Spring 2016 - London Public Library

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SPRING 2016
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March
Break
Programs
start on Page 16
adults • kids • teens • programs • news
Say Hello to
lynda.com
Page 4
Central
Library
News
M A R /A P R / M AY
Welcome,
Refugees
Page 42
Page 5
www.londonpubliclibrary.ca
Creative Age Spring Workshops
April–May
Theatre - Vocal - Dance - Photography
Watch for Creative Age workshops at several branch locations
Creative Age Marketplace
Central Library May 27 10 am–4 pm
A celebration of creativity with performances, exhibits
and workshops. Join us for inspiration and fun. Free.
Canadian films will be screened at Byron, Central,
Cherryhill Crouch, East London and Westmount.
Enjoy displays at our locations and pick up a Canadian
film on DVD to watch at home.
Creative Age Concert
details coming soon!
For ages 50 plus
The Library is pleased to be a drop-off location for the
Coupons for Hunger social initiative, started by Londoners
Colleen Lindemann and Tonia Richardson, who are raising
$1 million worth of groceries through redeemed coupons for
Canadians in need.
So far, your donations of 100,000 coupons to London Public
Library branches have meant that $35,000 in food and
merchandise has been purchased with coupons and given to
the Food Bank and other London charities.
Learn more about Coupons for Hunger on their website:
www.couponsforhunger.org or on Facebook.
Poetry Month
Coupons for Hunger founders Colleen Lindemann (left) and Tonia
Richardson (right)]
Keep bringing your coupons to the library location closest
to you – they’re working in your community.
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Coming to your Library location this April: winning poems from
our 8th Annual Poetry Contest, sponsored by Poetry London and
the London Public Library and featuring the work of London
poets writing on the theme “The Streets of London”. Winners
read their poems at the March 16th Poetry London Reading at
the Landon Branch Library.
Shakespeare 400
APRIL 4–6
Celebrate four hundred years of William Shakespeare (d.
1616), with these presentations arranged by the Stratford
Festival. Q & A will follow. Free.
2 pm | APRIL 4 | CENTRAL LIBRARY
Education Director Andrea Gammon looks at how the
iconic Festival Theatre stage has shaped productions
throughout the world,
7 pm | APRIL 5 | LANDON BRANCH
Western University professor M.J. Kidnie highlights the
2016 season, including the North American premiere of
Shakespeare in Love, April 5, 7 pm.
2 pm | APRIL 6 | MASONVILLE BRANCH
The Taming
of the Shrew.
Photo by
David Hou.
Festival archivist Stephanie Vaillant shows how
Shakespeare plays are preserved, with stunning
examples from past productions
Join a colouring group!
Jalna
1st and 3rd
Tuesday
of the month
6:30–8:30 pm
Masonville
1st and 3rd
Wednesday
of the month
6:30–8:30 pm
Sherwood
2nd Thursday
of the month
1:30–3:30 pm
More colouring programs to be announced this spring.
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www.londonpubliclibrary.ca • spring 2016 • PAGE 3
Say hello to Lynda!
With your library card you can now access
lynda.com, an online education service
that is noted for its excellent instructional
videos. Learn the latest versions of software,
resume writing and interview skills, web
design, business skills, graphic design,
music and video editing and more through
Lynda.com’s astounding collection of 3,500+
courses and more than 144,000 fascinating,
high quality video tutorials.
lynda.com is the newest addition to a
collection pilot-funded by the Friends of The
London Public Library, an organization that
has contributed to London Public Library’s
collections and programs for many years.
All lynda.com video tutorials are free
with your library card and available 24/7
on any computer or mobile device using
a web browser.
Get started learning and growing your skill set with lynda.com:
http://www.londonpubliclibrary.ca/digital-collection/lynda
CELEBRATE SOMEONE SPECIAL
A gift to London Public Library is a meaningful way to say thank you
or to celebrate a significant day or moment in the life of someone
special to you. For a minimum donation of $10, we’ll send a
unique card by mail or by email to a family member, teacher,
friend or whomever you choose to honour.
Whether you are celebrating a birthday or anniversary, or
recognizing a life lived, a tribute gift is a significant gesture
that benefits the London community now and in the future.
WWW.LPL.CA\DONATE
519-661-5100 X5460
w w w.lpl.
ca /centr
a l r e n ew
CENTRAL REVITALIZATION PROJECT UPDATE
As this article goes to print we are hard at work finalizing the construction schedule of the first phase of the Central Library
Revitalization. Our goal is to keep as much of your Central Library available to you as possible through the upcoming renovation
work. You will find up-to-date information about which Central Library areas, services and programs may be affected
on our website, in person at Central Library or by calling 519-661-4600. Construction may be under way by May of this year
and will continue for approximately 12 months. We will have more detailed information in your June issue of ACCESS magazine.
Over the past few years, you have shared with us your vision for Central Library. We hope that you see your ideas and concepts realized
through the spaces, places and experiences in the Central Revitalization Project. Here are some of the improvements and changes we are
making to better meet your needs:
• A mix of collections, programs and technology for every age on every floor
• Technology that supports you in accomplishing many tasks
• Spaces that support creating and making with both low-tech and high-tech elements
• Repurposing of existing materials and infrastructure as much as possible
• Collaborative spaces
• More light and expanded views of the Rotary Reading Garden
• A Branch Library feel on the first floor
• Spaces that facilitate exciting new program formats
• Stronger relationship with Dundas Street and with Citi Plaza
•
Easier to use lending and welcome area
• A place to celebrate community art
• Added digital technology dimension to the London Room
CONSTRUCTION
UPDATES
Visit www.lpl.ca/centralrenew
or call 519-661-4600 for
Central construction updates.
There may be some changes to
Central’s hours, programs and
spaces beginning in May.
• Traditional aspects that you know and love retained
• Logical layout and flow
• Express checkout on every floor
The Results are In!
Customer Satisfaction Survey
Your Library measures its performance in many ways – attendance,
circulation of books and other lending materials, and key usage
statistics such as how many times the computers and wireless
are used, how many programs are delivered, how many times our
website/catalogue is visited. At the same time, your voice is the
most important tool we have to know if we are meeting your
needs and your feedback helps to ensure that our decisionmaking is community focused and community led.
In the fall of 2015 LPL conducted a customer satisfaction survey.
Why? We had done a satisfaction survey in 2012 and wanted to
know if we are still meeting your expectations. Are we doing a good
job? Are we treating you well? What do you like most? What could
we improve upon? Does LPL provide real value to you?
Good value for
taxpayers’ dollars
Realizing that everyone leads busy lives, we are very appreciative
that more than 2500 or you responded, either by completing a
paper survey when you were in your neighbourhood branch or doing
so online via the LPL website. Many of you even took the time to
provide comments about how the Library impacted you personally
or the community in general.
So, what did you tell us? 38.3% respondents told us that LPL
helps them with their leisure needs, 22.3% with education needs,
followed closely by meeting self-improvement and work-related
needs. What you appreciate most are books/reading, computer and
Internet use, the holds and delivery system, programs, the quiet
and relaxing environment, and welcoming, friendly staff. Where
you’d like us to do better is to provide even more books and DVDs,
hours of service, cleaning, quiet spaces for studying and reading,
and improvements to the website/catalogue.
Feel welcome and safe
98.0%
96.9%
strongly agree/agree
95.8%
Treated well
Satisfaction
Library services enhance
my quality of life
with
Library services
98.0%
98.6%
very satisfied/satisfied
Likelihood of recommending
LPL to a friend or colleague
Questions answered
to satisfaction
97.8%
87.1%
very likely/likely
93.8%
Using Library resources
saves me money
Find info on website easily
83.7%
As a result of this and other feedback your Library has made several improvements including:
• Installation of more electrical outlets in most of our locations
• Installation of scanners
• Introduction of DVD quick picks
• Digitization of more London Room material
• Extension of loan periods for most DVDs, including TV series
• Making coffee available for purchase in many locations
• Increasing the number of items that can be borrowed
• Introduction of more maker/creative activities
• Re-organizing branch layouts to create more quiet areas
• Improvements to the Library catalogue
• Introduction of Hoopla
• Interlibrary Loan online
• Provision of more computer training and help with devices
Some other requested changes cannot be made so readily due to
legislation or funding requirements, but do know your Library is
committed to continuous improvement and gives due consideration
to each suggestion we receive. We do listen to and value your
feedback and will continue to look for ways to delight you.
The Economic Impact
of London Public Library
Your Library has a positive impact on the lives of Londoners, but did you know that your Library also makes a significant
economic contribution to the City of London?
In November 2015 London Public Library completed a detailed analysis to determine a conservative estimate of the annual economic impact
of the Library.
With a measurable economic impact of more than $102 million and a return on investment of 452%,
the results of this economic study clearly show that London Public Library is an excellent
investment for its citizens and the City of London.
The full report is available on our website.
For every dollar
invested
Londoners
receive
$6.65
The return on
investment to the
City of London
and its citizens is
452%
LONDON PUBLIC
LIBRARY
produces more than
$102
million
in total economic
impact on the City
of London.
in value.
r Fines
Read Away You
TEENS 12-18 yrs old
MAY 1-7
Check the Program Listings for the
complete list of March Break activites
Craft & Activity Mash-Up Stations (all ages)
All locations
Daily during March Break
A mash-up jams two or more cool things together to make something even
more amazing. Drop in to any Library location to create morphing monsters,
book character mash-ups, and much more!
Comic Book Jam (all ages)
1-4 pm Wednesday, March 16
Central Library
Cartooning workshops, crafts & activities, button making, comic creations,
free comic give-aways, a fun photo booth and more! Feel free to come in costume.
Co-sponsored by Heroes Cards & Comics.
BOOK
CAMP
REGISTER
NOW!
August 8–12
9 am–4pm daily
Central Library
Book Camp London connects children and teens
(ages 11-15) who are passionate about reading
and writing with well-known authors and
illustrators. Through fun, creative workshops,
campers will be mentored and develop their
skills as a writer or illustrator.
Register online at investinginchildren.on.ca/book-camp-london. Forms are also
available at your local library branch.
KIDS AND TEENS
MAY 24-JUNE 24
Read Away Your Fines on your
Library Card! For every 15
minutes of reading you do in
the Library, you get $1 off your
fines.
The offer is good for fines only, not
for charges for lost or damaged
items. Good only for fines on
children’s or teen cards. Ask staff
how it works!
ON
GREAT CRAY
READS
The Day the Crayons Quit
Drew Daywalt
Frankencrayon
Michael Hall
Registration fee of $150 is payable to Investing in Children. Enrollment is limited.
Red: a Crayon’s Story
Michael Hall
Book Camp is a program co-sponsored by London Public Library, Investing in
Children and Friends of the London Public Library.
Snap
Hazel Hutchins
SPRING 2016
M AR /APR /M AY
adults • kids • teens
Register
for
Programs
• in person, by phone or online: www.lpl.ca/programs
• programs are free unless a fee is listed
• no registration is required unless noted
Accessibility
We want to be accessible to you. Accommodations for our
programs and services are available. Two weeks notice helps
us to confirm your requested accommodations. Contact us for
details.
Pay for
Programs
• in person, online, or by phone with a credit card Service dogs are welcome in the Library and at programs.
• prices for programs include
any taxes that may apply
No program fee charge for anyone accompanying a person who
requires assistance.
• no refunds are given on program fees
www.lpl.ca 519-661-4600
| computer classes
Computer Classes
Registration is required for each class. All classes are two hours in length with a 10 minute break at the half-way point. Courses
are offered at locations throughout the London Public Library system on an ongoing basis. You may register for each class up to
two weeks in advance. You may take any class more than once. Free.
Personal laptops and devices will not be used in these classes. They are taught on the Library’s Windows based computers. Please
do not bring your own portable computer or device to these classes.
How to Use a Mouse: This course helps participants learn how to use a mouse, with plenty of time to practice.
Using the Keyboard: This course is for those new to using a keyboard or for those wanting to practice their keyboard skills.
Computers: Learn the basic functions of the computer, review using a mouse and find out about computers at your library.
Internet I: Learn about the Internet and how to find and use websites.
Internet II: This course will introduce search engines and demonstrate more advanced techniques for searching the Internet.
Email: Learn how to create, send and receive messages. Gmail will be demonstrated.
Social Media: Learn to make Facebook and Twitter accounts, set your privacy settings and connect with family and friends.
HOW TO USE A MOUSE
COMPUTERS
Date
Time
Register
Starting
Location
Sat. Mar. 5
10 am-noon
Sat. Feb. 20
Byron
Sat. Mar. 5
10 am-noon
Sat. Feb. 20
Cherryhill
Sat. Mar. 5
2:15-4:15 pm
Sat. Feb. 20
Westmount
Tues. Apr. 5
2-4 pm
Tues. Mar. 22
Jalna
Wed. Mar. 23
2:15-4:15 pm
Wed. Mar. 9
Masonville
Wed. Mar. 23
2:30-4:30 pm
Wed. Mar. 9
Landon
Tues. Apr. 5
2-4 pm
Tues. Mar. 22
Sherwood
Thurs. Apr. 7
10 am-noon
Thurs. Mar. 24
Crouch
Fri. Apr. 15
2:30-4:30 pm
Fri. Apr. 1
Stoney Creek
Register
Starting
Location
USING THE KEYBOARD
Date
Time
Sat. Mar. 5
10 am-noon
Sat. Feb. 20
East London
Sat. Mar. 12
10 am-noon
Sat. Feb. 27
Cherryhill
Sat. Mar. 19
10 am-noon
Sat. Mar. 5
Byron
Sat. Mar. 19 2:15-4:15 pm
Sat. Mar. 5
Westmount
Wed. Mar. 30 2:15-4:15 pm Wed. Mar. 16
Masonville
Wed. Mar. 30 2:30-4:30 pm Wed. Mar. 16
Landon
Tues. Apr. 12
2-4 pm
Tues. Mar. 29
Jalna
Tues. Apr. 12
2-4 pm
Tues. Mar. 29
Sherwood
Thurs. Apr. 14 10 am-noon Thurs. Mar. 31
Crouch
Fri. Apr. 22
2:30-4:30 pm
Fri. Apr. 8
Stoney Creek
Date
Time
Sat. Mar. 19
10 am-noon
Wed. Mar. 23 10 am-noon
Tues. Mar. 29
2-4 pm
Sat. Apr. 2
10 am-noon
Sat. Apr. 2
10 am-noon
Sat. Apr. 2
2:15-4:15
Wed. Apr. 6 2:30-4:30 pm
Wed. Apr. 13 2:15-4:15 pm
Tues. Apr. 19
2-4 pm
Tues. Apr. 19
2-4 pm
Thurs. Apr. 28 10 am-noon
Fri. Apr. 29
2:30-4:30 pm
Register
Starting
Location
Sat. Mar. 5
Wed. Mar. 9
Tues. Mar. 15
Sat. Mar. 29
Sat. Mar. 19
Sat. Mar. 19
Wed. Mar. 23
Wed. Mar. 30
Tues. Apr. 5
Tues. Apr. 5
Thurs. Apr. 14
Fri. Apr. 15
Cherryhill
Central
Beacock
Byron
East London
Westmount
Landon
Masonville
Jalna
Sherwood
Crouch
Stoney Creek
INTERNET I
Date
Thurs. Mar. 3
Sat. Mar. 26
Tues. Apr. 5
Wed. Apr. 13
Sat. Apr. 16
Sat. Apr. 16
Sat. Apr. 23
Tues. Apr. 26
Tues. Apr. 26
Wed. Apr. 27
Thurs. May 5
Register
Starting
10 am-noon Thurs. Feb. 18
10 am-noon
Sat. Mar. 12
6-8 pm
Tues. Mar. 22
2:30-4:30 pm Wed. Apr. 30
10 am-noon
Sat. Apr. 2
2:15-4:15 pm
Sat. Apr. 2
10 am-noon
Sat. Apr. 9
2-4 pm
Tues. Apr. 12
2-4 pm
Tues. Apr. 12
2:15-4:15 pm Wed. Apr. 13
10 am-noon Thurs. Apr. 21
Time
Location
Central
Cherryhill
Beacock
Landon
Byron
Westmount
East London
Jalna
Sherwood
Masonville
Crouch
computer classes, computers & technology |
INTERNET II
Date
Time
Tues. Apr. 5
Fri. Apr. 8
Sat. Apr. 9
Wed. Apr. 20
Sat. Apr. 23
Tues. Apr. 26
Sat. Apr. 30
Sat. Apr. 30
Tues. May 3
Tues. May 3
Wed. May 11
Thurs. May 12
2:30-4:30 pm
2:30-4:30 pm
10 am-noon
2:30-4:30 pm
10 am-noon
6-8 pm
10 am-noon
2:15-4:15 pm
2-4 pm
2-4 pm
2:15-4:15 pm
10 am-noon
Register
Starting
Tues. Mar. 22
Fri. Mar. 25
Sat. Mar. 19
Wed. Apr. 6
Sat. Apr. 9
Tues. Apr. 12
Sat. Apr. 16
Sat. Apr. 16
Tues. Apr. 19
Tues. Apr. 19
Wed. Apr. 27
Thurs. Apr. 28
Computer Help
Location
Central
Stoney Creek
Cherryhill
Landon
East London
Beacock
Byron
Westmount
Jalna
Sherwood
Masonville
Crouch
EMAIL
Date
Time
Register
Starting
Fri. Apr. 15
10 am-noon
Fri. Apr. 1
Sat. Apr. 16
10 am-noon
Sat. Mar. 26
Wed. Apr. 27 2:30-4:30 pm Wed. Apr. 13
Tues. May 10
2-4 pm
Tues. Apr. 26
Tues. May 10
2-4 pm
Tues. Apr. 26
Sat. May 14
10 am-noon
Sat. Apr. 30
Sat. May 14
10 am-noon
Sat. Apr. 30
Sat. May 14 2:15-4:15 pm
Sat. Apr. 30
Tues. May 17
6-8 pm
Tues. May 3
Wed. May 18 2:15-4:15 pm Wed. May 4
Thurs. May 26 10 am-noon Thurs. May 12
Location
Central
Cherryhill
Landon
Jalna
Sherwood
Byron
East London
Westmount
Beacock
Masonville
Crouch
SOCIAL MEDIA
Date
Time
Thurs. Apr. 21 2:30-4:30 pm
Sat. Apr. 23
10 am-noon
Wed. May 4 2:30-4:30 pm
Tues. May 17
2-4 pm
Sat. May 21
2-4 pm
Wed. May 25 2:15-4:15 pm
Sat. May 28
10 am-noon
Sat. May 28
10 am-noon
Sat. May 28 2:15-4:15 pm
Register
Starting
Location
Thurs. Apr. 7
Sat. Apr. 2
Wed. Apr. 20
Tues. May 3
Sat. May 7
Wed. May 11
Sat. May 14
Sat. May 14
Sat. May 14
Central
Cherryhill
Landon
Sherwood
Beacock
Masonville
Byron
East London
Westmount
Book a training time with our technology volunteers. Get help
with your questions about using a computer, email and more.
