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July/August 2007 Access Magazine • www.londonpubliclibrary.ca PAGE Beacock Branch519-451-8140Lost Worlds: TD SummerReading ClubSaturday June 23 - Aug. 18Program runs until Aug. 18.Playing Times:Tues. - Thurs.: 10-noon, 2-4 pm, 6-8pm; Fri. and Sat.: 10-12pm, 2-4pmShared Beginnings (birth - 6years with caregiver)9:30-11:30 am, Tuesdays, July 3 Aug. 21Join other families for songs, stories,games and other activities that makelearning fun! Presented by LUSOCommunity Services. For informationcall Jennifer, 452-1466. Drop-in. Free.Literacy and Basic SkillsProgram6-9 pm, Tuesdays July 3 - 31Literacy London Inc. offers a part-time,one to one/small group adult literacyprogram. To register or to volunteer,call Irene at 452-2660 x262.Parents as Partners inEducation -4-5:30 pm, Wednesday July 4Register by phone starting May 30At this workshop parents will learn tounderstand the Ontario Report Cardbetter, levels and grades better, anddiscuss ways to help children do betterin school by helping at home. Pleasebring your child’s report card. Light rereshmentsand child minding provided.oor prizes! Co-sponsored with LUSOommunity Services. Call or emailennifer at 519-452-1466 or jennifer@usocentre.org to register. Free.Newcomers InformationSession10-noon, July 5See page 3.North East LondonNewcomers Fair2-4 pm, Aug. 18This is a chance to learn about groupsspecific to this neighbourhood thatcan help people new to Canada withfinding a job, getting support andlearning about this community. Seewhat your community can do for you.Refreshment and child minding will beavailable. Free. Drop in.Prenatal Classes6:30-8:30 pm, Wednesdays, Aug. 1-29Learn what to expect during pregnancyand how to care for your new baby.Please register early in your pregancy.For information on the prenatallasses and how to register pleaseall 663-5317, ext. 2262 or go to www.ealthunit.com. $55 fee can be waivednd partial fees accepted. Co sponsor:iddlesex-Health Unit.Programs for childrenBooks Can Take YouAnywhere(3 - 6 years with caregiver)1-3 pm, Thursdays July 5 - Aug. 23Co-sponsor: Ontario Early YearsCentre London North Centre.Spellbound Magic Show3-3:45 pm, July 6 - Drop in!Hand Drumming Fun (8-12)2-3 pm, July 10Register in person starting July 3 with$1 refundable deposit.Family Storytime (3-6 withcaregiver)11-11:45 am, July 11Drop-in and enjoy stories, rhymes andcrafts.Underwater Adventures (8-13)2-3 pm, July 13Dive in and explore an underwater citycreated by you. Make your very ownport hole craft with real water and learnsome fun underwater facts. Register inperson starting July 6 with $1 refundabledeposit.Worlds: Lost and Found2-2:45 pm, July 14 - Drop in!Cave Painting (5+)10-11 am, July 17Try your hand at prehistoric cave painting!Register in person starting July 10with $1 refundable deposit.Fire Safety with Sparky theFire Dog! (4-7)11-11:30 am, July 18Register in person starting July 11with $1 refundable deposit.The Snake Lady2-3 pm, July 18Register in person starting July 11with $1 refundable deposit.Cartooning (8 - 12 years)2-3 pm, July 20Register in person starting July 13with $1 refundable deposit.The Fossil Guy (6 years +)2-3 pm, July 24Register in person starting July 17with $1 refundable deposit.Solo Concert with Paul Droog10:30-11:15 am, July 31 -- Drop in!Harry Potter Adventure (8-13)2-3 pm, Aug. 3Welcome to Hogwarts and tons ofHarry fun - a wizard treasure hunt, amagical craft and snacks, plus a readingfrom the new Harry Potter book.Register in person starting July 27 with$1 refundable deposit.The Itch to Doodle (8+)10-11 am, Aug. 14Do you love to draw? Come and exerciseyour