Check it Out! September - October 2023

Your guide to Lambton County Library news and programs.

Rylee Kerr’s winning photograph from the ‘Take Your Shot’ Teen Photo Contest.

Welcome to Check It Out!

Welcome to Check It Out! your source for programs and events at Lambton County Library. Featured on the cover is Rylee Kerr’s winning photograph from the ‘Take Your Shot’ Teen Photo Contest. See the three category winning photos by Miranda Hurst (Groups), Isabelle Robert (Candid/ Environmental), and Ava Donald (Creative/Fine Art) on page 40. Each of the winning photos, alongside other finalists will be on display at the ‘Humans of Lambton‘ exhibit at Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery in Sarnia from August 4 to October 14, 2023.

October is Canadian Library Month and we’ll be celebrating Ontario Public Library Week from October 16 to 20, 2023. This year’s theme is “Libraries for Life”, and this is the perfect week to rediscover your local library and celebrate the services we provide to the youngest of Lambton’s residents, to those who remain young at heart.

Public Libraries serve an important role in every community by helping improve literacy. Today literacy goes beyond just reading and writing, encompassing skills such as counting, interpretation, creation, and communication in a fast-changing digital world. Improving literacy enhances lives by opening possibilities, reducing poverty, increasing participation in the labor market, and improving overall health. Visit us during Ontario Public Library Week for special treats and encourage your friends and family to register for a free library card by sharing your own love for our library throughout your life.

Library programs and events listings start on page 15. New events are always being added. For the most up-to-date program and event information visit lclibrary.ca and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Back to School!

In September, students of all ages will be starting school, returning to school, or going back to school to pursue a career change. Lambton County Library can support students of every age. With your free library card, you can access language learning programs, online courses on a wide variety of topics, and research databases for all ages. Drop by your library or visit lclibrary.ca to get started.

Staff Picks

Important Dates

SEPTEMBER 2 - DEADLINE FOR BOOK COVER CONTEST SUBMISSIONS

SEPTEMBER 30 - NATIONAL DAY FOR TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION

SEPTEMBER 21 TO OCTOBER 15 - CULTURE DAYS

OCTOBER 16 TO 20 - ONTARIO PUBLIC LIBRARY WEEK

CLOSED FOR LABOUR DAY

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 & MONDAY SEPTEMBER 4

CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8 & MONDAY, OCTOBER 9

Vanitia Campbell, Public Services Coordinator, Youth Programs and Outreach shares her top ten favourite titles:

1. Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend

2. Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls

3. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

4. Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery

5. Green Grass, Running Water by Thomas King

6. Monkey Beach by Eden Robinson

7. The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett

8. The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien

9. Les Misérables by Victor Hugo

10. North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO BORROW ANY OF THESE TITLES, VISIT LCLIBRARY.CA!

Enjoying a good book at Bright’s Grove Library.

Vanitia Campbell

Ontario Public Library Week

October 16–20, 2023

Join Beanstack today and be part of Ontario Public Library Week celebrations! Beanstack is an electronic reporting software that can be accessed with a computer or mobile device. To participate and be eligible to receive exciting prizes, sign up for a library card and log your reading and activities on the Beanstack app during the week of October 16-20.

“Libraries For Life”

Celebrate Culture Days with Lambton

County Library

Ontario Culture Days is an annual celebration of arts, culture and heritage. Visit culturedays.ca for more local events.

Kimchi Tasting with

Jiak

Sarnia Library

Wednesday, September 27

6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

See page 17 for more information.

Paint Night with Moses

Lunham

Thedford Library

Thursday, October 5

6:00 to 8:30 p.m.

See page 24 for more information.

The Great War in Colour

with Andrew Robertshaw

Sarnia Library Theatre

Thursday, October 19 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

See page 21 for more information.

Early Literacy

Give your child a head start on early literacy 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

AGES 0 - 2

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

Toddler Tales

AGES 2 - 3

Discover new songs, activities, and games that you can enjoy with your toddler, and help foster their early literacy skills. Join a library staff-led story time and experience the positive effects of reading, talking, singing, and playing. These stories and songs are specially selected to support your child’s growth and brain development in a fun and engaging way.

Pajama Tales

AGES 3 - 5

Grab your cozy pajamas and prepare your child for bed while encouraging a lifelong love of reading as a library staff member leads a 30 minute bedtime story time.

Location Date Time

Sarnia Library Wednesday, September 27 & October 25 6:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Wyoming Library Tuesdays, September 5 to October 24 6:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Saturday Story Time

AGES 3 - 5

Explore language rich stories with your child to expand their vocabulary, phonological awareness and numeracy skills at this 30 minute Saturday story time.

Location Date Time

Alvinston Library Saturday, September 9, 16 & 23 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Mallroad Library Saturdays, September 2 to October 28 10:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Sarnia Library Saturdays, September 2 to October 28 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.

French Storytime

AGES 3 - 7

Young learners and parents can gain early exposure to French language and literacy skills through story time, songs and activities in French.

Location Date Time

Inwood Library Saturdays, September 2 to October 30 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.

Petrolia Library Saturdays, September 11 to October 30 3:30 to 4:00 p.m.

Makerspace Training

Receive one-on-one training on select Makerspace equipment at select library locations. 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.

Mondays from September to October 30

Tuesdays from September 5 to October 31

Thursdays from September 7 to October 26

Fridays from September 8 to October 27

Saturdays from September 2 to October 28

Makerspace Workshops

Tech Tutor

Need help navigating your computer, iPad or phone? Trying to set up an e-mail? We can help. Book a one-on-one session with one of our staff members.

ONE-ON-ONE TECHNICAL HELP FROM LIBRARY STAFF IS AVAILABLE AT ALL 25 LIBRARIES. CALL YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT.

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, September 19 & October 17- 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Ages 10 -12

September - “Refugee“ by Alan Gratz: A historical fiction novel about the powerful story of three children seeking refuge.

October - “Oh My Gods” by Stephanie Cooke & Insha Fitzpatrick: A graphic novel with a spin on Greek Mythology.

ADULT BOOK CLUB

Thursday, September 21 & October 19 - 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.

September - “Run, Hide, Repeat” by Pauline Dakin: A memoir of a fugitive child.

October - “The Handmaid’s Tale” by Margaret Atwood: This internationally bestselling novel explores a broad range of issues relating to power, gender, and religious politics.

Bright’s Grove

BOOK CLUB

Tuesday, September 19 & October 17 - 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.

September - “Shuggie Bain” by Douglas Stuart: A fictional story about growing up in poverty in Scotland in the 1980s.

October - “All Things Consoled” by Elizabeth Hay: A memoir about the shift she experienced between being her parents’ daughter to their guardian and caregiver.

Camlachie

CAMLACHIE BOOK CLUB

Thursday, September 21 & October 26 - 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.

September - “The Stationery Shop” by Marjan Kamali: A thriller about the attempted murder of Josephine Bourdillon, her would be murderer, Henry Hughes, and her teenage daughter Paige.

October - “Fifty Fifty” by Steve Cavanagh: An intricately plotted thriller about the murder of a father of two, and the question of which daughter did it.

Corunna

CORUNNA BOOK CLUB

Tuesday, September 19 & October 17 - 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

September - “Our Darkest Night” by Jennifer Robson: A historical fiction novel. To survive the Holocaust, a young Jewish woman must pose as a Christian farmer’s wife.

October - “The Promise” by Damon Galgut: On her deathbed, Rachel Swart makes a promise to Salome, the family’s Black maid. This promise will divide the family.

Courtright

COURTRIGHT BOOK CLUB

Thursday, September 14 & October 12 - 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

September - “The Back of the Turtle” by Thomas King: A funny, smart, and altogether unforgettable tale of betrayal, salvation, and the resilience of life focused around an environmental calamity.

October - “The Lost Apothecary” by Sarah Penner: A historical fiction novel about a woman who uses her knowledge of “healing” to help rid her female customers of the problematic men in their lives.

Florence

FLORENCE ADULT BOOK CLUB

Tuesday, September 12 & October 10 - 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

September - “The Reason You Walk” by Wab Kinew: A moving father-son reconciliation told by a charismatic First Nations broadcaster, musician and activist.

October - “This Time Tomorrow” by Emma Straub: On the eve of her fortieth birthday, Alice’s life isn’t terrible. She likes her job, even if it isn’t exactly the one she expected. She’s happy with her apartment, her romantic status, and her independence, and she adores her lifelong best friend. But her father is ailing, and it feels to her as if something is missing.

Grand Bend

GRAND BEND BOOK CLUB

Wednesday, September13 & October 11 - 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

September - “Things You Save in a Fire” by Katherine Center: A female firefighter moves to care for her mother and gets a job in an old-school Boston firehouse, where she is not welcome.

October - “Boston Girl” by Anita Diamante: A historical fiction novel about Addie, a young woman who joins a Jewish reading club. She forges lifelong friendships, helping her through difficult times.

Inwood

INWOOD BOOK CLUB

Tuesday, September 19 & October 17 - 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

September - “The Clockmaker’s Daughter” by Kate Morton: A historical romance and murder mystery novel set in England from 1860 to the present.

October - “The Jane Austen Society” by Natalie Jenner: A historical fiction novel about an eclectic group of Jane Austen fans, who band together to save the remains of her estate in post WWII England.

Mooretown

MOORETOWN BOOK CLUB

Monday, September 25 & October 30 - 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Meet and discuss this month’s selection.

Oil Springs

OIL SPRINGS BOOK CLUB

Thursday, September 14 & October 12 - 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

September - ”Lost Girls of Paris” by Pam Jenoff: A historical fiction about three women and a ring of female secret agents during World War II.

