Check It Out May/June 2024

Our little library card offers everyone big potential!

Your guide to Lambton County Library news and programs.

Welcome to Check It Out!

Clearwater Library

The new Clearwater Library opened its doors on April 8 at 1400 Wellington Street, Sarnia inside the Clearwater Arena. The newly renovated space on the Arena’s second floor offers visitors a collection of 11,000 items, an early literacy station, a private meeting space and public computers. Watch for celebration event details and special contests later this spring.

Self-Serve Checkout

Now in addition to Sarnia Library, self-checkout is available at Brigden and Clearwater Libraries. Skip the line and use the kiosk to check out books, DVDs, and other items with added privacy and flexibility. Manage your account directly from the touchscreen stations and renew items easily. All you need is your library card to start, then follow the on-screen instructions. If you need support, the library staff are there to help you.

Important Dates

Staff Picks

Start or continue your learning journey with resources available at Lambton County Library.

Red Dress Day

May 5th marks Red Dress Day, the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and Two-Spirit People.

• I am Woman by Lee Maracle

• Our Voice of Fire by Brandi Morin

• Red River Girl by Joanna Jolly

• Bone Black by Carol Rose GoldenEagle

• The Break by Katherena Vermette

• My Privilege, My Responsibility by Sheila North

National Indigenous People’s Day

June 21st commemorates National Indigenous People’s Day, a day to recognize the history, heritage and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Canada.

• This Place : 150 Years Retold by Kateri Akiwenzie-Damm

• Go Show the World by Wab Kinew

• Split Tooth by Tanya Tagaq

• Stories of Metis Women : Tales My Kookum Told Me by Bailey Oster & Marilyn Lizee

• Embers: One Ojibway’s Meditations by Richard Wagamese FOR

Dark Green Zucchini

Pick up a free seed packet at your local library.

Full sun

Easy to grow

50 days to harvest Heirloom

Good for container gardening Needs pollination

Visit lclibrary.ca/OneSeedLambton for planting information and workshops.

One Seed Lambton Workshops

GARDENING 101

FOREST LIBRARY - PG.26

WATFORD LIBRARY - PG.27

PLANT EXCHANGE AND GARDEN STAKES

PETROLIA LIBRARY - PG. 30

PREPARING YOUR GARDEN

WYOMING LIBRARY - PG. 37

Vegan Zucchini Brownies

By Shannon Scully head chef at Greens Organic Cafe 8 Servings | Freezer-Friendly

Dry Ingredients

3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar

1 1/2 cups (135 g) rolled oats, ground into flour using blender or food processor

1/2 cup (90 g) chocolate chips + more for the top

1/2 cup + 1 tbsp (50 g) cocoa powder unsweetened

1 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp baking soda

1/3 tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

1 1/4 cups (200 g) shredded zucchini, tightly packed

1/2 cup (120 g) nut butter of choice

1/4 cup (60 ml) plant-based milk

1 tsp vanilla extract

CONTAINER GARDENING

FOREST LIBRARY - PG. 27

WATFORD LIBRARY - PG.27

SPRING FORAGING AND SEED COLLECTION

CORUNNA LIBRARY - PG. 32

1. Grease a 6x9 pan or line with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 350°F.

2. Process all dry ingredients (except the chocolate chips) in a food processor.

3. Add all wet ingredients and blend until the batter is smooth. Add the chocolate chips and stir with a spoon.

4. Pour the batter into the pan and add more chocolate chips on top.

5. Bake for 30 minutes and insert a toothpick into the center of a brownie. If it comes out clean or slightly crumbly, the brownies are done. For cakey brownies, bake for an additional five or ten minutes.

6. Store brownies in the fridge for up to five days.

Greens Organic Cafe in Sarnia will be hosting a Zuccinilicious workshop in August. Look for information in the next issue of Check It Out.

Early Literacy

Give your child a head start on at Lambton County Library. Early literacy is what kids know about reading and writing before they can actually read and write. Lambton County Library offers a variety of programs that help foster early literacy, family literacy and lifelong learning.

Baby Rhyme Time

This 30 minute storytime includes movement games, rhymes, songs and stories to help your baby recognize colours, shapes, letters and numbers.

June is Audiobook Month

Over 700 children’s audiobooks are available on the Libby app! Download audiobooks to add to your child’s bedtime rituals, road trips and more.

Forest Frank at Forest Library’s Baby Rhyme Time

Join a library staff-led storytime and gain the positive effects of reading, talking, singing, and playing. The stories and songs selected support your child’s growth and brain development in a fun and engaging way.

Pajama Tales

AGES

Prepare your child for bed and encourage a lifelong love of reading with a bedtime storytime led by a library staff member.

Decodable Readers

Decodable Readers are now available to borrow at Lambton County Library. Decodable Readers support your child’s phonic knowledge and reading fluency. These books have been designed to help learners sound out words using decoding strategies rather than guessing from pictures or predicting from other cues.

Saturday Storytime

AGES

Explore language rich stories with your child to expand their vocabulary, phonological awareness and numeracy skills.

French Storytime

AGES 3 - 7

Gain early exposure to French language and literacy skills through stories songs and activities in French.

Kids’ Programs

All Lambton County Library locations offer programming designed to enhance learning skills in science, technology, engineering, arts, or mathematics, in a fun and unique way.

Kids’ DIY

AGES 6-12

This program offers a range of artistic activities that encourage hands-on exploration and expression.

Read together and prepare your child for kindergarten.

Sign up for the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Reading Challenge. Read 1,000 books and get a plush reading buddy from your library! Keep track of your child’s reading using the Beanstack app or with support from library staff. Visit lclibrary.ca to learn more.

DIY Gnomes at Point Edward Library

Afterschool Kids’ Club

AGES 6-12

Themed, weekly activities that are both educational and a great way to connect with peers. Children under 10 must have a caregiver present.

S.T.E.A.M Programs

Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (S.T.E.A.M) through these programs designed to inspire kids to become the creators of tomorrow.

BUILD WITH CARDBOARD CONSTRUCTION AGES 0Build cardboard creations using safe construction tools to cut, fold and connect.