talent, have fun and learnsome new art techniques. Register inperson starting Aug. 7 with $1 refundabledeposit.Programs for Teens (11-18)Bookin’ It!2-3 pm, Tuesdays, July 3-August 21Come and enjoy summer reads ata relaxed pace. You pick the bookand we’ll all share the laughs!! Snackprovided. Drop in.Twilight Movies6:30-8:30 pm, Thursdays, July 5 & 19,Aug.2 & 16Come watch the latest flick with yourfriends! Popcorn and movie providedby Jumbo Video. Call Michelle at 519-452-1466 to find out what’s playing.Tie-dyed T-shirts2-4 pm, July 4Come get messy with us! Make crazyfun designs when you tie dye clothing.T-shirts provided. Pre-register.Marshmallow Shooters2-4 pm, July 11Construct a state-of-the-art marshmallowlauncher with your friends!Register beginning July 4Playstation 22-4 pm, July 18Nothing to do? Too hot to be outside?Drop in and play PS2.Body Works2-4 pm, July 25Make your own lip gloss, body glitter,soap and more! Fun, easy to do andcool! Register starting July 18.DDR2-4 pm, August 1Drop in, step onto the DDR pad andbust a move!Duct Tape Wallets2-4 pm, August 8If you are looking for a handy place toput a few dollars come on in and makeyour own duct tape wallet! Registerbeginning August 1.Gothic Sock Puppets2-4 pm, August 15Tired of cute crafts? Come make asock puppet with attitude. All materialswill be provided. Register beginningAugust 8.Candy Sushi2-3 pm, August 22Instead of sashimi, we’ll use SwedishFish, and instead of seaweed, we’ll usefruit roll-ups. Express your culinarycreativity and enjoy an insane sugarbuzz! Drop in - no tickets required.Byron Branch519-471-4000Middlesex-London HealthUnitPrenatal Series6:30-8:30 pm, Tuesdays, July 17-Aug. 14Learn 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, ext 2262 or go to www.healthunit.com. Fee can be waivedand partial fees accepted. Cost $55.Looking The Part:Period Attire Of The 1820’s–1830’s2-4 pm, July 18Dawn Luckham, costumer forFanshawe Pioneer Village, presentsa 90-minute illustrated lecture onfashions of the 1820’s-1830’s for men,women, and children commonly wornfor everyday life in Southern Ontario.Question period, slide show, and1820’s period clothing for viewing.Everyone welcome! Drop in.Afternoon Tea2-4 pm, July 18You’re invited to a Victorian Tea party!Enjoy a delicious cup of tea, a coolbeverage, and delicious baked goodsduring our presentation on fashion ofthe 1820’s-1830’s.Programs for ChildrenOEYC Community Drop-inPlaygroup (birth-6 years withcaregiver)9:30-11:30 am, Tuesdays to Aug. 28Parents, caregivers, and children (birth- 6 years) participate in interactiveearly learning activities. Presented byOntario Early Years Centre, LondonWest.Lost Worlds: TD SummerReading ClubProgram runs until Aug. 18. Playingtimes: Tues. 2-4, 6:30-8; Wed. &Thurs.10-noon, 2-4, 6:30-8; Fri. & Sat.10-noon, 2-4.Circus Yoga (6+)10-11 am, Friday July 6Free Friday Flicks (7+)2:30-4 pm, Fridays, July 6 & 13,Aug. 3 & 17Bring a snack and sit back while youenjoy big-screen movies in our air-conditionedauditorium. Drop in.Hand Drumming Fun (8 - 12years)10-11 am, July 11Register by phone or in person startingJuly 3Craft: Coil Vases (6+)10-10:45 am, July 20Register by phone or in person startingJuly 10Spellbound Magic Show(family)7-7:45 pm, July 26Register by phone or in person startingJuly 17Fire Safety With Sparky theFire Dog! (4-7)10-10:30 am, Aug. 2Register by phone or in person startingJuly 24Craft: Secrets of theMummies! (8-12)2:30-3:30 pm, Aug. 2Register by phone or in person startingJuly 24Music for the Very Young(6 mos - 4 yrs with caregiver)10-10:30 am, Fridays, Aug. 3-24Register in person starting July 3This lively, playful course uses songs,rhymes, fingerplays, and traditionalsinging games for enjoying basicelements of music. No previousmusic experience necessary. Siblingsyounger than 6 months are welcometo attend at no extra cost with olderbrothers or sisters who are registeredin the program. Cost: $20 payable atregistrationVentriloquism With Sue! (allages)2:30-3:15 pm, Thursday Aug. 9Register by phone or in person startingJuly 31Craft: Ribbon Dragon (8+)10:30 am-noon, Aug. 16Register by phone or in person startingAug. 