October - “Ask Again, Yes“ by Mary Beth Keane: A domestic fiction about two families, the love between two of their children, and the tragedies that threaten to destroy their futures.

Petrolia

TWEEN BOOK CLUB

Wednesday, September 13 & October 18 - 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Ages 10 -12

September - “Oh My Gods” by Stephanie Cooke & Insha Fitzpatrick: A graphic novel with a funny spin on Greek Mythology.

October - “Refugee” by Alan Gratz: A historical fiction novel about the powerful story of three different children seeking refuge.

PETROLIA AFTERNOON BOOK CLUB

Wednesday, September 13 & October 11 - 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

September - “Four Winds” by Kristin Hannah: A captivating, heartbreaking tale of a family who will do anything for each other and everything to survive.

October - “The Man Who Died Twice” by Richard Osman: Elizabeth, Joyce, Ron and Ibrahim—the Thursday Murder Club—are riding high off their recent murder case and are looking forward to the peace and quiet of their posh retirement village, when an unexpected visitor arrives, desperate for help.

PETROLIA EVENING BOOK CLUB

Tuesday, September 19 & October 17 - 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

September - “The Henna Artist“ by Alka Joshi: A vivid portrait of one woman’s struggle for fulfillment in a society pivoting between the traditional and the modern.

October - “Talk Bookish to Me” by Kate Bromley: A misanthropic matriarch leaves her eccentric family in crisis when she mysteriously disappears in this “whip-smart and divinely funny” novel.

Point Edward

POINT EDWARD BOOK CLUB

Wednesday, September 6 & October 4 - 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.

September - “The Wish“ by Nicholas Sparks: A romance novel about a travel photographer struggling to come to terms with a medical diagnosis, who is unexpectedly grounded over Christmas with her young assistant.

October - “Akin” by Emma Donoghue: A fiction novel about a man asked to be a temporary home for his great-nephew. Though he has never met the boy, he gets talked into taking him along to France.

Port Franks

PORT FRANKS BOOK CLUB

Monday, September 11 & October 16 - 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

September - “Just Get Home” by Bridget Foley: A thriller about two strangers who need each other’s help to survive the night after a devastating earthquake shakes Los Angeles.

October - “The Glass Hotel” by Emily St. John Mandel: An exhilarating novel involving a massive Ponzi scheme collapse and a mysterious disappearance of a woman from a ship at sea.

Sarnia

ADULT FICTION BOOK CLUB

Tuesday, September 5 & October 10 - 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

September - “This Time Tomorrow” by Emma Straub: A fiction book that explores time travel and the relationship between parent and child.

October - “The Great Circle” by Maggie Shipstead: A historical fiction novel that follows Marian and Hadley, two women whose fates in vastly different geographies and times collide.

HISTORICAL FICTION BOOK CLUB

Thursday, September 14 & October 12 - 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

September - “The Great Circle” by Maggie Shipstead: A historical fiction novel that follows Marian and Hadley, two women whose fates in vastly different geographies and times collide.

October - “The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek” by Kim Michele Richardson: In 1936, tucked deep into the woods of Troublesome Creek, Kentucky, lives blueskinned 19-year-old Cussy Carter, the last living female of the rare Blue People ancestry.

WARRIOR CATS BOOK CLUB

Saturday, September 30 & October 28 - 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.

Thedford

THEDFORD BOOK CLUB

Tuesday, September 19 & October 17 - 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

September - “Wild” by Cheryl Strayed: A powerful, honest memoir: the story of an eleven-hundred-mile solo hike that broke down a young woman reeling from catastrophe and built her back up again.

October - “Our Souls at Night” by Kent Haruf: A romance about a widow and widower who have known each for decades in a small town who kindle a relationship.

Watford

WATFORD BOOK CLUB

Tuesday, September 19 & October 17 - 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

September - “The Lincoln Highway” by Amor Towles: A memoir that explores the underbelly of upper-middle class America and the reality of what it’s like to be in service to them.

October - “The Immortalists” by Chloe Benjamin: It’s 1969 in New York City’s Lower East Side, and word has spread of the arrival of a mystical woman, a traveling psychic who claims to be able to tell anyone the day they will die.

Wyoming

WYOMING BOOK CLUB

Wednesday, September 13 & October 11 - 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

September - “Lessons in Chemistry“ by Bonnie Garmus: A blockbuster debut set in California’s 1960, featuring Scientist Elizabeth Zott whose career takes a detour.

October - “Illegal” by Lawrence Hill: A fast moving and compelling story about family identity and the strength of the human spirit.

Online Book Club

NON-FICTION BOOK CLUB

Tuesday, September 19 & October 17 - 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Discuss this month’s non-fiction book selection. The next title is selected at each meeting.

SARNIA Region One

KIDS’ DIY

Sarnia Library

Kids

BUILD WITH SIMPLE STRUCTURES –STRAWS AND CONNECTORS

Wednesday, September 6 – 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Ages 9-12

Learn about engineering and explore your creativity. Using straws and connectors create 3D structures with simple parts!

AFTERSCHOOL KIDS’ CLUB

Wednesday, September 13 & October 18 – 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Ages 9-12

Sept 13 - Pixel Art: Create and put together your own character design using Perler beads!

Oct 18 - DIY Trick or Treat Bags: Upcycle a t-shirt into a trick-or-treat bag! Bring an old t-shirt or use one provided.

CREATE WITH PIXEL ART – PERLER BEADS

Friday, September 15 – 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, September 20 – 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Ages 8-12

This program will focus on creating while incorporating elements of S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics).

KIDS’ DIY

Saturday, September 23, October 21 – 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Ages 5-8

Sept 23 - Apples, Apples, and more Apples: Celebrate the fall season by creating an apple craft and playing some apple-themed games!

Oct 21 - The Lonely Firefly: Enjoy a reading of Eric Carle’s “The Very Lonely Firefly” and create a craft that pairs with it.

Wednesday, October 4 – 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, October 7 – 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Ages 9-12

Oct 4 - Makerspace Jack-o-Lanterns: Unleash your creativity; using the laser cutter, we will make a jack-o’-lantern with interchangeable face pieces.

Oct 7 - Make a Tic-Tac-Toe Game: Make a tic-tac-toe game, decorate the pieces, and play it with others! We will create a take-home game using the sewing machine and laser cutter in the Makerspace.

KIDS’ CRAFTERNOON

Saturday, October 7 – 2:00 to 2:45 p.m.

Ages 6-10

Celebrate fall and enjoy playing some squirrel-themed games and make a craft using a unique type of paintbrush!

EXPLORE WITH OZOBOTS

Monday, October 23 – 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Ages 8-12

This program will focus on using robotics to explore the world of circuits and coding. The program will incorporate elements of S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics).

FIREFIGHTER STORYTIMEONTARIO PUBLIC LIBRARY WEEK

Wednesday, October 18 – 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Ages 6-12

Listen to stories and learn about fire safety with firefighter, Mike Otis. After reading, Mike will talk about what it’s like to be a firefighter, provide fire safety tips and answer questions from the audience. Ontario Public Library Week celebrates and raises awareness of the valuable role libraries play in the lives of people in Ontario.

EXPLORE WITH ELECTRICITY –LITTLEBITS

Wednesday, October 25 – 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Ages 8-12

Create and test different littleBits models until you find one that works the most efficiently. Participants will develop science literacy while learning the basic concepts of a circuit that contains a switch or sensor. This program will focus on using robotics to explore the world of circuits and coding. The program will incorporate elements of S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics).

MOVIE VIEWING, COSTUME CONTEST, AND TRIVIA CHALLENGE

Tuesday, October 31 – 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Ages 8-12

Get into your Halloween spirit and dress up for this spooktacular event! Show off your most creative and exciting Halloween costumes and watch “Hocus Pocus” (rated G). Challenge your knowledge of this spooky film with a trivia challenge after the movie. The movie starts at 4:30 p.m. and has a run time of 1 hour and 36 minutes.

Teens

TEEN DIY

Friday, September 15 – 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 16 – 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Ages 13-18

Sept 15 - Street Art Workshop: Create your own street art using your an image of your choice, and preserve it using wheat paste. Local artist Roxanne Chumko will give instructions on this fascinating form of art. All materials will be supplied for this free event. Note: The wheat paste contains gluten.

Sept 16 - Make your own Wreck This Journal: Redefine journaling with a DIY Wreck This Journal activity. Wreck This Journal encourages its reader to think outside the box. Every page is different and often offbeat. For example: write three titles of your future autobiography, and/or write a sentence about yourself and translate that sentence into two other languages. Participants are encouraged to think up their own instructions and create their own journal of 30 pages.

MOVIE VIEWING AND TRIVIA CHALLENGE

Saturday, September 23 – 1:30 to 4:10 p.m.

Join us for a movie showing of “National Treasure” followed by a trivia challenge. The movie has a run time of 2 hours and 11 minutes and is rated G.

LEARNING FOR LIFE –TEEN DUNGEONS & DRAGONS

Thursday, September 7, 21, October 5, 19 – 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Ages 13-17

Enjoy this program which will introduce teens to the wonderful world of Dungeons and Dragons. Create a character from scratch in the first week, then play several sessions through a story from start to finish in the following weeks. Learn simplified game mechanics, roleplay, and make new friends with your team in an unforgettable adventure!

Adults

MAKE OF THE MONTH

Saturday, September 2, 9, 16, October 7, 14, 21 –11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Wednesday, September 20, October 25 – 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

September - Home Sweet Home sign: Make a 12x12 ‘Home Sweet Home’ sign using the laser cutter and the Silhouette cutter in the Makerspace. All materials will be provided.

