SEPTEMBER PROGRAMS2017
CHILDREN’S
MORNING STORYTIME
Fun and entertaining stories for children 1 to 4 years old with a caregiver. This program helps
build language skills and enrich the imagination.
Fontainebleau
Tuesday, September 5, 12, 19, 26 • 10:15 - 11:00 am
For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5000.
Budimir
Thursday, September 7, 14, 21, 28 • 11:00 - 11:30 am
Ages 3 to 6
To register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 3300.
Riverside
Monday, September 18, 25 • 11:00 - 11:30 am
To register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 6600.
ALL DAY COLOURING
Fontainebleau
Saturday September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • 9:00 - 5:00 pm
Drop by to colour a special fall surprise every Saturday. All ages. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5000.
ZANY ZENTANGLES
Fontainebleau
Tuesday, September 5, 12, 19, 26 • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Join us for a quiet retreat and colour our specially chosen zentangles and mandalas. Bring a friend.
For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5000.
Wii @ SEMI
Seminole
Tuesday, September 5, 12, 19, 26 • 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, September 6, 13, 20, 27
Thursday, September 7, 14, 21, 28
Monday, September 11, 18, 25
Hey kids! Give your brain a little playtime after school, either alone or with some friends. E rated games only. First come, first to get the remotes! For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 8800.
FALL TREE PAINTING
Remington Park
Thursday, September 7 • 4:00 - 4:45 pm
Help us decorate for fall! Ages 7 to 12. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5500.
GAME ON
Bridgeview
Saturday, September 16 • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Do you like board games? You can play with Lego, chess or different types of board games. For more information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 2200.
GAMES GALORE
Fontainebleau
Tuesday September 5• 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Thursday, September 7, 14, 21, 28• 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Monday, September 11, 18, 25 • 3:00 - 7:00 pm
It’s time to game! Join us for Xbox or board games. The choice is yours. All ages. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5000.
KRAZY KALEIDOSCOPES
Forest Glade
Saturday, September 9 • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Join us at the library to make your own customized kaleidoscope and learn all about light, reflections, and symmetry. Ages 7 to 12. To register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5400.
CHOOSE YOUR ART ADVENTURE
Remington Park
Saturday, September 9, 16, 23 • 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Choose from the three art pathways and arrive at a creation that is all your own. Ages 6 to 12.
For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5000.
BASIC ORIGAMI
Seminole
Saturday, September 9 • 2:30 - 3:30 pm
Using special origami paper you will learn the basics ofthe Japanese art of paper folding. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 8800.
CINEMA SATURDAY
Bridgeview
Saturday, September 9 • 2:30 - 4:30 pm
Join us for a family friendly movie and popcorn. You bring the family and the drinks, in spill proof containers please. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 2200.
HOME SCHOOL CO-OP
Budimir
Tuesday, September 12, 19, 26 • 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Bring your home schooled children to the library for some learning, crafting and fun. Children under 12 with a caregiver. To register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 3300.
FLY SWATTER PAINTING
Fontainebleau
Tuesday, September 12 • 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Take out your frustrations with this fly swatter painting technique. Ages 4 and up. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5000.
AWESOME PENCIL TOPPERS
Remington Park
Wednesday, September 13 • 6:00 - 6:45 pm
Make some awesome pencil toppers to bring to school. Ages 5 to 13. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5500.
LEAF ART
Remington Park
Thursday, September 14 • 4:00 - 4:45 pm
Use corks to create autumn leaves. Ages 7 to 12.For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5500.
PIRATE DAY
Bridgeview
Tuesday, September 19 • 4:00 - 5:00 pm
It’s International Talk Like A Pirate Day! Use our tutorial on Mango languages app to learn how to “speak pirate” and then don your own best pirate wear and visit the library for some pirate stories and a cool pirate craft. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 2200.
HOMESCHOOL READING CIRCLE
Riverside
Wednesday, September 20, 27 • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Join us for a half hour of reading as a group, students can follow along or volunteer to read aloud, followed by an activity or craft. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 6620.
KIDS CRAFT CLUB
Seminole
Wednesday, September 20 • 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Come make something fun and unique to show your friends. We provide the supplies and you take home something great that was created by you! Ages 7 to 12. To register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 8800.
FALL LEAF SUNCATCHERS
Remington Park
Wednesday, September 20 • 6:00 - 6:45 pm
Make a beautiful leaf shaped suncatcher to decorate your windows. Ages 5 to 12. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5500.
LET’S GO ON A SCAVENGER HUNT!
Forest Glade
Saturday, September 23 • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Are you up to the challenge? Visit the library as we go on a scavenger hunt. All are welcome. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5400.
FAMILY COLOURING CLUB
Bridgeview
Saturday, September 23 • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
We have some pretty mosaics, mandalas and a variety of colouring sheets waiting to come to life with your colouring skills. Join us at the library and practice mindfulness and/or eye hand coordination. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 2200.