BUILD WITH SIMPLE STRUCTURES 0 - 2

Explore stability, balance, and gravity-defying designs with Tegu blocks, straws, and connectors.

BUILD WITH DYNAMIC STRUCTURES

Foster creativity, innovation and learn the basics of engineering using Rigamajig building components.

Camlachie

BUILD WITH CONTRAPTIONS

Foster spatial thinking, coordination, and problemsolving skills through building a marble run.

BUILD WITH GEOMETRIC SHAPES

Use building tools like Icy Ice Blocks, Mental Blox, and Zendo to complete challenges.

CREATE WITH CARD MAKING

Create greeting cards with calligraphy tools, stamps and stamp pads, and washi tape.

Ignite your creativity, critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Try an adult STEAM workshop.

CREATE WITH PATTERN ART - 2

Make intricate drawings with a Spirograph tool. Spirograph use wheels, rings, and gears to make patterns and is a great way to learn math concepts.

CREATE WITH PIXEL ART

Make pixelated images with Lite Brite or perler beads.

Learn the basics of computer programming through screen-free play with Cubetto and Cubelets robots.

CREATE WITH PRINTMAKING

Learn about the printmaking process and experiment with a variety of printmaking tools like gel plates, rollers, palm printers and stamps.

EXPLORE WITH CODING - LEVEL 2

Learn basic coding concepts through playful projects and puzzles with Ozobots and Dash and Dot robots.

EXPLORE WITH CODING - LEVEL 3

Learn how to program the SPHERO robot using drag and drop block-based coding. Block coding introduces programming concepts for more advanced text-based coding languages like Javascript.

EXPLORE WITH ELECTRICITY

Learn about circuitry and electronics with hands-on challenges using littleBits, Makey Makey, Power Tiles and Crazy Circuits.

Technology

Tech Tutor

Need help navigating your computer, tablet or phone? Trying to set up an email? Technical help is available at all 25 libraries. Call your local library to book a one-on-one session with one of our staff members or register for one of these scheduled programs.

Makerspace Training

Receive one-on-one training on Makerspace equipment at Sarnia Library. Choose to be trained on the 3D Printer, Laser Cutter, Silhouette Cutter, Button Maker or Sewing Machine. Once trained you will be able to book time for independent use on the equipment. Registration required.

Makerspace Workshops

Receive one-on-one training on Makerspace equipment at select libraries.

Make of the Month at Sarnia Library

MAY - CARD MAKING WITH IRIS FOLDING

FIRST FRIDAY DROP-IN: MAY 3 - 6:30 TO 7:30 P.M.

Saturday, May 4, 11, 18 - 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Wednesday, May 22 - 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Using Iris Folding techniques, make a greeting card with comic book pages and the Silhouette Cutter.

JUNE - MODULAR LASER CUT DISPLAY

FIRST FRIDAY DROP-IN: JUNE 7 - 6:30 TO 7:30 P.M.

Saturday, June 1, 8, 15- 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Wednesday, June 19 - 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Customize your own seasonal display board using this laser cut modular slotted craft.

Lambton County Library

Seed Library

Library cardholders can borrow a variety of vegetable, herb, and flower seeds at no cost. Reserve your seeds online for pickup at any Lambton County Library location. See the current seed selection at lclibrary.ca

Online Programs

Virtual Author Talks

DOUGLAS BRUNT - GENIUS, POWER, AND DECEPTION ON THE EVE OF WORLD WAR I

Wednesday, May 1 – 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Register at libraryc.org/lclibrary

Douglas Brunt is the New York Times bestselling author of The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel. This book reveals the hidden history of one of the world’s greatest inventors, and his mysterious disappearance on the eve of World War I.

NINA SIMON - MOTHER-DAUGHTER MURDER NIGHT

Wednesday, May 8 – 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Register at libraryc.org/lclibrary

Nina Simon writes crime fiction about strong women. She is the New York Times-bestselling debut author of Mother-Daughter Murder Night. This big-hearted whodunnit is a Reese’s Book Club pick and a “best of 2023” selection for Amazon, Barnes & Noble, CrimeReads, and LibraryJournal.

REBECCA F. KUANG - ASIAN AMERICAN REPRESENTATION IN LITERATURE

Tuesday, May 21 – 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Register at libraryc.org/lclibrary

Rebecca F. Kuang is the award-winning, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Poppy War trilogy, Babel: An Arcane History, and Yellowface. Yellowface grapples with questions of diversity, racism, and cultural appropriation, as well as the terrifying alienation of social media.

ELIZABETH RUTH - PRIDE MONTH

Wednesday, June 12 – 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

Elizabeth Ruth is the author of acclaimed novel SemiDetached. Her work has been recognized by the Writers’ Trust of Canada Fiction Prize, the City of Toronto Book Award, the Amazon.ca First Novel Award, and One Book One Community. CBC named her “One of the Ten Canadian Women Writers You Must Read.”

Summer Reading Challenge Registration opens on Saturday, June 15 on the Beanstack app.

Kids and teens who register will receive a Summer Reading Kit featuring an activity book with reading tracker, stickers and DIY painting materials.

One lucky winner from each age group will discover a GOLDEN TICKET hidden in their kit, granting access to a very special prize! Open to kids aged 0-12 and teens aged 13-18.

Visit lclibrary.ca/SummerReading for more information.

Book Clubs

Join a Book Club

Visit lclibrary.ca, or call your local library, to reserve a copy of each book. To reserve an eBook, browse the Libby app. Registration required.

ALVINSTON TWEEN BOOK CLUB

Tuesday, May 21, June 18 – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

May – Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levin

June – Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer

ALVINSTON BOOK CLUB

Thursday, May 16, June 20 – 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.

May – Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid

June – The Way We Hide by Kristina McMorris

BRIGDEN COZY BOOK CLUB

Wednesday, May 29, June 26 – 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Enjoy an afternoon tea as we discuss a cozy book. Each month we will sample a different author who writes cozy mysteries, fiction, or romance.