Call these locations for a current schedule and to book an
appointment:
Central: 519-661-4600
East London: 519-451-7600
Lambeth: 519-652-2951
Computer Help may be offered at additional locations. Ask about
this volunteer service at your Branch or call 519-661-4600 for
a current schedule.
No computer skills at all?
Try one of our 2-hour beginner Computer Classes!
Computers @ Your Library
PUBLIC COMPUTERS
FREE ACCESS
AVAILABLE AT ALL LIBRARIES
120 MINUTES PER DAY
• Log On with your Library Card & PIN
• Search the Internet
• Check Email
• Use Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint
• Print for a small fee
WIRELESS INTERNET
CONNECT AT THE LIBRARY*
on your laptop or mobile device
with your Log On information**
Ask Library Staff for more information about using the Library’s
computers and wireless service, setting up a PIN and ensuring
your Library Card is valid and up to date.
*Wireless not available at Glanworth.
**Library Card number and PIN.
Help With Your Mobile Device
London Public Library is here to help you access
library services with your mobile device. If we are
not familiar enough with your specific device or issues, library
staff will be happy to refer you to resources and information that
may help you better understand your device. London Public
Library cannot be held responsible for any physical damage or
lost data that may occur while assisting you with your device.
| english as a second language
English Conversational Circles
For Newcomers to Canada
ESL Reading Groups
Celebrate diversity through friendship and cultural exchange.
All newcomers are welcome! Co-sponsored with London Cross
Cultural Learner Centre (ww.lcclc.org). Funded by Citizenship
and Immigration Canada. Call 519-432-1133 x224 to register,
or for information about volunteering for this program.
DAY & TIME
LOCATION
Mondays, ongoing*, 7-8:30 pm
Central*
Tuesdays, ongoing, 6:30-8 pm
Masonville
Tuesdays, ongoing, 6:30-8 pm
Cherryhill
Wednesdays, ongoing, 6:30-8 pm
Jalna, Beacock
Thursdays, ongoing, 6:30-8 pm
Sherwood
Practice reading and speaking English in a group. We provide
books and other interesting things to read. No meetings on
long weekends. Drop in.
DAY & TIME
LOCATION
Tuesdays, ongoing, 6:30-7:30 pm
Beacock
Thursdays, ongoing, 3:30-5 pm
Cherryhill
Saturdays, ongoing*, 10:30 am-12 noon
Central*
Saturdays, ongoing, 10:15-11:45 am
Masonville
Saturdays, ongoing, 11 am-12 noon
Stoney Creek
English Language Skills Improvement
For intermediate to advanced English language learners.
Improve your English skills through conversation, reading and
activities. Drop in.
DAY & TIME
LOCATION
Mondays, ongoing*, 5-6:30 pm
Central*
English Pronunciation & Conversation Group
Do you want to speak English clearly and with confidence?
Join our group to practice your English language skills, meet
new friends and have fun. Drop in.
DAY & TIME
LOCATION
Thursdays, ongoing*, 3:30-5 pm
Central*
ESL for Children – Wacky Word Fun (7-12 yrs)
Improve your English the fun way! Drop in, meet new friends
and play games and activities designed to help your language
skills.
DAY & TIME
LOCATION
2nd Saturday of the month, ongoing,
2-3:30 pm
Stoney Creek
Preparing for the Canadian Citizenship Test
Help is available from our LSP staff:
DAY & TIME
LOCATION
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6-8 pm
Beacock
Saturdays, 11 am-1 pm
Jalna
*Starting in May, construction at Central
Library may cause some changes to
programs, hours and use of space at
Central and the Children’s Library.
Please call 519-661-4600 or check
www.lpl.ca/centralrenew
for up-to-date information
english as a second language |
ESL Classes offered by the Thames Valley District School Board,
G.A. Wheable Centre for Adult Education.
They are free to citizens, landed immigrants and refugees. Non-permanent residents may attend for a fee. To
register, participants must provide recent Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) scores. For more information about
these classes, and to register call 519-452-2000 x69674.
ESL Class for Adult Newcomers
These classes focus on learning English for day-to-day use.
Emphasis is on Canadian culture, customs and communities.
There will be lots of opportunity to talk with English speakers.
DAY & TIME
LOCATION
Tuesdays, ongoing,
9:15-11:45 am
Stoney Creek
Wednesdays, ongoing,
9:15-11:45 am
Masonville
Wednesdays, ongoing,
6-8:30 pm
Sherwood
Listening and Speaking for ESL Learners
Improve your English without pressure or tests. Learn
listening, speaking, pronunciation and grammar without
memorizing rules. Suitable for intermediate to advanced
ESL learners.
DAY & TIME
LOCATION
Wednesdays, ongoing*,
6:30-8:30 pm
Central*
Citizenship Prep Course
For information call 519-452-2000 x69674.
DAY & TIME
LOCATION
Tuesdays, ongoing,
6:-8:30 pm
Sherwood
ESL for Seniors
These classes are specially designed for the older
immigrant, with emphasis on the language of everyday living
and Canadian customs and culture. There will be lots of
opportunity to talk with English speakers.
DAY & TIME
LOCATION
Tuesdays & Thursdays, ongoing
9:15 –11:45 am
Cherryhill
Check the program listings under branch locations for additional programs for newcomers.
| storytimes
Location
Time
Dates
Register
Starting
Books for Babies! (from birth with a caregiver)
Stories, songs, tickles and bouncing rhymes especially for baby and you! Best for babies who still enjoy laptime.
Beacock
2:30-3 pm
Thursdays, Ongoing
Drop in
Byron
10:30-11 am
Fridays, Apr 8 - May 27
Drop in
Central
10:30-11 am
*Starting in May, construction at Central Library may cause some
changes to hours and programs. Call or check website for details.
Drop in
Cherryhill
10:30-11:15 am
Wednesdays, Mar 2 - May 25 (except May 4)
Drop in
Jalna
10-10:30 am
Thursdays, Mar 24 - May 26
Feb 23
Landon
11:30-noon
Wednesdays, Ongoing (except Mar 16)
Drop in
Masonville
10:45-11:15 am
Thursdays, Mar 31 - May 26 (except Apr 28)
Mar 24
Masonville
11:15-11:45 am
Fridays, Apr 1 - May 27 (except May 13)
Drop in
Pond Mills
2-2:45 pm
Wednesdays, Mar 2 - Apr 20 & May 11 - June 22
Drop in
Pond Mills
10:30-11:15 am
Fridays, Mar 4 - Apr 22 & May 13 - June 24
(except Mar 25)
Drop in
Pond Mills
9:30-10 am
Saturdays, Mar 12, Apr 9, May 14 (2nd Sat/month)
Drop in
Sherwood
10:45-11:15 am
Wednesdays, Mar 30 - May 11
Drop in
Stoney Creek
10-10:30 am
Drop in
Stoney Creek
2-2:30 pm
Thursdays, Ongoing (except Mar 17)
Drop in
Westmount
10-10:30 am
Tuesdays, Apr 5 - May 31
Drop in
Fridays, Ongoing* (except Mar 25)
Storytimes encourage a life-long love of books and reading, promote early literacy and introduce young children and
their parents or caregivers to age-appropriate books, rhymes and songs in a fun and interactive setting. Find the one
that works best for you and join the fun!
storytimes |
Location
Time
Dates
Register
Starting
Storytime! (1 year and up with a caregiver)
Stories, rhymes, songs and more.
Beacock
11-11:30 am
Wednesdays, Ongoing
Drop in
Byron
9:30-10:15 am
Thursdays, Apr 7 - May 26
Drop in
Byron
10:30-11:15 am
Drop in
Carson
9:45-10:30 am
Wednesdays, Ongoing
Drop in
Central
10:30-11:15 am
Central
11-11:45 am
Drop in
Cherryhill
9:30-10:15 am
Wednesdays, Mar 2 - May 25 (except May 4)
Drop in
Crouch
10:30-11:15 am
Fridays, Ongoing (except Mar 25, May 13)
Drop in
East London
10:30-11:15 am
Drop in
Jalna
10-10:45 am
Tuesdays, Mar 22 - May 31
Drop in
Jalna
10-10:45 am
Wednesdays, Mar 23 - June 1
Drop in
Landon
10:30-11:15 am
Drop in
Masonville
9:30-10:15 am
Thursdays, Mar 31 - May 26 (except Apr 28)
Mar 24
Masonville
10-11 am
Fridays, Apr 1 - May 27 (except May 13)
Drop in
Pond Mills
10:30-11:15 am
Drop in
Sherwood
9:30-10:15 am
Wednesdays, Mar 30 - May 11
Drop in
Sherwood
10-10:45 am
Drop in
Stoney Creek
11-11:45 am
Drop in
Westmount
11-11:45 am
Tuesdays, Apr 5 - May 31
Drop in
Mondays, Ongoing* (except Mar 28, May 23)
Saturdays, Ongoing*
Drop in
For additional Storytimes based on holidays or special themes, check your branch listings.
Please help us keep our storytimes and all programs fragrance free.
| march break – March 12-19
CRAFT & ACTIVITY MASH-UP STATIONS (all ages) March 12-19, Library hours
A mash-up jams two or more cool things together to make something even more amazing.
Drop in to any Library location to create morphing monsters, animal mash-ups, and much more!
MOVIE
March Break Movie (Family)
Mar. 12, Saturday, 2:30-4 pm; Beacock
Mar. 16, Wednesday, 2:30-4 pm; Crouch
Mar. 16, Wednesday, 2:30-4 pm; Masonville
Mar. 18, Friday, 2:30-4 pm; Landon
Mar. 19, Saturday, 2:30 – 4 pm; Pond Mills
Mar. 19, Saturday, 2:30 – 4 pm; Stoney Creek
Mar. 19, Saturday, 2:30 – 4 pm; Byron
Mar. 19, Saturday, 2:30 – 4 pm; Westmount
Come to the library to enjoy a movie. Bring
your own snacks! Call the branch one week
prior for movie title.
Teen Resumes 101 (13-19 yrs)
Mar. 15, Tuesday, 2-3:30 pm; Central
It’s not too soon to start thinking about a
summer job! A solid resume is an effective
tool for getting noticed by employers. Drop
in to the Central Library for a resume writing
workshop with Youth Opportunities Unlimited.
GAMES
Arcade Armageddon (7 yrs+)
Mar. 18, Friday, 2-5 pm; Crouch
Don’t miss your chance to play games like
Minecraft, Mario Cart and even Just Dance!
TEENS
Games Mash-Up (Family)
Mar. 12, Saturday, 10 am-5 pm; Central
Play games based on Minecraft and Captain
Underpants. No computer gaming.
Junk Jewelry (12-17 yrs)
Mar. 18, Friday, 2-3:30 pm; Central
Create your own original piece of jewellery
using everyday items such as paper beads,
feathers, fabric, and stones. Supplies will be
provided but bring any extra items that you
would like to repurpose
Giant Games (Family)
Mar. 12, Saturday, 2:30-4 pm; Jalna
Mar. 16-19, daily, library hours; Westmount.
We’re playing giant-sized games for giantsized fun! Tic Tac Toe, Dominoes, Checkers,
and more!
Teen Movie Night (13-19 yrs)
Mar. 17, Thursday, 6:30 – 8:30 pm; Masonville
Catch a recently released teen movie on the
big screen. Call the library to find out what’s
playing.
Let’s Play Minecraft! (7 yrs+)
Mar. 16, Wednesday, 2:30-3:30 pm; Landon
Landon registration starts March 1.
Mar. 17, Thursday, 10-11 am and 11 am-noon;
Jalna
Jalna registration starts March 8.
Mar. 18, Friday, 10-11 am; East London
East London registration starts March 11.
Mar. 19, Saturday, 10-11 am and 11 am-noon;
Westmount
Westmount registration starts March 12.
Share strategies, explore new terrain and
create amazing structures together at the
library! Play on our computers or bring your
own laptop or tablet. No need to register if you
are bringing your own device!
Maker Mash-Up Game Day (4-10 yrs)
Mar. 15, Tuesday, 2:30-4 pm; Beacock
Come in and try our OSMO games for the
iPad including a word game, tangrams, and
Newton - a fun drawing challenge. Board
games and more activities will also be on
hand.
Speed Cubing (Family)
Mar. 15, Tuesday, 10-11 am; Landon
Come out and learn all about the art of speed
cubing! Watch speedy demonstrations and
learn the tricks to quickly solving cube
puzzles.
CREATE
a-MAZE-ing Makers (5-12 yrs)
Mar. 16, Wednesday, 10 am-noon; Sherwood
Join the MakerBus Team in a maze-building
adventure. We’ll build a massive cardboard
maze and then test our creation with a remote
controlled robot!
Brush Free Painting (5 yrs+)
Mar. 18, Friday, 10-11 am; Byron
Paint with anything you can think of except a
brush! Create amazing art using household
items and paint. Dress for a mess.
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Build (family)
Mar. 17, Thursday, 9am-6 pm; Central
Build with LEGO®, TinkerToys®, wooden
blocks, cardboard, or marshmallows. Help
construct a new K’NEX® model to go with
our Giant Ferris Wheel.
Lego Creation Station
(4-12 yrs with caregiver)
Mar. 12 & 19, Saturdays, 2-3:30 pm;
Masonville
Mar. 19, Saturday, 2:30-4 pm; Landon
Create with Lego and make new friends. Drop in.
Button Making (Family)
Mar. 12, Saturday, 2:30-3:30 pm; Westmount
Mar. 18, Friday, 2:30-3:30 pm; Byron
Mar. 18, Friday, 3-4:30 pm; Cherryhill
Design and create your very own button. Pin
these cool buttons on a bag, your shirt, or
wherever you want to show off your creativity.
Make a Movie! (Family)
Mar. 19, Saturday, 2:30-4 pm; Sherwood
Explore some basic movie maker tools
including video cameras, a microphone,
tripods, a stop motion animation kit, lights and
a green screen. Bring a flash drive to save
your creation!
Card Making (8-14 yrs)
Mar. 16, Wednesday, 2:30-3:30 pm; Stoney
Creek.
Registration starts March 9.
Card-making using a variety of hand-made
and specialty papers, ribbons, photos,
stickers, and more.
Make Your Own Spy Alarm (8+ yrs)
Mar. 16, Wednesday, 2:30-3:30 pm;
Sherwood.
Registrations starts March 11.
We’ll learn the basics of electricity by creating
a simple circuit with a buzzer, wires, a battery
and popsicle sticks. Catch intruders when they
open your box, drawer, or room that should
be off limits!
Coral Creations (5-12 yrs)
Mar. 17, Thursday, 2:30-3:30 pm; Crouch
Drop in to crochet a sea anemone to take
home or add to our ocean life display.
Drawing animals for Beginners (7+ yrs)
Mar 17, Thursday, 10 am; Stoney Creek
Mar. 19, Saturday, 2:30 pm; Masonville
Using simple shapes, shading techniques and
line work, learn to draw animals from photos
and life.
Drawing Insects for Beginners (7+ yrs)
Mar. 12, Saturday, 10 am; Carson
Using simple shapes, shading techniques, and
line work you will learn to draw insects from
photos and life.
Family Art Fun (Family)
Mar. 15, Tuesday, 2:30-4 pm; Byron
Mar. 16, Wednesday, 2:30-4 pm; Jalna
Mar. 18, Friday, 2:30-4 pm; Sherwood
Join us for a fun, family-friendly art session
with community artist Jeremy Jeresky!
Fantastical Fish! (5-12 yrs)
Mar. 17, Thursday, 11am-12 pm; Crouch
Come create fantastic fish that we will display
with our Coral Creations to create a wonderful
underwater world!
Maker Fair (Family)
Mar. 14, Monday, 2-4 pm; Central
Mar. 17, Thursday, 10-11 am; Landon
Mar. 18, Friday, 10-11:30 am; Jalna
Join us for Maker fun! Squishy circuits,
MaKey MaKey, Squigz, Osmo, Drawdio, Etch
a Sketch, Spirograph, Korg Clip Hit and more!
March Make & Break (5-12 yrs)
Mar. 12, Saturday, 2-4 pm; Crouch
Mar. 17, Saturday, 2:30-4 pm; Byron
Lego and K’nex and Squigz, oh my! Cardboard
and clay and building blocks, too! Come play
with our fun stuff.
Maker Mash-Up (4-12 yrs)
Mar. 15, Tuesday, 2:30-3:30 pm; East London
Drop in to explore, build and create with our
cool high-tech and low-tech gadgets!