CANVAS CREATIONS
Seminole
Saturday, September 23 • 2:30 - 3:30 pm
Let your wild side out! You will become a master artist using tape and paint to create your own canvas masterpiece. To register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 8800.
DIY LAVA LAMPS
Forest Glade
Thursday, September 28 • 4:15 - 5:15 pm
Make your own fun customized lava lamp at the library. Ages 7 and up. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5400.
IT’S PUZZLING
Bridgeview
Saturday, September 30 • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Escape to the library to crack some puzzles or collaborate with your community members on building a jigsaw puzzle. All ages are welcome. Ages 8 to 14. For information call 6519-255-6770, Ext. 2200.
‘TWEENS & TEENS
3D ART PAPER BAG TREE
Fontainebleau
Wednesday, September 6 • 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Create your own 3D paper bag tree just in time for the fall season. Ages 10 and up. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5000.
DUCT TAPE PENCIL POUCH
Remington Park
Wednesday, September 6 • 6:00 - 6:45 pm
Make a pencil pouch out of duct tape and go back to school in style. Ages 7 to 15. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5500.
S.T.E.A.M. CLUB
Bridgeview
Wednesday, September 6, 13, 20, 27 • 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Join us at the library to explore concepts in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. We have a lot of fun activities planned to learn about these subjects. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 2200.
TEEN WRITING CLUB
Budimir
Wednesday, September 6, 20 • 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Are you a teen who loves to write or who needs help developing writing skills? Join our club, the group will explore writing of different styles and genres, provide exercises and help you develop your writing skills. Ages 12 to 17. To register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 3300.
CELEBRATE ROALD DAHL DAY
Celebrate Roald Dahl`s birthday by participating in a variety of activities based on his books.
Fontainebleau
Wednesday, September 13 • 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Ages 10 and up. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5000.
Forest Glade
Wednesday, September 13 • 4:30 - 5:30 pm
To register call 519-255-6770, Ext.5400.
APPLE PIE PLAYDOUGH
Fontainebleau
Tuesday, September 19 • 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Let’s get messy! Make your own playdough. Best of all it smells like apple pie! Ages 10 and up. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5000.
ROBOTICS AND TECH CLUB
Forest Glade
Tuesday, September 19 • 4:15 - 5:15 pm
Join us. This club is held once a month at the library and is designed to spark your imagination and creativity. For ages 8 to 13. To register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5400.
PIGGY BANK
Fontainebleau
Wednesday, September 20 • 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Start saving! Make your very own piggy bank. Ages 10 and up. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5000.
COFFEE FILTER ART
Remington Park
Thursday, September 21 • 4:00 - 4:45 pm
Make your own apple out of coffee filters! Ages 7 to 12. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5500.
BUILDING CHALLENGE
Fontainebleau
Tuesday, September 26 • 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Put your building skills to the test! Are you up to the challenge? Ages 10 and up. For information cal 519-255-6770, Ext. 5000.
RANGOLI
Fontainebleau
Wednesday, September 27 • 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Explore the art of Rangoli and create your very own Rangoli design. Ages 10 and up. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5000.
EARN YOUR PILOT’S LICENSE!
Budimir
Saturday, September 30 • 10:30 - 11:30 am
Interested in learning how to fly drones? Join us for our 3 session workshop where we will go over the basis of flying drones and more. Ages 11 and up only. Space is limited. To register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 3300.
ADULTS
ADULT LITERACY PROGRAM
All Branches
Do you need to upgrade your reading, writing, or math skills? We can help! We offer small group classes or one-on-one tutoring for adults who want to improve their literacy skills. We also offer deaf literacy classes. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 4460.
STAYING BETWEEN THE LINES: ADULT COLOURING
Central Library
Friday, September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • 10:30 - 11:30
Simply colour. We'll provide everything. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 4579.
RIVERSIDE CHESS CLUB
Riverside
Saturday, September 2, 9, 16 • Noon - 4:30 pm
Wednesday, September 6, 13 • 5:00 - 7:30 pm
Tuesday, September 19, 26 • 6:00 - 8:30 pm
A chess club for all ages. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 6600.
ADULT SENSORY READING CIRCLE
Join us for a fun sensory storytime for adults with special needs. Our storytime will include stories, songs, movement and art. For adults with special needs and a support person.
Riverside
Tuesday, September 5, 12, 19, 26 • 10:30 - 11:30 am
For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 6600.
Budimir
Wednesday, September 13, 20, 27 • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 4404.
Central
Monday, September 18, 25 • 2:30 - 3:30 pm
For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 4579.
