JANUARY PROGRAMS 2018
CHILDREN
DAD AND BABY STORYTIME
Chisholm
Saturday, January 13, 20, 27 • 10:30 - 11:00 am
An opportunity for dads to enjoy bonding with baby through stories, songs and rhymes. Ages 0 to 18 months. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5500.
BABY STORYTIME
A program designed for infants 0 to 18 months with a caregiver. Enjoy sharing rhymes, songs and stories with your child.
Fontainebleau (Baby Core Program)
Thursday, January 4, 11, 18, 25 • 10:15 -11:00 am
For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5000.
Chisholm
Thursday, January 11, 18, 25 • 10:30 - 11:00 am
For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5500.
MORNING STORYTIME
Fun and entertaining stories for children ages 1 to 4 years with a caregiver. This program helps build language skills and enrich the imagination.
Fontainebleau
Tuesday, January 9, 16, 23, 30 • 10:15 - 11:00 am
For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5000.
Wii @ SEMI
Seminole
Tuesday, January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Thursday, January 4, 11, 18, 25
Monday, January 8, 15, 22, 29
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.
GAME ON
Bridgeview
Wednesday, January 3 • 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Come enjoy a variety of board games at the library.
All ages. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 2200.
BEDTIME STORYTIME
Bridgeview
Wednesday, January 3 • 6:00 - 6:30 pm
Come in your jammies and get ready for some snuggle worthy bedtime stories and songs. Ages 1 to 5.
For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 2200.
GAMES GALORE
Fontainebleau
Wednesday, January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 • 3:00 - 6:00 pm
Monday, January 8, 15, 22, 29 • 3:00 - 6:00 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.
WACKY WEDNESDAY
Chisholm
Wednesday, January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 • 6:00 - 6:45 pm
Pop into the library for a surprise activity. Will we be playing board games, video games or doing a craft? Come in and see! Ages 5 and up. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5500.
NATIONAL SPAGHETTI DAY
Fontainebleau
Thursday, January 4 • 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Celebrate National Spaghetti Day by creating a work of art out of pasta. All ages. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5000.
AFTER SCHOOL ART
Central
Thursday, January 4, 18 • 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Kids drop into the library after school, create some art and choose a few books to take home with you. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 4579.
WINTER WONDERLAND
Fontainebleau
Saturday, January 6, 13, 20, 27 • 9:00 am -5:00 pm
Drop by to colour a special winter scene every Saturday. All ages. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5000.
WINDSOR JUNIOR MAGIC CLUB
Seminole
Saturday, January 6 • 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Join magicians from the Windsor Magic Circle monthly for an afternoon of magic fun! You’ll learn magic basics to amaze family and friends. Ages 6 and up. To register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 8800.
GAME DAY & CHESS CLUB
Forest Glade
Saturday, January 6, 13, 20, 27 • 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Visit us at the library for an afternoon of board games and chess. All are welcome. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5400.
JUMPING IN JANUARY
Sandwich
Saturday, January 6, 20 • 2:00 - 4:00 pm
We are warming up January. At 3:00 we are having a 30 minute jump rope session. We are jumping and dancing in the library so wear running shoes and comfortable clothing. Our regular Library Live club meeting will be from 2:00 - 4:00, Art, crafts, chess club, Lego Mindstorm, board games, storytime and more. Ages 4 to 12. To register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 4579.
SUPER SATURDAYS
Bridgeview
Saturday, January 6, 13 • 6:00 - 6:30 pm
Saturday, January 20, 27 • 2:30 - 3:30 pm
Join us at the library to have some fun. Activities change week to week and include movie screenings, board games, crafts and more. All ages, under 10 with a caregiver. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 2200.
LEGO FREE PLAY
Seminole
Wednesday, January 10, 17, 24, 31 • 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Drop-by after school to play with and create Lego masterpieces. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 8800.
REMAKE OLD THINGS INTO NEW TREASURES
Sandwich
Thursday, January 11, 18, 25 • 10:30 am - Noon
Join us at the library as we turn old things into new treasures. Supplies will be provided. You are encouraged to bring in small items. All are welcome. To register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 7700.
GAMES AND HOMEWORK HELP
Sandwich
Thursday, January 11, 18, 25 • 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Join us for an evening of a variety of games. Homework help is available. Ages 5 to 12. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 7700.
IT’S SHOWTIME
Fontainebleau
Thursday, January 11 • 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Sit back, relax and enjoy one of our newest flicks. Popcorn provided. All ages welcome. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5000.
SNOW FLAKES!
Chisholm
Saturday, January 13 • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Create your own snowflakes with coffee filters and pasta. Ages 5 to 12. Limit 20. To register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5500.
TINKER TUESDAYS
Chisholm
Tuesday, January 16 • 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Be inspired to design and build something with our laboratory of loose parts. Ages 5 to 12. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5500.
RAIN CLOUD IN A JAR
Forest Glade
Wednesday, January 17 • 4:15 - 5:15 pm
Learn all about weather and how rain clouds form with this fun activity. Together, we will be making a rain cloud in a jar. To register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5400.
CRAFT WITH CORN
Fontainebleau
Thursday, January 18 • 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Tomorrow is National Popcorn Day! Celebrate with popcorn art. Ages 6 and up. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5000.
EXPLORE SIMPLE MACHINES
Forest Glade
Saturday, January 27 • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Join us at the library as we build our own simple machines. To register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5400.
TWEENS & TEENS
KIDS BOOK CLUB
Bridgeview
Tuesday, January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Enjoy the Kids Book Club at the library. Ages 6 to 12. To register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 2200.