May – Joanne Fluke

June – Elin Hilderbrand

BRIGHT’S GROVE AFTERNOON BOOK CLUB

Wednesday, May 8, June 12 – 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

May – The Silent Patient by Alex Michealides

June – The Book Club by Mary Alice Monroe

BRIGHT’S GROVE EVENING BOOK CLUB

Tuesday, May 21 – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

May – The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi

June – The Dishwasher by Stephane Larue

CAMLACHIE BOOK CLUB

Thursday, May 16, June 20 – 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.

May – The Heart Principle by Helen Hoang

June – Unsettled Ground by Claire Fuller

CORUNNA BOOK CLUB

Tuesday, May 21, June 18 – 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

May – Island by Karen Jennings

June – The Secret Keeper of Jaipur by Alka Joshi

COURTRIGHT BOOK CLUB

Tuesday, May 9, June 13 – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

May – The Colony of Unrequited Dreams by Wayne Johnston

June – The Bookshop of Second Chances by Jackie Fraser

FLORENCE BOOK CLUB

Tuesday, May 14, June 11 – 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

May – Bewilderment by Richard Powers

June – The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

FOREST FRIDAY BOOK CLUB

Friday, May 10, June 14 – 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

May – The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck

June – The Perfect Wife by J.P. Delaney

FOREST KING STREET BOOK CLUB

Tuesday, May 14, June 11 – 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.

May – Becoming by Michelle Obama

June – Behind the Beautiful Forevers by Katherine Boo

GRAND BEND BOOK CLUB

Wednesday, May 8, June 12 – 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

May – Not My Kind of Mennonite by Maria Moore

June – Easy Beauty by Chloe Cooper Jones

INWOOD BOOK CLUB

Tuesday, May 21, June 18 – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

May – Born a Crime by Trevor Noah

June – The Scent Keeper by Erica Bauermeister

OIL SPRINGS BOOK CLUB

Thursday, May 9, June 13 – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

May – Defending Jacob by William Landay

June – Every Step She Takes by K. L. Armstrong

PETROLIA AFTERNOON BOOK CLUB

Wednesday, May 8, June 12 – 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

May – Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

June – Run, Hide, Repeat by Pauline Dakin

PETROLIA EVENING BOOK CLUB

Tuesday, May 21, June 18 – 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

May – The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben

June – Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly

POINT EDWARD BOOK CLUB

Wednesday, May 1, June 5 – 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

May – Last Chance Library by Freya Sampson

June – 100-Year-Old Man who climbed out the window and disappeared by Jonas Jonason

PORT FRANKS BOOK CLUB

Monday, May 13, June 10 – 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

May – The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams

June – Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson

SARNIA ADULT FICTION BOOK CLUBAFTERNOON

Tuesday, May 7, June 11– 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

May – Sweetland by Michael Crummey

June – Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

SARNIA ADULT FICTION BOOK CLUB - EVENING

Wednesday, May 22, June 19 – 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

May – We Hope for Better Things by Erin Bartels

April – Every Summer After by Carley Fortune

SARNIA HISTORICAL FICTION BOOK CLUB

Thursday, May 23, June 20 – 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

May – The German Girl by Armando Correa

June – The Last Garden in England by Julia Kelly

SARNIA WARRIOR CATS BOOK CLUB

Saturday, May 11, June 8 – 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Explore the popular Warrior Cats series by Erin Hunter. Warrior Cats is based on the adventures and drama of multiple clans of feral cats.

ART AND BOOKS CLUB

Thursday, May 30 – 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

“The Invention of Nature” by Andrea Wulf Participate in a book discussion at the Sarnia Library and a tour of the current exhibits at the Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery.

THEDFORD BOOK CLUB

Tuesday, May 21, June 18 – 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

May – The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George June – Lager Queen of Minnesota by J. Ryan Stradal

WATFORD EVENING BOOK CLUB

Thursday, May 9, June 13 – 6:45 to 7:45 p.m.

May – The Big Finish by Brooke Fossey

June – The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics by Daniel Brown

ONLINE NON-FICTION BOOK CLUB

Tuesday, May 21, June 18 – 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Register to receive the Zoom link to join the Online Book Club. For help with Zoom, please call 519-337-3291 for technical support.

May – The Road Years by Rick Mercer

June – Unreconciled by Jesse Wente

ARE YOU THERE GOD? IT’S ME, MARGARET

MAY 18 - 2:00 TO 4:00 P.M.

MIAMI VICE

JUNE 21 - 2:00 TO 4:35 P.M.

STEEL MAGNOLIAS

MAY 24 - 5:45 TO 7:45 P.M.

KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON

JUNE 26 - 4:30 TO 8:00 P.M.

RUBY GILMAN, TEENAGE KRAKEN

MAY 30 - 1:00 TO 2:35 P.M.

BUT I’M A CHEERLEADER

JUNE 27 - 5:30 TO 7:45 P.M.

STRANGE WORLD

JUNE 28 - 2:00 TO 4:00 P.M.

Sarnia Library Theatre

Events

AUTHOR TALK WITH G.A. GRISENTHWAITEINDIGENOUS HISTORY MONTH

Saturday, June 1 – 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Author G.A. Grisenthwaite will read from his latest novel, “Tales for Late Night Bonfires” - a collection of curious, uncanny tales blending Indigenous oral storytelling and meticulous style.

Now Showing

UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN (2003)

Wednesday, May 8 - 6:00 to 7:50 p.m.

Rated G

112 minutes

Frances Mayes is a 35-year-old San Francisco writer whose perfect life has just taken an unexpected detour. Her recent divorce has left her with terminal writer’s block, and she is extremely depressed. “Dr. Patti’s” prescription: 10 days in Tuscany.

MAMMA MIA! (2008)

Friday, May 10 - 6:00 to 7:50 p.m.

Rated G

108 minutes

A fun musical comedy about a relationship between a mother and daughter featuring the songs of ABBA.

CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR (2016)

Saturday, May 11 - 2:00 to 4:30 p.m.

Rated PG

148 minutes

Political involvement in the Avengers’ affairs causes a rift between Captain America and Iron Man.