Maker Mash-Up: Animation Station
(family)
Mar. 12, Saturday, 2:30-4 pm; Masonville
Plan your short animation movie at the Story
Panel station, choose your characters, add
speech bubbles and then film it!
Maker Mash-Up: Circuitry Fun (Family)
Mar. 18, Friday, 10 am-noon; Westmount
Have fun with our circuitry maker kit which
includes squishy circuits, a MaKey MaKey,
Little Bits, Drawdio and more!
Maker Mash-Up: OSMO Fun & Games
(Family)
Mar. 19, Saturday, 2:30-4 pm; Masonville
Drop in to solve puzzles, experiment and play
with our Osmo and games!
Mirrored Mosaics! (5-12 yrs)
Mar. 16, Wednesday, 11 am-12 pm; Crouch
Come create a magical mosaic that sparkles
in the light.
Paper Folding (all ages)
Mar. 12, Saturday, 2-4 pm; Masonville
Learn the art of paper folding. Origami paper
provided.
Wind Chime in Space Mash-Up (7-12 yrs)
Mar. 17, Thursday, 2:30-3:30 pm; Sherwood
Make a planet-themed wind chime out of
Styrofoam and a recycled CD, complete with
an alien inhabitant. A real planetary delight!
THEATRE
Ananse’s Feast: A Puppet Party (3-8 yrs
with caregiver)
Mar. 18, Friday, 10:30-11:30 am; Crouch
Join us for a puppet show with your family
& friends. Make your own spider and turtle
puppets for your own puppet party at home!
All materials supplied.
Blow The House Down Puppet Show
(family)
Mar. 15, Tuesday, 3-3:30 pm; Central
The Children’s Library Staff bring puppets
to life as we present classic fairy tales
- but with our own Blow The House
Down Puppet Theatre twist, of course.
The Frog Prince: Puppet Show (family)
Mar. 16, Wednesday, 2:30-3:30 pm; Byron
Mar. 17, Thursday, 2:30-3:30 pm; Westmount
Prince meets witch. Frog meets princess.
Princess kisses frog... Eeeuck!
| march break
Jack and the Beanstalk: Puppet Show
(family)
Mar. 16, Wednesday, 10-11 am; Jalna
Mar. 17, Thursday, 10-11 am; Beacock
Mar. 18, Friday, 10-11 am; Lambeth
Jack, oh Jack, what have you done? Magic
beans and castles in the clouds.
Jingles the Clown (family)
Mar. 12, Saturday, 10-10:30 am; Lambeth
Lambeth tickets available starting March 1.
Mar. 17, Thursday, 10-11 am; East London
East London tickets available starting March 10.
Come and see Jingles the Clown and his
hilarious songs, magic, puppets, and stories.
Be prepared to use your imagination!
Peter Mennie’s ABRAKADABRA Magic
Show (family)
Mar. 17, Thursday, 10-11 am; Central
Central tickets available March 1.
“That Magic Guy” is magically funny! He
blends audience participation, magic &
illusion, ridiculously silly antics, and grownup comic observation.
Rapunzel: Puppet Show (family)
Mar. 15, Tuesday, 2:30-3:30 pm; Landon
Puppetworks presents their version of
Rapunzel in this fast-paced, laugh-filled story
with audience participation.
The Rooster Who Lost His Crow: Puppet
Show (family)
Mar. 18, Friday, 2:30-3:30 pm; Central
Ronnie the lazy rooster loses his crow and
cant wake up the farmer. Can his friends help
in time?
Ventriloquism with Sue (family)
Mar. 16, Wednesday, 10-10:45 am; Central
Mar. 17, Thursday, 2:30-3:15 pm; Carson.
(Held at the Boyle Community Centre.)
Mar. 19, Saturday, 2:30-3:15 pm; Cherryhill.
Cherryhill tickets available starting March 5.
Sue’s show is lively, upbeat, and full of
humour, singing, and fun. Sue VanDuynhoven
uses ventriloquial magic to bring her puppet
“stars” alive!
MUSIC
Celtic Concert with Leah Salomaa (family)
Mar. 17, Thursday, 2:30-3:15 pm; Landon
Join family folk singer Leah Salomaa for a
children’s music concert full of joyful song
and dance! Sing with the faeries and dance
a jig for this special St. Patrick’s Day event!
Check Out a Ukulele (8-15 yrs)
Mar. 17, Thursday, 2:30-3:45 pm; Stoney Creek
Bring your own ukulele or borrow one of
ours in this basic introduction to this very fun
instrument.
Interactive Music and Magic (family)
Mar. 15, Tuesday, 2:30-3:30 pm; Westmount
Play along on a percussion instrument as Don
Robertson sings and plays the guitar and then
be amazed by his puppetry and magic show.
Musical Bingo!
Mar. 3-Mar.19, Daily, library hours; Central.
Pick up a card & start playing...and singing.
Musical Mayhem (10 yrs+)
Mar. 16, Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 pm; Crouch
Music! Videos! Karaoke! Come out and make
mayhem!
St. Patrick’s Day Ceilidh (all ages)
Mar. 17, Thursday, 2-4 pm; Byron
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a traditional
Irish social gathering called a ceilidh. There
will be live music featuring the group Celtic
Knot and friends, crafts for the children and
refreshments.
FUN!
Dog Tales (7-13 yrs)
Mar. 16, Wednesday, 2-3 pm; Central
Meet a St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog
Team, ask questions, listen to a story, play
games and other activities. Interested children
may also spend one-on-one time and read
to a dog.
Lucky the Leprechaun Scavenger Hunt
(5-12 yrs)
Mar. 17, Thursday, all day; Crouch
Lucky the Leprechaun is hiding. Find him and
all of his friends to solve the riddle and share
his gold!
Chi Qi Gong for Children (ages 10-12)
Mar. 15-18, Tuesday-Friday, 3:15-4 pm;
Masonville
Explore this ancient Chinese traditional
practice of energy movements in four
sessions. Learn simple skills to draw on your
inner peace to create happiness and build
concentration skills.
Puzzle Play Day
Mar. 12, Saturday, 2-4 pm; Sherwood
Everyone is welcome for this celebration of
puzzles. We will have puzzles of all kinds
to play with: jigsaw puzzles, 3D puzzles,
tangrams, Sudoku, logic puzzles, and more!
WORDS
Be a Lit Wit!
Mar. 12-19, Daily, library hours; Central
Write a poem. Then, read it to the staff and/
or add it to our Lit Wit Wall.
Comic Book Jam!
Mar. 16, Wednesday, 1-4 pm; Central
Join us for our celebration of comic books and
comic book art! Cartooning workshops, crafts
& activities, button making, comic creations,
free comic give-aways, a fun photo booth
and more! Feel free to come in costume.
Co-sponsored with Heroes Cards & Comics.
Play the First Line Game!
Each day a new first line from a famous book
will be posted. Enter our draw if you know
which book it begins.
“Read to Me!” said Giant Bear
Need a “day in the sun”? Put on some shades,
grab a cool book from our book cooler, and
read to Giant Bear. She is all dressed up for
listening.
Tell Me A Story (family)
Mar. 18, Friday, 10-10:45 am; Sherwood
Tell me a story and I’ll write it down so it
can be shared again and again. During this
celebration of story, play games, do activities,
and take a turn dictating a story. Add some
illustrations and some information about
yourself (the author!) to turn your story into
a keepsake.
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Wild Animal Storytime
Mar. 15, Tuesday, 11-11:45 am; Westmount
Practice your animal noises and enjoy stories
and rhymes about all of your favourite wild
animals! Make a silly craft and play with our
animal puppets too!
LEARN
Coding for Kids (8-12 yrs)
Mar.14, Monday, 10-11:30 am; Central
Mar. 15, Tuesday, 2:30-4 pm; Jalna
Mar. 16, Wednesday, 10-11:30 am; Beacock
Mar. 16, Wednesday, 2:30-4 pm; East London
Mar. 17, Thursday, 10-11:30 am; Westmount
Mar. 17, Thursday, 2:30-4 pm; Masonville
Mar. 18, Friday, 10-11:30 am; Stoney Creek
Mar. 18, Friday, 2:30-4 pm; Carson
Mar. 19. Saturday, 10-11:30 am; Cherryhill
UnLondon presents this hands-on class that
teaches children the basics of computer
programming and starts them on the path to
creating their own animations, interactions, or
games with Scratch.
Introduction to 3D Printing
Mar. 16, Wednesday, 2-4 pm; Beacock
Mar. 17, Thursday, 10-12 am; Pond Mills
Mar. 17, Thursday, 2-4 pm; Central
The MakerBus Team will visit with their 3D
printing equipment (including printer, scanner,
and pen) and examples of the great prints you
can make
Fire Safety with Sparky the Fire Dog Robot
(3-7 yrs)
Mar. 15, Tuesday, 10-11 am; Jalna
Mar. 16, Wednesday, 10-11 am; Stoney Creek
Mar. 18, Friday, 10-11 am; Masonville
The London Fire Department invites children
to listen to a fire safety story with Sparky the
Fire Dog Robot. See the gear firefighters wear,
and learn when to STOP, DROP and ROLL.
Who Dunnit? (7-12 yrs)
Mar. 18, Friday, 10-11 am; Westmount
Come to the library to learn about DNA,
fingerprinting and crime solving from a real
police detective! Can you solve the crime in
the library?
ATURE
SCIENCE & N
Backyard Birds
Mar. 19, Saturday, 2:30-3:30 pm; Central
A Saturday for the birds! Enjoy a variety of
activities and make a bird feeder. The seed
mixture we use may contain nuts.
Bugs with Mad Science (5-12 yrs)
Mar. 12, Saturday. 10-11 am; Stoney Creek
Mar. 16, Wednesday, 2:30-3:30 pm;
Westmount
Mar. 18, Friday, 2:30-3:30 pm; Masonville
Welcome to the realm of insects! Learn
about their fabulous flying abilities, their
unique eyesight and the ways they defend
themselves against predators. Take home
your own Insect-A-Vision.
A Day in the Life of Salthaven
Mar. 15, Tuesday, 7-8 pm; Lambeth
Join staff from Salthaven Wildlife Rehabilitation
& Education Centre to learn about the exciting
day-to-day life at the clinic, and listen to the
incredible stories of some favourite animal
patients.
Dry Ice Capades with Mad Science (5-12 yrs)
Mar. 16, Wednesday, 10-11 am; Landon
Explore the three states of matter. Watch
as the Mad Scientist builds a giant bubbling
potion, carbonates plain drinking water and
creates the awesome smoke illusions used in
the movies. Test your own Thermocolour Cup
that changes colour when cold.
Lights, Colour, Action! with Mad Science
(5-12 yrs)
Mar. 15, Tuesday, 10-11 am; Stoney Creek
Uncover the hidden components in ordinary
light and build a Newton colour wheel to prove
it. Try on some rainbow specs, wear UV make
up and see how colours change under UV
light.
Science of Magic with Mad Science (5-12 yrs)
Mar. 12, Saturday, 2:30-3:30 pm; East London
Mar. 15, Tuesday, 2:30-3:30 pm; Crouch
Mar. 17, Thursday, 10-11 am; Sherwood
Mar. 19, Saturday, 2:30-3:30 pm; Cherryhill
Magic? No... it’s science! You’ll learn the
secrets behind famous magic that you can
recreate for yourself! Take home your own
Curious Cube to make things appear and
vanish.
Wild Garden Friends (5-12 yrs)
Mar. 12, Saturday, 10-11 am; Cherryhill
Mar. 12, Saturday, 2:30-3:30 pm; Masonville
Mar. 17, Thursday, 10-11 am; Byron
Mar. 17, Thursday, 2:30-3:30 pm; East
London
Mar. 18, Friday, 10-11 am; Landon
Mar. 18, Friday, 2:30-3:30 pm; Westmount
Wild animals love to spend time in backyards
and gardens and they play an important role
in making our gardens healthy. Learn how to
make friends with wild animals by providing
them with water, food, and shelter. Make a
water dish and toad house, and interact with
a furry friend. Children will also take home a
packet of seeds to grow their own bunny salad.
The Wonderful World of Fossils (6+ yrs)
Mar. 19, Saturday, 10-11 am; Beacock
Bob O’Donnell, the Fossil Guy, explains how
fossils were formed, and the many different
ways of fossilization. He will show his collection
of fossils which includes dino eggs, a fossilized
fish, a shark’s tooth, a fossilized reptile, and a
6.9 kg piece of fossilized dinosaur poo!
| beacock
| Beacock
Beacock Book Club
Ongoing, 1st Wed/month, 7-9 pm
Book discussion. Call Beacock for titles.
| CHILDREN
Beacock Knitters
Ongoing, Wednesdays, 1-4 pm
For those who want to learn how to
knit or are experienced knitters Come
meet new people and be creative!
1280 Huron St.
519-451-8140
Beginning with Toddler and Storytime
(12-30 months)
Ongoing, Wednesdays, 10-11:30 am
Learn, play and grow with your toddler.
Includes Library circle time and discussion
on growth and development, feeding, sleep
and tantrums. Presented with Ontario
Early Years Centre, London North-Centre.
Beginning with Baby and Books for
Babies (0 - 12 months)
Ongoing, Thursdays, 1:30-3 pm
A program for you and your baby
to learn, play and grow together.
In partnership with Childreach. For
more information call 519-434-3644.
Korean Language Fun
Ongoing, Saturday, 10-11:30 am
Explore the world of Korea by learning
a basic level of Korean, singing and
enjoying storytime. All families welcome!
PA day drop in craft (Family
Apr. 15, Friday, 2:30 pm
Make a fun craft to take home.
Mother’s Day Storytime and Craft
May 7, Saturday, 10:30 am
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a special
storytime and craft.
| GENERAL
Literacy and Basic Skills Program
Ongoing, Tuesdays, 5:30-9 pm
Register with Literacy London, 519452-2660 x69712. A part-time, one
to one, small group adult literacy
program. Call for more information.
Seniors Group in French (50+ yrs)
Ongoing, Tuesdays, 10:30-12:30 pm
Feel like you haven’t spoken French in
a long time? Participate in educational
sessions, share experiences, make
friends and have fun in French! For
information contact 519-660-0875 ext.312.
Crafts & Activities at the CarlingThames Family Centre
Mar. 26, Apr. 23, May 28, Saturdays,
2:30-4 pm
Join us at the Family Centre CarlingThames, 335 Belfield Street, for
drop-in crafts and activities using our
imagination and our Maker & Mash Up
kits.
Housing Stability Bank
Ongoing, Thursdays, 9-3:30 pm
Contact 519 -964-3663 x300 or
[email protected] to
make appointment or learn more.
The Housing Stability Bank provides
small grants and interest free loans
to assist Londoners with low income
to obtain and retain their housing and
for those at risk of homelessness to
remain housed. Housing Stability Bank
workers will be available to complete
applications for assistance and provide
information and referrals to community
resources. Offered by The Salvation
Army Centre of Hope in cooperation
with the City of London, London
Hydro and Union Gas. All applications
are completed by appointment only.
Festival Flashback Films
Apr. 2, Saturday, 2-4:30 pm. Call
Beacock for film titles
Join us for a special screening of
inspiring mountain, world culture,
adventure and environmental films.
These short films were selected from
past nominees and winners of the Banff
Centre’s annual Mountain Film Festival.
Mystery Book Club
Ongoing, 2nd Wed/month, 7-8:45 pm
Add a little mystery to your life! Join us
as we discuss great mystery novels.
Spring Plant Exchange
May 7, Saturday, 2-4 pm
Calling all gardeners! Bring in your extra
cuttings, bulbs and plants to exchange
with other gardeners. Please label plants.
NOTE: a Master Gardener may be on
site to answer your gardening questions.
Community Volunteer Income Tax
Clinic - For 2015 Returns
Mar. 2-Apr. 27,
Wednesdays, 9:30 am-3:00 pm.
No clinic on March 16
Need help doing your taxes? Volunteers
from the Community Volunteer Income
Tax Program will help individuals with
an income of less than $30,000 and
couples with a combined income of less
than $40,000, complete their income tax
and benefit return. Please note: volunteers
are not agents of the CRA. Volunteers
do not complete income tax and benefit
returns for deceased persons, bankrupt
individuals or individuals who report
capital gains or losses, employment
expenses, business or rental income and
expenses. Please visit http://www.cra-arc.
gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/vlntr/clncs/menu-eng.html
for a complete list of tax clinics.
Creative Age - “The Road, The Path,
The Way Not Taken” Poetry Reading
Workshop (50+ yrs)
Apr. 28 & May 5, Thursday, 7 - 8:30 pm
Register in person, online or by phone.
Join award winning Canadian
poet, Penn Kemp as she leads
and inspires you. Sponsored by
The League of Canadian Poets.
Creative Age - Cultural
Storytelling and Exhibit
May 24, Tuesday, 2 - 5 pm
Explore cultural traditions, listen to
personal stories and creative expressions.
Mix and mingle with others from our
multi-cultural intercommunity. Hosted by
London Intercommunity Health Centre
with facilitator Pauline Duncan-Thrasher.
You’ll find Books for Babies,
Storytimes and March Break listings
on pages 14 – 20.
byron |
| Byron
1295 Commissioners Rd. W.
519-471-4000
| CHILDREN
Byron Community Playgroup
(birth-6 years with caregiver)
Ongoing, Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 am
Parents, caregivers, and children
participate in interactive early learning
activities. Offered with Ontario Early Years
Centre, London West. For information call:
519-473-2825.
Just Beginning
(birth-6 months with caregiver)
Mar. 4-Apr. 1, Fridays, 10-11:30 am
Register at www.oeyclondon.
eventbrite.ca or call 519-473-2825
A 4 week program for first time moms.