S.T.E.A.M. CLUB
Bridgeview
Thursday, January 4, 11, 18, 25 • 3:30 - 4:30 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.
BEAUTIFUL JUNK
Fontainebleau
Tuesday, January 9 • 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Use your imagination to make art using little bits of this and that. Ages 7 and up. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5000.
TRIVIA CHALLENGE FOR TEENS
Forest Glade
Saturday, January 13 • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Are you up to the challenge? Youth ages 8 to 13 are invited to the library for our trivia challenge. Prizes are available for the winners. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5400.
PICTURE THIS
Fontainebleau
Tuesday, January 16 • 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Create a beautiful picture frame to hold your special moments. Ages 10 and up. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5000.
DRAGONFLY MAGNETS
Seminole
Saturday, January 20 • 11:00 am - Noon
Adorable and funny, and best of all we’re upcycling! Come and make your own personal creation. Ages 6 to 12. To register call 519-555-6770, Ext. 8800.
SATURDAY OF THE DOCTOR
Central
Saturday, January 20 • 2:00 - 4:00 pm
We’ve got an afternoon of Dr. Who themed fun planned to celebrate all things Dr. Who and the 13th Doctor. We’ll have everything from crafts to trivia. Costumes are encouraged. Open to all ages. To register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 3310.
CD SPINNERS
Fontainebleau
Tuesday, January 23 • 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Create your very own CD spinner. Challenge your friends to see whose will spin the longest. Ages 10 and up. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5000.
ROBOTICS AND TECH CLUB
Forest Glade
Tuesday, January 23 • 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.
CREATIVE WRITING FOR TEENS
Budimir
Wednesday, January 24 • 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Join the library’s creative writing for teens. We will explore writing different styles and genres, provide exercises and help you develop your writing skills. To register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 3300.
Ages 12 to 17.
DIY DAY
Fontainebleau
Thursday, January 25 • 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Visit different stations and try your hand at a variety of crafts. Ages 6 and up. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5000.
NORTHERN LIGHTS ART
Chisholm
Saturday, January 27 • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Paint your very own Aurora Borealis. Ages 7 to 12. To register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5500.
3D HAND ART
Fontainebleau
Tuesday, January 30 • 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Learn how to draw your 3D hand optical illusion. Ages 10 and up. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5000.
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.
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, January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • 10:30 - 11:30 am
For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 6600.
Budimir
Wednesday, January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 4404.
RIVERSIDE CHESS CLUB
Riverside
Tuesday, January 2, 9, 16, 30 • 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Saturday, January 6, 13, 20, 26 • Noon - 4:30 pm
A chess club for all ages. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 6600.
ESL BOOK CLUB
Budimir
Tuesday, January 2, 16, 30 • 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.
STAYING BETWEEN THE LINES: ADULT COLOURING
Simply colour. We'll provide everything.
Riverside
Thursday, January 4, 11, 18, 25 • 10:30 - 11:30 am
For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 6611.
Central
Friday, January 5, 12, 19, 26 • 10:30 - 11:30 am
For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 4579.
Seminole
Saturday, January 13, 20, 27 • 10:00 - 11:00 pm
FOREST GLADE MORNING COFFEE KLATCH
Forest Glade
Friday, January 5, 12, 19, 26 • 10:30 - 11:30 am
Join us to 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.
FAMILY KNIT/LOOMING CLUB
Central
Saturday, January 6 • 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Fontainebleau
Saturday, January 13 • 10:30 - 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.
"¿QUÉ PASA?"
Budimir
Saturday, January 13, 20, 27 • 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
SCRABBLE CLUB
Central
Saturday, January 6, 20 • 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Join our new Scrabble club every other Saturday.
For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 4579.
CRAFTY CONNECTIONS
Bridgeview
Monday, January 8 • 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Calling all crafty adults, come join us at the library to create homemade items all year around.
For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 2200.
LET’S TALK ENGLISH - CONVERSATION CIRCLE
Improve your listening and speaking skills, make new friends and exciting conversations.
Light refreshments will be available.
Central
Monday, January 8, 15 • 6:00 - 8:00 pm
For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 4434
Budimir
Monday, January 8, 15, 22, 29 • 6:00 - 8:00 pm
For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 3300.
BOOK CLUBS
Join us for lively discussions about books.
Central
Tuesday, January 9 • 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Riverside
Monday, January 15 • 7:00 - 8:45 pm
This month’s read: A Tale of Two Cities, by Charles Dickens. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 6600.
Budimir
Tuesday, January 16 • 3:00 - 4:00 pm
For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 3310.
Bridgeview
Monday, January 15 • 6:00 - 7:00 pm
For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 2200.
Forest Glade
Monday, January 22 • 6:30 - 7:30 pm - Group 1
Monday, January 29 • 6:00 - 7:00 pm - Group 2
To register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5400.
Chisholm
Thursday, January 25 • 5:00 - 5:45 pm
To register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5500.
DROP IN ADULT BOARD GAME NIGHT
Central
Tuesday, January 9, 16, 23, 30 • 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Drop in to the library for our brand new adult board game night. Choose from a variety of classic and brand new games. Bring a friend or join others for a fun night of games. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 4434.
APPS FOR SENIORS
Chisholm
Wednesday, January 10 • 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. 5500.
THE YEAR OF READING DANGEROUSLY - LEARN HOW TO BE A BETTER READER
Budimir
Wednesday, January 10 • 7:00 - 8:00 pm
With the assistance of our helpful librarian, this program will teach you how to become a better reader. Learn tips on how to focus, avoid distraction and finish those books you’ve been putting off reading.