ARE YOU THERE GOD? IT’S ME, MARGARET (2023)

Saturday, May 18 - 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Rated PG-13

106 minutes

For over fifty years, Judy Blume’s classic has connected with readers through its relatable story, achingly funny details, and candid exploration of life’s biggest questions.

STEEL MAGNOLIAS (1989)

Friday, May 24 - 5:45 to 7:45 p.m.

Rated PG

118 minutes

Six divas of the silver screen - Sally Field, Dolly Parton, Shirley MacLaine, Daryl Hannah, Olympia Dukakis, and Julia Roberts - come together in this hilarious and heartwarming story of life, love, and loss in a small Louisiana parish.

RUBY GILMAN, TEENAGE KRAKEN (2023)

Thursday, May 30 - 1:00 to 2:35 p.m.

Rated G

90 minutes

Ruby, a 16-year-old, is not allowed to visit the beach, but when she breaks the rule, Ruby discovers that she is a descendant of the Kraken queens and is destined to inherit the throne.

ELEMENTAL (2023)

Friday, June 7 - 2:00 to 3:45 p.m.

Rated G

93 minutes

The film journeys alongside an unlikely pair, Ember, and Wade, in a city where fire-, water-, land- and airresidents live together. The fiery young woman and the go-with-the-flow guy are about to discover something elemental: how much they have in common.

WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT (1988)

Sunday, June 9 - 2:30 to 4:15 p.m.

Rated PG

104 minutes

Private detective Eddie Valiant is hired to investigate a scandal involving the wife of cartoon character Roger Rabbit. But when the owner of Toontown is found murdered, the evil Judge Doom vows to capture and destroy Roger.

THE BAD GUYS (2022)

Thursday, June 13 - 1:00 to 2:40 p.m.

Rated G

100 minutes

After a lifetime of legendary heists, notorious animal outlaws are finally caught. To avoid a prison sentence, they must pull off their most challenging con yet: becoming model citizens.

MIAMI VICE (2006)

Friday, June 21 - 2:00 to 4:35 p.m.

Rated 13+

134 minutes

A case involving drug lords and murder in South Florida takes a personal turn for undercover detectives.

KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON (2023)

Wednesday, June 26 - 4:30 to 8:00 p.m.

Rated 14A

206 minutes

In the 1920s, members of the Osage tribe in the United States are murdered under mysterious circumstances, sparking a major F.B.I. investigation involving J. Edgar Hoover.

STRANGE WORLD (2022)

Friday, June 28 - 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Rated G

105 minutes

Three generations of a legendary family of explorers will find themselves in an uncharted land with strange creatures. If they want to survive, they must work together.

Movie and Trivia Challenges

Enjoy a movie at Sarnia Library Theatre followed by an exciting trivia challenge.

THE RISE OF SKYWALKER (2019)

Saturday, May 4 - 2:00 to 4:50 p.m.

Rated PG

141 minutes

The riveting conclusion of the landmark Skywalker saga. The perfect opportunity to recap the epic space opera audiences have enjoyed for over 40 years.

BUT I’M A CHEERLEADER (1999)

Thursday, June 27 - 5:30 to 7:45 p.m.

Rated 13+

85 minutes

Celebrate Pride Month with the quirky queer cult classic, “But I’m A Cheerleader”, followed by a trivia challenge based on the film.

SARNIA Region One

Sarnia Library

Kids

PAWS 4 STORIES WITH ST. JOHN AMBULANCE THERAPY DOGS

Friday, May 10 – 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, May 15 - 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Ages 6-12

Register for a 15 minute one-on-one reading session with Eva and Tuck the therapy dogs.

LEGO CLUB

Friday, June 7 – 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Ages 6-12

Master your LEGO skills while developing engineering and creativity skills.

LEARNING FOR LIFE - BUILD A CAMERA OBSCURA

Friday, June 14 – 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Ages 8-12

Build your own simple camera obscura, experiment with the inversion of images, and explore how smaller pinholes lead to clearer images.

Teens

LEARNING FOR LIFE – TEEN DUNGEONS & DRAGONS

Thursday, May 2, 30, June 13, 20 – 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Ages 12-17

Learn how to create a character, roleplay, and explore as adventurers in the magical realm of Dungeons & Dragons!

LEARNING FOR LIFE - TRIVIA NIGHT

Monday, May 6 - 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Challenge your friends in a night of trivia. Test your knowledge of geography, science, sports, literature, and popular culture.

Adults

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WORKSHOPLEARNING FOR LIFE

Tuesday, May 7 - 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Do you know how to prepare yourself and your family for an emergency? Learn steps to prepare for, respond to, and recover from various types of emergencies.

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS – BEGINNERS AND BEYOND

Thursday, May 9, 23. June 6, June 20 – 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Learn how to create a character, roleplay, and achieve your fantastical goals in the magical realm of Dungeons & Dragons!

LEARNING FOR LIFE –ENGLISH CONVERSATION CIRCLE

Saturday, May 11, 25, June 8, 22 – 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Thursday, May 16, June 13 – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Practice your English with other English language learners. All levels are welcome.

ADULT DIY – CROCHET BABY BOOTIES

Sunday, May 12 – 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Practice your crochet skills and learn how to make fun Baby Booties. Skills Required: slip knot, casting on, casting off, chaining, single crochet, double crochet, half double crochet, and slip stitch.

ADULT DIY - LASER CUT BOX WITH PERSONALIZED LID

Tuesday, May 14 – 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Use the laser cutter to engrave a lid with your choice of designs, and assemble a wooden box for you to take home. All materials will be provided.

BLACK GOLD: OUR INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE WITH OIL MUSEUM OF CANADA

Wednesday, May 15 – 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Learn about oil history with Christina Sydorko, Educational Coordinator from the Oil Museum of Canada.

LEARNING FOR LIFE – WRITING CHALLENGE

Friday, May 17, June 14 – 6:00 to 6:45 p.m.

Instructions for submission will be emailed to you after registering.

May – Revision Mission

Word Prompt: Stain Word Count: 350 words.

June – Flash Fiction

Word Prompt: Bead Word Count: 150 words.

