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July/August 2007 Access Magazine • www.londonpubliclibrary.ca PAGE 14Fun Fruit Fear Factor (5+)2:30-3:30 pm, Aug. 1Is fear a factor for you? Have fun tastingexotic fruits from around the world!Guess the names of the fruits andwhere they came from, and leave withsome cool new recipe ideas! Registerby phone or in person beginningJuly 25.Spellbound Magic Show (family)3- 3:45 pm, Aug. 2Tickets available beginning July 26.Lost World… In a Box Where YouCan Find It! (5+)2:30-3:30 pm, - Aug. 8Make a diorama of your favourite lostworld! Register by phone or in personbeginning Aug. 1.Fire Safety with Sparky the FireDog! (4-7)2:30-3 pm, Aug. 9Register by phone or in person beginningAug. 2.Plastic Bag Rugs (5+)2:30-3:30 pm, Aug. 15Be creative and join us to make a rugusing only old plastic bags and yourimagination. Register by phone or inperson beginning Aug. 8.The Snake Lady (family)2:30-3:30, Aug. 16Tickets available beginning Aug. 9.Piñata Party! (5+)2:30-3:30 pm, Aug. 18Crouch’s programs are coming toan end; help us go out with a Bang!Come and celebrate our great summerseason in style. Drop in.Sparkling Sun Catcher (5+)2:30-3:30 pm, Aug. 25Can’t get enough of summer? Thissparkling sun catcher will help you holdonto the end of summer rays. Drop in.Programs for TeensLOUD@Crouch (12+)7:30-8:30 pm, July 5Rock ‘n roll, rap, punk, shred, rockabilly,hip hop! Want to hear cuttingedge local London Bands? LondonOntario Underground Dimensions iscoming to Crouch! The punk rockstyling of ‘Long Story Short’ kicks offour summer, so come on out to hear agreat show.Something to Say (12+)7-8 pm, Tuesdays, July 10-24Ever wanted to see your words inprint? Lyrics, poetry, a favourite rant,or even all your pet peeves? This 3-part workshop is your chance to makea zine (short for magazine) and spreadyour ideas! Register beginning July 3.Teen Flicks (12+)7-9 pm, Thursdays, July 12 & Aug. 9Bring some snacks and lots of friendsand drop in to see a recent release onthe library’s BIG screen. Call to findout what’s playing.Crouch Coffee House (12+)7- 8:30 pm, July 19Do you sing, rap, beat box, play amusical instrument, or write poetry?Share your talent at Crouch’s first openmic night. Sign up to perform startingJuly 5 or drop in on the 19th to enjoy abeverage and watch.All About Me: Collages (12+)7-8 pm, July 26Use magazine clippings and yourfavourite pictures to create a coolcollage & add an artistic touch to yoursummer. Register starting July 19.Urban Expression (12+)7-8 pm, Aug. 2Whether you’re a natural artist or youcan barely draw stick figures, thisworkshop is for you. Explore selfexpressionthrough art as we createa community masterpiece. Registerbeginning July 26.Dance Dance Revolution andGuitar Hero (12+)7-8:30 pm, August 16Rock out to some Wolfmother, Aerosmith,or Black Sabbath, or show offyour dance fever by dropping in forsome gaming fun!East London Branch519-451-7600Tour the East London Library7-7:30 pm, last Thursday of the monthTake a tour of our Library! The tourincludes getting a Library card, ademonstration of the LPL catalogueand information about services andprograms offered at the Library. Contactthe library for more details.Computer Basics2:15 – 3:30 pm, July 10Learn the basic functions of thecomputer and Internet in this handsonsession. Register by phone or inperson starting June 26.E-Mail Basics2:15 – 3:30 pm, July 24Learn the basics of how to set up afree e-mail account, send, receive,and manage your mail. If you have anexisting e-mail account, please bringyou login and password info. Registerby phone or in person starting July 10.Googling to the Max2:15- 3:30 pm, Aug. 7Learn how to get the most out ofGoogle, the best general search enginewebsite in this hands-on session.Register in person or by phone startingJuly 24.Intro to LPL Website2:15-3:30 pm, Aug. 21A hands-on introduction to all theservices the London Public Librarywebsite offers you. Register in personor by phone starting Aug. 7.Garden Tea10-11:30 am, Saturday Aug. 25Come and join us celebrate our EdibleGarden with our community partners.Enjoy some ice tea, stories and songsand learn more about our partnership.Drop in. No registration required.Intro to Computer/Internet Basics2:15-3:30 pm, September 11Learn the basic functions of thecomputer and internet in this handsonteaching and learning session.Register by phone or in person startingAug. 