Bring baby to a relaxed and supportive
setting, meet other new moms, ask
questions and share the “ups and downs”
of being a new mom. Topics include growth
and development, sleep and crying,
infant nutrition, safety, and community
resources. This program is developed in
partnership with the Middlesex London
Health Unit and offered in partnership
with the Ontario Early Years Centres.
PA Day Movie
Apr. 15, Friday, 2-3:30 pm
Come in and watch a recently released
or classic movie on our big screen!
Call Byron to find out what’s playing.
Playdough Party! (5-10 yrs)
Apr. 15, Friday, 2-3 pm
Register online, in person or by
calling 519-471-4000 starting April 1.
Come in and create amazing playdough
characters. Or squish the lovely
dough between your fingers. Mix
colours together and make a work of
art to show your family and friends!
I’m Home (10-12 yrs)
May 7, Saturday, 9:30 am-2:30 pm
(Parent must attend from 11:30 am-2:30 pm)
Register starting April 2. Fee: $35
non-refundable, due at registration.
Prepare your 10 to 12 year old child to
move from supervised before and after
school care, to safe, home-based selfcare. Lunch break from 11:30 am-12:30
pm. Financial assistance may be available,
please inquire. Co-sponsor: London
Children’s Connection.
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La Leche League
Ongoing, 1st Tuesday of the month,
9:30-10:30 am
We offer mother to mother discussion
and encouragement in a welcoming
environment. An accredited
volunteer La Leche League Leader is
available to answer your questions!
http://www.lllc.ca/lllc-london-west
St. Patrick’s Day Ceilidh @ Byron
Mar. 12, Saturday, 2-4 pm
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a
traditional Irish social gathering called a
ceilidh (pronounced kay-lee). There will
be live music featuring the group Celtic
Knot and friends, crafts for the children
and refreshments. Come prepared to
tap your toes and kick up your heels!
Tai Chi for Beginner
Mar. 22 - May 10, Tuesdays, 1-2 pm
Register online, in person or by
phone 519-471-4000 starting Feb. 23.
An instructor from the Phoenix Tai Chi
Centre leads this class suitable for
beginners. Participants will be required
to sign a Waiver to hand in to the
instructor at the first class. $45 fee is nonrefundable unless course is cancelled.
Writers’ Round Table
Apr. 5 - May 10, Tuesdays, 10 - 11:30 am
Register beginning March 2
Like to read? Like to write? Come to a
small, informal and friendly writing group.
Be motivated to tap into your potential,
express your creativity and share your
ideas. Become inspired to explore different
forms of writing. Please bring writing
materials. Registration begins March 2.
Raising Resilient Children
Apr. 14, Thursday, 6:30-8 pm
Register online at www.oeyclondon.
eventbrite.ca or by calling OEYC,
London West at 519 - 473 -2825
Resiliency means meeting life’s
challenges and bouncing back from
difficulties. Parents play an important
role in helping children respond well
to challenges. Participants will learn
strategies to promote resiliency and the
skills associated with resiliency that will
help children develop self -confidence,
emotional control and empathy. Offered
by the Ontario Early Years, London
West To register call 519-473-2825
Painting with Peter Lam
Apr. 19 - June 7, Tuesdays, 10am-noon
Register beginning March 8. $70.
London artist, Peter Lam, provides
guidance for artists of all levels. A list of
painting materials will be provided. $70
non-refundable fee payable at registration.
National Canadian Film Day 2016
Apr. 20, Wednesday, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
We’ll be screening a Canadian film for
National Canadian Film Day. Call us for
the title of the film showing. In partnership
with REEL Canada. Door prizes at the
screenings.
Creative Age - Storytelling Your Life:
Reflection, Writing, Reminiscence
with Sandy Ross (50+)
May 5, 13 & 19, Thursdays, 3-4 pm
Want to write about times well-lived, yet
wonder how to spark the storytelling?
Enjoy a wordsmith’s interactive series of
tips to guide and inspire self-expression,
be it for yourself or as a keepsake gift.
Honour life’s stories of pivotal people,
experiences, and meaningful memories.
Register on-line, in person or by phone
at any location beginning April 7th.
Abraham’s Cafe:
Doctor-Assisted Suicide
May 17, Tuesday, 7 pm
What do the Abrahamic faiths say about
doctor-assisted suicide? Rev. Michael
Bechard (King’s University College), Rabbi
Debra Dressler (Temple Israel) and Dr. Wael
Haddara (Western University) will discuss
this fascinating topic of the day. Moderator:
Larry Cornies, journalist. Q&A to follow.
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Byron Book Club
Mar. - Jun., Last Thursday of the month,
7 - 8:30 pm
An informal book discussion led by staff
and open to all the last Thursday of
each month (except for December). New
members welcome! A different book
is discussed each month. Contact the
branch (519-471-4000) for the upcoming
title.
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465 Quebec St.
519-438-4287
PA day drop in craft (Family)
Apr. 15, Friday, 10:30 am
Mother’s Day Storytime and Craft
Apr. 30, Saturday, 10:30 am
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a special
storytime and craft.
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Carson Community Book Club
Ongoing- June 9, Second
Thursday of the Month, 7- 8 pm
Join us for lively discussions about great
books. New members always welcome.
Books will be available at Carson one
month prior to each meeting. Mar 10 : The
girl on the train by Paula Hawkins, April
14 : The Martian by Andy Weir, May 12 :
Sweetland by Michael Crammy, June 9 :
Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mardel
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French Homework Club (JK-grade 8)
Mar. 1 & Mar. 29 to May 31, Tuesdays, 6- 7 pm
Do you have a child in French first
language or French Immersion school?
Community volunteers will be available
at Carson Library for homework help and
support. Just drop in.
Tatting, anyone?
Ongoing, 3rd Sat/month, 1:30-4:30 pm
Come out and help keep a dying
but beautiful art form alive! London
members of Fringe Element Tatters will
demonstrate and teach the art of tatting
to all those interested , while continuing
to learn and build their own skills through
completing new projects. Tatting can
be used to make lace edging, jewelry,
doilies, collars and other decorative
pieces. Please bring your own tatting
supplies if you already have some. Basic
supplies will be provided for beginners.
Clearing Clutter Support Group
Apr. 1 - May 20, Fridays, 9:30 - 11:30 am
To register please call or speak to Kim
Tremblay at CMHA Middlesex- My Sister’s
Place, 519-679-9570 Ext. 27 or Kara Kelly
from CMHA Middlesex - Queens Ave Site
at 519-668-0624 x 350.t. Oct. Nov. Dec.
A support group for individuals who
struggle with the distress of having too
much stuff and no space to store it.
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251 Dundas St.
519-661-4600
Tune Time!
Ongoing, Tuesdays, 10:30-11 am
This caregiver & child program supports
early literacy through rhyme, rhythm,
and repetition - the language of music.
Musical Bingo!
Mar.1-19, Daily, Library hours
Pick up a card & start playing...and singing.
Paper Art Club (5 & up)
Mar. 5-19, Saturdays, 1-3 pm
Join the Paper Art Club from Western
University for origami instruction. Learn
some great techniques and create
awesome artwork.
DocsKids (family)
Apr. 2, Saturday, 1-3 pm
DocsKids, a community outreach
dental health program run by local
dental students, will provide oral health
education with demonstrations and
hands-on activities for children and
youth under 18. Kids, you may bring
your teddy bear or stuffie for a checkup!
Doodley-Doo Doodle Club
for Parents & Kids (Family)
Apr. 15, Friday, 10 am-5 pm
We give you the inspiration and you do
the doodling. Kids of all ages, as well
as parents, will be equally challenged.
Literary Obstacle Course (8-12)
Apr. 15, Friday, 10 am-5 pm
Which skill-testing question will force you to
drop out? Spelling a certain word? Naming
the character in a particular book? How
far will you get? We dare you to find out!
on pages 14 – 20.
*Starting in May, construction at Central Library
may cause some changes to programs, hours and
use of space at Central and the Children’s Library.
www.lpl.ca/centralrenew for up-to-date information.
Apr. 16, Saturday, 9:30 am-2:30 pm
(Parents must attend from 11:30 am-2:30 pm)
Register starting March 1. Fee: $35
non-refundable, due at registration.
Prepare your 10 to 12 year old child to
move from supervised before and after
school care, to safe, home-based selfcare. Lunch break from 11:30 am-12:30
pm. Financial assistance may be available,
please inquire. Co-sponsor: London
Children’s Connection.
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Trans Youth London (12-20 yrs)
Ongoing*, Thursdays, 6-8 pm
Do you feel like you don’t fit into your
body? Have you been hiding who you
are? Does your gender not match your felt
gender? If you are looking for a safe place
to explore your gender identity then come
in to the Central Library every Thursday
evening and meet with other Trans Youth
just like yourself. All youth are welcome.
Social and Civic Issues and YOU
(12-25 yrs)
Mar. 8, Apr. 12, Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 pm
Join us for documentaries, guest speakers,
and discussions as we examine social issues.
YOUth Movie Night at the
Central Library! (13-24 yrs)
Mar. 16, Apr. 13, Wednesdays, 6-8:30 pm
Bring your friends, your pillows, and your
blankets to the Central Library to catch a
recently released movie or documentary.
Light snacks will be provided and some
great prizes will be won! Call 519-661-4600
to find out what’s playing. In partnership
with Youth Opportunities Unlimited.
Immerse in Verse
Apr. 1-30, Daily, Library Hours
Are you a poet and don’t know it? In
celebration of National Poetry Month, drop
in to the Teen Annex anytime during April
to write some poetry in a very unusual way.
Add to our poet-tree, write on a window, or
black out words in a book. Don’t be shy,
give it a try!
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Forest City GO Club
Ongoing*, Tuesdays, 6-9 pm
Come on out to the 1st floor of the
Central Library to play the ancient
strategy board game GO. Easy to learn!
Fun for all ages! Contact Andy Begbie
for details: [email protected].
Community Justice Centre
Services at the Central Library
Ongoing*, Mondays, 5-7 pm &
Wednesdays, 5-8:45 pm.
(No appointments in April)
For information and appointments
call 519-661-3352.
Community Legal Services provides
free legal advice and representation to
members of the community who qualify
for their services. Western Law students
advocate for clients under the supervision
of experienced lawyers in the areas of:
criminal, landlord and tenant, Small
Claims, and consumer protection law. The
Small Claims Court Project helps people
with drafting Small Claims Court forms.
Law students and Pro Bono lawyers will be
available by appointment to help with legal
issues and court procedures. The Dispute
Resolution Centre offers free mediation
services to help parties resolve conflicts
using a process that is fast, convenient,
and confidential. Help is provided in finding
solutions in disputes about small claims,
co-op housing, car repair, noise, and more.
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www.lpl.ca/centralrenew for up-to-date information.
Literacy and Basic Skills Program
Ongoing*, Thursdays, 5:30-9 pm
For information or to register, call
Literacy London 519-452-2660 x69712.
A part-time, one to one or small group
adult literacy program.
Grit Uplifted Creative Writing Group
Ongoing* - Apr. 16, Saturdays, 2-4 pm
The London InterCommunity Health
Centre in partnership with the London
Public Library will be offering an open
forum for learning, self-expression, and
the building of trust and community for
people who are homeless, at risk of
being homeless or have experienced
homelessness. Through weekly group
sessions, participants will be provided with
organized support for creative expression
and skill development, a welcoming and
respectful environment for positive social
engagement and fellowship, as well as
opportunities for self-reflection and the
enhancement of one’s sense of self-worth.
Knitters Helping Knitters
Ongoing*, Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30am
Get together with other knitters to share
knitting interests.
Noon Meditation
Ongoing*, Tuesdays, 12-1 pm
Recharge your batteries in the middle
of the day with this essential practice
for mental hygiene. Research shows
that it can improve the immune
system, increase energy levels
and help to gain greater emotional
stability. No experience necessary.
Science Fiction London Book Club
Ongoing*, first Sat/month, 1:30-4:30 pm
Discuss books and films with other sci fi
enthusiasts. March: 7th Son: Descent by
J.C. Hutchins; April: 1632 by Eric Flint.
Book lists and information available at
http://sflondon.ca.
Socrates Cafe
Ongoing*, last Mon/month, 7-9 pm
An open forum in an informal environment
for everyone who enjoys listening, thinking
and talking about life’s big questions.
Topics: March: Why did consciousness
evolve? April: Who am I?
Classes Without Quizzes:
Mythical Beasts: Fiction or Fact?
Mar. 1, Tuesday, 6:30-9 pm
To register or learn more visit
classeswithoutquizzes.uwo.ca, call
519-661-2111 x88254 or email programs@
uwo.ca. Dragons, gryphons and other
mythical beasts have long been assumed
to be products of overactive imaginations.
However, research has revealed there
may be some grains of truth embedded
in these creatures of folklore, namely the
fossil remains of long-extinct animals.
Earth Sciences professor Cam Tsujita
will discuss how images of mythical
beasts may represent early attempts of
our ancient predecessors to make sense
of fossil remains prior to the establishment
of the modern science of paleontology.
Presented by Western University.
Adam Shoalts: Alone against the North
Mar. 3, Thursday, 7pm
An evening with explorer and author Adam
Shoalts. Book sale and signing to follow.
Community Volunteer Income
Tax Clinic
Mar. 3-Apr. 28, Thursdays, 9:30 am-3:30 pm
expenses, business or rental income
and expenses. Please visit http://www.
cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/vlntr/clncs/menueng.html for a complete list of tax clinics.
Learning and Support Group for Adult
Survivors of Child Abuse
Mar. 5, 19, Apr. 9, 23
Check for May dates*, Saturdays, 10-12 pm
You are not alone! Child abuse thrives
on fear, secrecy and shame. Come and
learn that the secrecy and shame belong
to the perpetrators, and by talking we can
help each other heal. Adult survivors of
child abuse are welcome to attend this
free learning and support group, hosted
by a survivor. Please note these are not
therapy sessions.
Gardening in the City, with London
Middlesex Master Gardeners
Mar. 7, Monday, 7-8:30 pm
Edible Landscaping with Master Gardener,
Curtis Peterson
Let Toys Be Toys: The Science and
Ethics of Gendered Toy Marketing
Mar. 8, Tuesday, 7 pm
Gendered marketing of toys is under
scrutiny, with consumer-led campaigns
giving rise to vigorous debates. Critics
say gendered toy marketing is harmful
defenders say it reflects boys’ and girls’
fundamentally different interests. Cordelia
Fine explores how science illuminates
the debate, and what it means for
the ethics of gendered toy marketing.
Learn about Mortgages
Mar. 8, Tuesday, 7-8 pm
Register starting Jan. 14
Join us for a general presentation on
mortgages with Q & A afterwards.
Presented in partnership with OMAC.
Get together with technology
Mar 10, Apr 14, Check for May dates*,
Thursdays, 6-8 pm
Group discussion about ways that
technology can be used to improve
accessibility for vision-impaired persons.
Thames Valley District School Board
Honour Jazz Band
Mar. 10, Thursday, 7:30pm
An evening of stage band jazz with the
TVDSB Honour Band and the London
Jazz Orchestra.
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Self-Published Fiction and Public
Libraries
Mar. 14, Monday, 7-8:30 pm
This talk will discuss the online selfpublishing movement and the various
ways public libraries are engaging with
this content. Of particular emphasis are
libraries supporting their communities as
creators of content as well as libraries
that have incorporated such content
into their collections. Presented by Dr.
Heather Hill and Dr. Jen Pecoskie of
Western University as part of the series
#PublicInterest: Faculty of Information and
Media Studies (FIMS) Talks.
Nuremberg Trials Revisited
The Nuremberg Trials were a series of
ground-breaking military tribunals held
for the prosecution of Nazi war criminals.
Seventy years on, Western University
law professor Rande Kostal looks at
their lasting significance. Q&A to follow.
Urban Forest Gardening- Permaculture
City talks series
Mar. 16, Wednesday, 7 pm
Urban Forest Gardening can transform
backyards and communities into edible
forests full of abundance and diversity.
Find out about projects and initiatives in
the city of London and beyond. Learn how
to create an edible forest in your backyard
and neighbourhood.
*Starting in May,
construction at Central
Library
may cause some changes
to programs, hours and
use of space at Central
and the Children’s Library.
Please call 519-661-4600 or
check
for up-to-date information.
Stories of Illness and Health at
Western: Living with Pain
Mar. 24, Thursday, 6:30-8 pm
Have you or anyone you know experienced
chronic or acute illness? How does the art
of storytelling work to improve health care
education and the experience of patient
care? In what way are doctors, patients and
other health professionals storytellers?
Join us to experience the stories of
people living with illness. Through stories
shared by participants who have dealt
with chronic or acute conditions, audience
members will hear first-hand accounts of
what is important to patients throughout
their health care experience. Audience
members can reflect and engage in an
open dialogue with our storytellers. The
event will be recorded for educational
purposes. Moderator is Dr. Shannon
Arntfield, Professor of ObstetricsGynaecology at the Schulich School of
Medicine & Dentistry and Director of the
Narrative Medicine Initiative at Western
University. For more information contact:
[email protected]. Co-sponsored
by Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry,
the Arts and Humanities at Western,
the London Health Sciences Centre,
the Public Humanities at Western, the
Faculty of Health Science, the Narrative
Medicine Initiative, Fanshawe’s School of
Nursing and the London Public Library.
Backyard Beekeeping - Permaculture
City Talks series
March 24, Thursday, 7 pm
Backyard beekeeping is a growing
movement across North America. Find
out how to take care of urban bees - both
domesticated and wild. Learn simple ways
to make your backyard into an urban
oasis for bees and other pollinators.
Jazz for the People
Mar. 30, Apr. 27, May 18,
Wednesdays, 7:15-8:45 pm
A free concert series featuring local and
regional jazz musicians. Supported by
Friends of the London Public Library.
