Wyoming, ON –  Get the best research and reading solution for your children online at www.lclmg.org.  Featured this month are PebbleGo, for children pre-kindergarten to grade 3, and TumbleBooks.  PebbleGo Animals and PebbleGo Earth & Space databases are simple to navigate and offer key reading supports of read-along audio and word-by-word highlighting.  TumbleBookLibrary is a collection of interactive stories, games, puzzles and more.  TumbleBooks are created by taking existing picture books, adding animation, sound, music and narration.  Children can click to turn the pages or set the story on "auto".   A library card is needed to access. 

New preschool sessions begin the week of March 7 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

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.

Alvinston (519 898-2921)

Story Hour DROP-IN  – 11:00 a.m. Thursdays -  begins March 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, March 4,11,25

March Break-Gone South - 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, March 15,17,18.

Adult Book Club - 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 25

Arkona (519 828-3406)

Story Hour DROP-IN - 9:00 a.m. Saturdays - begins March 12

Brigden (519 864-1142)

Tales for Tots (Ages 0-3) DROP-IN - 9:00 am. Wednesdays - begins March 9

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

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

Bright’s Grove (519 869-2351)

Drop-In Craft for March (All Ages) – Shamrock

Tales for Tots (Ages 18 months to 3) – 10:00 a.m. Tuesdays or 9:30 a.m. Thursdays – March 8 or March 10 (not available during March Break)

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

March Break: "Crafts From Around the World" (Ages 4+ - Adult accompaniment required for children ages 4-5)  Cost:$1.  Includes story and craft.

 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

• Tuesday, March 15 - "Egyptian Cat Statue"
• Wednesday, March 16 - "Chinese Dragon"

Mother Daughter Book Club (Grade 4 & up with adult) – 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 2.  "The Schwa Was Here" by Neal Schusterman

Afternoon Book Club – 1:15 – 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 9

Adult Book Club (Group meets upstairs in the Gallery) – 7:00-9:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 29

Camlachie (519 899-2202)

Please call the library for details on additional programming.

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

Adult Book Club - 8:00 p.m. Monday, March 14. 

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

Corunna (519 862-1132)

Tales for Tots (Ages 0-2) DROP-IN  – 10:30 a.m. Mondays – begins March 7

Story Hour DROP-IN  – 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays – begins March 8

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

Celebrate Spring!  (Ages 5+) - 1:00-2 p.m. Thursday, March 17.  Includes crafts and games.

Adult Book Club – 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 28

Courtright (519 867-2712)

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

Story Hour (Ages 3-5) DROP-IN  - 11:00 a.m. Thursdays - begins March 10

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

Beaded Bling! - 7:00 p.m. Thursday, March 24. Make a fun and showy beaded ring.  Cost: $5

Florence (519 692-3213)

Forest (519 786-5152)

Tales for Tots – 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays - begins March 30

Story Hour – 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, or 1:00 p.m. Wednesdays - begins March 29 or March 30

Scraps & Glue and Stories Too (Ages 5+) - 4:00-5 p.m. Wednesdays - begins March 30

March Break - Puppets on the Go (All Ages) - 2:00 - 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 16.

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

Adult Craft Group – 7:00p.m. Friday, March 25

Grand Bend (519 238-2067)

Inwood (519 844-2491)

Crafts for Kids (Ages 4+) DROP-IN – 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays

Cross Stitching – 9:30 a.m. Saturday, March 19

Adult Quilting – 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 10,31

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

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

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 March 8 or March 10

Story Hour – 10:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. Wednesdays – begins March 9

Dance Dance Revolution (Ages 8+) - 6:30-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 16.  Bring a friend and join the fun.  Pre-register early as space is limited.  Refreshments included.

Afternoon Book Club at Landmark Village (Public Welcome) - 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 8.   "Unless" by Carol Shields.

Book Club DROP-IN – 7:00-9 p.m. Tuesday, March 22.  "Secret Daughter" by Shilpi Somaya Gowda. 

Author Reading/Book Signing - 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 8.  Former Mallroad librarian Wendy Washington, will read from her forthcoming book of poetry entitled "Clouds".  Her earlier collection of poetry, "Lost and Found" will also be available for purchase.  All proceeds will be donated to the new Judith and Norman Alix Art Gallery.  Refreshments included. 

Armchair Travel - 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 29.  Join Dorothy and Fred Moss and they relive their trip to Buenos Aires and Iguasu Falls, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site on the Brazil-Argentina Border.

Mandaumin (519 383-8085)

Tales for Tots (Ages 0-5) – 11:00 a.m. Tuesdays - begins March 8

Computer Lessons for Seniors - Between 2:00-4:00 p.m. Monday, March 7.  Call to book an appointment.

Outreach Craft - 6:00-7 p.m. Monday, March 14

Craft Club - 1:00-3 p.m. Wednesday, March 16.  Price determined by project.  Lunch at 12:30 p.m.

