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.

Students can get top marks this year by using authoritative online resources for their homework.   CultureGrams is an online electronic database designed specifically for research and is FREE through Lambton County Library's website.    See the world’s people as they really live with local perspectives on daily life, history and culture.  Resources also include a photo gallery, video clips, recipe collection, graphs, tables and more.   Access CultureGrams at www.lclmg.org through the Electronic Database page.  A library card barcode is needed.

New preschool sessions begin the week of September 6 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

All Lambton County Library branches are closed on Sunday, September 5 and Monday, September 6.

Alvinston (519 898-2921)

Tales for Tots DROP-IN  – 10:00 a.m. Thursdays -  begins September 9

Story Hour DROP-IN  – 11:00 a.m. Thursdays -  begins September 9

French Story Hour (Ages 3-5) – 10:00 a.m. Mondays - begins September 13

Adventures in Reading (Ages 6-12) DROP-IN - 7:00-8 p.m. Fridays, September 10,17,24

Adult Book Club - 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 24

Arkona (519 828-3406)

Brigden (519 864-1142)

Story Hour  (Ages 3-5) DROP-IN - 9:00 am. Wednesdays - begins September 22

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

Adult Book Club – 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 29

Bright’s Grove (519 869-2351)

Drop-In Craft for September (All Ages) – Happy Apple

Tales for Tots (Ages 18 months to 3)– 10:00 a.m. Tuesdays or 9:30 a.m. Thursdays – begins September 7 or September 9

Story Hour – 11:00 a.m. Tuesdays; 10:00 a.m. Wednesdays or 10:30 a.m. Thursdays – begins September 7, 8 or 9.

Afternoon Book Club – 1:15 – 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, September 8.  Discussion:  "Atonement" by Ian McEwan and a non-fiction book of reader's choice.

Adult Book Club (Group meets upstairs in the Gallery) – 7:00-9:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 28.  Discussion:  "Nikolski" by Nicolas Dickner, "Ten Thousand Lovers" by Edeet Ravel and "Deafening" by Frances Itani.

Camlachie (519 899-2202)

Tales for Tots (Ages 0-4) DROP-IN  at Camlachie United Church – 11:00 a.m. Mondays – begins September 13

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

Adult Book Club - 8:00 p.m. Monday, September 13.  Discussion: Favourite summer reads.

Adult Craft Club – 6:00 - 8 p.m. Tuesday, September 21.  Call library for details.

Corunna (519 862-1132)

Tales for Tots (Ages 0-2) DROP-IN  – 10:30 a.m. Mondays – begins September 13

Story Hour DROP-IN  – 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays – begins September 7

French Story Hour (Ages 3-5) – 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays - begins September 15

Flower Wreath (Adult) - 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, September 23.  Cost: $ 7.50

Card Class with Maureen McGrail - 6:30 p.m. Thursday, September 30.  Cost: $5

Adult Book Club – 6:30 p.m. Monday, September 27

Courtright (519 867-2712)

Tales for Tots (Ages 0-2) DROP-IN  - 10:00 a.m. Thursdays - begins September 9

Story Hour (Ages 3-5) DROP-IN  - 11:00 a.m. Thursdays - begins September 9

Adult Book Club DROP-IN - 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 15

Florence (519 692-3213)

Forest (519 786-5152)

Tales for Tots – 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, begins September 8

Story Hour – 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, or 1:00 p.m. Wednesdays, begins September 7 or September 8

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

Adult Craft Group – 7:00p.m. Friday, September 24

Grand Bend (519 238-2067)

Inwood (519 844-2491)

Crafts for Kids (Ages 4+) DROP-IN – 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays, September 14,21,28

Adult Book Club - DROP-IN – 10:00–11 a.m. Monday, September 27

Adult Quilting – 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, September 9,30

Cross Stitching – 9:30 a.m. Saturday, September 18.  Coffee and tea provided.

Routes to Roots – 7:00-9 p.m. Monday, September 27

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 14 or September 16

Story Hour – 10:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. Wednesdays – begins September 15

Afternoon Book Club at Landmark Village (Public Welcome) - 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 14.  Discussion: "Echoes" by Danielle Steel.  Ask for your copy at the circulation desk.

Scrapbooking with Beth - 7:00 p.m. Monday, September 20.  The theme will be "Scrapbooking pets/animals".  Participants are asked to bring 8-10 pictures to scrapbook two pages.  Cost:$10 and includes supplies.  Register early as seating is limited.

Author Reading and Book Signing "Reading Between the Wines The Story of the traveling book club" by Perry Jongsma, Pat Maaten and Kathleen Mundy

- 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 28.  Hosted by the Mallroad Book Club.  Public welcome, but pre-register early as seating is limited.  

Mandaumin (519 383-8085)

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

Craft Club DROP-IN - 1:00-3 p.m. Monday, September 13.  Price determined by project.