ADULT DIY – EMBROIDERY SERIES

Sunday, May 26, June 23 – 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

May - Flowers! Embroider various flowers using the satin stitch, french knot, split back stitch, and the “lazy daisy”. Supplies are provided but participants are welcome to bring their own fabric, floss, and hoop from home.

June - Ocean Waves: Embroider an ocean waves scene using the “running” stitch.

LEARNING FOR LIFE - TRIVIA NIGHT

Monday, June 3 – 6:00 to 7:15 p.m.

Challenge your friends in a night of trivia. Test your knowledge of geography, science, sports, literature, and popular culture.

ADULT DIY – PAPER QUILLING

Saturday, June 15 –2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Learn how to create unique home décor by paper quilling, which is a process of twirling paper strips to make 3D art.

ADULT DIY - CROCHET FLOWER COFFEE COASTER

Sunday, June 16 – 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Practice your crochet skills and learn how to make a fun and stylish Flower Coffee Coaster. Skills required: slip knot, casting on, casting off, chaining, single crochet, double crochet, and slip stitch. New skill: half double crochet stitch.

TECH 101 - LEARN TO USE EAUDIOBOOKS & EBOOKS

Saturday, June 22 – 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Learn how to access and use the eAudiobook and eBook apps, Libby and Hoopla, available to Lambton County Library cardholders.

LEARNING FOR LIFE - TENANTS’ RIGHTS

Tuesday, June 25 – 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, June 27 - 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Learn about tenants’ rights from a paralegal from Community Legal Assistance Sarnia (CLAS).

ARKONA - FOREST - GRAND BEND - PORT FRANKS - THEDFORD - WATFORD

Region Two

Arkona Library

Kids

LITTLE ARTISTS

Monday, May 6, 13, 27, June 3, 10, 17, 24 – 4:00 to 4:45 p.m.

Ages 2-8

Art based activities designed to foster imagination, encourage exploration and awaken creativity.

Adults

TRUE CRIME NIGHT

Monday, May 13, June 10 – 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

Participants will discuss famous cold cases after receiving a case file containing relevant facts, images, and maps. This program is strongly recommended for participants 18+ as themes can be distressing.

Forest Library

Kids

LEGO CLUB

Tuesday, May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4, 11, 18, 25, –3:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Ages 6-12

Master your LEGO skills while developing engineering and creativity skills.

Borrow a five-day Huron Shores Area Transit Pass for pick up at select library locations including: Arkona, Forest, Grand Bend, Port Franks, Thedford and Sarnia. Learn more at lclibrary.ca

LIBRARY-CON! FREE COMIC BOOK DAY

Saturday, May 4 – 9:30 to 2:00 p.m.

All Ages

Celebrate Free Comic Book Day! Come dressed in your favourite costumes and take a themed photo, play Nintendo Switch, board games and get free comics (while supplies last)! (Costumes with weapons or offensive language/imagery will not be permitted)

Superhero Storytime 9:30 to 10:00 a.m.

Comic Strip Workshop 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Ultimate Fan Trivia 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Adults

ONE SEED LAMBTON - GARDENING 101

Friday, May 3 – 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.

Learn the basics of gardening, from soil type to what plants work best for your location.

ADULT DIY - IRIS PAPER FOLDING

Saturday, May 15 – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Friday, May 24 – 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.

Create a tulip flower card using layered paper strips.

LEARNING FOR LIFE – CAMPING 101

Thursday, May 16 – 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Learn camping basics like finding a campground, camp cooking and proper camp etiquette.

LEARNING FOR LIFE – IT’S NOT RIGHT!

Friday, May 17 –11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Recognize the warning signs of abuse of older adults and learn how to respond safely and supportively.

ADULT DIY - BUTTERFLY LANTERN

Wednesday, June 12 – 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Create a butterfly paper lantern to put in your garden this summer.

ONE SEED LAMBTON - CONTAINER GARDENING

Friday, June 21 – 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Learn planting tips for small gardens and more in this introduction to container gardening workshop.

Grand Bend Library Adults

BOARD GAME CLUB

Friday, May 3, June 14, 28 – 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

Learn, and play board games and card games at the library with other adults!.

LEARNING FOR LIFE – IT’S NOT RIGHT!

Wednesday, June 5 - 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Recognize the warning signs of abuse of older adults and learn how to respond safely and supportively.

Port Franks Library Adults

ONE SEED LAMBTON - SCRABBLE TILE GARDEN MARKER

Friday, May 17 – 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

Make a functional garden marker from Scrabble tiles.

ADULT DIY – HUMMINGBIRD PERCH

Friday, June 7 - 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

Make a hummingbird perch for your garden.

LEARNING FOR LIFE WITH LAMBTON SHORES NATURE TRAILS

Friday, June 14 - 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

Learn about Lambton Shores Nature Trails’ conservation and educational work in the community, and how you can get involved!

Thedford Library

Adults

HEALTH EDUCATION WITH NORTH LAMBTON COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE

Tuesday, May 28 – 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Discover effective ways to manage anxiety with expert guidance and evidence-based information.

LEARNING FOR LIFE WITH LAMBTON SHORES NATURE TRAILS

Friday, June 7 - 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

Learn about Lambton Shores Nature Trails’ conservation and educational work in the community, and how you can get involved!

Watford Library

ONE SEED LAMBTON - GARDENING 101

Friday, May 13 – 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Learn the basics of gardening, from soil type to what plants work best for your location.

HEALTH EDUCATION WITH NORTH LAMBTON COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE

Tuesday, May 14 – 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Discover effective ways to manage anxiety with expert guidance and evidence-based information.

ADULT DIY - BUTTERFLY LANTERN

Wednesday, June 17 – 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Create a butterfly paper lantern to put in your garden this summer.

ADULT DIY - IRIS PAPER FOLDING

Thursday, June 20 – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Create a tulip flower card using layered paper strips.

ONE SEED LAMBTON - CONTAINER GARDENING

Monday, June 24 – 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Learn planting tips for small gardens and more in this introduction to container gardening workshop.

