Spring 2016 - London Public Library

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SPRING 2016

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March Break Programs

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adults • kids • teens • programs • news

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Central Library News

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Welcome, Refugees Page 42

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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. PAGE 2 • www.londonpubliclibrary.ca • spring 2016

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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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.

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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

www.londonpubliclibrary.ca • spring 2016 • PAGE 5

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

strongly agree/agree

95.8%

Treated well

strongly agree/agree

Satisfaction

Library services enhance my quality of life

with Library services

98.0%

strongly agree/agree

98.6%

very satisfied/satisfied

Likelihood of recommending LPL to a friend or colleague

Questions answered to satisfaction

97.8%

87.1%

strongly agree/agree

very likely/likely

93.8%

strongly agree/agree

Using Library resources saves me money PAGE 6 • www.londonpubliclibrary.ca • spring 2016

Find info on website easily

83.7%

strongly agree/agree

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.

www.londonpubliclibrary.ca • spring 2016 • PAGE 7

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

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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

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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. www.londonpubliclibrary.ca • spring 2016 • PAGE 11

| 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

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*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.

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| 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

Wednesdays, Ongoing (except Mar 16)

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! PAGE 14 • www.londonpubliclibrary.ca • spring 2016

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

Thursdays, Apr 7 - May 26

Drop in

Carson

9:45-10:30 am

Wednesdays, Ongoing

Drop in

Central

10:30-11:15 am

*Starting in May, construction at Central Library may cause some changes to hours and programs. Call or check website for details.

Central

11-11:45 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

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

Thursdays, Apr 7 - May 26

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

Wednesdays, Ongoing (except Mar 16)

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

Thursdays, Mar 24 - May 19

Drop in

Sherwood

9:30-10:15 am

Wednesdays, Mar 30 - May 11

Drop in

Sherwood

10-10:45 am

Thursdays, Mar 31 - May 12

Drop in

Stoney Creek

11-11:45 am

Wednesdays, Ongoing (except Mar 16)

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. www.londonpubliclibrary.ca • spring 2016 • PAGE 15

| 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

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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.

march break | 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 Registration starts March 11. 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!

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| 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 Registration starts March 3. 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 Registration starts March 1. 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!

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Chi Qi Gong for Children (ages 10-12) Mar. 15-18, Tuesday-Friday, 3:15-4 pm; Masonville Registration starts March 1. 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! Mar. 12-19, Daily, library hours; Central 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 Mar. 12-19, Daily, library hours; Central 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.

march break | 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 Registration starts March 1. Mar. 15, Tuesday, 2:30-4 pm; Jalna Registration starts March 8. Mar. 16, Wednesday, 10-11:30 am; Beacock Registration starts March 2. Mar. 16, Wednesday, 2:30-4 pm; East London Registration starts March 9. Mar. 17, Thursday, 10-11:30 am; Westmount Registration starts March 10. Mar. 17, Thursday, 2:30-4 pm; Masonville Registration starts March 3. Mar. 18, Friday, 10-11:30 am; Stoney Creek Registration starts March 11. Mar. 18, Friday, 2:30-4 pm; Carson Registration starts March 1. Mar. 19. Saturday, 10-11:30 am; Cherryhill Registration starts March 10. 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 Registration starts March 11. 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 Registration starts March 5. Mar. 16, Wednesday, 2:30-3:30 pm; Westmount Registration starts March 9. Mar. 18, Friday, 2:30-3:30 pm; Masonville Registration starts March 4. 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 (6-12 yrs with caregiver) 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 Registration starts March 1. 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 Registration starts March 7. 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 Registration starts March 5. Mar. 15, Tuesday, 2:30-3:30 pm; Crouch Registration starts March 8. Mar. 17, Thursday, 10-11 am; Sherwood Registration starts March 11. Mar. 19, Saturday, 2:30-3:30 pm; Cherryhill Registration starts March 10. 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 Registration starts March 5. Mar. 12, Saturday, 2:30-3:30 pm; Masonville Registration starts March 5. Mar. 17, Thursday, 10-11 am; Byron Registration starts March 1. Mar. 17, Thursday, 2:30-3:30 pm; East London Registration starts March 10. Mar. 18, Friday, 10-11 am; Landon Registration starts March 1. Mar. 18, Friday, 2:30-3:30 pm; Westmount Registration starts March 11. 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!

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| 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.

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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.

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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.

| GENERAL 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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| carson Spring Plant Exchange May 28, 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. 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.

| Carson

465 Quebec St. 519-438-4287

PA day drop in craft (Family) Apr. 15, Friday, 10:30 am Make a fun craft to take home. Mother’s Day Storytime and Craft Apr. 30, Saturday, 10:30 am Celebrate Mother’s Day with a special storytime and craft.

| GENERAL 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

| CHILDREN 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.

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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.

central children & teens | | Spriet Family Children’s Library 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!

You’ll find Books for Babies, Storytimes and March Break listings 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. Please call 519-661-4600 or check www.lpl.ca/centralrenew for up-to-date information. I’m Home (10-12 yrs) 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.

| TEENS 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!

| GENERAL 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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| central *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. 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 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

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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.

central | 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 Mar. 15, Tuesday, 7 pm 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 www.lpl.ca/centralrenew 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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| central *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. 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. National Canadian Film Day 2016 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.