The Secret of Relationships:
Ancient wisdom for modern living
Mar. 31, Thursday, 7 pm
Every relationship needs a strong base
in order to mature, grow, and enrich
the lives of both people. Come enjoy
a lively, fun, interactive evening of
laughter, and learning on how the state
of our mind effects the quality of our
relationships, and what we can do about it.
Kevin Callan: Canoeing Georgian Bay
Apr. 4, Monday, 7-8:30 pm
Enjoy this relaxing canoe trip down one
of Ontario’s most scenic places to paddle.
Classes Without Quizzes: So
You Think You’re Female? Sex
Testing and the Olympic Games
Apr. 4, Monday, 6:30-9 pm
To register or learn more visit
classeswithoutquizzes.uwo.ca, call
519-661-2111 x88254 or email
[email protected].
Sport organizations throughout the world,
from the Internal Olympic Committee to
high schools, are implementing policies
to determine if female athletes are actually
female. Why? What purpose do they
serve? Janice Forsyth, former Director
of Western’s International Centre for
Olympic Studies, explores what those
policies mean for female athletes and
how they negatively impact their overall
health. Presented by Western University.
Shakespeare 400
Apr. 4, Monday, 2 pm
To celebrate William Shakespeare (d.
1616), Stratford Festival education director
Andrea Gammon shows how the Festival
Theatre stage has shaped productions
throughout the world. Q&A to follow.
Write Your Life
Apr. 4-25, Mondays, 1-3 pm
Register by calling Holly at 519-432-1607 ext.
290 or [email protected]
Begin your biography or memoir! This
course will help you get started. You
will design an outline and write the first
chapters of your book. Space is limited.
Co-sponsored with the Canadian
Mental Health Association Middlesex.
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Sri Lanka – in pursuit of tea
Apr. 6, Wednesday, 7 pm
Sri Lanka is one of the major tea
producing countries in the world. Join
Stefanie Stolzel from The Tea Haus as
she discusses her recent trip to some of
the tea regions of Sri Lanka. Enjoy and
sample some of the best teas Sri Lanka
has to offer, fresh from the gardens.
The Heart and the Sweetheart/Serce,
serduszko - Polish Film Festival 2016
Apr. 7, Thursday, 6:30 pm
Maszenka, an 11-year old girl from an
orphanage dreams about a ballet career.
She escapes from the orphanage and
travels across Poland to get to the ballet
school in Gdańsk, hiding from the police
and meeting some eccentric people.
One Way Ticket to the Moon/Bilet na
ksiezyc - Polish Film Festival 2016
Apr. 13, Wednesday, 6:30 pm
In 1969, two young brothers travel across
Poland, visiting with friends, making new
acquaintances and resulting in a series of
surprising events in the life of one of them.
London Jazz Orchestra
Apr. 14, Thursday, 7:30-9 pm
The London Jazz Orchestra performs
popular selections of Big Band, Swing
and Jazz music. Enjoy their stylings
of favourite standards as well as new
and exciting arrangements. Ralph
de Luca directs the 18 piece stage
band in its 28th anniversary season!
Warsaw 44/Miasto 44 Polish Film Festival 2016
Apr. 16, Saturday, 2 pm
A story of love, friendship and bravery
of young underground fighters
during the Warsaw Uprising in 1944.
The Gay Guys’ Book Club
Apr. 18, *Check for May dates,
Mondays, 7-9 pm
We are a book club meeting about every
six weeks to talk about a diverse range
of books – from classics to new releases.
Our meetups will include some book talk
and some socializing. Feel free to bring
along a title or two you think the group
would enjoy reading so we can plan our
future picks. For more information, please
contact the library or Blair at bhenry@
hivaidsconnection.ca . Cosponsored by
Regional HIV/AIDS Connection.
Gardening for a Cooler Planet Urban Permaculture series
April 20, Wednesday, 7 pm
Climate change is having a huge
impact on human life globally. Find
out how gardening and farming based
on ecological principles is crucial in
mitigating the effects of climate change
and can even help to cool the planet.
A special focus will be on projects that
create promote climate and social justice.
Apr. 20, Wednesday, 6:30-9 pm
We’ll be screening a Canadian film
for National Canadian Film Day. Call
us or ask staff for the title of the film
showing. In partnership with REEL
Canada. Door prizes at the screenings.
Journey to Rome/Droga do Rzymu Polish Film Festival 2016
Apr. 21, Thursday, 6:30 pm
Vasek learns that he is dying so he
steals a painting and boards the train
to Rome to sell it to a collector in order
to pay a healer. This surreal spiritual
comedy and road movie is also
Vasek’s quest for the meaning of life.
Life Feels Good/Chce sie zyc Polish Film Festival 2016
Apr. 25, Monday, 6:30 pm
Based on a true story the film shows
a man suffering from cerebral palsy
who was diagnosed as mentally
handicapped in his early childhood and
has lived with no contact with the outside
world. After twenty five years he was
discovered to have been misdiagnosed.
London Game Crawl (All Ages)
Apr. 30, Saturday, Library hours
International TableTop Day is a celebration
for fans of tabletop gaming, with a common
purpose of spending time together and
having fun. To celebrate, London is
throwing a city wide gaming party - the
London Game Crawl! The Central Library
will be one of the awesome locations
(along with Über Cool Stuff, L.A. Mood,
Game Chamber, Western Fair Farmers’
Market, Imperial Hobbies, Cardboard
Cafe and the Comic Book Collector)
where you can play games, check out
demos, and enter contests! Pick up your
Game Crawl map at any of these locations
and you could win big! Each stop on the
crawl will have different activities that will
give you more chances to win
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Creative Age Festival 2016 Concert Showcase
May 24, Tuesday, 7pm
Join us in the Wolf Performance Hall
for a free Creative Age celebration
of music, dance and theatre. Doors
open at 6:40pm. Hosted by June Cole.
Creative Age Festival 2016 - Marketplace
May 27, Friday, 10 am - 4 pm
A day of creativity and learning. Information
displays by community organizations.
Creative Age vendors will have their
good for sale. Drop in workshops on a
variety of topics such as art, exercise and
more. Pick up your Creative Age Festival
program for more details beginning in
April at any Library location.
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Cherryhill Book Club in the Afternoon
Ongoing, last Wed/month, 2-3:30 pm
Read each book in advance and drop in
on a lively, informal book discussion. The
book for the next month will be available at
the library. Call us at 519-439-6456 to find
out what we are reading. New members
welcome.
301 Oxford St. W.
519-439-6456
Cherryhill Beginning with Baby
(birth to 12 months)
Ongoing, Tuesdays, 10-11:30 am
Drop in. No registration required
A program for you and your baby 0-12
months to learn, play and grow together.
Offered in partnership with Childreach.
For more information call 519-434-3644.
Cherryhill Community Playgroup
(birth to 6 years with caregiver)
Ongoing, Fridays, 9:30-11:30 am
No playgroup on March 25
Parents, caregivers and children participate
in interactive early learning activities.
Offered in partnership with Childreach.
For information call: 519-434-3644.
Ongoing, last Sat/month, 2:30-3:30 pm
We provide the LEGO bricks,
you provide t he imaginat i on.
Cherryhill Homework Club (8-12 yrs)
Mar. 1-Apr. 5, Tuesdays, 3:45-5:45 pm.
No program March 15
Homework help is here! If you are having
any trouble with your homework, drop in to
this free program and get some help from
Frontier College volunteers.
PA day drop in craft (Family)
Apr. 15, Friday, 1:30-4 pm
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MAKE Your Own Music (13-18 yrs)
Mar. 17, Thursday, 1:30-3 pm
Pop in and learn more about the ‘maker
movement’. Explore some basic maker
music tools with a keyboard, kazoos,
ukulele, egg shakers, wave drum percussion
synthesizer, pocket piano, microphone,
portable recorder, and a laptop with music.
Francophone Seniors’ Group
Ongoing, Fridays, 1-3 pm
No meeting March 25
Feel like you haven’t spoken French in
a long time? You’re not the only one!
Do you miss your Francophone senior
counterparts? Join our group! We focus
on educational and health information
sessions, sharing experiences, making
new friends, and having fun in French! For
more information, please contact Rae at
519-660-0874 ext. 288. Co-sponsored by
London InterCommunity Health Centre.
Laughter Yoga
Ongoing, 3rd Thurs/month, 11am-12pm
Laughter yoga is a way we can connect
with our inner child. It is not yoga as you
know it-no different clothing is worn, no
difficult poses. We laugh and enjoy the
release laughter brings with it. You will
clap, stretch, either standing or sitting,
and laugh. This is a program created by
a doctor in India who knows the many
benefits of laughter. Yes, we are healthier
when we do the exercise of laughing!
Exercise with Style (55+)
Ongoing, Fridays, 10-11 am
No class on March 25
Creative flair in movement for older
adults! End your week on a natural high
by joining the VON for these classes.
Presented in partnership with Cherryhill
Healthy Aging. No registration required.
Mixed Media Painters
Ongoing, 1st & 3rd Tues/month, 1:30-4:30 pm
Painters of any media and experience come
together for an afternoon of painting. Bring
your own materials. All ages welcome.
Stitch ‘n Time
Ongoing, 1st & 3rd Wed/month,
9:30-11:30 am
Bring your needlework, knitting, crocheting
or other handwork for a morning of
sharing. Learn tips, patterns and skills
from each other. Bring your own materials.
Camino Pilgrimage Film
at the Cherryhill Library
Mar. 9, Wednesday, 3 - 5 pm
Join us for a screening of this inspirational
film set on the Camino starring Martin
Sheen. The film will be followed by a short
discussion on the journaling program,
“The Inner Pilgrimage”, offered at the
Branch beginning in April.
Educational Opportunities
for Seniors 2016
Mar. 23, Wednesday, 1:30-2:30 pm
Topic: First Aid for Seniors
Free presentations from community
experts for Seniors. For more information,
please call Third Age Outreach, St.
Joseph’s Health Care, 519-661-1621 or
519-661-1620.
Add a Little Colour: Colouring for Adults
Mar. 24- Apr. 14, Thursdays, 1-3 pm
Register starting on March 3.
Have you rediscovered the simple joy
of colouring? Have you seen all the
adult colouring books being displayed at
local stores? Come out and enjoy some
colouring and make some new friends
as we enjoy this relaxing hobby together!
Colouring materials will be provided.
Thursday Movies
Mar. 24-Apr. 28, Thursdays, 1-3:30 pm
Call the branch for a list of titles.
How to Manage Your Money
Mar. 30, Wednesday, 2-3 pm
Register starting Feb. 24
This workshop will focus on living
on a low income budget, stretching
your finances and dealing with debt.
Facilitator: Robert Leyland. In partnership
with Family Service Thames Valley.
on pages 14 – 20.
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Watercolour PaintingIntermediate/Advanced
April 1-May 27, 1-3:30 pm
Register starting on March 11. Cost $60.
Non-refundable fee due at registration.
Helen Bruzas will be sharing her
enthusiasm and knowledge in teaching this
class for intermediate to advanced painters.
Participants bring their own supplies. Cost
of materials not included in course fee.
Tai Chi for Beginners/Intermediates
Apr. 6-May 25, Wednesdays, 1-2 pm
Register starting on March 18. Cost $45.
Non-refundable fee is due at registration.
An instructor from the Phoenix Tai Chi
Centre leads the class suitable for both
beginners and intermediates. Participants
will be required to sign a waiver to
hand in to instructors at the first class.
Beginner & Intermediate Drawing
Course at the Cherryhill Library
Apr. 7-May 26, Thursdays, 4-5:30 pm
Registration starting on March 23.
Join us for this beginner and intermediate
drawing course where you will learn about
various materials such as powdered
graphite and water-base pencils, vine
charcoal and more! We will not be
drawing landscapes, however you will
learn enough drawing skills to draw
landscapes on your own. Participants
do not need to bring supplies to
first class as they will be provided.
Prenatal Classes
Apr. 7-28, Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 pm OR
May 12-June 2, Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 pm
Register and find other class times
and locations: http://www.healthunit.
com/prenatalhealth Cost is $10.
Meet other families and learn about
pregnancy, coping through labour and
birth, physical and emotional changes
after birth, infant feeding, infant safety and
how to care for your new baby. Register
early in your pregnancy, as classes
fill quickly. Fee can be waived. Cosponsor: Middlesex-London Health Unit.
Journaling Your “Inner Pilgrimage”.
Apr. 19-June 7, Tuesdays, 1:30-3:30 pm
Register starting on March 9. Please
bring your own writing materials.
Travel at your own pace, reflect and
make choices as you explore aspects
of your life’s path. Write, map or use
art to contemplate challenges and
release extra baggage then focus on
your talents and purpose here. Become
inspired to find and share new direction
and healing with a small caring group.
Apr. 20, Wednesday 2:30-4:30 pm
We will be screening a Canadian
film for National Canadian Film Day.
Call or ask for the title of the film
showing. In partnership with REEL
Canada. Door prizes at the screenings.
Meditation to Recharge Your
Batteries at the Cherryhill Library
Apr. 27-May 18, Wednesdays, 12-1 pm
Register starting on March 30. Nonrefundable fee of $20 is due at registration.
Recharge your batteries in the middle
of the day with this essential practice
for mental hygiene. Research shows
that meditation can improve the immune
system, increase energy levels and help
to gain greater emotional stability. No
experience necessary. Guided meditation
sessions will be conducted by Spencer
Delisle, an experienced teacher and
volunteer with the Art of Living Foundation.
Creative Age - Theatre with
Dan Ebbs (50+)
May 3, 10 & 17, Tuesdays, 7-8 pm
Register beginning April 7
Express yourself by joining us for
improvisation, mime and clown play.
Controlled chaos fun!
Thursday Movies
May 19-June 23, Thursdays, 1-3:30 pm
Call the branch for the titles of the films.
Pleas e br ing lab elle d p lant s
in
leakproof
containers
Calling all gardeners! Bring in your
extra cuttings, bulbs and plants to
exchange with other gardeners. NOTE:
a Master Gardener may be on site
to answer your gardening questions.
| Crouch
550 Hamilton Rd.
519-673-0111
| CHILDREN
Saturday Cinema (Family)
Ongoing-June 4, 1st Sat/month
(moved to May 14 in May), 2:30 pm
Comedy, action and adventure, we
have it all! Bring your friends and
family for tasty treats and enjoy a
fun feature film on our BIG screen!
Crouch Homework Club (8-12 yrs)
Mar. 3-May 26, Thursdays, 3:45-5:45 pm
Homework help is here! If you are having
any trouble with your homework, drop in to
this free program and get some help from
Frontier College volunteers. Co-sponsored
by the Library and Frontier College.
Easter Egg-stravaganza! (5-12 yrs)
Mar. 26, Saturday, 2:30-3:30 pm
Hoppity hop on down the street, to make
bunnies and hunt eggs to earn a sweet treat!
Children’s Book Giveaway (all ages)
Apr. 2, Saturday, 9 am-5 pm
In celebration of International Children’s
Book Day and Hans Christian Andersen’s
birthday, we’re giving away children’s
books all day! If you want your own book,
drop by Crouch Library while supplies last.
The Snake Lady (all ages)
Apr. 15, Friday, 2:30-3:30 pm
Tickets available at Crouch starting Apr. 1
Snakes, spiders, turtles and much more:
meet Val the “Snake Lady” and learn all
about her fascinating collection of creatures.
Star Wars Button Badges (all ages)
May 4, Wednesday, 3:30-4:30 pm
“Wookiee”ng for a way to celebrate Star
Wars Day? May the “fourth” be with you as
you make a badge to show your allegiance
to the Jedi Code or the Sith Emperor.
Mom’s the Word! (5-12 yrs)
May 7, Saturday, 2:30-3:30 pm
Mother’s Day is almost here! Come create
a beautiful gift for someone dear!
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| TEENS
Musical Mayhem! (10+)
Ongoing, 1st & 3rd Wed/month, 6:30-8 pm
Music! Videos! Karaoke! Come out and
make mayhem!
Teen Tuesdays! (10+)
Ongoing, 2nd & 4th Tues/month,
6:30-8:30 pm
Take a break from homework and chores to
hang out with us! Enjoy a variety of activities
from movies with munchies to gaming
greatness and awesome art projects.
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Crouch Library Artists
Ongoing, Fridays, 1-4 pm
Join our group of independent artists.
Bring your own paint and supplies. All
levels welcome.
Hamilton Road Gaming Group
Ongoing, Saturdays, 10 am - 5 pm
A free open group promoting tabletop
games. Historical, fantasy and sci-fi
miniatures, board games and card games.
Mystery Book Club
Ongoing, 1st. Thurs/month, 7-8:30 pm
Add a little mystery to your life! Join us
as we discuss great mystery novels.
Tax Clinic - For 2015 Returns
Mar. 4-Apr. 29, Fridays, 9:30 am-3:30 pm;
Mar. 5-Apr. 30, Saturdays, 9:30 am-12:30
pm (No clinics holiday weekend Mar 25 & 26)
Tax Program will help individuals with an
income of less than $30,000 and couples
with a combined income of less than
$40,000, complete their income tax and
benefit return. Please note: volunteers
individuals or individuals who report capital
gains or losses, employment expenses,
business or rental income and expenses.
For more information regarding other tax
clinics, please visit http://www.cra-arc.
National Canadian Film Day. Call or ask for
the title of the film showing. In partnership
with REEL Canada. Door prizes at the
screenings.
Hidden History of Hamilton Road:
Crimes and Misdemeanors
May 19, Thursday, 7-8:30 pm
Please join lawyer John Lisowski as he
examines major crimes in the Hamilton
Road area, including events at the Empire
Hotel and the hanging of Walter Rowe
.
| East London
2016 Dundas St. E.
519-451-7600
| CHILDREN
Apr. 2, Saturday, 9:30-2:30 pm
(Parent must attend 11:30 am-2:30 pm)
Registration begins March 5
$35/child, non-refundable fee at time of
registration
A program designed to support parents
in preparing their 10 to 12 year old child
to move successfully from supervised
before and after school care, to safe,
home-based self care. Lunch break is:
11:30 am-12:30 pm. Financial assistance
may be available, please inquire. Cosponsor: London Children’s Connection.
on pages 14 – 20.