October - 3D Printed Plane: Explore the powers of our 3D printer and join us in building and painting your very own 3D-printed plane.

LEARNING FOR LIFE –ENGLISH CONVERSATION CIRCLE

Thursday, September 7, October 12 – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, September 16, 30, October 14 & 28 – 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

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

LEARNING FOR LIFE –KNITTING

Wednesday, September 13, October 11, 18 – 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 30 – 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Learn basic knitting skills in this program starting with the knit and purl stitch. Broaden your skill base by becoming familiar with additional techniques like increasing and decreasing stitches. Small projects using these techniques will be presented. Patterns for donation projects are also available.

LEARNING FOR LIFE –WRITING CHALLENGE

Friday, September 15 & October 13 – 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

September - Hot off the Press: Write your entry quickly without extensive editing. There is no word count limit, though try to keep entries brief. The challenge is to capture your initial impression of the prompt.

October - Collage: Prompts: ‘hollow’ ‘snare’ ‘blot’ ‘splinter’ Word Count: 300

Entries must follow the word count limit and be familyfriendly. Interpret the prompt however you like. Write in any genre, style, or mode, express your creativity, and have fun. Instructions for submission will be emailed to you after registering online.

LEARNING FOR LIFE – TRIVIA NIGHT

Monday, September 18, October 16 – 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Challenge your friends to a night of trivia. Test your knowledge of geography, science, sports, literature, and popular culture.

LEARNING FOR LIFE – FRAUD AND SCAM PREVENTION WITH THE SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVORS’ CENTRE

Tuesday, September 19 – 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Learn from a guest speaker from the Sexual Assault Survivors’ Centre who will conduct a presentation on how to protect yourself from scams and fraud.

KIMCHI TASTING WITH JIAK - CULTURE DAYS

Wednesday, September 27 - 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

“Locally sourced and lovingly homemade, Jiak is about sharing a cultural experience.” Lo-Anne will talk about the cultural significance of kimchi, the process of making it and will walk participants through a tasting of different varieties of kimchi in this cultural experience.

LEARNING FOR LIFE - SENIORS’ WELLNESS AND FITNESS WITH IRONWORKS

Wednesday, October 18- 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Discuss seniors’ fitness and wellness with Ironworks’ owner Jordy Bettridge, who is experienced in delivering fitness services to this demographic.

DUNGEONS & DRAGONSBEGINNERS AND BEYOND

September 7, 28, October 5 & 26

Ages 18+

Enjoy this program which is oriented toward adults that have never played D&D but are interested or curious, as well as more advanced players looking to meet like-minded people within the community. Create a character from scratch in the first week, then begin your epic adventure in the following weeks. Learn the game mechanics, how to use the reference material, and make new friends with your team in an unforgettable adventure!

ADULT DIY

Friday, September 29 - 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, October 1 - 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Saturday, October 14 - 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Thursday, October 19 - 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

September 29 - Bad Art Night: Get creative and make something using a variety of materials. Challenge yourself by subverting the conventional ideas of what good art is.

October 1 - Mini Crochet Pumpkin: Learn how to make a fun and stylish mini-crochet pumpkin.

Skills Required: Slip knot, casting on, casting off, chaining, single stitch, half double crochet stitch, and double crochet. New Skill: Magic ring.

October 14 - Zentangle Meditative Art: Discover the art of Zentangle, a meditative form of pattern-making that can be helpful in managing stress and feelings of being overwhelmed.

October 19 - Spooktacularly Bad Art: Get spooky and creative and make something using a variety of materials that can be found in the home. Challenge yourself by subverting the conventional ideas of what good art is.

PEACE BY CHOCOLATE

Sarnia Library Theatre

Now Showing

MATILDA (1996)

Friday, September 1 - 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.

Rated G

98 minutes

A girl gifted with a keen intellect and psychic powers uses both to deal with her crude, distant family and free her kind teacher from their cruel headmistress.

CHAMPIONS (2023)

Saturday, September 2 - 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Rated PG-13

123 minutes

A former minor-league basketball coach is court ordered to manage a team of players with intellectual disabilities. He soon realizes that together they can go further than they ever imagined.

PEACE BY CHOCOLATE (2021)

Sunday, September 10 - 2:30 to 4:10 p.m.

Rated PG

96 minutes

After the bombing of his father’s chocolate factory, a charming young Syrian refugee struggles to settle into his new Canadian small-town life, caught between following his dream to become a doctor and preserving his family’s chocolate-making legacy. Based on the internationally recognized true story.

RUDY (1993)

Saturday, September 16 - 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Rated PG

116 minutes

Rudy has always been told that he was too small to play college football. But he is determined to overcome the odds and fulfill his dream of playing for Notre Dame

SPIRIT: STALLION OF THE CIMARRON (2002)

Sunday, September 17 - 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.

Rated G

83 minutes

Sigue las aventuras de un corcel mustang salvaje e ingobernable que recorre la indómita frontera norteamericana. (This film is in Spanish).

MEMOIRS OF A GEISHA (2005)

Tuesday, October 10 - 5:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Rated PG - 13

155 minutes

In 1929 an impoverished nine-year-old named Chiyo is sold to a geisha house and subjected to cruel treatment. Chiyo becomes the geisha named Sayuri, trained in all the artistic and social skills a geisha must master. As a renowned geisha she enters a society of wealth, privilege, and political intrigue. As World War II looms, Japan and the geishas’ worlds are forever changed by the onslaught of history.

THE PRESTIGE (2006)

Thursday, October 19 - 2:00 to 4:25 p.m.

Rated PG -13

130 minutes

Two magicians who are once friends become enemies. As their competition builds, new fantastical powers are used, endangering the lives around them.

COCO (2016)

Saturday, October 21 - 2:00 to 3:50 p.m.

Rated G

105 minutes

Despite his family’s generations-old ban on music, young Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol Ernesto de la Cruz. After meeting a charming trickster named Héctor, the two new friends embark on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel’s family history.

REAR WINDOW (1954)

Thursday, October 26 - 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Rated PG - 13

112 minutes

A photographer spies on his neighbours from his Greenwich Village courtyard apartment window, and becomes convinced one of them has committed murder.

Events

LEARNING FOR LIFEINTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAPHY WITH THE SARNIA PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB

Friday, September 1 - 6:00 to 7:45 p.m.

Sit back, relax, and enjoy an immersive presentation on photography by the Sarnia Photographic Club. The AV loop will begin every ten minutes for those taking part in First Friday events.

THE GREAT WAR IN COLOUR WITH ANDREW ROBERTSHAW

Thursday, October 19 - 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Learn about the history of the Great War from military historian and world war expert, Andrew Robertshaw at this presentation titled ‘The Great War In Colour: The Real Experience of Trench Warfare.’ Andrew Robertshaw is a military historian and battlefield guide from the U.K. As part of his extensive experience in military history, he has consulted on a number of television shows and films, including War Horse, directed by Steven Spielberg and They Shall Not Grow Old, directed by Peter Jackson. See the Great War from an entirely new perspective at this engaging presentation.

Winning Book Cover Designs will be featured at CANSCAIP in the Grove: The Art of Picturebooks at Gallery in the Grove, September 9 - October 28.

All submissions will be on display at Sarnia Library September 22 - October 22.

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

Region Two

Arkona Library

Adults

TRUE CRIME NIGHT

Monday, September 18, October 2,16 & 30 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Examine famous cold-cases and discuss with the group about what really happened. Each participant will be provided with a case file with facts about the case and relevant images and maps. Themes can be distressing.

Forest Library

Kids

KIDS’

DIY - LET’S PAINT

Wednesday, September 6, 13, 20, 27, October 4, 11, 18 & 25 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Ages 8-12

Each week a different method, design or medium will be used to explore how to express ideas and learn about painting

LEGO CLUB

Tuesday, September 5, 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17 & 24 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Ages 6-12

Master your LEGO skills while developing engineering and creativity skills.

EXPLORE WITH CODING

Monday, September 11, 18 - 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Friday, September 15 - 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Ages 10-12

Use robotics to explore the world of circuits and coding. This program will incorporate elements of S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics).

CREATE WITH POETRY

Friday, October 6- 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Monday, October 16 - 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Ages 10 -12

Create with Poetry for Kids. This program will focus on creating while incorporating elements of S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics).

FIREFIGHTER STORYTIME - ONTARIO PUBLIC LIBRARY WEEK

Saturday, October 21 - 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Listen to stories and learn about fire safety with a firefighter from Lambton Shores Fire Department.

Teens

LIVE MUSIC NIGHT

Thursday, September 14 & October 12 - 5:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Monthly live music nights for local musicians to showcase their talents. Come on out to play your original compositions, or come out to listen and enjoy our local talent!

Adults

CREATE WITH POETRY

Thursday, October 19 - 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Create with Poetry for adults. This program will focus on creating while incorporating elements of S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics).

PREGNANCY AND INFANT LOSS DISCUSSION NIGHT

Tuesday, October 24 - 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

This event will be a discussion about raising awareness for pregnancy and infant loss. It will feature guest speaker and local author Carmen Driven.

Grand Bend Library

Kids

AFTERSCHOOL KIDS’ CLUB

Wednesday, September 6 - 3:45 to 4:45 p.m.

Wednesday, October 25 - 4:45 to 5:45 p.m.

Ages 6-10

Sept 6 - Make a Kite

Oct 25 - Fun with Flight

EXPLORE WITH ELECTRICITY

Wednesday, September 13 & 20 - 3:45 to 4:45 p.m.

Ages 8-10

September 13 - Makey Makey: Learn about circuits.

September 20 - littleBits: Explore the world of physics and electricity. These programs will incorporate elements of S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics).