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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 . 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. Lego Creation Station (4-12 yrs with caregiver) 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 Make a fun craft to take home.

| TEENS 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. You’ll find Books for Babies, Storytimes and March Break listings on pages 14 – 20.

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| crouch 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. National Canadian Film Day 2016 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. Spring Plant Exchange May 28, Saturday, 2-4 pm 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.

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| 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!

east london | | 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.

| GENERAL 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. Community Volunteer Income 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) 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. For more information regarding other tax clinics, please visit http://www.cra-arc. gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/vlntr/clncs/menu-eng.html

National Canadian Film Day 2016 Apr. 20, Wednesday, 3:30 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. Spring Plant Exchange May 14, Saturday, 1-3 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. 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 .

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| CHILDREN I’m Home (10-12 yrs) 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.

You’ll find Books for Babies, Storytimes and March Break listings on pages 14 – 20.

| GENERAL 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. Housing Stability Bank Ongoing, 2nd Sat/month, 9 am-1 pm & Ongoing, Wednesdays, 1-5 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 Hydro and Union Gas. All applications are completed by appointment only. Community Volunteer Income Tax Clinic - For 2015 Returns Mar. 1-Apr. 26, Tuesdays, 9:30 am-3:30 pm. (No clinic March 15) 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. For more information regarding other tax clinics, please visit http://www.cra-arc. gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/vlntr/clncs/menu-eng.html

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| jalna 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. 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. 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!

Spring Plant Exchange May 28, Saturday, 10 am-12 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.

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 2016 Apr. 20, Wednesday, 2:15 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.

You’ll find Books for Babies, Storytimes and March Break listings on pages 14 – 20.

| Jalna

1119 Jalna Blvd. 519-685-6465

| CHILDREN Lego Creation Station (4-12 yrs with caregiver) 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 Apr. 15, Friday, 2:30-4 pm Design and create your very own button. Photos must be photocopied to fit in the button maker. Bring the whole family out! I’m Home (10-12 yrs) Apr. 23, Saturday, 9:30-2:30 pm (Parent must attend from 11:30-2:30 pm) Register starting Mar. 22. $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.

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| GENERAL Housing Stability Bank Ongoing, Tuesdays, 9am-12 pm, and Fridays, 1-5 pm, and 4th Sat/month, 1:30-4 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 Hydro and Union Gas. All applications are completed by appointment only. 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.

lambeth | NeighbourGood London Workshops Mar. 8, Tuesday, 7 pm 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 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. Co-sponsor: Middlesex-London Health Unit. Spring Plant Exchange May 21, Saturday, 10-12 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.

| 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.

| GENERAL 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 Registration required Join us for an informal book discussion. Lambeth Thursday Nite Book Club Ongoing, 2nd Thurs/month, 7-8 pm Registration required Join us for an informal book discussion. Lambeth Thursday Afternoon Book Club Ongoing, 3rd Thurs/month, 2-3pm Registration required Join us for an informal book discussion. Inspirational Book Club Ongoing, 4th Fri/month, 1:30-2:30 pm Registration required 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 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.

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You’ll find Books for Babies, Storytimes and March Break listings on pages 14 – 20.

landon | Landon

167 Wortley Rd. 519-439-6240

| CHILDREN Lego Creation Station (4-12 yrs with caregiver) Ongoing, 3rd Sat/month We provide the LEGO bricks, you provide 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.

| GENERAL 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! Spring Plant Exchange May 28, Saturday, 9:15 am-11:45 am 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.

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| 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. Lego Creation Station (4-12 yrs with caregiver) Ongoing - June 25, Saturdays, 2-3:30 pm We provide the LEGO bricks, you provide 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! I’m Home (10-12 yrs) Apr. 9, Saturday, 9:30-2:30 pm (Parent attendance is required from 11:30 am-2:30 pm) Register beginning March 2. $35/child, non-refundable fee due at 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.

| TEENS

| 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. The Colouring Corner Mar. 2 & 16, Apr. 6 & 20, May 4 & 18, Wednesdays, 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. 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.

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masonville | Prenatal Classes Mar. 3 - 31, Thursdays, 6:30 - 8:30 pm No class March 17 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. Co-sponsor: Middlesex-London Health Unit. 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 Apr. 6, Wednesday, 2 pm 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 Mar. 31, Thursday, 6:30 pm 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 Mar. 31, Thursday, 7:30 pm 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.

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| pond mills & sherwood | Pond Mills

1166 Commissioners Rd. E. 519-685-1333

| CHILDREN Lego Creation Station (4-12 yrs with caregiver) Mar. 12, Saturday, 2:30-4 pm We provide the LEGO bricks, you provide the imagination. I’m Home (10-12 yrs) Apr. 5-19, Tuesdays, 7-8:30 pm (Parent attendance is required at 3 rd session) Register Starting March 8. $35/child, non-refundable fee due at 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 may be available, please inquire. Cosponsor: London Children’s Connection.

| GENERAL Community Volunteer Income Tax Clinic - For 2015 Returns Mar. 3-Apr. 29, Thursdays & Fridays, 12 noon-3pm (No clinics Mar. 17, 18, and 25) 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/menueng.html for a complete list of tax clinics. 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.