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East London Evening Book Club
Ongoing, 1st Wed/month, 7-8 pm
Join us for good books and conversation
with other book lovers. New members
welcome. Books are available at each
meeting for next month’s discussion.
Additional copies are available at the
branch following the book club meeting.
East London Morning Book Club
Ongoing, 2nd Wed/month, 10-11 am
Join us for good books and conversation
with other book lovers. New members are
always welcome. Books are available at
each meeting for next month’s discussion.
Additional copies are available at the
branch following the book club meeting.
Ongoing, 2nd Sat/month, 9 am-1 pm &
Contact 519-964-3663 x300 or housing@
centreofhope.ca to make appointment or
learn more. The Housing Stability Bank
provides small grants and interest free
loans to assist Londoners with low income
to obtain and retain their housing and for
those at risk of homelessness to remain
housed. Housing Stability Bank workers
will be available to complete applications
for assistance and provide information and
referrals to community resources. Offered
by The Salvation Army Centre of Hope in
cooperation with the City of London, London
Tax Clinic - For 2015 Returns
Mar. 1-Apr. 26, Tuesdays, 9:30 am-3:30 pm.
(No clinic March 15)
individuals or individuals who report capital
gains or losses, employment expenses,
business or rental income and expenses.
For more information regarding other tax
clinics, please visit http://www.cra-arc.
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Parenting Classes for parents of
children 5-12 years old (Triple P)
Mar. 1-22, Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
To register call 519-663-5317 ext 2378
Parenting classes facilitated by Health
Professionals from the Middlesex
London Health Unit. Seminar 1 - The
Power of Positive Parenting Seminar
2 - Raising Confident, Competent
Children Seminar 3 - Raising Resilient
Children Seminar 4 (Discussion Group)
-Disobedience. Participation in all 4
classes is recommend but not necessary.
Prenatal Classes
May 19-June 9, Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 pm
Register and find other class times and
locations: http://www.healthunit.com/
prenatalhealth Cost is $10.
early in your pregnancy, as classes fill
quickly. Fee can be waived. Co-sponsor:
Middlesex-London Health Unit.
Basic Photography: Using Your
Digital Camera
Mar. 8-29, Tuesdays, 6:30-8 pm
Register starting February 2.
Become more comfor table and
confident in taking pictures with your
digital camera! This four week session
will cover topics such as parts of the
camera, storytelling with pictures,
lighting, shutter speed, and much more!
May 28, Saturday, 10 am-12 pm
Tai Chi
Apr. 5-June 7, Tuesdays, 7-7:45 pm
Register starting Mar. 1. $45.
Learn a series of flowing moves to
help reduce stress, improve balance,
strengthen muscles and joints, increase
flexibility and enhance memory. Nonrefundable fee payable at registration.
Couponing and Price Match Workshop
April 9, Saturday, 10 am-12 pm
Register starting March 3.
Would you like to save hundreds of dollars
a year in groceries? In this workshop you
will learn couponing and price matching
tips and tricks that will help you get
great discounts when grocery shopping.
National Canadian Film Day. Call or
ask for the title of the film showing. In
partnership with REEL Canada. Door
prizes at the screenings.
on pages 14 – 20.
| Jalna
1119 Jalna Blvd.
519-685-6465
| CHILDREN
Ongoing-May 21, 3rd Sat/month, 2:30-4 pm
We provide the LEGO bricks, you provide
the imagination.
Button Making for the Whole Family
Design and create your very own button.
Photos must be photocopied to fit in the
button maker. Bring the whole family out!
(Parent must attend from 11:30-2:30 pm)
Register starting Mar. 22.
$35/child, non-refundable fee at time of
registration.
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Ongoing, Tuesdays, 9am-12 pm, and
Fridays, 1-5 pm, and 4th Sat/month,
1:30-4 pm
learn more.
small grants and interest free loans
to assist Londoners with low income
to obtain and retain their housing and
for those at risk of homelessness to
remain housed. Housing Stability Bank
workers will be available to complete
applications for assistance and provide
information and referrals to community
resources. Offered by The Salvation
Army Centre of Hope in cooperation
with the City of London, London
Jalna Book Club
Ongoing-May 18, 3rd Wed/month, 7-8 pm
Read each book in advance and join a
lively, informal discussion. Book titles
are available one month in advance.
Coffee and a Card
Ongoing-May 19, 1st & 3rd Thurs/month,
2:30-3:30 pm
Come and enjoy an afternoon
out and make a simple card that
your family and friends will love.
The Colouring Corner
Ongoing-May 17, 1st & 3rd Tues/month,
6:30-8:30 pm
Have you rediscovered the simple
joy of colouring, the way it allows
everyone to participate regardless of
artistic talent? Have you seen all the
adult colouring books being displayed
at local book stores? Come out and
enjoy some colouring and make some
new friends as we enjoy this relaxing
hobby! Please bring your own supplies.
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NeighbourGood London Workshops
Workshops geared to neighbourhood
associations and resident-led groups
with focus on strengthening their
neighbourhood. Experts will be discussing
a variety of topics. Refreshments. Offered
in partnership with the City of London.
Festival Flashback Films
Mar. 31, Thursday, 6-8:30 pm.
Call for film titles
Join us for a special screening of inspiring
mountain, world culture, adventure
and environmental films. These short
films were selected from nominees and
winners that have been part of the Banff
Centre’s annual Mountain Film Festival.
Prenatal Classes
Apr. 14-May 5, Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 pm
| Lambeth
7112 Beattie St.
519-652-2951
| CHILDREN
Baby Massage
Mar.24- Apr.14, Thursday, 1:30-3 pm
Register by calling OEYC at 519-631-9496
Come out and meet Patti who is a certified
Infant Massage Instructor and enjoy the
many benefits of infant massage. This 4
week program is designed to teach parents
and caregivers of infants (pre-crawlers)
a warm, nurturing, bonding experience
through touch. Offered with ElginMiddlesex Ontario Early Years Centre.
Exploring the Alphabet
(ages 2 1/2 with Caregiver)
Apr. 1-22, Fridays, 10-11 am
Registration begins March 1
Join Marilyn from Ontario Early Years
to explore the alphabet. This program
includes stories, songs and lots of
activities to help children learn the basics
of letter recognition and sounds.
Infant Sign (infant with caregiver)
Apr.21-May 5, Thursdays, 1:30-3 pm
Register by calling OEYC at 519-631-9496.
Using their hands to communicate
comes naturally to babies. Whether it’s
as simple as pointing at what they want
or as complex as a complete sentence
using signs. Sign language simply
helps parent and child communicate
better. Come out and learn how to sign
with your infant. Offered with ElginMiddlesex Ontario Early Years Centre.
Mother’s Day Craft
May.7, Saturday, 2-4 pm, Drop in
Come make a special gift to give to your
special mom.
Baby Mother Goose
May 10-31, Tuesdays, 2-2:45 pm. Drop in
Join Marilyn for a class of singing, dancing,
playing and rhyming along with your baby/
toddler. Chat with other parents and let
baby sleep if needed. Offered with ElginMiddlesex Ontario Early Years Centre.
Family Mother Goose
(birth to age 6 with caregiver)
May 13-June 3, Fridays, 10-10:45 am
Registration begins April 1
Traditional nursery rhymes and props
are used to teach early math and early
literacy concepts to older children while
babies and toddlers enjoy the rhythm and
playfulness of singing songs. A story or
two will be read as well! Fun for everyone!
Offered with Elgin-Middlesex Ontario
Early Years Centre.
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Create Exquisite Greeting Cards
Ongoing, second Fri/month, 1:30-3 pm
Fee of $5/class due at time of registration.
Learn various techniques and create
exquisite greeting cards. Call branch for
further details.
Lambeth Wednesday Afternoon
Book Club
Ongoing, 2nd Wed/month, 1:30-2:30 pm
Registration required
Join us for an informal book discussion.
Lambeth Wednesday Morning
Book Club
Ongoing, 3rd Wed/month, 10-11 am
Lambeth Thursday Nite Book Club
Ongoing, 2nd Thurs/month, 7-8 pm
Lambeth Thursday Afternoon Book Club
Ongoing, 3rd Thurs/month, 2-3pm
Inspirational Book Club
Ongoing, 4th Fri/month, 1:30-2:30 pm
Do you want to read and discuss books
that INSPIRE you? Our reading choices
have included contemporary, historical,
realistic, suspenseful, romantic and faithbased fiction. Whether based on true or
fictional stories, memoirs or biographies,
our books are chosen to INSPIRE and to
encourage group discussion.
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Lambeth Village Crafters (Seniors)
Ongoing, 2nd & 4th Wed/month, 9:30-11 am
Bring your craft work, show and share.
Join this informal craft group of Lambeth
seniors, who gather bi-weekly to stitch,
visit and share a light snack. Call the
branch for more details.
Adult Beginner Drawing Class
Mar.23-May 4, Wednesdays, 1:30-3:30 pm
Registration begins Feb.1
Non refundable fee of $45
Adult students with no previous drawing/
art experience, will be introduced
to basic concepts and elementary
techniques necessary to produce art.
In addition, each class will include 15
minutes of information and examples
about a particular artist: such as Robert
Bateman or Matisse. Relax and discover
the talent you have. Come and enjoy
the beauty of art! List of materials
required will be provided at first class.
on pages 14 – 20.
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Landon
167 Wortley Rd.
519-439-6240
| CHILDREN
Ongoing, 3rd Sat/month
the imagination.
at the work of that evening’s featured
poets, and to share their own poetry
in a mutually supportive atmosphere.
Poetry London Readings
Mar. 16 & Apr. 20, Wednesdays, 7:30-9pm
Poetry London hosts and celebrates
nationally acclaimed and local poets. This
season we are proud to host: Wed. Mar.
16-Rita Wong and Larissa Lai; Wed. Apr.
20-Jordan Abel and Sadiqa De Meijer. For
more information: www.poetrylondon.ca
Landon Knitting Circle
Ongoing, Thursdays, 1:30-3:00 pm
Learn to knit improve your skills
complete a project help someone else.
Share patterns, ideas and stories.
Amazing Urban Pollinators
Mar. 23-Apr. 6, Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30 pm
This series will focus on the importance
that urban pollinators play in creating
cities that are healthy, bio-diverse and
regenerative. March 23 - Creating an Urban
oasis for Pollinators. Learn how to create
garden and outdoor spaces that attract
and nourish butterflies and bees. March
30 - Bees. Learn about honeybees and
native bees. April 6 - Monarch Butterflies.
Discover the lifecycle, migration and
the role that they play in ecosystems.
Mindfulness Practice Group
Mar. 3-Jun. 28, Tuesdays, 2-4 pm
Register: 519-432-1607 ext. 290 or
[email protected]
The skill of mindfulness is an ancient
Buddhist practice that has profound
relevance for our present day lives.
Mindfulness practice is about more than
meditation. Program is in partnership with
Canadian Mental Health AssociationLondon.
Books on Tap
Location: The Wortley Roadhouse
Mar. 30, Apr. 27, May 25, Wednesdays,
7:30-9 pm.
Love to talk about books? Do you also
like to enjoy a pint or two? Join us for
Books on Tap, where we will discuss
what we’ve been reading over some
adult beverages. In a book rut, or haven’t
read anything lately? Come out, join the
conversation and find your next great read!
In Concert: Celtic Shift
Mar. 5, Saturday, 3:30-4:30 pm
Drop in for an hour of music with Celtic
Shift.Irish and Scottish traditional tunes
with modern twists into jazz, rock and pop
styles. All welcome!
Shakespeare 400
Apr. 5, Tuesday, 7 pm
To celebrate four hundred years of
William Shakespeare (d. 1616), Western
University professor M.J. Kidnie highlights
the 2016 Stratford Shakespeare season,
including the North American premiere
of Shakespeare in Love. Q&A to follow.
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Landon Book Discussion Group
Ongoing, 2nd Tues/month, 7:00-8:30 pm
Local writer, Jean McKay, leads an
informative and lively discussion. Check with
the Branch for upcoming title for discussion.
Machu Picchu: Travel Talk
Mar. 13, Wednesday, 7:30-8:30 pm
London travel adventurer, Don Kelly, will
share the footsteps of his recent trip to
Peru and Machu Picchu.
Poetry London Workshop
Mar. 16 & Apr. 20, Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 pm
The Poetry London Workshops are open
to anyone who enjoys discussing poetry.
The workshops provide an opportunity
for participants to take a closer look
PAIR: People Acquiring
Intimate Relationships
Apr. 12-May 17, Tuesdays and Thursdays,
1:30-3:30 pm
Register by calling 519-432-1607 ext 419.
Learn about a variety of topics including:
healthy relationships, self-disclosure
and risk taking, intimacy and sexuality,
relationship planning, healthy sexuality. In
partnerhip with Canadian Mental Health
Association Middlesex.
Writing Workshop with Jordan Abel
Apr. 21, Thursday, 1-3 pm
Register starting Apr. 1st. Cost: $5
Poetry is a process that requires writing
and rewriting, thinking and rethinking. In
this workshop, Jordan Abel will concentrate
on the methods and practices of poetry
writing, and how to think and rethink the
tools that we use to write poetry. Offered in
partnership with Poetry London and their
recogniton of Indigenous Creative Arts.
Our Healing Journey Documentary and
Wampum workshop
Apr. 23, Saturday, 1-4 pm
Registration starts Mar 25
Come watch the documentary “Our Healing
Journey” followed by a short discussion
concerning the truth and reconciliation
of residential schools. Create your own
mini Dish With One Spoon wampum
belt. Various wampum belts, and their
meanings, will be on display. This program
is facilitated by Starr McGahey-Albert from
Chippewas of the Thames First Nation
and Brenda Collins, five times great
grand-daughter of Chief Jean Baptiste
Assiginack. In partnership with Poetry
London and Tecumseh Community School
in recogniton of Indigenous Creative Arts.
Creative Age - Dancing Debbie’s
Diva Fitness (50+)
Apr. 28, May 5, 12 & 19, Thursdays, 7 pm
Registration starts April 7.
Diva Fitness is a dance/exercise program
geared to the boomer/zoomer generation.
Routines are choreographed using an
array of music from the 50’s, 60’s etc.
Improve posture, upper body strength
and overall fitness as you sing and dance
while getting fit. Fitness should be fun!
May 28, Saturday, 9:15 am-11:45 am
on pages 14 – 20.
| masonville
| Masonville
30 North Centre Rd.
519-660-4646
| CHILDREN
Chess in the Library (7+)
Ongoing- June 10, Fridays, 4-5:30 pm
No sessions Mar. 18 & 25
Do you enjoy playing chess but have no
one to play against? Members gather
each week to play casual and blitz chess
games and provide tips and strategies.
Players of all strengths are welcome
to come and play with volunteers from
Chess in the Library, London Chapter.
Ongoing - June 25, Saturdays, 2-3:30 pm
the imagination.
Spring Afternoon Movie
Mar. 26, Apr. 30 & May 28, last Sat/month,
2-3:45 pm
Need a Saturday afternoon break?
Come and watch a movie on our big
screen. Bring your own munchies!
Call ahead to find out what’s playing!
(Parent attendance is required
from 11:30 am-2:30 pm)
Register beginning March 2.
$35/child, non-refundable fee due at
registration.
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| GENERAL
Mother/Daughter Teen Book Club
(12+ yrs)
Ongoing, 3rd Wed/month, 7-8:30 pm
No session in March
Register both Mother and Daughter,
space available for April-May sessions.
Join us once a month as we read and
share our favourite books. Snacks
are provided! Call branch to find out
upcoming book title. Check out our
blog to see past titles we’ve read: http://
masonvilleteenbookclub.blogspot.ca/
Paper Folding (all ages)
Ongoing, 2nd Sat/month, 2 - 4 pm
No program Apr. 2
Drop in to learn the art of paper
folding! Origami paper will be provided.
T1 Empowerment
Mar. 3 - June 9, Thursdays, 6:30 - 7:30 pm
A safe place for teen girls aged 12 - 18
with type 1 diabetes. Allowing teens to
create lasting friendships with peers,
while discussing issues, concerns and
successes about life with type 1 diabetes.
The focus is on positivity and mentorship.
Facilitated by Kayla Brown, creator of T1
Diabetes Memes and former president
of the Western U. Diabetes Association.
Rubik’s Cube Unplugged Club
(9-15 years)
Mar. 4 - June 24, Fridays, 4-5 pm
No session March 18 & 25
Discover your inner Rubik’s cube skills.
Local teen Ryan, who has competed in
Rubik’s Cube Championships, will be on
hand to help you get started and share
some of his secrets with you that you can
try hands-on today! Ryan will have some
of his Rubik’s cube collection with him but
please bring your own cube.
Teen Movie Night (13-18 years)
May 5, Thursday, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Catch a recently released teen movie on
the library’s big screen. Call to find out
what’s playing a week ahead. Movie starts
at 6:30 pm so come early to get a spot.
Make in 3D! (Family)
Apr. 15, Friday, 2-4 pm
Join us for 3D Maker fun - Squigz, Lego,
Makedo, K’nex, modeling clay and more!
Neighbourhood Drop in:
Games, Cards and Knitting
Mar. 1 - June 21, Tuesdays, 2-3:45 pm
Looking for a challenging game of Scrabble
or to play Euchre? Maybe you’d just like to
do a puzzle or knit with companions and
share patterns, ideas and stories? Drop
in and join in an activity of your interest.