EXPLORE WITH ELECTRICITY

Friday, September 15 - 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Ages 6-8

September 15 - Power Tiles: The program will incorporate elements of S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics).

AFTERSCHOOL KIDS’ CLUB - WATERCOLOUR PAINTING

Wednesday, September 27, October 4, 11 & 18 3:45 to 4:45 p.m.

Ages 9-12

Local artist, Don Labelle will conduct watercolour painting lessons in four sessions.

Port Franks Library

Kids

EXPLORE WITH CODING – LEVEL 2

Wednesday, September 13 – 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Ages 9-12

Ozobots: This program will focus on using robotics to explore the world of circuits and coding. The program will incorporate elements of S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics).

AFTERSCHOOL KIDS’ CLUB

Wednesday, September 20, October 11 & 25 – 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Ages 6-12

Sept 20 - Watercolour Splatter Art: Create an artful autumn tree design to display using the watercolour splatter technique.

Oct 11 - Bean Mosaic Owl: Create an owl while learning about all the different varieties of beans that are grown and harvested.

Oct 25 - Spooktacular Hanger Friends: Create a vertical banner featuring spooktacular friends to hang inside or outside your door for Halloween!

BUILD WITH SIMPLE STRUCTURES

Friday, October 6 – 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Wednesday, October 18 – 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Ages 9-12

Straws and Connectors: This program will focus on building while incorporating elements of S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics).

Adults

ADULT DIY

Friday, September 22 – 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

October 27 – 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

Sept - Gratitude Sunflower: Create a gratitude sunflower as a harvest gathering centerpiece with watercolourpainted book pages and plenty of inspiration!

Oct - Autumn Naturescape: Create an autumn naturescape using all-natural items gathered on the lakeshore and nature trails, telling the tale of places you have visited along the coast.

Paint Night with Moses Lunham

Thursday, October 5 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.

More information below.

Thedford Library

Kids

BUILD WITH CARDBOARD CONSTRUCTION

Thursday, September 21 – 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Ages 6-10

This program will focus on building while incorporating elements of S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics).

CREATE WITH PATTERN ART

Thursday, October 12 – 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Ages 9-12

Create with Pattern Art to draw Spirographs. This program will focus on creating while incorporating elements of S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics)

Celebrate Culture Days with Lambton County Library

Adults

Ontario Culture Days is an annual celebration of arts, culture and heritage. Visit culturedays.ca for more local events.

PAINT NIGHT WITH MOSES LUNHAM –CULTURE DAYS

Thursday, October 5 – 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.

Create your own painting with step-by-step instructions from Moses Lunham, an artist from Kettle and Stoney Point First Nation. Moses describes his work as the breath of his people, their beauty, their spirituality, their ideology and their pride. Snacks and beverages will be provided.

ADULT DIY – MACRAME

Friday, October 27 – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Discover an old craft tradition and make a macrame plant hanger.

Watford Library

Kids

BUILD WITH CONTRAPTIONS

Wednesday, September 13 & 20 – 3:45 to 4:45 p.m.

Ages 6-10

Sept 13 - Marble Run: Create and play with a marble run. This program will focus on building while incorporating elements of S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics).

Sept 20 - Chain Reactions: Explore the fun of creating chain reactions. This program will focus on building while incorporating elements of S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics).

AFTERSCHOOL KIDS’ CLUB

Wednesday, September 27, October 4, 11, 18 & 25 3:45 to 4:45 p.m.

Ages 8-12

Enjoy afterschool activities. Themed, weekly activities are both educational and a great way to connect with peers.

By Moses Lunham

Region Three

Alvinston Library

Kids

AFTERSCHOOL KIDS’ CLUB

Tuesday, September 5, 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31–4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Ages 6-12

Sept 5 - Apples: Make a yarn apple to take to your teacher.

Sept 12 - Owls: Learn about owls and make an owl craft.

Sept 19 - Fall: Fall is here, make a hand print tree craft.

Sept 26 - Fall: Fall is here, gather leaves and make a crown.

Oct 3 - Thanksgiving: Celebrate Thanksgiving with a turkey craft.

Oct 10 - Falling leaves: Gather leaves and make a person.

Oct 17 - Spooky: Create a paper roll monster.

Oct 24 - Still Spoooky: Create some spooky bats.

Oct 31 - Halloween: Show off your costume.

FIREFIGHTER STORYTIMEONTARIO PUBLIC LIBRARY WEEK

Tuesday, October 17 - 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Ages 4-12

Listen to stories and learn about fire safety with firefighter, Rachel Bryans. After reading, Rachel will talk about what it’s like to be a firefighter, provide fire safety tips and answer questions from the audience. Ontario Public Library Week celebrates and raises awareness of the valuable role libraries play in the lives of people in Ontario.

EXPLORE WITH CODING - LEVEL 3

Saturday, October 21 - 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Tuesday, October 24 - 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Ages 10-12

This program uses robotics to explore circuits and coding. The program will incorporate elements of S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics).

- PETROLIA - SHETLAND

Adults

LEARNING FOR LIFECANASTA CLUB

Thursday, September 7, 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19 & 26 –1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Canasta is a fun, social, and challenging card game. It can be played in a partnership or individually. Come join the fun!

LEARNING FOR LIFEEMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WORKSHOP

Thursday, September 14 - 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.

Lambton County Archives will discuss the history of emergencies in Lambton County and the surrounding area. Local Emergency Management Coordinators will outline emergency planning principles for both families and municipalities. Participants will learn how to create their own emergency plan, assemble a 72 hour emergency supply kit, how to shelter-in-place and evacuate, and subscribe for public safety alerts. This workshop will close with a Q&A and a draw for a starter Home 72-Hour Emergency Supplies Kit, generously sponsored by Lambton BASES.

CREATE WITH CARD MAKING

Thursday, September 14 - 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.

Create your own personalized cards using calligraphy tools, stamps & stamp pads, washi tape, coloured paper and more!

LEARNING FOR LIFEHISTORY CLUB

Thursday, September 7 & October 5 - 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.

Learn about local history from other community members with stories to tell of their roots in Brooke-Alvinston.

ALVINSTON - FLORENCE - INWOOD - OIL SPRINGS

Florence Library

Kids

BUILD WITH SIMPLE STRUCTURES

Thursday, September 14 & 21 – 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Ages 6-12

Sept 14 – Tengu Blocks: Explore making structures using Tegu blocks.

Sept 21 – Straws and Connectors: Who can build the biggest fort or castle? Discover the many structures you can build using straws and connectors.

AFTERSCHOOL KIDS’ CLUBEXPLORE WITH ELECTRICITY

Thursday, October 12 & 19 – 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Explore with Electricity includes littleBits, Makey Makey, Power Tiles, Crazy Circuits.

Adults

ADULT DIY

Tuesday, September 19, 26, October 10, 17, 24, 31

Saturday, September 30, October 7, 28

12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

Sept 19 - Dried Hydrangea Wreath: Build a wreath using dried hydrangeas in five simple steps.

Sept 26 - Hand Stitched Felt Coffee Sleeve: These DIY felt coffee sleeves keep your hands warm and add a touch of style to your cup. Made from felt and embroidery floss/yarn, these are very easy to make.

Sept 30 - Make a Leaf Bowl: Bring bunches of colourful leaves from your outdoor walks to the library for this leaf bowl project. It is a lovely way to preserve and use them!

Oct 7 - Feathered Pinecone Turkeys: These quirky, personality-filled turkey pinecones are a blast.

Oct 10 - Twine Pumpkins: Transform a spool of twine into a pair of pumpkins sure to fit in any Autumn theme.

Oct 17 - Mixed Media Leaf Collage Art: Create a collage using various media along with collected fall leaves to create a unique fall artwork.

Oct 24 - Autumn Leaf Rubbing Art: Create leaf-rubbing art to relax and enjoy blending colours or you can create the art to use in other projects..

Oct 28- 3D Paper Pumpkin Craft. These pumpkins make for excellent decorations while also serving as a creative way to showcase your festive crafting skills.

Oct 31 - Pinecone Halloween Friends: Take Halloween to a new level with these “costumed” pinecone friends.

Oil Springs Kids

AFTERSCHOOL KIDS’ CLUB

Thursday, September 7, 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26–5:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Ages 6-10

Sept 7 – Rubber Ducky Races: Come join us for our first afterschool club! Pick your ducky and start racing!

Sept 14 – Sunflowers: Get into the fall spirit with this afterschool sunflower craft.

Sept 21 – Weather Experiments: Join us for science literacy week in this fun weather experiment!

Sept 28 – Owls: Join us for Fall Activity week as we make our very own owls.

Oct 5 – Turkeys: Come join us for some stories and a turkey craft.

Oct 12 – Beaded Corn: Join us for stories and a craft where we can make our very own colourful beaded corn.

Oct 19 – Beaded Pumpkins: Join us for stories and a beaded pumpkin craft

Oct 26 – Monster Mash: Get spooky and creative while we make our own monsters!

CREATE WITH PATTERN ART

Saturday, September 9 & 16 – 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

This program will focus on creating while incorporating elements of S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics).

KIDS’ DIY

Saturday, September 23, 30, October 7 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

Ages 6-12

Sept 23 – Science Activities: Join us for Science Literacy Week as we complete multiple mini science experiments. Sept 30 – Autumn Tree: Paint an autumn tree using Q-Tips!

Oct 7 – Painting Gourds: Paint your very own gourd!

EXPLORE WITH CODING

Saturday, October 14 & 21 – 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

Ozobots: This program will focus on using robotics to explore circuits and coding. The program will incorporate elements of S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics).

