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Lambton County Library Calendar of Events May 2011



Lambton County Library Calendar of Events May 2011

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New preschool sessions begin the week of May 9 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 May 12

French Story Hour (Ages 3-5) – 10:00 a.m. Mondays, May 2,9,16.  Program resumes in September.

Adventures in Reading (Ages 6-12) DROP-IN - 7:00-8 p.m. Fridays, May 6,13,20,27

Monarch Butterfly Rescues with Laura - 7:00 p.m. Friday, May 20

Adult Book Club - 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 27

Used Book Fair at the library - Saturday, May 28.  (Time not yet determined.  See library for details).  Books can be purchased through donation.


Arkona (519 828-3406)

Story Hour DROP-IN - 10:30 a.m. Fridays - begins May 13


Brigden (519 864-1142)

Tales for Tots (Ages 0-3) - 9:00 am. Wednesdays - begins May 11

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

Adult Book Club – 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 25


Bright’s Grove (519 869-2351)

Drop-In Craft for May (All Ages) – Mother's Day Floral Wreath

Tales for Tots (Ages 18 months to 3) – 10:00 a.m. Tuesdays or 9:30 a.m. Thursdays – May 10 or May 12

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

Mother Daughter Book Club (Grade 6 & up with adult) – 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 4.  "Milkweed" by Jerry Spinelli

Afternoon Book Club – 1:15 – 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 11

Bright's Grove Library Book Fair Saturday, May 14, 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The book fair coincides with the town-wide garage sales in Bright's Grove. Books available by donation.  Suggested donation price is $.50 per children's book and $1.00 per adult book. 

Adult Book Club (Group meets upstairs in the Gallery) – 7:00-9:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 31.  "Sanctuary Lines" by Jane Urquhart.


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 May 2

Adult Book Club - 8:00 p.m. Monday, May 9

Adult Craft Club – 6:00 - 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 17.   Call library for details.


Corunna (519 862-1132)

Tales for Tots (Ages 0-2) DROP-IN  – 10:30 a.m. Mondays – begins May 9

Story Hour DROP-IN  – 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays – begins May 10

French Story Hour (Ages 3-5) – 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 4,11,18.  Program resumes in September.

Mother's Day Activities (Ages 5+) - 4:00-5 p.m. Thursday, May 5. 

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


Courtright (519 867-2712)

Tales for Tots (Ages 0-2) DROP-IN  - 10:00 a.m. Thursdays - begins May 12

Story Hour (Ages 3-5) DROP-IN  - 11:00 a.m. Thursdays - begins May 12

Adult Book Club DROP-IN - 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 18

Make your own Ravishing Reading Pillow (Ages 12+) - 6:00-8 p.m. Thursday, May 5.  A perfect project for Mother's Day.  Participants are required to bring in a recycled throw pillow and an old sweater.  Register early as space is limited.


Florence (519 692-3213)

Computer Basics and Help - 2:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesdays, May 3,10,17.  Register early as space is limited.  Bring your questions.


Forest (519 786-5152)

Tales for Tots – 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays - begins May 4

Story Hour – 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, or 1:00 p.m. Wednesdays - begins May 3 or May 4

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

Adult Book Discussion Group DROP-IN - 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 3

Adult Craft Group – 7:00p.m. Friday, May 27


Grand Bend (519 238-2067)


Inwood (519 844-2491)

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

Adult Quilting – 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 12, 26

Cross Stitching – 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 21

Adult Book Club - DROP-IN – 10:00–11 a.m. Monday, May 30

Routes to Roots – 7:00-9 p.m. Monday, May 30


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 10 or May 12

Story Hour – 10:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. Wednesdays – begins May 11

Afternoon Book Club at Landmark Village (Public Welcome) - 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 10.  "The Good Earthy" by Pearl Buck.  Contact the circulation desk for a copy this month's selected book.

Book Club DROP-IN – 7:00-9 p.m. Tuesday, May 31.  Book title to be announced.  Contact the circulation desk for a copy this month's selected book.


Mandaumin (519 383-8085)

Tales for Tots (Ages 0-5) – 11:00 a.m. Tuesdays - begins May 10.

Saturday Scraps & Glue (Ages 4+) - 3:00 p.m. Saturday, May 14

Routes to Roots - not available this month.

Computer Lessons for Seniors - Between 2:00-4:00 p.m. Monday, May 9.  Call to book an appointment.

Outreach Craft - 6:00-7 p.m. Monday, May 16.

Craft Club - 1:00-3 p.m. Wednesday, May 18.  Price determined by project.  Lunch at 12:30 p.m.

