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.