Problem Solving Group for Seniors (65+)
Mar. 2 - Apr. 20, 1st & 3rd Wed/ month,
1:30 - 3:30 pm
Interested in meeting new people, learning
about the resources in your community,
and enhancing your coping skills? Join
our problem solving group as we discuss
relevant and timely topics such as living
on a budget and more! A new topic will be
discussed at each meeting. Co-sponsored
with London Health Sciences Centre.
Mar. 2 & 16, Apr. 6 & 20, May 4 & 18,
Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Current Events Discussion Group
Mar. 3 - Jun 23, Thursdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm
No meeting March 17
Are you retired and interested in
current events and politics? Come meet
people and discuss the latest events.
on pages 14 – 20.
masonville |
Prenatal Classes
Mar. 3 - 31, Thursdays, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
No class March 17
prenatalhealth
Cost is $10.
Masonville Book Circle
Mar. 10, Apr. 14 & May 12, 2nd Thurs/
month, 10:30 am-noon
Join our discussion of contemporary works
and ones from past years now renowned.
Upcoming Titles - Mar. 10: Remarkable
Creatures by Tracy Chevalier. Apr. 14:
Quiet by Susan Cain. May 12: From
the Fifteenth District by Mavis Gallant
Masonville Book Club: Prize Books:
Which and Why?
Mar. 15, Apr. 19 & May 17, 3rd Tues/
month, 7:30 - 8:30 pm
Join our monthly book club for stimulating
discussions about interesting books. Mar.
15: The Language of Flowers by Vanessa
Diffenbaugh. Apr. 19: Behind the Beautiful
Forevers by Katherine Boo. May 17: H is
for Hawk by Helen Macdonald.
Shakespeare 400
To celebrate four hundred years of
William Shakespeare (d. 1616), Stratford
Festival archivist Stephanie Vaillant
shows how Shakespeare plays are
preserved, with stunning examples
from past productions. Q&A to follow.
Tai Chi Qi Gong:
18 Movements (Intermediate)
Apr. 6 - May 11, Wednesdays, 7:45 - 8:45 pm
Register beginning Mar. 9
$30 non-refundable fee payable at
registration.
Tai Chi Qi Gong is an effective exercise
for health improving flexibility and posture,
strength and balance, and the integration
of body and mind. For people who have
taken the Introductory course (except
pregnant women).
Western Psychology Series
Presented in partnership with Western’s Clinical Psychology Department
Don’t Panic: How Stress Changes
the Body and Mind
Mar. 24, Thursday, 6:30 pm
Repeated or long-term stress can
profoundly alter brain structure and
function. Join us for a discussion of the
effects of chronic stress on your mood,
memory and attention, as well as some
everyday strategies for stress reduction.
Close Relationships and Mental Health
Join us for an informative look at ways
in which common components of your
relationship influence the present and
future mental health of you and your
partner.
Healthy Aging: Cognitive and
Emotional Considerations
Mar. 26, Saturday, 1 pm
As the Canadian population continues
to age, researchers are learning more
about the protective factors that promote
psychologically healthy aging. Learn
about everyday practices and lifestyle
choices that contribute to cognitive and
emotional well-being in aging.
Assertiveness Skills for
Healthy Relationships
Assertive communication is key for
healthy relationships. Learn about
cognitive and behavioural strategies
for overcoming obstacles for being
assertive and for developing more
effective communication skills.
Tai Chi Qi Gong:
18 Movements (Introductory)
Apr. 6 - May 11, Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Register beginning Mar. 9
$30 non-refundable fee payable
at registration.
Tai Chi Qi Gong is an effective exercise
for health improving flexibility and
posture, strength and balance, and
the integration of body and mind. For
beginners (except pregnant women).
Painting with Peter Lam
Apr. 7 - May 26, Thursdays, 10 am - 12 pm
Register beginning March 1
$70 non-refundable fee payable at
registration.
London artist, Peter Lam, provides
guidance for artists of all levels. A list
of painting materials will be provided.
La violence conjugale
Apr. 27, Wednesday, 1 - 1:45 pm
To register: 519-679-4200 or
[email protected]
Réseau-femmes du sud-ouest de l’Ontario
vous invite à nous joindre pour savoir
comment identifier la violence faite aux
femmes, comment réagir si on est victime
ou témoin et comment les enfants exposés
à la violence en sont touchés. Travaillons
ensemble à élever une génération qui
dit NON à la violence. Dégustation et
breuvages seront offerts. This session is
presented in French. English translation
available upon request.
L’Amour de soi
May 25, Wednesday, 1 - 1:45 pm
To register: 519-679-4200 or
[email protected]
Avec les médias et la technologie de nos
jours, il devient de plus en plus difficile
aux femmes de garder une image saine
d’elles-mêmes. Réseau-femmes du sudouest de l’Ontario vous invite à nous
joindre pour savoir comment stimuler
votre estime de soi et avoir une image
positive de soi. Dégustation et breuvages
seront offerts. This session is presented in
French. English translation available upon
request.
| pond mills & sherwood
| Pond Mills
1166 Commissioners Rd. E.
519-685-1333
| CHILDREN
Mar. 12, Saturday, 2:30-4 pm
the imagination.
Apr. 5-19, Tuesdays, 7-8:30 pm
(Parent attendance is required at 3 rd
session)
Register Starting March 8.
registration.
A program designed to support parents in
preparing their 10 to 12 year old child to
move successfully from supervised before
and after school care, to safe, homebased self care. Financial assistance
| GENERAL
Mar. 3-Apr. 29, Thursdays & Fridays, 12
noon-3pm (No clinics Mar. 17, 18, and 25)
Colourific Experience (Age 10+)
Mar. 16, Wednesday, 10:30-11 am
Register starting March 1
Join the colouring craze! Come to the
library and see what all the fuss is about
when you colour a difficult picture.
May 11, Wednesday, 7 pm
associations and resident -led groups
with focus on strengthening their
neighbourhood. Experts will be discussing
a variety of topics. Refreshments. Offered
in partnership with the City of London.
| Sherwood
1225 Wonderland Rd. N.
519-473-9965
| CHILDREN
After-School Tutoring
(Students Grades 1-12)
Ongoing, Thursdays, 5-7 pm
No session Mar. 17
The After-School Tutoring program is
designed to provide homework help for
students in Grades 1-12. Students can
get help with their homework in all of their
subjects in English and/or French. Spaces
are limited (maximum of 3 students per
volunteer). Children 7 years and under
must have a parent or caregiver present
in the Library. Cosponsored with NWLRC.
Ongoing, 1st Sat/month, 2:30-3:30 pm
the imagination.
Dog Tales - One on One!
Mar. 26, Apr. 23, May 28, Saturdays,
11 am-noon
Call Branch for more information and to
register for a session.
A great way for shy or reluctant readers
7 - 13 years of age to practice reading
skills and build confidence. Register for a
15 minute one-on-one session and read
to a St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog in
the library. St. John Therapy Dogs have
been assessed to read with children.
Maker Fair (Family)
Join us for Maker Fair fun - Squishy
circuits, MaKey MaKey, Squigz,
Osmo, Drawdio, Etch a Sketch,
Spirograph, Korg Clip Hit and more!
| GENERAL
Ongoing, 2nd Thurs/month, 1:30-3:30 pm
Women of the World
Ongoing, 1st & 3rd Sat/month, 10-noon
Meet and connect with other women, share
and learn from the experiences of other
immigrant women, learn about issues
that are important to your health and
the health of your family, get information
about services in the city, make friends
and have fun! Daycare is provided. Cosponsored with London InterCommunity
Health Centre.
Celebrating Seniors Series
Ongoing, 2nd Wed/month, 2-3 pm
Join us for an activity or speaker. Bring
a friend! Planned with the Medway
Seniors Group. March 9 - Telehomecare
Program (Lindsay Bowden, CCAC); April
13 - “How to Manage Your Money” (Robert
Leyland, Family Service Thames Valley)
Sherwood Book Club
Ongoing, 1st Tues/month, 2:15-3:15 pm
Read each book in advance and join a
lively, informal. Phone the branch for more
information.
Itch to Stitch Club
Ongoing, Thursdays, 1-3 pm
Bring your current project: knitting,
crocheting, looming, rug hooking. Get
help from other stitchers or learn how
to stitch. No experience necessary. $2
weekly donation goes towards our supply
of needles, yarns and looms. Cosponsor Alice Saddy Association. Drop in.
on pages 14 – 20.
stoney creek |
Mar. 4-Apr. 29, Fridays, 9:30am-4:30pm
(except March 25) and Mar. 5-Apr. 30,
Saturdays, 9:30am-12:30pm (except
March 26)
Prenatal Classes
May 4-25, Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm
children 5-12 years old (Triple P)
Apr. 5-26, Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm
To register, call the MLHU:
519-663-5317 ext 2378
Professionals from the Middlesex London
Health Unit. Seminar 1 - The Power of
Positive Parenting. Seminar 2 - Raising
Confident, Competent Children. Seminar
3 - Raising Resilient Children. Seminar
4 (Discussion Group) -Disobedience.
Participation in all 4 classes is recommend
but not necessary.
| Stoney Creek
How to Manage Your Money
Apr. 13, Wednesday, 2-3 pm
Register starting Feb. 24
This workshop will focus on living on a low
income budget, stretching your finances
and dealing with debt. Facilitator: Robert
Leyland. In partnership with Family
Service Thames Valley.
associations and resident -led
groups with focus on strengthening
their neighbourhood. Experts will
be discussing a variety of topics.
Refreshments. Offered in partnership
with the City of London.
May 28, Saturday, 9:30-11:30 am
920 Sunningdale Rd. E.
519-930-2065
| CHILDREN
Wacky Word Fun (7-12yrs)
Ongoing, 2nd Sat/month, 2-3:30 pm
Drop in, meet new friends and play
a variety of fun games and activities
designed to help improve your English
language skills.
Egg-cellent Easter Craft! (Children)
Mar. 26, Saturday, 2-4 pm
Hop on down to the library to
make an Egg-cellent Easter Craft!
PA Day Movie
Come in and watch a recently released
or classic movie on our big screen! Call
the branch to find out what’s playing.
Story & Swim (1yr+)
Apr. 22-June 3, Fridays, 9:15-10:30 am
No class May 13
Register starting April 15 at 9 am
In partnership with the Stoney Creek
YMCA, this parent and child program
focuses on sharing literature and exploring
imagination in a fun environment. Join us
for a 30 minute storytime in the Stoney
Creek Branch Library, followed by 30
minutes in the YMCA pool for songs,
games and splashing! Parents MUST
accompany their child in the pool, with a
maximum of 4 children per adult in the pool.
Poetry Kites: Make Your Poetry Fly! (8-12)
In celebration of Poetry Month, we are
making poetry and kites, and using
them together to make our poetry fly!
Join us for a fun, creative, imaginative,
and word-friendly time together!
Stoney Creek Origami Fun! (Family)
Join us for some easy and fun origami
projects, where we will create with paper
and learn some new folding designs. Bring
siblings and parents along and we can all
learn together! Paper provided.
‘Leggo My Lego’ Family Fun! (Family)
May 21, Saturday, 2:30-4 pm
Come as a family and have fun together
with your community designing and
creating all kinds of colourful Lego
structures.
| TEENS
Teen Workshops at Stoney Creek
(14-18 yrs)
Mar. 24, Apr. 28, May 26, Thursdays,
7-8:30 pm
Register in advance.
Explore interactive and engaging activities
in these fun and crafty workshops. MarchCan You Kumihimo? April- Printed Patches.
May- Rock the Ukulele! Ask staff for details!
| westmount
| GENERAL
Join us at Stoney Creek over
the month of April to celebrate
National Poetry Month!
We will have occasional creative
drop-in activities, poems posted,
spine book poetry, writing
poems, and more!
Stoney Creek Adult Book Club
Ongoing, 3rd Wed/month 7:30-8:30 pm
Contact Elizabeth or Jacqui at the Branch
for details. Book discussion group. New
members are welcome.
Colouring For Adults at Stoney Creek
Mar. 1-31, daily during Library hours
Not just for kids anymore! Rediscover
colouring as a relaxing and meditative
experience. Drop in anytime and ask staff
for a colouring sheet. Basic supplies are
provided.
Check Out the Ukulele (Adult)
Apr. 7 & 14, Thursdays, 7-8 pm
Register starting March 1 in person
at the Branch or by phone.
Sign up for this 2-session beginners-only
program to get to know this fun and popular
instrument. Learn some basic chords
and strumming patterns, play some easy
songs and get tips on how to progress.
AND....if you don’t already have a uke of
your own, you can sign out one of ours!
Prenatal Classes
Apr. 19-May 10, Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm
May 14, Saturday, 10 am-noon
| Westmount
3200 Wonderland Rd. S.
519-473-4708
| CHILDREN
Westmount Community Playgroup
(birth-6 years with caregiver)
Ongoing, Thursdays, 9:45-10:45 am or
11 am- 12 pm. For more information call
OEYC at 519-473-2825
Parent, caregivers and children
participate in interactive early learning
activities. Offered with Ontario
Early Years Centre London West.
Sing Read Play Love (birth-1 year)
Mar. 9, Wednesday, 10-11 am
Register by calling OEYC, London West
at 519-473-2825.
Enjoy an hour of language-based
play with your baby aged birth to one
year. We will explore early language
development and early literacy through
adult discussion, looking at easy ways
to bring singing, talking, and reading
into day to day play. We invite you to
bring your baby with you to sing, read,
play and love. Co-sponsored with the
Ontario Early Years Centre, London West.
Think Outside the Box: A Unique
Recycled Craft
Apr. 15, Friday, 2:30-3:30 pm
To celebrate Earth Day this year,
join us in making a unique, one of a
kind craft using recycled materials.
May. 5-19, Thursdays, 7-8:30 pm
(Parents must attend 3rd session)
Register starting Apr. 5.
registration.
A program designed to support parents in
preparing their 10 to 12 year old child to
move successfully from supervised before
and after school care, to safe, homebased self care. Financial assistance
Mother’s Day Craft (Family)
May 7, Saturday, 10 am-4 pm
Come in and create a beautiful gift for
someone special this Mother’s Day.
| GENERAL
Play Piano at the Library
Ongoing, Saturdays, 9 am-5 pm
Come and play the piano at your library!
Whether you have never played before or
have many years experience, our piano is
available on a first come first serve basis.
Music scores and headphones are also
available.
Arabic/English Conversation Circle
Ongoing, 2nd & 4th Thurs/month, 7-8 pm
Whether you speak Arabic or English
or wish to speak both, join our
conversation circle every other week
to learn new words, phrases and
conversation skills. Everyone is welcome.
Women of the World
Ongoing, 2nd & 4th Thurs/ month, 5-7 pm
Meet and connect with other women,
share and learn from the experiences
of other immigrant women, learn
about issues that are important to
your health and the health of your
family. get information about services
in the city, make friends and have fun!
Daycare is provided. Co-sponsored with
London InterCommunity Health Centre.
Knit n’ Stitch
Looking for time to knit, crochet or
stitch? Need some help on your
project? Come join the Knit n’ Stitch
group at Westmount on Wednesday
evenings. New members are welcome!
Westmount Tuesday Evening Book Club
Ongoing, 2nd Tues/month, 7-8 pm
Love to read? Want to chat with other
book lovers? Join us for an evening of
great book discussion. Please pick up the
current book selection at the meeting or
at Westmount’s circulation desk.
Westmount Friday Morning Book Club
Ongoing, 3rd Fri/month, 10-11 am
Join us for a lively discussion of current
and classic fiction and non-fiction. Please
pick up the current book selection at the
meeting or at Westmount’s circulation desk.
westmount |
When We Were Young Book Club
Ongoing, 4th Thurs/month, 7-8 pm
This is a book club for adults who enjoy
revisiting favourite books from their youth,
as well as reading new titles. Please pick up
the current book selection at the meeting
or at Westmount’s circulation desk.
Ongoing, Wednesdays, 9 am-12 pm
learn more.
small grants and interest free loans to
assist Londoners with low income to
obtain and retain their housing and for
those at risk of homelessness to remain
housed. Housing Stability Bank workers
will be available to complete applications
for assistance and provide information
and referrals to community resources.
Offered by The Salvation Army Centre
of Hope in cooperation with the City
of London, London Hydro and Union
Gas. All applications are completed by
appointment only.
Western Psychology Series
Presented in partnership with Western’s
Clinical Psychology Department
Don’t Panic: How Stress Changes
the Body and Mind
Repeated or long-term stress can
profoundly alter brain structure and
function. Join us for a discussion of the
effects of chronic stress on your mood,
memory and attention, as well as some
everyday strategies for stress reduction.
Healthy Aging: Cognitive and
Emotional Considerations
As the Canadian population continues
to age, researchers are learning
more about the protective factors
that promote psychologically healthy
aging. Learn about everyday practices
and lifestyle choices that contribute to
cognitive and emotional well-being in
aging.
Access to Mental Health Services
in London
What can you expect from London
Mental Health Services? Learn where
and when to find help, what services our
City has to offer, and how you can get
involved and navigate the mental health
system, for both adults and children.
Assertiveness Skills for Healthy
Relationships
Assertive communication is key for
healthy relationships. Learn about
cognitive and behavioural strategies
for overcoming obstacles for being
assertive and for developing more
effective communication skills.
Strength in Numbers: Your Role
in Supporting Friends, Family and
Colleagues Living with Mental Illness
During their lifetime, everyone will
be indirectly affected by the mental
health challenges of a family member,
friend or colleague. We will discuss
ways that you can effectively support
those in your life experiencing mental
illness and the benefits your support
can confer.
