Wyoming, ON – Finding books to read or listen to is now easier than ever with Lambton County Library and the many e-resources available at www.lclmg.org.  Download ebooks and audiobooks using Overdrive or Net Library.  Find fiction books based on novels you've read or topics you're interested in using NoveList or NoveList K-8.  Get reading suggestions e-mailed to you by signing up for Next Reads.  A library card is needed to access the databases or to reserve a book. 

Celebrate First Nations Public Library Week, February 15 to 20.  This year's theme is "Join us and Speak Up for First Nations Public Libraries". 

Freedom to Read Week, celebrated February 20 to 26, is an annual event encouraging Canadians to reflect upon and reaffirm their commitment to this intellectual freedom, guaranteed to them under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.  Check out www.freedomtoread.ca for a list of challenged books and more information.

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.

All Lambton County Library branches are closed on Sunday, February 20 and Monday, February 21st.

Alvinston (519 898-2921)

Story Hour (Ages 3-5) DROP-IN  – 11:00 a.m. Thursdays, February 3,10

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, February 4,11,18,25

"Chocolate Cravings" (Adult) - 7:00 p.m. Thursday, February 10.  Cost: $5.  Enjoy chocolate games, trivia, activities and more. 

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

Arkona (519 828-3406)

Story Hour DROP-IN - 9:30 a.m. Monday, February 7

Brigden (519 864-1142)

Tales for Tots  (Ages 1- 3 ) DROP-IN  - 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 9

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

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

Bright’s Grove (519 869-2351)

Drop-In Craft for February (All Ages) – Happy Heart

Mother Daughter Book Club (Grade 4 & up with adult) – 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 2.   "The Bridesmaid" by Hailey Abbott

Afternoon Book Club – 1:15 – 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, February 2.  Contact library for book details.

Adult Book Club – 7:00-9:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 22.  Contact library for book details.

Camlachie (519 899-2202)

Tales for Tots (Ages 0-4) DROP-IN  at Camlachie United Church – 11:00 a.m. Mondays, February 7,14,28

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

Adult Book Club - 8:00 p.m. Monday, February 14.  Discussion: Call the library for book details.

Adult Craft Club – 6:00 - 8 p.m. Tuesday, February 15.  Call library for details.

Corunna (519 862-1132)

Tales for Tots (Ages 0-2) DROP-IN  – 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 7

Story Hour DROP-IN  – 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 1,8

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

Valentine Fun (Ages 5+) - 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Thursday, February 10.  Includes crafts and games.

Make a Valentine Card with Maureen (Teens-Adults) - 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Thursday, February 10.  Cost: $5

Adult Painting Project - 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Saturday, February 12

Adult Book Club - 6:30 p.m. Monday, February 28

Courtright (519 867-2712)

Recycle Craft "Born Again Purses" (Adult) - 6:00-8 p.m. Tuesday, February 8.  Make your own recycled wool purse as seen in the book "Rubbish.  Bring in a wool sweater and matching thread. 

Adult Book Club DROP-IN  7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 16

Florence (519 692-3213)

Family Fun (All Ages) - 11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Saturday, February 5.

Get Connected (Adult) - 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Thursdays, February 4 to February 25.  This program focuses on the many services the library offers.

Forest (519 786-5152)

Winter Reading Program (Ages 5+) - 4:00-5 p.m. Wednesdays, February 2,9,16,23. Enjoy stories, games and crafts.

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

Grand Bend (519 238-2067)

Inwood (519 844-2491)

Crafts for Kids (Ages 4+) DROP-IN – 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, February 1,8,15,22

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

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

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

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

Mallroad (519 542-2580)

Afternoon Book Club at Landmark Village (General Public Welcome) - 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 8.  Discussion: "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd

Scrapbooking with Beth - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 16.  Participants are asked to bring 6-8 pictures, an acid free marker, a pencil and a ruler.  Cost is $10.  Pre-register early as space is limited. ****This program has been cancelled!

Book Club DROP-IN – 7:00-9 p.m. Tuesday, February 22.  Discussion: "Certainty" by Madeleine Thien

Mandaumin (519 383-8085)

Tales for Tots (Ages 0-4) – 11:00 a.m. Tuesdays, February 1,8

Scraps & Glue & Stories Too (Ages 6+) - 3:00 p.m. Saturday, February 5

Afternoon Book Club - 2:00-4 p.m. Monday, February 14.  Call library for book details.

Routes to Roots - 2:00-4 p.m. Monday, February 28.  Genealogy program for adults. 

Computer Lessons for Seniors - Call to book your appointment.  Available Monday, February 7 between 4:00-7:00 p.m.