Afternoon Book Club - 2:00-4 p.m. Monday, May 30.  Call library for book details.


Mooretown (519 867-2823)

Flower Power!  (Ages 5+) DROP-IN - 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 11.  Discover what you can do with flowers!


Oil Springs (519 834-2670)

Make and Take Crafts for Kids (All Ages) - Drop-in between 10:00 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturdays.

Scraps & Glue (All Ages) - Drop-in between 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Tuesdays.  A new craft each week!

Teen Games Night  - Drop-in between 6:00-8 p.m. Thursdays. 

Adult Book Club – 7:00-9 p.m. Wednesday, May 25.  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 May 10 or 11

Story Hour - 11:00 a.m. Tuesdays – begins May 10

French Story Hour (Ages 3-5) – 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays, May 4,11,18.  Program resumes in September.

Adult Book Club  - 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Friday, May 20.   Contact library for book selection and to reserve your copy!

Inside the Pages Book Club - 1:00-2 p.m. Monday, May 30.   Topic:  Life and Death Experiences


Point Edward (519 336-3291)

Plant a Family Tree Genealogy Information Sessions - 7:00 p.m. - 9 p.m.  Monday, May 2, 9,16 and 10:00 a.m. - 12 p.m. Saturday, May 28.


Port Franks (519 243-2820)

Crafts for Kids (Ages 4-12) - 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 14, 28


Port Lambton (519 677-5217)

Teen Drop-in (Ages 11-18) – 7:00-8 p.m. Fridays, May 13,20,27


Sarnia (519 337-3291)

Tales for Twos (Ages 2 + adult) – 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays or Wednesdays – April 26 to May 31 or April 27 to June 1 (Not available May 4)

Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-6) – 10:00 a.m. Monday or Thursdays – May 2 to May 30 or April 28 to June 2 (Not available May 19)

Rhythm & Rhyme.  It's Baby Lap Time DROP-IN  (0-23 months) –10:30 a.m. Fridays – May 6 to June 3

French Story Hour (Ages 3-6) – 1:30 p.m. Mondays, May 2,9,16.  Program resumes in September.

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

Book Discussion Group DROP-IN   - 7:00 p.m. Monday, May 2

Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, and Anime Club DROP-IN   - 7:00 p.m. Monday, May 16

Mystery Book Discussion Group DROP-IN  – 2:00 p.m. Monday, May 30.  Discussion:  Female Writers of the New Century.


Shetland (519 695-3330)

Tales for Tots (Ages 1-2) DROP-IN - 10:00 a.m. Thursdays - begins May 12,19,26

Crafts for Kids (Ages 3-12) - Between 2:00-4 p.m. Saturday, May 21

NEW! Adult Book Club - 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 2.  Contact library to register.

Adult Craft Club - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 18.  Create two handmade birthday cards.  Cost: $5  Register early as space is limited.


Sombra (519 892-3711)

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

Teen Drop-in (Ages 12+) – 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 10


Thedford (519 296-4459)

Tales for Tots (Ages 0-4) DROP-IN - 10:00-10:30 a.m. Fridays – begins May 13

Story Hour (Ages 3-7) DROP-IN -  6:00-7 p.m. Thursdays – begins May 12

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


Watford (519 876-2204)

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

Marigolds in a Mug - 6;30 - 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 5.  Celebrate our Moms and Grandma's with a craft and tearoom.  Pre-register early as space is limited.

Afternoon Book Club at the Watford Friendship Centre (Adult) –1:30-2:30 p.m. Monday, May 30.  Contact library for book details.


Wilkesport (519 864-4000) 7

Crafts for Kids - Mother's Day (Ages 4-10) - 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 2

Tween Night (Ages 9+) – 6:00 p.m. Thursday, May 5.  Activities include games and crafts.

Teen Games Night  (Ages 11+) - 6:00 p.m. Thursday, May 26.  Activities include games and crafts.


Wyoming (519 845-0181)

Tales for Tots  DROP-IN - 10:00 a.m. Tuesdays - begins May 3

Family Story Hour (Ages 3-5) DROP-IN  – 10:00 a.m. Fridays – begins May 6

Scraps & Glue and Stories Too - 3:00 p.m. Saturday, May 21

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

Activities include book discussion, crafts & games.

Adult Book Club DROP-IN - 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 11

Plant Exchange - 7:00-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 18.  Bring something to share.

Adult Craft Club- 1:00-3 p.m. Wednesday, May 25.  Open to Teens and Adults.  Learn  a new craft! Price determined by project.

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