Routes to Roots - 2:00-4 p.m. Monday, March 21.  Genealogy program for adults. 

Afternoon Book Club - 2:00-4 p.m. Monday, March 28.  Call library for book details.

Mooretown (519 867-2823)

In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb (Ages 5+) - 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 23.  Have fun and laughs learning about opposites.

Oil Springs (519 834-2670)

Crafts for Kids (All Ages) - Drop-in between 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 1,8,15,22,29

St. Patrick's Day Celebration (All Ages) - 3:00 p.m. Thursday, March 17.  Join us for a craft, a scavenger hunt and to decorate cupcakes.

Teen Games Night  - 6:00-8 p.m. Thursdays.  Come in and have some fun.

Adult Book Club – 7:00-9 p.m. Wednesday, March 30.  See library for book selection.

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 - begins March 8 or March 16

Story Hour - 11:00 a.m. Tuesdays – begins March 8

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

Blarney Day (Ages 4-12) - 1:30 p.m. Thursday, March 17.  Join us for stories, games and crafts.

Adult Book Club  - 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Friday, March 18.   Contact library for book selection and to reserve your copy!

Inside the Pages Book Club - 1:00-2 p.m. Monday, March 28.   Contact library for book selection and to reserve your copy! 

Point Edward (519 336-3291)

Port Franks (519 243-2820)

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

Port Lambton (519 677-5217)

Teen Drop-in (Ages 11-18) – 7:00-8 p.m. Fridays, March 11,18,25

Sarnia (519 337-3291)

Tales for Twos (Ages 2 + adult) – 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays or Wednesdays – begins March 1 or March 2

Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-6) – 10:00 a.m. Monday or Thursdays – begins March 7 or March 3

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

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

March Break - Thomas the Tank Engine Day DROP-IN (All Ages) - 10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 15. 

March Break - Puppets on the Go DROP-IN (All Ages) - 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 16.  

St. Patrick's Day Crafts DROP-IN (All Ages) - 10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Thursday, March 17. 

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

Book Discussion Group DROP-IN   - 7:00 p.m. Monday, March 7.  "Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins.

Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, and Anime Club DROP-IN   - 7:00 p.m. Monday, March 14

Mystery Book Discussion Group DROP-IN  – 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 28.  Discussion:  Irish Settings, Irish Authors

Shetland (519 695-3330)

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

Crafts for Kids (Ages 3-12) - Between 2:00-4 p.m. Saturday, March 12.  Go South and join us for a  tropical afternoon with crafts, stories and more.

Sombra (519 892-3711)

Tales for Tots (Ages 0-4) DROP-IN - 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays - begins March 8

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

Thedford (519 296-4459)

Tales for Tots (Ages 0-4) DROP-IN - 10:00-10:30 a.m. Fridays – begins March 11

Story Hour (Ages 3-7) DROP-IN -  6:00-7 p.m. Thursdays – begins March 10 (not available during March Break)

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

March Break Program (Ages 3-11) - 1:00-3 p.m. Thursday, March 17

Watford (519 876-2204)

Tales for Tots (Ages 0-2) DROP-IN - 10:00 a.m. Tuesdays - begins March 8

Let’s Read (All) – 4:00-5 p.m. Tuesdays, March 8,22,29.  Not available during March Break.  Partnering young children with older students to read aloud.

March Break Activities (All Ages) - 3:00 p.m. Monday, March 14.  It's a dragon theme with stories, crafts and games.

March Break Activities (All Ages) - DROP-IN during our open hours Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.   Includes crafts and games.

March Movie Madness (All Ages) - DROP-IN in between 6:00-8 p.m. Thursdays.  Receive a free bag of popcorn with every movie checked out.  Different themes featured every week. 

Afternoon Book Club at the Brookeside Retirement Home  (Adult) –1:00-2:00 p.m. Monday, March 28.  Contact library for book details.

Scrapbooking (Adult) - 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 15.  Cost: $5.  Bring pictures!  Some supplies provided.

Wilkesport (519 864-4000) 7

Crafts for Kids - St. Patrick's (Ages 4-10) - 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 17. 

Tween Night (Ages 9+) – 6:00 p.m. Thursday, March 3.  Activities include games and crafts.

Teen Drop-in (Ages 12+) - 6:00 p.m. Thursday, March 24.  Activities include games and crafts.

Wyoming (519 845-0181)

Tales for Tots  DROP-IN - 10:00 a.m. Tuesdays - begins March 1

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

Winter Reading Program  DROP-IN activity - Saturday, March 5,12

Babysitting Course (Ages 10+) - 9:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. Wednesday, March 16.  Cost: $38.  Please bring a lunch and two snacks.  Pre-register early as space is limited.

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

Activities include book discussion, crafts & games.

(Tweens & Teens) - 7:00-8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 10 and 1:30-4:00 p.m. Thursday, March 17.  Cost: $5.  Pre-register early as space is limited.  This project is combined with the Tween Club. 

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

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