Region Three

Alvinston Library

Kids

LEGO CLUB

Saturday, May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 –10:00 to 11:00 a.m.

Ages 6-12

Master your LEGO skills while developing engineering and creativity skills.

Adults

LEARNING FOR LIFE - LAMBTON’S EARLY SCHOOLS WITH LAMBTON HERITAGE MUSEUM

Thursday, May 2 – 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.

Learn about the historic Rokeby School and other local schools and school artifacts from the Lambton Heritage Museum.

LEARNING FOR LIFE – CANASTA CLUB

Thursday, May 2, 9, 16, 23, June 6, 13, 20, 27 –1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Canasta is a fun, social, and challenging card game. It is a partnership game that is played with two decks of cards.

ADULT DIY

Thursday, May 9, June 13 – 10:30 to 11:30 p.m.

May - Bird Feeder: Use upcycled materials to make a bird feeder.

June - Paper Pinwheels: Design and make paper pinwheels.

LEARNING FOR LIFE - WILL AND ESTATE PLANNING

Thursday, May 9 – 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Learn best practices for will and estate planning from a representative from Great Lakes Law in Sarnia.

HEALTH EDUCATION WITH NORTH LAMBTON COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE

Thursday, May 30 – 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Discover effective ways to manage anxiety with expert guidance from North Lambton Community Health Centre.

LAMBTON 175 – SHOW & TELL

Thursday, June 6 – 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Be a part of history! Do you own photographs, letters, diaries, or artifacts connected to Lambton’s past? Attend a Show & Tell event and share your local treasures. A team from Lambton County Museums will digitize and photograph your items to preserve them for future generations. Join us in celebrating 175 years of Lambton County’s rich history!

Florence Library

Teens

TEEN DIY

Thursday, May 9, June 6 – 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

May - Tape Resist Painting: Create colourful abstract art patterns with tape and paint.

June - Textured Tin Foil Art: Use a simple technique to make a stunning work of art with aluminum foil.

Adults

ADULT DIY

Tuesday, May 7, June 4 – 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

May - Tape Resist Painting: Create colourful abstract art patterns with tape and paint.

June - Textured Tin Foil Art: Use a simple technique to make a stunning work of art with aluminum foil.

Oil Springs

Adults

ADULT DIY

Thursday, May 2, 16, 30, June 6, 20 – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

May 2 - Macrame Plant Hanger: Make a small macrame design for a mini flower pot.

May 16 - Torn Art: Create artwork from recycled paper.

May 30 - Gerbera Daisies: Make a long lasting flower craft.

June 6 - Paint Night: Follow step-by-step instructions at this staff-led paint night.

June 20 - Perler Beads: Make pixel designs using Perler beads.

LEARNING FOR LIFE - GENEALOGY WITH LAMBTON COUNTY ARCHIVES

Tuesday, June 25 – 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Lambton County Archives will teach participants how to start researching their family history including an overview of AncestryLibrary.

Inwood Library Adults

LEARNING FOR LIFE - SONGWRITER’S CIRCLE

Tuesday, May 7, June 4 – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Expand or improve your songwriting skills by sharing songs, poems, lyrics or guitar chords.

LEARNING FOR LIFE – WRITER’S CLUB

Tuesday, May 28, June 25 – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Learn different approaches to writing through monthly exercises and peer feedback.

LEARNING FOR LIFE – GENEALOGY CLUB

Thursday, May 23, June 27 – 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Learn how to access AncestryLibrary using the library’s public computers or your personal device while connected to the library’s wifi.

AUTHOR

TALK –

STORYTELLING WITH MARGARET BIRD

Tuesday, June 25 – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Local author Margaret Bird will read and share stories from her published works.

Petrolia Library Kids

LEGO CLUB

Saturday, May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 –3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Ages 6-12

Master your LEGO skills while developing engineering and creativity skills.

SATURDAY KIDS’ CLUB

Saturday, May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 –10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Ages 6-12

Spend Saturday morning creating crafts, playing games, and making new friends.

AFTERSCHOOL DUNGEONS & DRAGONS

Thursday, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, June 13, 20, 27

Ages 10-13

Learn how to create a character, roleplay, and explore as adventurers - in the magical realm of Dungeons & Dragons!

TWEEN CLUB

Friday, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, June 7, 14, 21, 28 –4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Ages 10-13

Weekly DIYs, games and activities for tweens.

Adults

ADULT DIY - BUTTON TREE

Thursday, May 23 – 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Paint a tree silhouette and adorn it with buttons, sequins, and glitter

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: BEGINNERS AND BEYOND

Thursday, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6, 13, 20, 27 –6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Learn how to create a character, roleplay, and achieve your fantastical goals in the magical realm of Dungeons & Dragons!

LEARNING FOR LIFE - CHANGING THINKING HABITS WITH CENTRAL LAMBTON FAMILY HEALTH TEAM

Tuesday, May 7 – 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Learn about mood-related disorders with a Registered Social Worker from Central Lambton Family Health Team.

ONE SEED LAMBTON - PLANT EXCHANGE AND GARDEN STAKES

Friday, May 10 - 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Exchange plants with other gardeners and create your own garden stakes to keep your plot organized.

LEARNING FOR LIFE - FASD AWARENESS

Tuesday, May 14 – 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Learn about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and how you can become a community ally. This presentation will be facilitated by Pathways Health Centre for Children.

BIG BROTHERS, BIG SISTERS INFORMATION SESSION

Tuesday, May 21 – 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Learn about how you can get involved in group mentoring with Big Brothers, Big Sisters.

LEARNING FOR LIFE - BIRD LANDSCAPES WITH LANCE LANE

Tuesday, May 28 – 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Learn how to design natural landscapes to attract birds.

LEARNING FOR LIFE - SUMMER COOKBOOKS, RECIPES AND TIPS

Tuesday, June 4 - 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Share your favorite summer recipes, explore summer cookbooks, and uncover simple cooking tips for making the most of seasonal flavours.

CAREGIVING FOR SOMEONE WITH A TERMINAL ILLNESS WITH ST. JOSEPH’S HOSPICE SARNIALAMBTON

Tuesday, June 11 - 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Learn how to care for a loved one with a terminal illness while also taking care of yourself.