FAMILY HALLOWEEN PARTY

Saturday, October 28 – 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

Come celebrate spooky season with us at Oil Springs Library with fun for the whole family! Games and crafts for all ages.

Adults

ADULT DIY

Thursday, September 7, 21, October 5 & 19 – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Ages 13+

Sept 7 – Hanging Cloud Wall Art: Make a wall-hanging.

Sept 21 – Autumn Quilling: Make an autumn art piece with paper quilling,

Oct 5 - Button Tree: Get creative with buttons.

Oct 19 – Fairy Gardens: Halloween themed mini magic fairy garden!

Inwood Library

Kids

AFTERSCHOOL KIDS’ CLUB

Tuesday, September 5, 12, 19, 26, October 3,10,17, 24 & 31 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Ages 8-12

Sept 5 – DIY Lava Lamp and Dance Party: Make a lava lamp for use in the library using science. Then have a lava lamp dance party!

Sept 12 – Create with Lite Brite: Create fun images using Lite Brite and explore elements of S.T.E.A.M.

Sept 19 – Create with Perler Beads: Create fun images using Perler Beads and explore elements of S.T.E.A.M.

Mobile Library Service

Library cardholders at long-term care homes and retirement homes in Lambton County can access library materials through our Mobile Library. This service provides residents with library materials delivered directly to them.

Sept 26 – Floating Dry-Erase Marker Drawings: Dream about what life will look like in the future! Then use a cool science trick to make our drawings of the future float!

Oct 3 – Weather Experiments: Learn about weather with fun demonstrations such as “tornado in a bottle” and “hurricane in a bowl.” Also, make your own rain gauge!

Oct 10 – Build with Contraptions: Build with Contraptions, a great way to learn about engineering and explore your creativity! Engineer a chain reaction!

Oct 17 - Build with Contraptions 2: Come and build the ultimate marble run!

Oct 24 – Fall Leaf Extravaganza: Learn about the anatomy of leaves and why they change colour. We will also be making leaf collages and leaf prints.

Oct 31 – Halloween Fun: Show off your costume, trick or treat, and stay for a spooky gourd slime sensory experience! Don’t miss our amazing gourd volcano!

Adults

ADULT DIY

Tuesday, September 5 & October 3 – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Sept 5 - Macramé Wall Plant Holder: Make a wall-mounted plant holder using macramé!

Oct 3 - Yarn Resist Watercolour Paintings: Create treed landscapes and other effects with the white space left by wrapping our watercolour works with yarn.

WRITING CLUB

Tuesday, September 26 & October 24 – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Participants should come with two pages of writing in any style or genre and be prepared to read their work out loud to the group. There will also be short writing exploration exercises and sharing with positive and constructive feedback.

Call Sarnia Library at 519-337-3291 for more information about this service.

LEARNING FOR LIFEGENEALOGY CLUB

Thursday, September 28 & October 26 – 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Use AncestryLibrary to research your family history. Participants are encouraged to bring their own devices or use the library’s public computers.

Petrolia Library Kids

AFTERSCHOOL DUNGEONS & DRAGONS

Thursday, September 7, 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19 & 26 –4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Ages 10-13

This afterschool program introduces pre-teens to Dungeons and Dragons. Create a character and join the ongoing story. Learn simplified game mechanics, roleplay, and make new friends in an unforgettable adventure!

AFTERSCHOOL KIDS’ CLUB

Wednesday, September 6, 13, 20, 27, October 4, 11, 18 & 25–3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Ages 5+

Sept 6 - Leaf-Shaped Sun Catcher: Get excited about fall by making a leaf-shaped sun catcher to put on a window or near a sunny spot.

Sept 13 - Squirrels: Come and find out all about squirrels with a craft and a fun trivia game.

Sept 20 - Decorative Spoon: A wooden spoon craft will make a great decorative piece you can add to a fallthemed flower pot.

Sept 27 - Apples: Learn all about apples and make an apple name puzzle.

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Oct 4 - Scarecrows: Let’s make a scarecrow craft.

Oct 11 - Pumpkins: Everything pumpkins!

Oct 18 - Leaf Banner: Participants will explore colour in nature with these lovely DIY fall leaf banners that demonstrate naturally-occurring patterns and environmental science.

Oct 25 - Owls: Did you know owls become more vocal in late fall? Come learn all about owls while creating an owl hand print craft.

SATURDAY KIDS’ CLUB

Saturday, September 9, 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21 & 28 –10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Ages 5-10

Sept 9 - Collages: Come in to learn about collages and make your own using scrap paper, recycled materials, and recycled magazines.

Sept 16 - Fall Wind Sock: Celebrate the beautiful colours of the season with this fall wind sock craft.

Sept 23 - iSpy Jars: Learn the game iSpy, play it with the group, then make an iSpy jar to take home for keeps!

Sept 30 - Pom-Pom Leaf Painting: Participants will use pom-poms held by clothespins to make fun colourful leaves and a tree.

Oct 7 - Dragons: Learn how to make a fire-breathing dragon out of a paper towel tube, or practice the art of origami into a dragon.

Oct 14 - Pumpkin Craft: Create a pumpkin masterpiece using paint and Q-tips.

Oct 21 - Self-Portraits: Trace each other onto a large piece of rolled-out paper and then decorate it using collaging, paint, glitter, and recycled materials.

Oct 28 - Sponge Painted Owl: Participants will learn a new art technique, painting with sponges!

SATURDAY LEGO CLUB

Saturday, September 9, 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21 & 28–3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Ages 6-12

Join us every Saturday and get creative with a variety of fun and easy LEGO-building challenges!

TWEEN CLUB

Friday, September 8, 15, 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20 & 27–3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Sept 8 - Create with Poetry: Participants will learn how to create different poems and will choose their favourite format to write a poem of their own.

Sept 15 - Stencil Art: Participants will learn a new art technique known as stencil art.

Sept 22 - Taste Test: Today’s activity is the taste test challenge. Participants will be challenged to guess the food they are trying.

Sept 29 - DIY Bear Bookmarks: Participants will make bookmarks to accompany their pages while they explore different worlds when reading.

Oct 6 - Internet Safety for Tweens: Learn about internet safety with the Sexual Assault Survivors Centre.

Oct 13 - Autumn Doodle Art: Participants can create a drawing, sketch, or scribble without a final goal or product in mind.

Oct 20 - Create with Dynamic Structures: This program will explore structural engineering concepts and simple machines through collaborative play.

Oct 27 - Zombie Barbies: Come and make spooky zombies out of Barbies!

PA DAY – I SPY

Friday, October 6 – 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Ages 6-10

Spend time at the library this PA Day as we explore all things based on the book series I Spy.

FIREFIGHTER STORYTIMEONTARIO PUBLIC LIBRARY WEEK

Wednesday, October 18 – 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Listen to stories and learn about fire safety with Petrolia and North Enniskillen Fire Chief, Jay Arns. After reading, Chief Arns will talk about what it’s like to be a firefighter, provide fire safety tips and answer questions from the audience. Ontario Public Library Week celebrates and raises awareness of the valuable role libraries play in the lives of people in Ontario.

Adults

ADULT DIY

Tuesday, September 5, October 10 & 31 – 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Thursday, October 5 – 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Sept 5 - Yarn Birds: Make a cute little bird from yarn.

Oct 5- Gourd Painting: Create a fall decoration using gourds.

Oct 10 - Finger Painting: For world mental health day, try out the soothing effects that finger painting can have on you as an adult!

Oct 31 - Leaf Lantern: Come out and create a Leaf Lantern to light up the cool fall nights.

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS –FOR BEGINNERS AND BEYOND

Thursday, September 7, 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19 & 26 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

This program is for adults that have never played D&D as well as more advanced players looking to meet likeminded people within the community. Create a character, learn the game, understand how to use the reference material, and make new friends with your team in an unforgettable adventure!

CREATE WITH POETRY

Tuesday, September 19 – 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Explore methods of poetry writing.

LEARNING FOR LIFE –HUMAN TRAFFICKING WITH THE SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVORS’ CENTRE

Tuesday, October 3 – 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Learn about human trafficking from the Sexual Assault Survivors’ Centre in Sarnia. All public education provided by the Centre is designed to empower individuals by increasing self-awareness and awareness in our community. The Sexual Assault Survivors’ Centre educators employ writing exercises and brainstorming to engage participants and encourage sharing within a safe and non-judgmental environment.

LEARNING FOR LIFERAILWAYS THAT SPURRED EARLY OIL’S EXPANSION

Tuesday, October 17 – 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

A representative from Oil Museum of Canada will lead a discussion about how railways grew oil’s expansion in the 1860’s. Before the arrival of the railroads, local growth and development in Lambton County was at a standstill with the marshy land not attractive to new settlers. This all changed in 1858 with the arrival of the Grand Trunk Railroad and the first commercial oil well dug by James Miller Williams starting production in Oil Springs, Ontario. The Black Gold Rush started attracting men from all over to seek their fortunes in the booming oil industry. Problems arose from a lack of infrastructure on how to get this valuable product out of the swamps of Lambton. In this talk, we will look at how the booming oil industry and railroads are intrinsically linked in Lambton County spurring development from the building of the private Petrolia Spur line to the St Clair Tunnel to the USA.

ADULT LEARNING FOR LIFE –MURDER MYSTERY THEATRE

Tuesday, October 31 – 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Participants will take the roles of various cast and crew members celebrating the completion of filming of a movie when their director suddenly dies at the party. Whodunit?! Careful examination of the room might reveal traces of this mysterious individual. In the spirit of Halloween, you are encouraged to come incognito, so others don’t recognize you. Wear any Hollywood costume props you may have to jazz things up a bit.