7Programs for TeensWhat Springs to Mind: Teens(13 - 19 years)2:30-3:30 pm, Thursday July 5This writing workshop presents inspiration,communication, and performance,with hints on how and where to publishyour finished work. Presented byPenn Kemp, with financial assistancefrom the Canada Council through theWriters Union of Canada. Register byphone or in person starting June 26Karaoke! (12+)9:30 am - 5:30 pm, Friday, July 20Be a star! Step up to the microphoneand sing, sing, sing. No previouskaraoke experience necessary.DDR: Dance DanceRevolution (12+)9:30 am - 5:30 pm, Friday, July 27Step onto the dance pad and have agreat time dancin’ the day away! Noprevious DDR experience necessary.
July/August 2007 Access Magazine • www.londonpubliclibrary.ca PAGE Carson Branch519-438-4287Lost Worlds: London PublicLibrary’s TD Summer Reading ClubPlaying times:Tues & Thurs: 2-4:30, 6-8:30Wed, Fri & Sat: 9:30-11:30, 2-4:30Get A-Board (10 +)1:30 pm - 4:30 pm, Saturdays to Aug. 18Join us in our gaming room for funfilled board game adventures. Playours or bring your own. We have over20 games to choose from. Drop-in.Snake Lady (2+)10-11 am, July 4 - Drop in!Dragonology! (7-11)2:30- 3:30 pm, July 12Register by phone or in person startingJuly 4Cartooning (8-12)2 -3 pm, July 26Register by phone or in person startingJuly 18Central Branch519-661-4600Spanish Mutual Aid Program forParentsnoon-2 pm, Mondays, July 2-Aug. 27The Spanish Mutual Aid Programfor Parents (M.A.P.P) is a non-profitprofessionally led self-help group.Spanish MAPP strives to empowerfamilies to increase their self-esteemthrough parenting, education, life skillsdevelopment, leadership skills, andgreater community awareness. Childcare provided. No Registration Reuired.Co- Sponsored with Children’sid Society. Drop in.Literacy and Basic Skills Program6:30-9 pm, Thursdays to Aug. 16Literacy London Inc. offers a part-time,one to one/small group adult literacyprogram.To upgrade or to volunteer,call Irene at 452-2660 x262.ESL Book ClubFriends of the LPL Board Room, 3rd fl.10-11:30 am, Saturdays to Aug. 25(except Aug. 4)For those who want to practice Englishreading and conversation. We readone or two chapters of books perweek. Volunteers interested in meetngnewcomers to Canada are alsoelcome to attend. Continuous intake.ooks are provided.Cinema Classics Club Summer 2007(Tonda Meeting Room)9:15 am-12:30 pm Tuesdays July 3- Aug. 14Featuring “Best Picture” AcademyAward winners.Join a local film collectoras he presents his collection classicfilms on a bigger screen. All film enthusiastsare invited to drop in on this freeseries. Call 519-661-4600 for titles.Educating on Holistic Insights(Stevenson & Hunt A Room)6-8 pm, Tuesdays, July 3 - Aug. 7Listen to lectures, make your ownperfumes, experience massage, askquestions and win prizes! Stephie Cyris certified as an Alternative Nutritionist,Herbalist, Iridiologist, Reflexologist,Reiki Therapist and Yoga. Programsare free and do not require registrationunless noted.July 3 - Vitality and Vision.July 10 - Aromatherapy RemediesJuly 17 - Holistic Medley - seminarsand services. Fifteen minute samplesessions of Hot Stone Massage,Reflexology, Reiki