Creative Retirement Planning Series
Mar. 10 - 31, Thursdays, 7-8:30 pm
An introduction to retirement opportunities
and transitioning strategies, this series
will cover a number of topics of interest to
both seniors and baby boomers. Topics:
Mar. 10 - Welcome to the New Retirement
Mar. 17 - Living Well on Your Retirement
Income Mar. 24 - Creative Housing
Options throughout Retirement Mar. 31
- Creative Age Sampler. In partnership
with London’s Creative Age Network.
children 2-5 yrs old (Triple P)
Apr. 6 - 27, Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm
Call the Middlesex-London Health Unit
519-663-5317 ext 2378.
Professionals from the Middlesex London
Health Unit. Seminar 1 -The Power of
Positive Parenting Seminar 2- Raising
Confident, Competent Children Seminar
3 - Raising Resilient Children Seminar
4(Discussion Group)- Disobedience.
Participation in all 4 seminars is
recommended but not necessary.
Apr. 20, Wednesday, 10 am - 12 pm
We’ll be screening a Canadian film
for National Canadian Film Day. Call
or ask for the title of the film showing.
In partnership with REEL Canada.
Door prizes at the screenings.
Craft Supply Swap at Westmount
Library
May 14, Saturday, 2-4 pm.
Register by May 7.
Calling knitters, painters, card makers,
or quilters! Come and bring your surplus
supplies and trade with other crafters! All
types of crafting supplies welcome.
on pages 14 – 20.
Saturday
Spring Plant
Exchanges
Calling all gardeners...Exchange
your extra cuttings, bulbs and plants
with other gardeners. Bring them in
labelled, leak-proof containers.
FREE!
MAY 7
2-4 pm BEACOCK
MAY 14
10-noon STONEY CREEK
1-3 pm CROUCH
10-noonJALNA
MAY 21
MAY 28
9:15-11:30amLANDON
9:30-11:30am SHERWOOD
10-noon EAST LONDON
2-4 pm CHERRYHILL
2-4 pm BYRON
JUNE 4
10-noon MASONVILLE
10am - 3pm WESTMOUNT
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Your Library is a great place to meet new people and become a part of the community.
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Your library is for everyone!
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In addition to this magazine, our website is a good place to learn more about the many free
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volunteers. Located at the Central Library.
THANK YOU!
The 2015 A Book For Every Child ®
campaign has ended and more than 6300
London girls and boys will receive new
books distributed through local schools
and agencies.
The Friends of the London Public Library
would like to thank Londoners for donating
beautiful books and making generous
financial donations. The campaign again
received a generous donation from The
Lawson Foundation and support from
The Library Book Store. The Londoner
provided advertising.
Thanks also go to participating book stores;
The Book Store at Western, Chapters
South, Coles Books, Indigo Books, Oxford
Book Shop and Mastermind Toys and
Books assisted with this program.
Books are distributed throughout the year.
It’s always a good time to donate to A Book
For Every Child®.
Left to right in photo: Scott Courtice, Chair, London Public Library Board, Carmen Sprovieri and
Ann Henderson, Friends of the London Public Library.
Friends Donate $70,000 to the Library
At the January meeting of the London Public Library Board, the Friends of London Public
Library presented the Library with a cheque for $70,000 to support much-needed programs
and resources. This donation represents the dedicated, ongoing work of many Friends who
raise funds through the Library Store at Central Library, an annual book sale and other
revenue generating initiatives. This donation will ensure that hundreds of London children
benefit from programs such as the TD Summer Reading Club and the Summer R.E.A.D.
program and also supports the very popular Jazz for the People series which provides
high-quality music experiences to Londoners.
Coming Soon: Mini Book Sales in various Library locations!
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KIDS
BOOKS FOR
picture books
I Want a Monster
by Elise Gravel
Some monsters smell like pirate
feet and some might read your
diary, but they are all so cute!
Scribble by Ruth Ohi
Circle, Square and Triangle are
doing just fine — but when
Scribble draws them together,
their imaginations soar.
Rain Fish by Lois Ehlert
From a scrap of newspaper with
a feather smile, to a piece of
cardboard with an orange peel
eye, Ehlert’s rain fish come in all
shapes and sizes.
Froggy Goes to the Library
by Jonathan London
When Froggy and Mom and the
Pollywogilina set out for library,
Froggy brings a wheelbarrow to
hold all the books he plans to
borrow.
Ella and Penguin
Stick Together
by Megan Maynor
Sometimes all you need is a
good friend to help you be brave.
When Spring Comes
by Kevin Henkes
Watch the world transform
when spring comes!
kid’s books
Princess in Black and the
Hungry Bunny Horde by
Shannon Hale
It’s a case of monstrous
cuteness as the Princess in
Black encounters her biggest
challenge yet – a field overrun
by adorable bunnies.
Raymie Nightingale
by Kate DiCamillo
Raymie Clarke has come
to realize that everything,
absolutely everything, depends
on her. And she has a plan.
Pax by Sara Pennypacker
A beautifully wrought, utterly
compelling novel about the
powerful relationship between a
boy and his fox.
OCDaniel by Wesley King
A coming-of-age story about a
boy whose life revolves around
hiding his obsessive compulsive
disorder until he gets a
mysterious note that changes
everything.
Neil Flambe and the Duel in the
Desert by Kevin Sylvester
Neil, “the flamboyant,
irrepressible chef”, hits the road
in his food truck and drives
right into a new case.
Misadventures of Max Crumbly
by Rachel Renee Russell
A brand-new series from the
bestselling Dork Diaries author.
Hot new titles
coming soon
to your
Library!
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ADULT FICT
Black Rabbit Hall
Eve Chase
He Will Be My Ruin
K.A. Tucker
The High Mountains
of Portugal
Yann Martel
Runaway
Peter May
The Language of Secrets
Ausma Zehenat Khan
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TEEN FICTIO
Sweetgirl
Travis Mulhauser
The Life of Elves
Muriel Barbery
Tumbled Graves
Brenda Chapman
The Motorcyclist
George Elliott Clarke
The Photographer’s Wife
Suzanne Joinson
Stars Above
(Lunar Chronicles series)
by Marissa Meyer
Glass Sword
(Red Queen series)
by Victoria Aveyard
Siren
by Kiera Cass
Torch Against the Night
(An Ember in the Ashes series)
by Sabaa Tahir
Lady Midnight
by Cassandra Clare
Unbecoming
by Jenny Downham
Back from the Dead
Bill Walton
Lust & Wonder
Augusten Burroughs
The End of Heart Disease: The
Eat to Live Plan to Prevent and
Reverse Heart Disease
Joel Fuhrman
Property Brothers Dream
House: The Ultimate Guide to
Finding & Fixing Your Perfect
Property
Jonathan Scott
Lauren Conrad Celebrate
Lauren Conrad
Dark Energy
by Robison Wells
Raven King
(Raven King Cycle series)
by Maggie Stiefvater
Love, Loss, and What We Ate:
A Memoir
Padma Lakshmi
Memory of Light
by Francisco X Stork
Unreasonable Doubt
Vicki Delany
ADULT
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NON- FICTIO
The Longevity Book: The
Biology of Resilience, the
Privilege of Time, and the New
Science of Aging
Cameron Diaz & Sandra
Bark
Exit, Pursued by a Bear
by E.K. Johnston
She’s Not There
Joy Fielding
Sprint: How to Solve Big
Problems and Test New Ideas
in Just 5 Days
Jake Knapp
The Stash Plan: Your 21-Day
Guide to Shed Weight, Feel
Great, and Take Charge of
Your Health
Laura Prepon & Elizabeth Troy
The Third Wave: An
Entrepreneur’s Vision of
the Future
Steve Case
It All Starts With Words
Kate’s Story
Kate Wiggins is the Executive Director of Women’s
Community House, Canada’s largest high-security
shelter for abused women and their children. Kate is also
on the Board of The Ontario Association of Interval &
Transition Houses.
When I was a little girl, life was crazy.
Until I was an adult, I didn’t know exactly how crazy it really was.
In part, it was because we moved a lot. Every year, it was a new
community and a new school. We went from neighbourhood to
neighbourhood, city to city, province to province. I only attended
the same school for two years in a row twice, and one year I
attended three different schools.
In addition to the moves, life felt crazy because of the fighting.
There was so much fighting. Screaming, yelling, hitting. Of course
(although I didn’t know it then) this made learning difficult, but
also because the curriculum varied dramatically from province to
province. Sometimes I was ahead and sometimes I was behind.
In grade two, my teacher told me my reading was below the
expected reading level. I was so embarrassed and in that
moment, I felt so stupid that I decided I would get better. And
so I did. I can’t remember the early, early books I read but by
grade three, I had graduated to novels (or chapter books as they
are now called). So fairly quickly, I discovered THE LIBRARY.
After my son was born, I took him to the library. Together, we
discovered Little Critters and Roald Dahl, along with Robert
Munsch books, Franklin the Turtle and The Chronicles of
Narnia. He read them all – sometimes twice – because they
were all so amazing.
I loved it there – the smell of it, the order it presented, the ever
so kind librarians, and of course, the books. So many books.
It was in the library that I discovered The Borrowers and The
Borrowers Afield. These incredibly tiny people who had amazing
adventures. I made little paper cut outs of tiny borrowers sitting
on spools of thread for weeks. I read Black Beauty and dreamt
of having my own beautiful black stallion. I read The Water
Babies and wished I was one. I read all the Sadlers Wells books
and ached to be a ballerina. I even tried to write about what it
would be like to dance. I remember reading Little Women and
felt what it would be like to have sisters.
My son is an adult now with three little girls. And when they
visit, we sometimes go to the library. Before bed, books like
Fancy Nancy, Where the Wild Things Are, Geronimo Stilton
and Goosebumps are read. I have no doubt that when my little
granddaughters are all grown up, should they choose to have
children, they too, will go to the library.
I read books that were tragic and sad and they helped me to
understand that life could also be tragic and sad. It wasn’t
strange or weird to feel sad or lonely. It didn’t matter in what
community I lived - there was always a library. And for me,
libraries were a lifeline to creativity and imagination. When I
take time to reflect about those times, I realize now that stories
gave me hope.
Giving children hope and confidence starts with words.
I am thankful to have discovered libraries at such a young age.
No matter what your life experience, there is always a library
filled with amazing possibilities, an oasis when life is hard and
you need an escape or a weekend adventure.
Get a Card!
Library cards are free to residents of
London, and to members of county libraries
in Elgin, Middlesex & Oxford, except the
town of Woodstock. Cards are issued on
presentation of personal identification and
proof of London or eligible county residency.
Non-residents may obtain a Library card for
a fee of $10 a month, to a maximum of
$50 a year.
Report loss of a library card immediately,
just as you would a credit card.
The replacement card fee is $2.
Borrowing Periods
Limit of 20 DVDs per card.
Maximum of 60 items per card.
Books & CDs
21 days
Quick Picks & Magazines
7 days
High demand material
7 days
Feature Film DVDs
7 days
All other DVDs
21 days
eBooks & eAudio
up to 21 days
eVideo
up to 5 days
Late Charges
London Public Library has a policy of
collecting late charges on overdue materials
to encourage prompt return. Overdue
materials are charged on a calendar day
basis, including Sunday, at all locations.
An electronic or phone message will be left
about overdue items 6 days after the due
date. Give us your email address and we’ll
send you an email reminder.
You can pay fines online!
Renewals
Limit of 3 renewals.
You cannot renew Quick Picks, high
demand materials or items with holds.
Renew items
•in person at any library
•online – use My Account tab
•by phone – 519-661-4600
Check to make sure your renewals were
successful and check the due date!
Outstanding late charges can affect your
ability to renew.
Returns
You may return materials to any London
Public Library. When we’re closed, return
chutes are open for your use.
Make sure DVD or CD cases are not empty!
InterLibrary Loan
You can borrow materials from many
other library systems through our library’s
Interlibrary Loan service:
www.lpl.ca/page/interlibrary-loan
Visiting Library
Anyone unable to use standard library
facilities may request home delivery by
calling 519-661-6444. Visiting Library
Service also oversees the distribution of
CNIB Talking Books.
Settlement Services
for Newcomers
$1
$10
30¢
$9
Library Settlement Workers are on hand at
Beacock Branch and Jalna Branch to help
newcomers with information and referral
services about employment, volunteer
opportunities, language learning and
assessment, and other issues related to
settling in London.
DVDs & Quick Picks
$1
$6
Accessibility
All other materials
15¢
$6
$1
$ 10
15¢
$6
LATE CHARGES
ADULT MATERIALS
DVDs, Quick Picks &
Book Club in a Bag
All other materials
per item max.
per day per item
CHILDREN’S MATERIALS
SENIOR CITIZENS (65+)
DVDs, Quick Picks &
Book Club in a Bag
All other materials
We want to be
accessible to you.
Ask about our
resources and
services if you’d
like to know more.
Computers
and Internet
All locations have computers you can use
for free with your valid, up-to-date library
card. Ask staff about setting up a PIN to log
in to our computers or wireless network.
Public internet computers are installed with
software programs for you to use. You can
print for a small fee.
Connect to our wireless network on your
laptop or mobile device at all branches
except Glanworth.
To get started using a computer or internet,
check our program listings for sessions
designed to help you get going.
Art Exhibits
We have space for art exhibits at many of
our library locations. To exhibit your art:
email [email protected] or
call 519-661-5120.
Posters and Flyers
We have community bulletin board space
in our libraries. Bring posters to the Central
Library Welcome Desk and fill out a request
form. Bulletin board space is limited and
demand is high. Priority is given to nonprofit events and organizations.
London Public Library is
proud to be a member of
the Child & Youth Network.
London Public
Library Board
Meets monthly on a Thursday at 5:30 pm in
the Board Room at Central Library. All are
welcome. Agendas, Minutes and Reports
are available online.
Scott Courtice (Chair)
Stuart Clark
Vicki Douvalis
Mariam Hamou
Bassam Lazar
Councillor Tanya Park
Hannah Rasmussen
Councillor Phil Squire
Donna Vachon
Hours
Locations
BEACOCK 519-451-8140
1280 Huron St. STONEY CREEK
N5Y 4M2
BYRON519-471-4000
MASONVILLE
1295 Commissioners Rd. W. N6K 1C9
CARSON
Windermere Rd.
519-438-4287
465 Quebec St. SHERWOOD
N5W 3Y4
BEACOCK
CENTRAL LIBRARY & SPRIET FAMILY
CHILDREN’S LIBRARY
251 Dundas St.
N6A 6H9
General info:
519-661-4600
Program registration: 519-661-5122
CHERRYHILL N6H 1S6
CROUCH CENTRAL/
CHILDRENS
519-673-0111
550 Hamilton Rd. EAST LONDON GLANWORTH BYRON
519-451-7600
CROUCH
N5V 1R1
519-681-6797
2950 Glanworth Dr. JALNA CARSON
EAST LONDON
N5Z 1S4
2016 Dundas St. E. LANDON
N6N 1N6
POND MILLS
519-685-6465
1119 Jalna Blvd.
LAMBETH N6E 3B3
WESTMOUNT
519-652-2951
7112 Beattie St. LANDON N6P 1A2
519-439-6240
167 Wortley Rd.
N6C 3P6
MASONVILLE 519-660-4646
30 North Centre Rd.
POND MILLS N5X 3W1
JALNA
N5Z 4W8
519-473-9965
1225 Wonderland Rd. N.
Unit #32
GLANWORTH
N6G 2V9
= Plaza or Community Centre
Not to scale
STONEY CREEK519-930-2065
920 Sunningdale Rd. E.
N5X 0H5
WESTMOUNT 519-473-4708
3200 Wonderland Rd. S. N6L 1A6
Get in Touch!
Ramped, level or elevator access to Library
materials is available at all locations.
Book Your Event!
• Phone: 519-661-4600
• T TY: 519-432-8835
• Fax: 519-663-9013
• Mail: 251 Dundas St.
London, ON N6A 6H9
Share your feedback, suggestions & stories:
• www.londonpubliclibrary.ca/contact
CENTRAL
CONSTRUCTION
UPDATES
Visit www.lpl.ca/
centralrenew
or call 519-661-4600.
There may be some
changes to hours,
programs and spaces
beginning in May.
Beacock, Byron,
Cherryhill, Crouch, East
London, Jalna, Landon,
Masonville, Pond Mills,
Sherwood, Stoney Creek,
Westmount
Tuesday
9 am–9 pm
Wednesday 9 am–9 pm
Thursday 9 am–9 pm
Friday 9 am–6 pm
Saturday 9 am–5 pm
Glanworth
Tuesday Saturday
LAMBETH
519-685-1333
1166 Commissioners Rd. E. SHERWOOD
CHERRYHILL
519-439-6456
301 Oxford St. W. Central & Children’s
Monday
9 am–9 pm
Tuesday 9 am–9 pm
Wednesday 9 am–9 pm
Thursday 9 am–9 pm
Friday
9 am–6 pm
Saturday 9 am–5 pm
Wolf Performance Hall
& Meeting Space Rentals
• Central Library & Branch Locations
• Rooms for groups of 3 to 369
• Space available in 14 locations
• AV equipment and free Wi-Fi service
Let us help you plan your next event:
• 519-661-5120 (Mon-Fri, 9 am-5 pm)
• [email protected]
• lpl.ca/meetingspace
7–9 pm
10 am–noon
Carson & Lambeth
Tues. 1–5 pm & 6–9 pm
Wed. 9-noon & 1–5 pm
Thurs. 1–5 pm & 6–9 pm
Fri. 9–noon & 1–5 pm
Sat. 9–noon & 1–5 pm
Holidays
All Locatons Closed
Friday, March 25 &
Monday, March 28
All locations open
regular hours
Saturday, March 26
All Locatons Closed
Monday, May 23
Sundays
Sunday Service at
Central Library ends
March 20
Access is produced by the
Library’s Marketing and
Communications Department
ISSN 0710-0132 Vol. 26, # 1

Spring 2016 - London Public Library

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