Shetland Library Kids

AFTERSCHOOL KIDS’ CLUB – BUILD WITH CARDBOARD CONSTRUCTION

Wednesday, October 11 & 18 – 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Ages 8-10

Create with Makedo, simple to use, open-ended system of tools for creative cardboard construction. Participants in small groups will be presented with a structural challenge that requires a creative design solution and will be guided through the process of creating a design and using that design to generate a prototype of their structure. This program will focus on creating while incorporating elements of S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics).

FIREFIGHTER STORYTIMES ONTARIO PUBLIC LIBRARY WEEK

BRIGHT’S GROVE LIBRARY OCTOBER 17 PAGE 35

ALVINSTON LIBRARY OCTOBER 17 PAGE 25

SARNIA LIBRARY OCTOBER 18 PAGE 15

PETROLIA LIBRARY OCTOBER 18 PAGE 29

CORUNNA LIBRARY OCTOBER 20 PAGE 32

FOREST LIBRARY OCTOBER 21 PAGE 22

Region Four

Brigden Library

Kids

KIDS’ DIY

Thursday, September 7, 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19 & 26

3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Ages 5-10

Sept 7 - Back to School

Sept 14 - Let there be dragons

Sept 21 - Out of this World

Sept 28 - A-Maize-ing Fall Crafts

Oct 5 - Into the Woods: Play with your food! Use beans to create leaf mosaics and broccoli to paint fall leaves.

Oct 12 - Caught in a Web: Make a paper spider that can creep and crawl up a web made of yarn

Oct 19 - Be-witching Crafts: Take flight with these mini witch’s broom made from yarn and sticks

Oct 26 - Monster Mash: Be a graveyard smash by painting a mini gourd with your favourite Halloween monster.

AFTERSCHOOL KIDS CLUB

Monday, September 11, 18, 25, October 2, 16, 23 & 30 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Ages 6-12

Sept 11- Googly Eye Adventures: Go on a googly eye hunt and create a googly-eyed creature.

Sept 18 - But Will It Fly?: Make and test objects that claim they can fly.

Sept 25- Fall Nights: Paint owls and roll scarecrows. Things may get messy.

Oct 2- Time to Breathe: Make a Worry Monster and a Breathing Stick.

Oct 16- The Great Book Hunt: Track down the missing book and become the Great Librarian.

Oct 23- What Do You Meme?: Learn how to play the game and create your own meme. Recommended for ages 8-12.

Oct 30- Haunted Library: There are ghosts in the library! Find them, catch them, and make them. Recommended for ages 5-12.

Corunna Library

Kids

KIDS’ DIY

Wednesday, September 6 – 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Ages 4-12

Sept 6 - Paper Flying Machines: Build a paper flying machine and experiment with different setups and sizes.

AFTERSCHOOL KIDS’ CLUB

Wednesday, October 4, 11, 18, 25

Thursday, September 7, 14, 21 28, October 5, 12, 19 & 26 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Ages 4-12

Sept 7 - Pom-Pom Panda: Work with different materials to make a craft while learning about shapes, colours and textures.

Sept 14 - Monkey Craft: Let’s go bananas and make a monkey craft and mask.

Sept 21 - Reptile Craft: Create your favourite reptiles, a snake and a lizard.

Sept 28 - Safari Craft: How long is a giraffe’s neck? Is it longer than an elephant’s trunk?

Oct 4 - Bracelet & Bookmark Weaving: Create a bracelet or bookmark using embroidery thread and your imagination.

Oct 5 - Turkey Craft: Create some turkey-themed crafts perfect for Thanksgiving.

Oct 11 - Fork Painting: Create a painting of a bear using only a fork.

Oct 12 - Leaf It To Us: Create works of art using leaves as the inspiration or as the method.

Oct 18 - Fall Flowers: Paint fall flowers using recycled materials.

Oct 19 - Pom-Pom Pumpkin: Create your own melted crayon pumpkin and build with pumpkin cloud dough.

Oct 25 - Spooky Cork Bats and Crows: Make bats and crows out of corks.

Oct 26 - Hello Halloween: Spooky, spidery, and witchy crafts.

BRIGDEN - CORUNNA - COURTRIGHT - MOORETOWN - PORT LAMBTON - SOMBRAWILKESPORT

THE HAUNTED LIBRARY

Friday, October 27 – 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Visit Corunna’s Haunted Library. Play Creepy Games and make BOO-tiful Crafts. Visit the Dr. Bookenstein Room if you dare. Costumes welcome!

KIDS AND TEENS DIY –FIZZY RAINBOW PAINTING

Wednesday, September 20 – 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

It’s a science experiment and a masterpiece. Use baking soda and white vinegar blended with paint to create original fizzy art!

FIREFIGHTER STORYTIMEONTARIO PUBLIC LIBRARY WEEK

Friday, October 20 - 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Listen to stories and learn about fire safety with a firefighter from St. Clair Fire Department. After reading, the firefighter will talk about what it’s like to be a firefighter, provide fire safety tips and answer questions from the audience. Ontario Public Library Week celebrates and raises awareness of the valuable role libraries play in the lives of people in Ontario.

Adults ADULT DIY

Tuesday, September 5, October 3 – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, September 27 – 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Sept 5 - Fall Gnome Door Hanger: Decorate your house with this Gnome Fall hanger.

Sept 27 - Apple Décor: Create a unique piece of decor for your home using recycled wine corks.

Oct 3 - Thanksgiving Centerpiece: Decorate a wood base with chestnuts, Chinese lanterns, silk flowers and other supplies.

LEARNING FOR LIFE –AGE-FRIENDLY SARNIA-LAMBTON

Tuesday, September 19 – 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Learn how to navigate the services available in SarniaLambton. Services covered include those for ages 0 to 100+. From Health Care to Lawn Care, the Age-Friendly Network can help!

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WORKSHOP –LEARNING FOR LIFE

Thursday, October 19 – 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Lambton County Archives will discuss the history of emergencies in Lambton County and the surrounding area. Local Emergency Management Coordinators will outline emergency planning principles for both families and municipalities. Participants will learn how to create their own emergency plan, assemble a 72 hour emergency supply kit, how to shelter-in-place and evacuate, and subscribe for public safety alerts. This workshop will close with a Q&A and a draw for a starter Home 72-Hour Emergency Supplies Kit, generously sponsored by Lambton BASES.

Courtright Library Kids

READ ALONG BOOK CLUB

Thursday, September 7, 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19 & 26 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Come and enjoy an hour of relaxation and some hot cocoa while one of our library staff reads a chapter book. This month’s pick is “Winnie The Pooh” by A. A. Milne

SATURDAY KIDS’ CLUB

Saturday, September 9, October 7 & 28

11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Ages 6-11

Sept 9 - Shoebox Theatre

Oct 7 - Paper Spinning Toy

Oct 28 - Origami Animals

EXPLORE WITH ELECTRICITY

Saturday, September 16, 23 – 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Ages 6-10

Explore with electricity! Explore concepts of electricity, circuitry, and conductivity. This program will focus on using circuits to explore the world of electricity and conductivity. The program will incorporate elements of S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics).

BUILD A FAIRY/GNOME HOUSE

Saturday, September 30 – 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Every fairy/gnome needs a good place to live! Build a special home for the magical little beings in your life.

CREATE WITH CARD MAKING AND CALLIGRAPHY

Saturday, October 14, 21 – 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Create using the card-making kit and calligraphy supplies and explore elements of S.T.E.A.M.

Adults

ADULT DIY - SIMPLE BOOKBINDING

Thursday, September 21 – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Learn simple bookbinding techniques to create and decorate a small book.

Mooretown Library

Kids

AFTERSCHOOL KIDS’ CLUB

Wednesday, September 13, 20, October 11 &18

5:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Sept 13 - Coding: Explore science and technology through coding.

Sept 20 - Coding: Explore science and technology through coding.

Oct 11 - Simple Structures: Build bridges using the simple structures kit.

Oct 18 - Simple Structures: Build bridges using the simple structures kit.

Port Lambton Library

Kids

AFTERSCHOOL KIDS’ CLUB

Wednesday, September 6, 13, 20, 27, October 4, 11, 18 & 25 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Ages 6-12

Sept 6 – Back to School Breather: Take some deep breaths and find calm with back-to-school yoga poses.

Sept 13 – Everyone’s Welcome Here!: Make a ‘welcome’ wall banner and play fun icebreakers that will help you get to know newcomers and friends alike!

Sept 20 – Owl Be Seeing You In the Library!: It’s all about owls today with themed crafts and activities.

Sept 27 - Scarecrow Skullduggery: DIY scarecrow and harvest games.

Oct 4 – Falling For LEGO: Fall-themed LEGO builds, such as a pumpkin patch marble run, harvest hauling challenge, turkey tower and more!

Oct 11 - Go, Leaves, Go!: Make a 3-D leaf lantern, use the pattern art sponges to make a leafy fall forest and embark on a scavenger hunt in the leaf pile. (And you thought we were talking about a certain hockey team, didn’t you?)

Oct 18 - Spook-tacular Monster Makes: Make ghoulishly monstrous crafts to scare you into the Halloween spirit, and since it’s Ontario Library Week, you’ll make your own Monster Book of Monsters!

Oct 25 - Haunted Halloween: Crrreeeeak! Thump! Grrrrr! What’s that?! It’s spooky Halloween games and activities to celebrate the season.

TEEN DIY –MARVELOUS MINI CLIPBOARD NOTES

Wednesday, September 6 – 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Explore your creative side and make mini clipboard notes! Customize your clipboard with patterned papers and decorate the clip to show off your personality, finishing with bright note pages for sketching, journaling and sending messages to your friends.