NeighbourGood London Workshops May 11, Wednesday, 7 pm 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.

| 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. Lego Creation Station (4-12 yrs with caregiver) Ongoing, 1st Sat/month, 2:30-3:30 pm We provide the LEGO bricks, you provide 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) Apr. 15, Friday, 2:30-4 pm Join us for Maker Fair fun - Squishy circuits, MaKey MaKey, Squigz, Osmo, Drawdio, Etch a Sketch, Spirograph, Korg Clip Hit and more!

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| GENERAL The Colouring Corner Ongoing, 2nd Thurs/month, 1:30-3:30 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. 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.

You’ll find Books for Babies, Storytimes and March Break listings on pages 14 – 20.

stoney creek | Community Volunteer Income Tax Clinic - For 2015 Returns 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) 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/menueng.html for a complete list of tax clinics.

Prenatal Classes May 4-25, Wednesdays, 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. Co-sponsor: Middlesex-London Health Unit.

Parenting Classes for parents of 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 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.

| 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. NeighbourGood London Workshops Apr. 13, Wednesday, 7 pm 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.

Spring Plant Exchange May 28, Saturday, 9:30-11:30 am 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.

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 Apr. 15, Friday, 2:30-4 pm 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) Apr. 23, Saturday, 2:30-3:30 pm Register starting April 9 at 9 am 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) Apr. 30, Saturday, 2:30-3:30 pm Register starting April 16 at 9 am 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 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. Co-sponsor: Middlesex-London Health Unit. Spring Plant Exchange May 14, Saturday, 10 am-noon 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.

| 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. I’m Home (10-12 yrs) May. 5-19, Thursdays, 7-8:30 pm (Parents must attend 3rd session) Register starting Apr. 5. $35/child, non-refundable fee due at 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 may be available, please inquire. Cosponsor: London Children’s Connection. 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.

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| 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 Ongoing, Wednesdays, 7-9 pm 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. Housing Stability Bank Ongoing, Wednesdays, 9 am-12 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 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 Mar. 1, Tuesday, 7 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. Healthy Aging: Cognitive and Emotional Considerations Mar. 8, Tuesday, 7 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. Access to Mental Health Services in London Mar. 29, Tuesday, 7 pm 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 Apr. 5, Tuesday, 7 pm 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 Apr. 12, Tuesday, 7 pm 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. Parenting Classes for parents of 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. 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 seminars is recommended but not necessary. National Canadian Film Day 2016 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.

You’ll find Books for Babies, Storytimes and March Break listings on pages 14 – 20.

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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-noon JALNA

MAY 21

MAY 28

9:15-11:30am LANDON 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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Welcome, Refugees! Your Library is a great place to meet new people and become a part of the community. Your Library can help you and your family. Most resources, programs and services are free. Your library is for everyone! At the Library You Can: • use computers to keep in touch with family and friends, find information and use online services. Computers are available at every library location. • borrow books, CDs, DVDs, magazines and much more in English and in many other languages for learning and for enjoying. • bring your children to play, find information for school projects or enjoy a program with other children. • find programs, books and other resources to help you learn or improve your English. • ask our staff for help finding information. The library staff can help answer many of your questions. • drop in anytime and meet new people. In addition to this magazine, our website is a good place to learn more about the many free programs at the library for you and your family: http://www.londonpubliclibrary.ca/ about-my-library/newcomers-canada If you are introducing a newcomer family to London, bring your new friends to one of our 16 neighbourhood library locations to talk with our friendly staff and get started using their library.

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STORE HOURS

10 am–5:30 pm Monday–Thursday 10 am–5 pm Friday 10 am–4 pm Saturday Closed Sundays & Holidays The store is operated by Friends of the London Public Library and run entirely by 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!

Friends of the London Public Library Membership Form Name



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Address Postal Code E-mail address Telephone

May we save postage by e-mailing the Among Friends newsletter to you? r Yes r No Membership category Senior r $ 5 Membership fee Student r $ 5 Individual r $ 10 Add a donation! Family r $ 20 Corporate r $250 Total enclosed Please make cheques payable to Friends of the London Public Library Mail to: Friends of the London Public Library, OR: Drop off at any 251 Dundas St., Library location. London, ON N6A 6H9 www.londonpubliclibrary.ca • spring 2016 • PAGE 43

See our newest titles and quickly find reading recommendations: www.lpl.ca/staff-picks

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.

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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!

ION 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

N 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 N 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

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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.

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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

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Hours

Locations BEACOCK

519-451-8140

1280 Huron St.

STONEY CREEK

N5Y 4M2

BYRON 519-471-4000

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 CREEK 519-930-2065 920 Sunningdale Rd. E.

N5X 0H5

WESTMOUNT 519-473-4708 3200 Wonderland Rd. S.

N6L 1A6

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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

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