Outreach Craft (Adult) - 6:00-7 p.m. Monday, February 14.

Craft Club (Adult) - 1:00-3 p.m. Wednesday, February 16.  Price determined by project.

Mooretown (519 867-2823)

Break the February Blues (Ages 5-10) DROP-IN - 6:00-7 p.m. Monday, February 28.  Looking for some fun activities to help you beat the winter blues?  Come in for some winter-themed games and crafts that are sure to warm you up!

Oil Springs (519 834-2670)

Break the February Blues (All Ages) - 4:00-5:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 9.  Enjoy crafts, snacks and hot chocolate.

Crafts for Kids (All Ages) - 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, February 1, 15

Adult Book Club – 7:00-9 p.m. Wednesday, February 23.  Contact library for book details.

Petrolia (519 882-0771)

Petrolia Library is a Service Canada Outreach Site  - A representative is available 1:00-3:30 p.m. on the 1st Wednesday of each month.  No appointment necessary. 

Tales for Tots (Ages 0-3) – 10:00 a.m. Tuesdays or Wednesdays, February 1,2,8,9,16

Story Hour - 11:00 a.m. Tuesdays, February 1,8

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

Adult Book Club  - 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Friday, February 18.  Contact library for book details. 

Inside the Pages Book Club - 1:00 p.m. Monday, February 28.  Contact library for book details.

Point Edward (519 336-3291)

Port Franks (519 243-2820)

Crafts for Kids (Ages 4-12) - 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Saturday, February 5,19

Port Lambton (519 677-5217)

Teen Drop-in (Ages 11+) – 7:00-8 p.m. Fridays, February 4,11

Sarnia (519 337-3291)

Rhythm & Rhyme.  It's Baby Lap Time  DROP-IN  (0-23 months) –10:30 a.m. Fridays, February 4, 11

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

Adult Groups meet in the West Room unless otherwise noted.

Book Discussion Group DROP-IN   - 7:00 p.m. Monday, February 7.   "With Violets" by Elizabeth Robards

NEW Science Fiction, Fantasy, Anime & Horror Club DROP-IN   - 7:00 p.m. Monday, February 14

Mystery Book Discussion Group DROP-IN  – 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 28  Discussion:  Medical Mysteries

Shetland (519 695-3330)

Crafts for Kids  (Ages 3-12) - Between 1:00-4 p.m. Saturday, February 12.  Make a Valentine's Day craft.

Handmade Valentine Cards (Ages 18+) - 7:00-9 p.m. Wednesday, February 9.  Make 2 cards.  Cost: $5

Sombra (519 892-3711)

Tales for Tots (Ages 0-4) DROP-IN - 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 1, 8

Teen Drop-in (Ages 12+) – 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 8

Thedford (519 296-4459)

Tales for Tots (Ages 0-4) DROP-IN – 10:00-10:30 a.m. Friday, February 4,11

Story Hour (Ages 4-7)  DROP-IN -  6:00-7 p.m. Thursday, February 3,10

Kid’s Korner (Ages 4-8) – 4:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday, February 3

Watford (519 876-2204)

Tales for Tots (Ages 1-2)  DROP-IN - 10:00 a.m. Tuesdays, February 1,8

Let’s Read (All) – 4:00-5 p.m. Tuesdays.  Partnering young children with older students to read aloud.

Scrapbooking with Claudette (Adult) - 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 15.  Cost: $5 Bring pictures!  Some supplies provided.

Afternoon Book Club at the Watford Friendship Centre (Adult) –1:30-2:30 p.m. Monday, February 28  Discussion: "Cinnamon Kiss" by Walter Mosley

Wilkesport (519 864-4000)

Winter Reading Program (Ages 4-10) - 6:00 p.m. Thursday, February 3, 10

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

Teen Games Night (Ages 13+) – 6:00 p.m. Thursday, February 24

Wyoming (519 845-0181)

Tales for Tots  (Ages 1-2) DROP-IN - 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 1,8

Family Story Hour (Ages 3-5) DROP-IN  – 10:00 a.m. Fridays, February 4,11

Scraps & Glue & Stories Too (Ages 6+) DROP-IN - 3:00 p.m. Saturday, February 19.  Activities include crafts, games and fun!

Tween Book/Craft Club (Ages 9-12) - 7:00-8:30 p.m. Thursday, February 10

Activities include book discussion, crafts & games.

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

Craft - Jewellery Craft (Teen/Adult) - 1:00-3 p.m.   Cost: $10 -  February 23.    Make a bracelet and learn some basic techniques.  Materials supplied.

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