RHYTHMS OF LAMBTON - MIKE GALLANT

Thursday, June 13 - 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Mike performs a wide range of songs by artists like The Tragically Hip, Anne Murray, Johnny Cash, and the Glorious Sons. He values live performance as an artform and creates a spirited, inclusive atmosphere where passion shines over perfection.

Shetland Library

For programming information, please contact the library at 519-695-3330

Mike Gallant

Mercy Naus Teen Photo Contest 2022

Natalia Gomiak Teen Photo Contest 2023

Region Four

Brigden Library

Adults

ADULT DIY

Wednesday, May 15, June 12 – 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

May 15 - Sun Catchers: Create colourful suncatchers with handmade papers.

June 12 - Rock the Rock Painting: Paint rocks for your garden, walkway or planter.

Corunna Library

Kids

PA DAY – DREAMING OF SUMMER DAYS

Friday, June 7 – 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Ages 4-12

Water gun painting, sidewalk chalk creations, and seek and find activities.

Adults

ADULT DIY

Friday, May 24, June 21 – 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

May 24 - Sun Catchers: Create colourful suncatchers with handmade papers.

June 21 - Rock the Rock Painting: Paint rocks for your garden, walkway or planter.

LEARNING FOR LIFE - IT’S NOT RIGHT! HELPING OLDER ADULTS AT RISK OF ABUSE

Thursday, June 13 - 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Recognize warning signs of abuse and learn how to respond safely and supportively.

ONE SEED LAMBTON - SPRING FORAGING AND SEED COLLECTION

Tuesday, June 25 – 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Learn about traditional harvesting, wild foraging, and early season seed collection from Dylan Henry of Maajiigin Gumig.

Mooretown Library Adults

LAMBTON 175 - SHOW & TELL

Monday, June 21 - 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Be a part of history! Do you own photographs, letters, diaries, or artifacts connected to Lambton’s past? Attend a Show & Tell event and share your local treasures. A team from Lambton County Museums will digitize and photograph your items to preserve them for future generations. Join us in celebrating 175 years of Lambton County’s rich history!

Port Lambton Library Kids

COMIC KID DAY

Wednesday, May 1 –3:30 to 5:00 p.m.

Ages 6-12

Make a comic book themed bookmark, play games and enjoy InvestiGators and Dog Man themed activities.

Adults

ADULT DIY

Wednesday, May 8, June 12 – 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

May 8 - Book Paper Flower: Turn books to blooms.

June 12 - Watercolours for Beginners: Learn how to use watercolours.

Sombra Library

Kids

BRAIN TEASER CHALLENGES

Tuesday, May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4, 11, 18, 25 –4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Ages 6-12

Sharpen your problem-solving skills through weekly challenges.

PA DAY - FUN DAY

Friday, June 7 - 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Ages 4-12

Visit the library for a day of activities, crafts, games and reading.

Wilkesport Library

Kids

COMIC KID DAY

Thursday, May 2 –3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Ages 6-12

Make a comic book themed bookmark, play games and enjoy InvestiGators and Dog Man themed activities.

Adults

ADULT DIY

Thursday, May 9, June 6 – 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

May 9 - Lavender Painting: Receive step-by-step instructions to make a painting with acrylic paint.

June 6 - Fiber Feather Wall Art: Make a feather using recycled materials.

Free comic books will be available at Lambton County Library locations on Saturday, May 4 during regular hours, while supplies last.

Region Five

Bright’s Grove Library Kids

PA DAY - LADYBUG ROCKS

Friday, June 7 – 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Ages 4-12

Paint rocks to look like little ladybugs.

Adults

ADULT DIY

Tuesday, May 7, June 4 – 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

May 7- Sheep Wreath: Make a decorative wreath. June 4 - Coffee Filter Peonies: Make a colourful paper peonies from coffee filters.

LEARNING FOR LIFE - MONTHLY MEETUP

Monday, May 6 – 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Wednesday, June 5 – 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Enjoy coffee and conversation and try a new activity.

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WORKSHOP

Friday, May 10 - 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.

Do you know how to prepare yourself and your family for an emergency? Learn steps to prepare for, respond to, and recover from various types of emergencies.

BUILD WITH CARDBOARD CONSTRUCTION FOR ADULTS

Wednesday, May 22 – 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Use your creativity to cut and attach pieces of cardboard using Makedo construction tools.

AUTHOR TALK – STORYTELLING WITH MARGARET BIRD

Thursday, May 23 – 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Local author Margaret Bird will read and share stories from her published works.

CREATE WITH PATTERN ART FOR ADULTS

Wednesday, June 12 – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Create with Spirograph, a geometric drawing tool, used to make patterns using wheels, rings, and gears that fit together. Patterns can be single or more complex through layering patterns.

Camlachie Library Kids

CREATE A COMIC

Saturday, May 4 – 12:45 to 1:45 p.m.

Ages 7-12

Pick up a free comic book, while supplies last, and create your own comic using templates and prompts provided.

Adults

LEARNING FOR LIFE - CARD GAMES

Wednesday, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, June 5, 12, 19, 26 –6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Learn to play a new card game every week.

Clearwater Library

Kids

LEGO CHALLENGE

Saturday, May 4, June 1 – 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Ages 6-12

Have you got what it takes to complete our LEGO challenge? Master your LEGO skills while developing engineering and creativity skills.

PA DAY

Friday, June 7 – 9:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Create a Mo Willems inspired pigeon hat and memory game.

Teens

TEEN LEGO CLUB

Wednesday, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, June 5, 12 –3:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Ages 13-18

Join us for our teen-only LEGO club and master your engineering, and creativity skills.

MOVIE DISCUSSION CLUB

Thursday, May 9, 16, 30 , June 13, 27– 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Calling all movie lovers! Watch at home and come to the library to discuss the film.

May 9 – Introduction

May 16 – The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou

May 30 – Whiplash

June 13 – I, Tonya

June 27 – Raging Bull

Adults

ADULT DIY

Thursday, May 2, 9 & 16, 23, 30, June 6, 13, 20, 27 –2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

May 2 - Air Clay Tea Bag Holder: Learn how to use air clay by molding it into an adorable tea bag holder.

