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.