FOREST GLADE MORNING COFFEE KLATCH
Forest Glade
Friday, September 22,29•10:00-11:00 am
Join us to colour and engage in lively conversations over refreshments. This fun event is intended for adults and seniors who are looking to socialize and make new friends. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5400.
BOOK CLUBS
Join us for lively discussions about books.
Central
Tuesday, September 5 • 6:00 - 7:00 pm
This month: The Marriage of Opposites by Alice Hoffman. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 4434.
Budimir
Tuesday, September 19 • 3:00 - 4:00 pm
For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 3310.
Forest Glade
Monday, September 25 • 6:00 - 7:00 pm
To register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5400.
Riverside
Monday, September 18 • 7:15 - 8:45 pm
This month’s read: Indian Horses by Richard Wagamese.
For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 6600.
RAVE REVIEWS
Central
Wednesday, September 6 • 2:30 - 3:30 pm
Join the library staff over tea in a lively discussion as they share some of their favourite reads, both fiction and nonfiction. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 4434.
FAMILY KNIT/LOOMING CLUB
Central
Saturday, September 9 • 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Fontainebleau
Saturday, September 9 • 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Join us in creating cute baby hats for donation to local hospitals with LeeLee Hats. Those who don't know how to knit will be taught the fun technique of looming. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 3310.
LET’S TALK ENGLISH - CONVERSATION CIRCLE
Budimir
Monday, September 11, 18, 25 • 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Improve your listening and speaking skills, make new friends and exciting conversations. Light refreshments will be available. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 3300.
APPS FOR SENIORS
Riverside
Wednesday, September 13 • 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Each month we’ll explore a few Apps that we think you’ll enjoy and we’ll open up the floor for you to share some of your favourites with the group. Beginners welcome. To register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 4424.
BRANCH WEAVING
Central
Wednesday, September 13, 20, 27 • 2:00 - 4:00 pm
If you spot a Y-shaped stick in your travels, pick it up and join our program. We will use branches and yarn to weave beautiful pieces of art. Materials are provided. All are welcome. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 4602.
ADULT GRAPHIC NOVEL BOOK CLUB
Budimir
Wednesday, September 13 • 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Want to read some of the best graphic novels and engage in a lively discussion with other comic book enthusiasts? Join our club! Anyone 18 and up is welcome. To register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 3300.
CREEPYPASTA BOOK CLUB
Central
Friday, September 15, 29 • 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Join us as we descend down into the dark and twisted path toward Hallowe’en and talk about the creepiest stories and characters one can come across in this amazing world of Creepypasta. Ages 18 and up. To register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 4602.
HOW-TO FESTIVAL
Forest Glade
Saturday, September 16 • 11:00 - 3:00 pm
Come one, Come all to our 3rd annual How-To Festival. You’re invited to join us in front of the library to learn a host of fun and useful skills from local experts, all in 10 minutes or less. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 3310.
SCRABBLE CLUB
Riverside
Saturday, September 16, 30 • Noon - 4:30 pm
Drop in for a leisurely game or tournament play. This program is for adults and children ages 12 and up. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 6600.
"¿QUÉ PASA?"
Budimir
Saturdays, September 16, 23, 30 • 2:00 - 4:00 pm
The library is very excited to extend an invitation to everyone who would like to join our Spanish conversation circle. Improve your Spanish in a relaxing and friendly environment with Claudia and Danilo.
For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 3320.
APPY HOUR
Bridgeview
Monday, September 25 • 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Need help getting started on our library apps? Just want to know more about WPL’s digital resources? Drop in to the library for a little taste of our apps. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 2200.
ESL BOOK CLUB
Budimir
Tuesday, September 26 • 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Practice your English by reading with others from great books and sharing your ideas about them. Basic English skills recommended. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 3320.
BOOK CLUB CLASSICS
Budimir
Wednesday, September 27 • 6:30 - 7:30 pm
A lively and informal discussion of classic and renowned novels from past years. A great place to discuss Dickens, talk about Twain and to meet a new friend. To register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 3300.
TECH HUB
CHECK THE TECH FREE PLAY
Central
Tuesday, September 5, 19, 26
Thursday, September 7, 14, 21, 28
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Explore the different tech tools we have in the Tech Hub. From GarageBand to electronic cutters, from robots to video cameras and software. All ages welcome, children under 12 with a caregiver. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 4434.
STEAMy SATURDAYS
Central
Saturday, September 9, 16, 23, 30• 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Come and explore the Tech Hub and learn hands-on about robots, electricity, 3D printing and more. On the 16th we go egg-stra crazy when you build a contraption to keep your egg safe when it’s dropped from a height. All ages welcome under 12 with a caregiver. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 4439.
SELF PUBLISHING LAB
WPL WRITER’S GROUP
Central
Tuesday, September 12 • 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Join us for an informal discussion of all things writing. All levels and genres welcome. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 4603.