Outreach Craft - 6:00-7 p.m. Mondays, September 13,20,27

Mooretown (519 867-2823)

Things that Fall (Ages 5-10) DROP-IN - 6:00-7:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 22.  Science experiments of the "schoolest" kind!  Games, experiments and craft.

Oil Springs (519 834-2670)

Teen Games Night - 4:00-8 p.m. Thursdays.  Check out our assortment of games!

Family Movie Saturdays (All Ages) - 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 

Adult Book Club – 7:00-9 p.m. Wednesday, September 29.  Contact library for book selection.

Petrolia (519 882-0771)

Tales for Tots (Ages 0-3) – 10:00 a.m. Tuesdays or Wednesdays - begins September 7 or September 8

Story Hour - 11:00 a.m. Tuesdays – begins September 7

French Story Hour (Ages 3-5) – 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays - begins September 15

Adult Book Club  - 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Friday, September 17. 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, September 27

Point Edward (519 336-3291)

Youth Art Group with Gretchen Knapp (Ages 10-13) - Monday, August 30 to Friday, September 3.  Cost: $10/day.

Watercolour Class Workshop with Gretchen Knapp (adult) - 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, September   15.  A watercolour class for those who've always wanted to paint watercolour.  Cost: $50.  Bring a lunch.

Port Lambton (519 677-5217)

Teen Drop-in (Ages 11-18) – 7:00-8 p.m. Fridays, September 10,17,24

Port Franks (519 243-2820)

Crafts for Kids (Ages 4-12) - 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Saturday, September 4,18

Camera Club (Ages 12+) - 7:00-8 p.m. Monday, September 13,27

Sarnia (519 337-3291)

Tales for Twos (Ages 2 + adult) – 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays or Wednesdays – begins September 14 or 15

Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-6) – 10:00 a.m. Monday or Thursdays – begins September 13 or 16

Rhythm & Rhyme.  It's Baby Lap Time -   DROP-IN  (0-23 months) –10:30 a.m. Fridays – begins September 17

French Story Hour (Ages 3-6) – 1:30 p.m. Mondays - begins September 13

Crafts for Kids DROP-IN  - A new craft every week!

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

Book Discussion Group DROP-IN     - 7:00 p.m. Monday, September 13  "The thirteenth tale" by Diane Setterfield.

Anime & Comics Club DROP-IN   - 7:00 p.m. Monday, September 20

Mystery Book Discussion Group DROP-IN  – 2:00 p.m. Monday, September 27 Discussion: Senior Sleuths

NEW!  Non-fiction Book Discussion Club - 2:00 - 3 p.m. Tuesday, September 14.  This new book club is held the 2nd Tuesday of the month. A different subject area is selected each month and participants discuss the book of their choice.  Suggested book choices are provided by library staff as well as information on how to search for books on the chosen subject at the library.   Reserve your seat today by calling the Reference Department.

One Tomato Harvest Event (All) - 2:30 p.m. Saturday, September 11.  The harvest is in.  Come into the Sarnia Branch, rain or shine, and donate a tomato (or other produce) to the Inn of the Good Shepherd.  Get some free veggie recipes and more!  Meet at the Sarnia Library tomato patch on the south side of the building, or on the north patio in case of rain.

Best Tips Series for Adults - 10:00-10:45 a.m. Mondays, beginning September 20.  This program coincides with Pre-school Storytime.  Caregivers are welcome to take part in this new series featuring a number of informal information sessions on popular topics. 

Shetland (519 695-3330)

Tales for Tots (Ages 1-2) DROP-IN - 10:00 a.m. Thursdays - begins September 9

Sombra (519 892-3711)

Tales for Tots (Ages 0-4) DROP-IN - 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays - begins September 7

Teen Drop-in (Ages 12+) – 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 14

Family Movie Night – 7:00 p.m. Friday, September 24

Thedford (519 296-4459)

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

Story Hour (Ages 3-7) DROP-IN -  6:00-7 p.m. Thursdays – begins September 9

Watford (519 876-2204)

Tales for Tots (Ages 0-2)DROP-IN - 10:00 a.m. Tuesdays - begins September 7

Afternoon Book Club at the Watford Friendship Centre (Adult) –1:30-2:30 p.m. Monday, September 27

Adult Craft Afternoon - 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 21.  Get creative!

Wilkesport (519 864-4000)

Teen Games Night (Ages 12+) – 6:00 p.m. Thursday, September 30.

Wyoming (519 845-0181)

Tales for Tots (Ages 0-3) - Contact library for details.

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

Scraps & Glue & Stories Too (Ages 6+) - 3:00 p.m. Saturday, September 25

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

Activities will include book discussion, crafts & games.

Adult Book Club DROP-IN - 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 8.  Discussion: your choice  of book from author Elizabeth Adler.