21Programs for TeensCartooning (13-15)7:30-8:30 pm, Tuesdays, July 10-31Become a cartoonist! Bring a softlead pencil & drawing pad to class.Register starting July 3, in person orby phone. Co-sponsor: City of London.Babysitting Training Course (11-16)9 am-5 pm, July 28This course is for babysitters whowould like to pick up some helpfulhints on accident prevention, childbehaviour, home safety, emergencyprocedures and creative children’sactivities. Call 519-661-5575 or go towww.london.ca to register. Cost: $42.Guitar Heroes (13+)2:30-4 pm, August 2Drop in for an afternoon of GuitarHeroes. Bring your friends and playtogether (lead or bass guitar) or havea rock’n roll face off! Drop in. Noregistration required.Programs for ChildrenLost Worlds: London PublicLibrary’s TD Summer Reading ClubPlaying times: Tues.: 2-4, 6-8;Wed. & Thurs.:10- noon, 2-4, 6-8; Fri.& Sat. 10-noon, 2-4Ventriloquism with Sue (family)10-10:30 am, July 5Pre-register in person or by phone.Preteen Cuisine (10-12)10-noon, Fridays July 6 - Aug. 3Learn how to safely prepare somequick and yummy snacks, lunches anddesserts. Pre-register by phone or inperson. Co-sponsor: City of London.Hip-Hop DanceSaturdays, July 7-Aug. 410-11a m (7-9); 11 am-noon (10-12)Learn the joy of combining rhythmand movement with the urban beatsof Hip Hop music. takes place at theEast London YMCA. Co-sponsor: Cityof London. Register by phone or inperson starting June 30.CartooningTuesdays July 10-July 316:30-7:30 pm (7-12);7:30-8:30 pm (13-15)Learn to draw your favourite characteror create characters of your own.Make caricatures of people you know.Become a cartoonist! Free. Co-sponsor:City of London. Register by phoneor in person starting July 3. Free.Drop-in Crafts (7-9 )2-4 pm, Wednesdays, July 11 - Aug. 1Week One: Clay; Week Two: T-shirtsWeek Three: Scrapbooks; Week Four:Drawing pastelsCo-sponsor: City of London. Drop in.No registration required.Summer Family Storytime(birth-6 yrs)10-10:30 pm, Thursdays, July 12-Aug. 9Enjoy stories, songs, crafts, andmore! Children 2 and under must beaccompanied by an adult. Drop in. Noregistration required. *Due to allergies,please be perfume free.Snake Lady (All ages)2:30-3:30 pm, July 12Register by phone or in person startingJuly 5.Build Your Own Castle (6-8)2:30-3:15 pm, July 19Register by phone or in person startingJuly 12.Egyptian Jewelry (7-11)2:30-3:30 pm, July 26Register by phone or in person startingJuly 19.Fire Safety with Sparky the Fire Dog(family)2:30-3 pm, Aug. 8Register by phone or in person startingAug. 1.NOTE: Descriptions ofprograms offered at morethan one branch are onpage 12/13.Glanworth Branch519-681-6797Lost Worlds: London PublicLibrary’s TD Summer Reading ClubProgram runs until August 18.Playing times: Tuesdays 7-9 pm;Saturdays 10 am-noon.Jalna Branch519-685-6465E-Resumes2-2:30 pm, Wednesdays, Saturdays,July 4 – Aug. 25Learn how to submit your resumeby e-mail in the format preferred byemployers in one half-hour session.To register, call 519-661-5100, x7425starting July 3.Career Cruising3-3:30 pm, Wednesdays & SaturdaysJuly 4 – Aug. 25Learn how to use Career Cruising inone half-hour session. This careerexploration software package includesthe Career Matchmaker assessmenttool, hundreds of career and schoolprogram profiles, and your ownportfolio to store your information. Toregister, call 519-661-5100, x 7425.Newcomers Information Session2-4 pm, July 5See page 6!Pre-Natal Classes6:45-8:45 pm, Thursdays, July 5 -Aug. 23Learn what to expect during pregnancyand how to care for your new baby.Please register early in your pregnancy.For information on the prenatalclasses and how to register pleasecall 663-5317,x2262 or go to www.healthunit.com. $55 fee can be waivedand partial fees accepted.Book Club (adult)7-8 pm, 3rd Thursday/monthJuly 19: We Are All Welcome Here byElizabeth BergAug. 16: Night by Elie WieselJoin us for informal book discussions.If you are interested, please call thebranch for further details.Programs for ChildrenLost Worlds: London PublicLibrary’s TD Summer Reading ClubPlaying times: Tues.-Thurs: 10-noon;2-4 pm, 6-8 pm; Fri and Sat: 10-noon,2-4 pm