and AromatherapyDeep Tissue Massage. Fee: $10 payableat registration; register in personor by phone.July 24 - Blending Signature PerfumesFee: $10 payable at registration;register in person or by phone.July 31- De-Stress & Empowerment.Aug. 7 - Vegetarianism and Organics.Searching for Work?2:15 -3:30 pm, July 4(Lifelong Learning and Literacy Room,2nd floor) Need tips on resume, coverletter writing and interview questions?Need help in researching a specificcompany? Come to the library to learnabout print and electronic sources ofjob search information and tour theEmployment Resource Centre, whereyou can get help looking for work. Meetat the Welcome Desk, 1st floor. Free.The Expressive Body in Life and Art(Stevenson & Hunt A Room)6- 8 pm, Wednesdays, July 4- 25Register by phone or in person startingJune 11With leader Dorit Osher, a clinicalsocial worker (M.S.W and R.S.W) andexpressive arts therapist. Cost: $30,payable at registration; regisater inpersonor by phone, 519-661-4600.Wayne’s Movie World ~Summer 20077 -8:45 pm, ThursdaysRegister at the 1st floor WelcomeDesk, 519-661-4600; fee: $15/ course.Course 1 ~ Introduction to the World ofFilm Making (14+ because of film clips)July 5, 12, 19, 26 Tonda RoomWeek 1: History of Film & Film GenresWeek 2: From Concept to ScreenWeek 3: Introduction to the ScreenplayWeek 4: The Art & Commerce of FilmsParticipants will get a chance to makea short film using a video cam Week 4.Course 2 ~ The Art of Screen WritingAug. 2, 9, 16, 23 Stevenson & Hunt RmWeek 1: The Mechanics & Art of theScreenplayWeek 2: Structure and Story Design(Advanced)Week 3: Screenplay Components Cont’dWeek 4: CharacterizationRegistrants will be asked to submit a 2or 3 page treatment for a feature film.Science Fiction London BookDiscussion(Tonda Meeting Room)1:30-4:30 pm, July 7Fahrenheit 451 by Ray BradburyRead the book, come to the meetingto watch a film adaptation by FrancoisTruffaut, then talk about them both.Aug. 4 - On The Beach by Nevil ShuteThe story of a small community of menand women who have the courage andfaith to love, work and live in the faceof imminent death. For more informationvisit the Science Fiction LondonWeb site at http://sfl.london.on.ca.Media Literacy Summer Institute2007 - For Teachers9 am – 3pm, July 9, 10 & 11The three day institute introducesteachers to the basics needed to teachmedia literacy in their classrooms.Cost: $50. Presented by John J. Pungente,SJ, and Carolyn Wilson. Educatorsmay contact Heather McDonald atheather.mcdonald@lpl.london.on.ca or519-661-5100, x4986 for information.Introduction to Healing Touch(Stevenson & Hunt A Room)7- 9 pm, July 9Can anyone learn to heal? Yes, theycan! And you can too! Come to this twohour introductory session and learnbasics of healing with your hands withCindy Palajac, Sole Esthetics.The Joy of Conflict ResolutionLocation: Central (Stevenson & Hunt)7-8:30 pm, July 10This free interactive presentationhelps you to shift from confrontation tocollaboration with examples from yourown life. Instructor and author GaryHarper (www.joyofconflict.com) is aVancouver writer, trainer, speaker andfacilitator.Couples Apart/Parents Forever7- 9 pm, July 17, Aug. 21, Sept. 18Free information and support aboutissues relating to separating families.The same program is offered eachtime. Please register for one of the followingsessions by calling the FamilyLaw Information Centre, 519-660-3001.Emotional Freedom Techniquepractice sessions(Stevenson & Hunt B Room)7- 9 pm July 18EFT (emotional Freedom Technique)practice session for those who learnedEFT (preferably attended level 1) andneed some practice. Practitioner RavenCox answers