, May 15.  Come camping with us!  Includes games, activities and crafts.

Oil Springs (519 834-2670)

Games Night (All Ages) - 6:00-8 p.m. Thursdays.  Check out our assortment of games for the whole family.

Red Cross Babysitting Course (Ages 11+) - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday, May 8.  Cost: $21.50 (supplemented by the local Optimist Club).  Bring a bag lunch and snacks.  Pre-register early as space is limited.

Basic Computer Instruction (All Ages) - 7:00-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.  Learn or improve your skills.  Phone library for more information and to book an appointment.

Adult Book Club – 7:00-9 p.m. Wednesday, May 26

Petrolia (519 882-0771)

Tales for Tots (Ages 0-3) – 10:00 a.m. Tuesdays or Wednesdays - begins May 11 or 12

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

French Story Hour (Ages 3-5) – 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays, May 5,12

 Adult Book Club  - 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Friday May 21. Book club members come prepared to share their thoughts on a book or two, in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. 

Inside the Pages Book Club - 1:00 p.m. Monday, May 31

Point Edward (519 336-3291)

Port Lambton (519 677-5217)

Teen Drop-in (Ages 11-18) – 7:00-8 p.m. Fridays, May 14,21,28

Port Franks (519 243-2820)

Crafts for Kids (Ages 4-12) - 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 1,15,29

Teen Drop-in (Ages 12+) - 7:00-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 25

Sarnia (519 337-3291)

Tales for Twos (Ages 2 + adult) – 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays or Wednesday,  – begins May 4 or May 5

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

Rhythm & Rhyme.  It's Baby Lap Time -   DROP-IN  (0-23 months) –10:30 a.m. Fridays – begins May 7

French Story Hour (Ages 3-6) – 1:30 p.m. Monday, May 3,10

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

Book Discussion Group DROP-IN   - 7:00 p.m. Monday, May 3.  "A Wrinkle in Time" by Madeleine L'Engle

Graphic Novel and Anime Club DROP-IN   - 7:00 p.m. Monday, May 10

GenreCon 2010 - 10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday, May 15.  Features several notable editors and authors

Mystery Book Discussion Group DROP-IN  – 2:00 p.m. Monday, May 17.

Topic:  Stuart M. Kaminski

Shetland (519 695-3330)

Tales for Tots (Ages 0-4) DROP-IN - 10:00 a.m. Thursdays - begins May 13

Crafts for Kids "Mother's Day" (Ages 6+) - 1:00-4 p.m. Saturday, May 8

Sombra (519 892-3711)

Tales for Tots (Ages 0-4) DROP-IN - 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays - begins May 11

Teen Drop-in (Ages 12+) – 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 11

Family Movie Night – 7:00 p.m. Friday, May 28

Thedford (519 296-4459)

Tales for Tots (Ages 0-4) DROP-IN - 10:00-10:30 a.m. Fridays – begins May 14

Story Hour (Ages 3-7) DROP-IN -  6:00-7 p.m. Thursdays – begins May 13

Kid’s Korner (Ages 4-8) DROP-IN – 4:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 6

Watford (519 876-2204)

Tales for Tots DROP-IN - 10:00 a.m. Tuesdays - begins May 11

Afternoon Book Club at the Watford Friendship Centre (Adult) –1:30-2:30 p.m. Monday, May 31.

Basic Computer Instruction (All Ages) - 7:00-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.  Learn or improve your skills.  Phone library for more information and to book an appointment.

Author Visit with local author T.L. Johnson 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 20. "Fire Island" book reading and signing.

Wilkesport (519 864-4000)

Crafts for Kids (Ages 4-12) - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 5 

Tween Games/Craft Nite (Ages 8-13) – 6:00 p.m. Thursday, May 6 

Teen Games Night (Ages 12+) – 6:00 p.m. Thursday, May 27

Wyoming (519 845-0181)

Tales for Tots DROP-IN  – 10:00 a.m. Tuesdays – begins May 11

Family Story Hour DROP-IN  – 10:00 a.m. Fridays – begins May 14

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

Scraps & Glue & Stories Too (Ages 6+) - 3:00 p.m. Saturday, May 15

Tween Book/Craft Club (Ages 9-12) - 7:00-8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 13   

Activities will include book discussion, crafts & games.

Red Cross Babysitting Course (Ages 11+) - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday, May 29.  Cost: $40.  Bring a bag lunch and snacks.  Pre-register early as space is limited.

Adult Book Club DROP-IN - 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 10.  Call 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