Adults

ADULT

DIY –BE THANKFUL PHOTO HOLDER

Wednesday, October 4 – 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Embrace the fall season by crafting these birch wood photo holders. Personalize the holder with vinyl stickers or calligraphy featuring a fall or family message.

Sombra Library

LEGO CLUB

Tuesday, September 5, 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Ages 6-12

Meet for a variety of fun LEGO building challenges.

BUILD WITH CONTRAPTIONS –CONSTRUCT A CHAIN REACTION

Tuesday, September 12, 19 – 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Build with Contraptions is a great way to learn about engineering and explore your creativity.

Adults

PAINT AFTERNOON – FALL SCENE

Thursday, September 21 – 12:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Follow along step-by-step to paint a beautiful fall scene of a pumpkin in the moonlight with windswept leaves.

EXPLORE WITH VIRTUAL REALITY –OCULUS GO

Tuesday, October 10, 17, 24 – 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Explore Oculus Go and learn about virtual reality.

LEARNING FOR LIFE –AGE-FRIENDLY SARNIA-LAMBTON

Thursday, October 19 – 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Learn how to navigate the services available in SarniaLambton. Services covered include those for ages 0 to 100+. From Health Care to Lawn Care, the Age-Friendly Network can help!

Wilkesport Library

Kids

AFTERSCHOOL KIDS’ CLUB

Thursday, September 7, 28, October 5,19 & 26 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Ages 8-12

Sept 7 - Tabletop Sports & Games: Make and play DIY tabletop sports games, such as soccer, football, marbles, and pinball.

Sept 28 - Google Eye Adventures: Go on a google eye hunt and create a google eyed creature.

Oct 5 - Scarecrow Skullduggery: Make a DIY scarecrow and play harvest games.

Oct 19 - Haunted Characters: As Halloween approaches and to celebrate Ontario Library Week, we will be creating spooky characters from favourite books and tales.

Oct 26 - Haunted Library: There are ghosts and monsters in the library! Find them, catch them, and make them.

EXPLORE WITH CUBETTO

Thursday, September 14 – 3:15 to 4:15 p.m.

Ages 8-12

Explore Cubetto coding level 1 and learn about basic coding. Explore with Cubetto and navigate this friendly robot through the obstacles of outer space, the ocean and the ancient world, using coloured tiles to program it!

EXPLORE WITH CUBELETS

Thursday, September 21 – 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Ages 8-12

Explore with Cubelets - magnetic cubes that when connected in sequence complete the ‘code’ and do marvelous things such as create a flashlight, a moving robot, or a speaker (It’s like LEGO, but electronic and no screen time is required!) Participate in the Wilkesport Cubelet Cup, completing a series of mini competitions with Cubelet to see if you will master the Cubelet or it will master you! (It’s all about completing mini-building challenges to see what can be done with these small cubes).

CREATE WITH PIXEL ART

Thursday, October 12 – 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Ages 8-12

Create with the Pixel Art kit and Perler beads! This week, we will make fall keychains with the Perler beads. This program will focus on creating while incorporating elements of S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics).

Region Five

Bright’s Grove Library

Kids

AFTERSCHOOL KIDS’ CLUB

Tuesday, September 5, 12, 19, 26, 3, 10, 17 & 24 –3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Ages 8-12

Sept 5 - Yarn Bowl Weaving: Create a bowl using a yarn weaving technique.

Sept 12 - Science Lab: Try some easy science experiments.

Sept 19 - Card Making: Explore the art of card making.

Sept 26 - Seed Pictures: Make a picture using different types of seeds.

Oct 3 - Happy Potter Hour: Test your Harry Potter knowledge with trivia, games and crafting!

Oct 10 - Fun with Colour: Experiment with mixing paint colours to get the perfect shade.

Oct 17 - Fun and Games: Practice your knowledge, hand and eye coordination and memory with skill-testing activities.

Oct 24 - Halloween Fun: Make a craft and have fun with bowling and a bean bag game.

FIREFIGHTER STORYTIME - ONTARIO PUBLIC LIBRARY WEEK

Tuesday, October 17 – 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Listen to stories and learn about fire safety with Sarnia firefighter, Mike Otis. After reading, Mike will talk about what it’s like to be a firefighter, provide fire safety tips and answer questions from the audience. Ontario Public Library Week celebrates and raises awareness of the valuable role libraries play in the lives of people in Ontario.

Teens

TEEN DIY - BURLAP PUMPKINS

Tuesday, October 31 – 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Construct an autumn decor piece for your room. This project uses burlap and twine to make a beautiful pumpkin.

Adults

ADULT DIY

Monday, September 11 & October 2 – 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Sept 11 – Watercolours: Have some fun as we paint flowers together using watercolour paints and brushes.

Oct 2 – Pumpkin Centerpiece: Create a fall burlap pumpkin centerpiece for your table.

Camlachie Library Kids

AFTERSCHOOL KIDS’ CLUB

Thursday, September 7, 14, 28, October 5 &12 –4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Ages 4-12

Sept 7 - 3D Hand Drawing: Read “Beautiful Hands” by Kathryn Otoshi, then trace and colour your hand in a way that makes it look 3D.

Sept 14 - Apple Stamping: Read “The Biggest Apple Ever” by Steven Kroll, then use cut apples and paint to stamp a jar-shaped page with the apple slices.

Sept 28 - Sensory Leaf Painting: Read “The Leaf Thief” by Alice Hemming, then squirt red, yellow, green and orange paint into a Ziplock bag, tape, then squish!

Oct 5 - Paper Plate Basket: Read “Ten Red Apples” by Pat Hutchins, then using a paper plate and yarn, weave a basket to place your own paper apples in.

Oct 12 - Salt Spider Web Painting: Read “The Very Busy Spider” by Eric Carle, then use glue, salt and watercolour paints to create a beautiful 3D spider web.

BRIGHT’S GROVE - CAMLACHIE - MALLROAD - POINT EDWARD - WYOMING

SATURDAY KIDS’ CLUB

Saturday, September 9, 30, October 21 & 28 –12:45 to 1:45 p.m.

Ages 5-12

Sept 9 - Recycled Bottle Art: This week we will read “The Life of a Little Plastic Bottle” by Suzanne Fossey, then reuse an old water bottle to create a unique hanging art piece.

Sept 30 - Hobbit Day: This week we will read “Who was J.R.R. Tolkien?” by Pam Pollack, then use felt and paint to create a Lórien style leaf brooch.

Oct 21- Super Saturday: Read “Be a Star, Wonder Woman!” by Michael Dahl, then we will create a superhero mask and play games.

Oct 28 - Flying Bat: Read “Bats at the Library” by Brian Lies, then using a paper plate, popsicle stick and paper we will create a bat to fly through the sky.

BUILD WITH CONSTRUCTION

Thursday, October 19 – 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

The challenge is to build Dracula’s castle. This program will focus on building while incorporating elements of S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics).

Mallroad Library

Kids

LEGO CLUB

Wednesday, September 6 – 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Ages 6-12

Sept 6 – Back to School.

Sept 13 – Build your face in 2D or 3D.

Sept 20 – Tallest Structure.

Sept 27 – Build a tree fort.

Oct 4 – I am thankful for.

Oct 11 – Build your name in LEGO bricks.

Oct 18 – Best part about the Library.

Oct 25 – Build a pumpkin out of LEGO.

KIDS’ DIY

Thursday, September 7, 15, October 5 & 12 –6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Ages 8-12

Sept 7 - Backpack Bling: Jazz up your backpack with fun backpack bling made from beads, string and a small plastic animal.

Sept 15 - Paper Plate Owl: Stop by on the first PA day of the year. Have a hoot and make an owl using a paper plate and paint.

Oct 5 - Coffee Filter Turkey: Get ready for Thanksgiving by creating a fun turkey craft using a coffee filter and clothes pin.

Oct 12 - Popsicle Stick Scarecrow: Using a variety of crafting materials, create a scarecrow to add to your fall decorations.

SATURDAY KIDS’ CLUB

Saturday, September 9, 30, October 7 & 28 –2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Ages 6-12

Sept 9 - Sponge Painting: Learn Pattern Art by using sponges to craft your unique fall creations!

Sept 30 - Leaf Painting: Bring nature inside and create a fall painting using leaves as your brush.

Oct 7 - Sponge Painted Turkeys: Create using Pattern Art to craft your festive fall turkey!

Oct 28 - Corner Bookmark: Make your favorite animal into a bookmark using cardstock and the technique of origami folding.

CREATE WITH POETRY – STORY CUBES

Saturday, September 16 & 23 – 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Sept 16 - Story Cubes: Create with Poetry. This program will focus on creating while incorporating elements of S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics).

Sept 23 - Magnetic Poetry: Create a poetic masterpiece while exploring elements of S.T.E.A.M. Thousands

BUILD WITH DYNAMIC STRUCTURES

Saturday, October 14 & 21 – 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Ages 8-12

Are you a budding builder or engineer? Use our Rigamajig kit to create whatever your imagination can dream up.

Teens TEEN DIY

Thursday, September 21, 28, October 19 & 26 –6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Sept 21 - Comic Book Canvas: Get crafty and create a piece of comic book-inspired wall art using pages from graphic novels and comics.

Sept 28 – That’s Puzzling! Canvas Art: Repurpose old puzzle pieces into a work of art! Envision the leaves on a tree, a beautiful ball gown, or your initials - the sky’s the limit.

Oct 19 – Macrame Feather: Learn the basics of macrame in this beginner-friendly program that will leave you with a woven macrame feather to decorate your home.