your questions andguides you through difficulties you mayencounter. Drop in.A Geologist’s Notes: Science andadventure in Iran, East Timor, Australiaand Tibet(Tonda Meeting Room)7-8:30 pm,July 18Dr. Mark Quigley (Univ. of Melbourne)has traveled to remote mountainranges around the world pursuingan understanding of the connectionsbetween earthquakes, climate change,landscapes and human habitation.Hear his science and travel storiesof the most secluded regions of theplanet. For more information: http://drquigs.com. This talk is aimed atnon-scientists who have an interestin travel, culture, history and science.Free. Drop in.Sonic Bliss - The Healing Tones ofTibetan and Crystal Singing Bowls(Stevenson & Hunt A Room)7-9 pm Thursday July 19Learn how easy and enjoyable it is toplay singing bowls. A number of othervery user-friendly ambient instrumentswill be introduced to create a series ofsoul nourishing and relaxing soundscapestogether. If you have a singingbowl, a rain stick or another gentlesound please bring it along. LeaderJocelyn Drainie is a Sound Practitioner,Certified Shiatsu Therapist, BodyPsychotherapy. Free but space islimited! Pre-register in person or byphone, 519-661-4600.The Wiz:Original Kids Theatre Company(Rotary Reading Garden)July 26 - Aug. 5Original Kids and LPL, supported bythe London Arts Council, are proud tooffer easily afforded familyentertainment of a high caliber as partof summer in the downtown. Cost:pay-what-you-can. See page 2 formore info.Storytelling with Susan and friends(Stevenson & Hunt A Room)7-8:30 pm Monday July 30Join us for an evening of stories told byprofessional storyteller Susan Getchell,and her friends. Drop in.Socrates Café7-8:30 pm, last Monday/monthAn open forum in the informal environmentof the Library’s Café for everyonewho enjoys listening, thinking andtalking about life’s big questions.July 30- Who Was Socrates? Do wehave a Socrates for the 21st Century?August 27 – Health Care in Canada– Is it Getting Better or Worse?Moderator: Bill PaulAdmission: FreeSearching for Work?2:15 - 3:30 pm, Aug. 1(Lifelong Learning and Literacy Room,2nd floor) Need tips on resume, coverletter writing and interview questions?Need help in researching a specificcompany? Come to the library to learnabout print and electronic sources ofjob search information and tour theEmployment Resource Centre, whereyou can get help looking for work.Please meet at the Welcome Desk.Healing Touch-The Basics of Energy Healing(Stevenson & Hunt A Room)6- 9 pm, Thursdays, Aug. 2 -23Explore the amazing field of energyhealing by learning how to use yourhands, intuition and senses to heal.This hands-on course also teachestechniques helping to eliminate headachesand promote relaxation. CindyPalajac of Sole Esthestics has been aHealing Touch instructor since 2001and a practitioner since 1999. Registerby phone or in person starting July 9.Cost: $30.Prenatal Classes(Stevenson & Hunt B Room)6:45-8:45 pm, Wednesdays,Aug. 8-Sept. 5Learn what to expect during pregnancyand how to care for your newbaby. Please register early in yourpregnancy. For information on theprenatal classes and how to registerplease call 663-5317 ext. 2262 or goto www.healthunit.com $55 fee can bewaived and partial fees are accepted.Co-sponsor: Middlesex London HealthUnit.Reiki, a complete syem of 21 degrees(Stevenson & Hunt A Room)7-9 pm, Aug. 22Come out and discover just how easyit is to learn Reiki, the ancient healingart and the way it can benefit you, yourfamily and friends. Instructor DeborahMareyna is a Reiki Ascended Master &has a Reiki healing practice at Handson London.
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