May 9 & 16 - Altered Book: Repurpose an old book by folding, cutting and adding embellishments turning it into a wonderful, themed art decor.

May 23 - Little Friend Planters: Upcycle bottles into planters that look like little friends.

May 30 - Macrame Plant Hanger: Learn easy macrame knots to make a plant hanger.

June 6 - Button Art Sign: Use buttons and paper cut outs to make a sign for your home.

June 13 - Seashell Painted Animal: Create a cat or dog from a seashell.

June 20 - Magnolia Wreath: Use book pages to form a magnolia leaf wreath.

June 27 - Folded Hedgehog: Repurpose books into a whimsical hedgehog.

CONVERSATION CIRCLE - HINDI

Monday, May 6, June 3 – 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Practice your Hindi through topical discussions and casual conversation with other Hindi language learners.

LEARNING FOR LIFE - CARD GAMES

Friday, May 17 – 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.

Learn to play card games like Cribbage, Rummy, Euchre, or Crazy Eights.

LEARNING FOR LIFE - TRIVIA - JEOPARDY

Wednesday, May 29, June 26 – 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Join us for an adaptation of the popular game show, Jeopardy.

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WORKSHOP

Tuesday, June 4 – 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Do you know how to prepare yourself and your family for an emergency? Learn steps to prepare for, respond to, and recover from various types of emergencies.

WORKERS’ RIGHTS

Thursday, June 6 – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 8 – 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

Learn about your rights as an employee, as a job applicant, or as someone leaving employment from Community Legal Assistance Sarnia . Learn how to protect yourself and advocate for your fellow coworkers in the workforce!

LAMBTON 175 - SHOW & TELL

Tuesday, June 11 –2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Be a part of history! Do you own photographs, letters, diaries, or artifacts connected to Lambton’s past? Attend a Show & Tell event and share your local treasures. A team from Lambton County Museums will digitize and photograph your items to preserve them for future generations. Join us in celebrating 175 years of Lambton County’s rich history!

LEARNING FOR LIFE - REBOUND

Friday, June 14 –10:00 to 11:00 a.m.

Learn about Sarnia-Lambton Rebound and what they can offer your child and other children and youth in the community! Rebound has programs for youth from 8 to 24 years old!

Point Edward Library

Kids

PA DAY - ACCORDION BIRD CRAFT

Friday, June 7 – 2:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Use construction paper to make a bird in flight.

Teens

LIBRARY LOFT BOARD GAME CAFE

Friday, May 31, June 28 – 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Play board games and explore our new teen section! Hot drinks will be provided.

Adults

ADULT DIY

Friday, May 21 & June 18 – 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Macrame Feathers: Learn techniques to make two macrame feathers. Return to the workshop in June to assemble a wall project using the feathers, driftwood and beads.

LEARNING FOR LIFE – SPICE CLUB

Wednesday, May 8, June 12 – 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Learn about spices, receive a spice sample, and share recipe results.

SCRABBLE FOR SENIORS

Monday, may 13 –1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Play the classic word game and meet new friends.

WORKPLACE SEXUAL HARASSMENT

Friday, June 21 – 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Community Legal Assistance Sarnia will be speaking about sexual harassment in the workplace; how to spot red flags and warning signs and learn more about your rights as an employee or an employer!

Wyoming Library

Kids

LEGO CLUB

Thursday, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6, 13, 20, 27 –4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Ages 6-12

Master your LEGO skills while developing engineering and creativity skills.

MACRAME FEATHERS

PA DAY FUN

Friday, June 7 – 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Looking for PA Day activities? Stop in and enjoy board games, colouring pages and crafts.

Adults

ONE SEED LAMBTON - PREPARING YOUR GARDEN

Saturday, May 11 – 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.

Learn tips for starting your garden from professional growers. Aslan Organics is a 1.5 acre vegetable farm in Camlachie that grows over 30 organic vegetable varieties for market and direct sale.

INCOME ASSISTANCE - INFORMATION SESSION

Wednesday, June 12 – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 22 – 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Community Legal Assistance Sarnia will provide information about Canadian Pension Plan, Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support Program.

LEARNING FOR LIFE - IT’S NOT RIGHT! HELPING OLDER ADULTS AT RISK OF ABUSE

Thursday, June 20 – 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Recognize warning signs of abuse and how to respond safely and supportively.

Free Online Courses

Available with your Library Card.

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Speed Spanish

Gale Courses education.gale.com

Enrollment dates: May 15, June 12

Total Course time: 24 hours

Explore Spanish culture and learn key phrases for smooth communication while traveling in Spanish-speaking countries.

Camera Tricks for Creative Photos

LinkedIn Learning linkedin.com/learning-login

Total Course time: 1 hours 45 minutes

Create trick photography shots using DSLR, mirrorless, or smartphone cameras. Discover methods for long exposure light painting, shooting through water, double exposures, macro photography, and beyond.

• Screening of applications

• Job matching and on-going placement support

• No-cost venues for job fairs Alvinston Library

Watford Library

Library Hours and Phone Numbers

LAMBTON 175 SHOW & TELL

SHARE MEMORIES AND MAKE HISTORY

ALVINSTON LIBRARY

Thursday, June 6 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

CLEARWATER LIBRARY

Tuesday, June 11 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

MOORETOWN LIBRARY

Monday, June 24 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

WATFORD COMMUNITY CENTRE

Thursday, July 11 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

FOREST LIBRARY

Thursday, July 18 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

LAMBTON HERITAGE MUSEUM

Saturday, July 27 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

SARNIA LIBRARY

Tuesday, August 13 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.

CAMLACHIE LIBRARY

Saturday, August 17 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

OIL MUSEUM OF CANADA

Thursday, August 22 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

FLORENCE COMMUNITY CENTRE

Thursday, September 12 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

PETROLIA YMCA

Saturday, September 14 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

BRIGDEN LIBRARY

Wednesday, September 25 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.