Oct 26 – Gourd Decorating: Create creepy gourds to bring home in time for Halloween!

Adults

LEARNING FOR LIFESLOW COOKER RECIPE SWAP

Friday, September 8 – 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.

Learn new and creative ways to use your slow cooker this fall. Bring your own tips, tricks and recipes.

LEARNING FOR LIFE –LEARN TO PLAY RUMMIKUB

Friday, September 22 – 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.

Learn how to play the tile-based game Rummikub, and then practice and play against others. This game combines elements of the card game rummy and mahjong.

LEARNING FOR LIFETHANKSGIVING MOCKTAILS

Friday, September 29 – 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.

Learn how to make delicious, fun new mocktails for your Thanksgiving entertaining!

LEARNING FOR LIFE –LEARN TO PLAY EUCHRE

Friday, October 13 – 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.

Learn how to play a card game of Euchre, and then practice and play against others. Euchre is a trick-taking game with a trump, played by four players in teams of two.

LEARNING FOR LIFE –BEGINNERS GENEALOGY WORKSHOP

Tuesday, October 17 – 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Interested in learning more about your family history? Lambton County Archives will show you how to start your genealogy research journey.

LEARNING FOR LIFE –HOW DO YOU LIKE YOUR PUMPKIN?

Friday, October 20 – 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.

Learn how every part of your pumpkin can be used, and still be put on display for Halloween.

LEARNING FOR LIFE –SARNIA HUMANE SOCIETY

Friday, October 27 – 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Learn about the Sarnia Humane Society and everything that they provide for the community.

ADULT DIY

Thursday, September 7, 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19 & 26 –2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Sept 7 - Fall Cork Trivet Painting: Learn to paint a beautiful fall scene on a cork trivet. Perfect for fall decorating.

Sept 14 - Welcome Wreath: Create a wreath from book pages, rolled into scrolls!

Sept 21 - Book Page Pumpkin: Make a timeless pumpkin from book pages to adorn your table.

Sept 28 - Twine Flowers: Bring your creativity and make flowers with a twist!

Oct 5 - No Sew Burlap Pumpkin: Create a seasonal piece of art for your rustic fall display.

Oct 12 - Pumpkin Wine Glass Candle Holder: Create a spooky pumpkin candle holder using a wine glass.

Oct 19 - Corn Husk Wreath: Create a fall wreath for your home using corn husks.

Oct 26 - Canning Ring Flower: Learn how to create a beautiful flower from a canning jar ring and material.

Point Edward Library

Kids

AFTERSCHOOL KIDS’ CLUB

Tuesday, September 5, 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17 & 24 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Ages 8-12

Stop by the library to enjoy afterschool activities. Themed, weekly activities are both educational and a great way to connect with peers.

Wyoming Library

Kids

SATURDAY KIDS’ CLUB

Saturday, September 2, 23 & October 14 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Ages 3-12

Sept 2 - Worm in an Apple: Read “Diary of a Worm” by Doreen Cronin, then create a movable paper worm in a paper apple.

Sept 23 - Recycled Bottle Art: Read “The Life of a Little Plastic Bottle” by Suzanne Fossey, then reuse an old water bottle to create a unique hanging art piece.

Oct 14 - Salt Spider Web: Read “The Very Busy Spider” by Eric Carle, then using glue, salt and water colours create a beautiful 3D spider web.

AFTERSCHOOL KIDS’ CLUB

Tuesday, September 5, 12, 19, October 3, 10, 24

Wednesday, September 6, 13, 20, 27, October 4, 11 &18 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Ages 5-10

Sept 5 - Back to School Bingo: Play BINGO for a chance to win a cool prize you can use going back to school.

Sept 6 - 3D Hand Drawing: Read “Beautiful Hands” by Kathryn Otoshi, then trace and colour in your own hand in a way that makes it look 3D.

Sept 12 - Worry Worm: Make a worry worm that you can keep with you, or share with a friend.

Sept 13 - Apple Stamping: Read “The Biggest Apple Ever” by Steven Kroll, then use cut apples and paint to stamp a jar-shaped page with the apple slices.

Sept 19 - Connect 4 Challenge: Bring a friend and we will have a contest to be the Connect 4 Champion!

Sept 20 - Hobbit Day: Read “Who was J.R.R. Tolkien?” by Pam Pollack, then using felt and paint create a Lórien style leaf brooch.

Sept 27 - Sensory Leaf Painting: Read “The Leaf Thief” by Alice Hemming, then squirt red, yellow, green and orange paint into a Ziplock bag, tape, then squish!

Oct 3 - Tie Dye: Learn the basics of tie-dying and create something new and personal.

Oct 4 - Paper Plate Basket: Read “Ten Red Apples” by Pat Hutchins, then using a paper plate and yarn weave a basket to place your own paper apples in.

Oct 10 - Paper Mâché Mask: Make a paper mâché mask.

Oct 11 - Flying Bat: Read “Bats at the Library” by Brian Lies, then create a bat to fly through the sky.

Oct 18 - Monster Maker: Read “Monster Chef” by Nick Bland, then using recycled materials we will make our own monsters.

Oct 24 - Halloween Haunt: Learn all about Halloween and spooky haunting places.

LEGO CLUB

Thursday, September 7, 14, 21, October 5, 12, 19 & 26 –4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Sept 7 - Symmetry Challenge

Sept 14 - Estimation Challenge

Sept 21 - Teamwork Challenge

Sept 28 - Race Challenge

Oct 5 - Timer Challenge

Oct 12 - Two-Story Challenge

Oct 19 - Opposite Hand Challenge

Oct 26 - Three-Story Challenge

KIDS’ DIY – CLAY GNOME

Wednesday, October 25 – 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Using white clay we will create our own buddy, front porch keeper or window watcher. Bring your imagination and let’s play!

Adults

ADULT DIY

Thursday, September 21, October 5 – 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Sept 21 - String Feather: Participants will learn the beginnings of string art and the tips and tricks needed to create a beautiful picture.

Oct 5 - Rope & Paper Pumpkin: Learn how to make paper into simple yet decorative pumpkins. Add to your centerpiece theme by creating a rope/jute pumpkin.

LEARNING FOR LIFE – GET ORGANIZED

Wednesday, September 27 – 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Thursday, September 28 – 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Discover your organizational style and how to handle your clutter. We will be learning about our own bad habits and ways to change them for the better. A short quiz will give you the tips and tricks needed to make organizing a breeze.

LEARNING FOR LIFE - COOKING WITH PUMPKIN

Wednesday, October 11 – 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Thursday, October 12 – 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

More than just Pumpkin Spice Lattes. Bring your favourite recipe to share.

Over a three-month period, 91 submissions were received for the Take Your Shot Teen Photo Contest from teens located throughout Lambton County.

A panel of jurors selected 26 photographs for the exhibit in the following categories: Groups, Candid/Environmental, and Creative/Fine Art portraits.

Four teens received awards for their creative photographs: Rylee Kerr (Overall Winner), Miranda Hurst (Groups), Isabelle Robert (Candid/ Environmental), and Ava Donald (Creative/Fine Art).

Teens included in this year’s exhibition include: Alexis Brown, Alyssa Bydeley, Benedict Lumapas, Elliott Besley, Jade Harris, Lina Chanaga, Raveena Duggal, Regan Jacklin, Savana Gorniak, and Sydney Roper.

The ‘Humans of Lambton’ exhibit will be on display until October 14, 2023 at the Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery.

By Rylee Kerr

TEEN PHOTO CONTEST WINNER: CANDID/ENVIRONMENTAL BY ISABELLE ROBERT

TEEN PHOTO CONTEST WINNER: GROUPS BY MIRANDA HURST

TEEN PHOTO CONTEST WINNER: CREATIVE/FINE ART BY AVA DONALD

Free Online Courses

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Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2019

Gale Courses

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Enrollment dates: September 13 & October 18

Total Course time: 24 hours

Learn to set up worksheets quickly and efficiently. You will also learn how to use the function wizard to calculate statistics, future values, and more. In addition, you will get tips on sorting and analyzing data, creating three-dimensional workbooks, and automating tasks with macros and buttons.

Ready, Set, Read

Gale Courses

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Enrollment dates: September 13 & October 18

Total Course Time: 24 Hours

In this course, you will learn how children learn to read. Explore the development of reading and writing from infancy to the early school years. You will learn what problems to look for and how to assist a struggling reader. You will see how you can boost literacy growth during daily routines and child’s play.

The Six Morning Habits of High Performers

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Total Course time: 23 minutes

Learn six morning habits to create the success you want. Learn approaches for generating new ideas, positive affirmations, and the impact of exercise. Plus, learn how to do simple practices, like reading and scribing, to become a better version of yourself.

Communicating with Confidence

LinkedIn Learning

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Total course time: 1 hour 16 minutes

Most people are afraid of speaking in public, but effective communication is a key skill in business. Jeff Ansell provides simple communication tools, strategies, and tips that are easy to use and produce immediate results. He’ll help you sound more confident, use body and language to better express ideas, and overcome anxiety. In the last chapter of the course, all these concepts are brought together in two real-world coaching exercises that will help you see the techniques in action.

Battery recycling boxes are now available at these Lambton County Library locations:

• Alvinston

• Brigden

• Bright’s Grove

• Corunna

• Forest

• Grand Bend

• Mallroad

• Petrolia

• Point Edward

• Sarnia

• Watford

• Wyoming

Items accepted for recycling: Rechargeable and single-use batteries weighing 5 kg or less each.

Alkaline

Lithium Primary

Lithium Ion

Nickel Cadmium

Small Sealed Lead Acid

Nickel Metal Hydride

Nickel Zinc

Wet-cell

Damaged and defective

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