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Get Buggy (5-7) 2:30-3:30 pm, Aug. 3 Register in person starting July 19 Who says bugs aren’t fun? Join us for buggy stories, games and crafts and we’ll all have fun! $1 refundable deposit payable at registration Music for the Very Young ) Tuesdays Aug. 8-Aug. 15 (birth - 18 months with caregiver) 9:30-10 am (18 - 36 months with caregiver) 10:15-10:45 am (3-5 yrs) 11-11:45 am Register in person starting July 25 Learn finger plays, tickles, bounces, movement games and play simple rhythm instruments. Payment is non-refundable. Cost: $5. payable at registration Dinosaur Crafts with the Dino Guy - Plaster Fossil Casts (7-10) 10-11 am, Aug. 10 Register in person starting July 27; $1 refundable deposit payable at registration NORTHRIDGE 519-439-4331 uest for Heroes: Summer eading Club lay til August 12: uesdays & Thursdays, 2-4:30 pm, :30-8 pm; ednesdays, Fridays, & Saturdays 0-11:30 am, 2-4:30 pm et’s Talk Science: Crime Lab 8-13) -4 pm, July 13 egister by phone or in person tarting July 6 oil Vases (6+) :30-3:30 pm, July 21 egister by phone or in person tarting July 14 entriloquism With Sue (family) :30-3:15 pm, July 27 egister by phone or in person tarting July 20 rafty Crowns (6-9) :30-11:30 am, Aug. 2 reate your own crown and be a ing or Queen for the day. POND MILLS 519-685-1333 Quest for Heroes: London Public Library’s TD Summer Reading Club Play to Aug. 19 Tuesdays: 2 - 4 pm, 6 - 8 pm Wednesdays & Thursdays: 10 am-noon, 2 - 4 pm, 6 - 8 pm Fridays: 10 am - noon, 2 - 4 pm Saturdays: 10 am - noon Baby Storytime (birth - 18 months) 10:45-11:15 am to July 28 Participate with baby in a fun-filled half hour of stories, rhymes, and songs. The Bug Buzz (3 - 5 years) 2:30-3:15 pm, July 11 Pre-rgister by phone or in person What makes an insect an insect? How do insects communicate with each other? “Buzz” is the word as we explore the fascinating world of insects. Play insect games and learn to communicate like an insect. See what the “buzz” is about! Presented by Let’s Talk Science. Pre-Natal Classes 6:30-8:30 pm, Tuesdays, July 11-Aug. 8 Learn what to expect during pregnancy and how to care for your new baby. Please register early in your pregnancy. For information on the prenatal classes and how to register please call 663-5317, ext 2262 or go to www.healthunit.com. Fee can be waived and partial fees accepted. Cost $55.00 Books Can Take You Anywhere! (3-6 with caregiver) 10-11:30 am Thursdays July 13- Aug. 17 A program for parents/caregivers and children from 3 to 6 years old designed to support emergent literacy through songs, stories, games and crafts with a new theme each week. A snack is provided. Co sponsored by Ontario Early Years Centre London Fanshawe. Where Are the Heroes? (6-8) 10-11 am, July 19 Register by phone or in person starting July 11 Fossils : Treasures From the Past (6+) 2:30-3:30 pm, July 28 Register by phone or in person starting July 18 July/August 2006 Access Magazine • www.londonpubliclibrary.ca PAGE 14 Hand Drumming Fun (8-12 2:30-3:30 pm, Aug. 3 Register by phone or in person starting July 25 Ventriloquism With Sue! 2:30-3:30 pm, Aug. 10 Register starting Aug. 1 Sticky Science (6 -12 2:30-3:30 pm, Aug. 15 Register by phone or in person starting Aug. 8 What makes glue so sticky? How do you make “gak”? Learn about the Science of polymers and the amazing things we can do with them! Presented by Let’s Talk Science. SHERWOOD 519-473-9965 Conversational Circles 7-8:30 pm, Tuesdays, July 11 -August 29 Thursday Evening Book Discussion (adult) 7-8 pm, 1st Thursday/month Read each book in advance and join a lively, informal discussion on the first Thursday evening of each month. On Thursday, July 6 we will discuss The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy. There will be no book club meeting in August. Please call the branch for more information at 519-473-9965. Books Can Take you Anywhere! (3-6 with caregiver) 10-noon Fridays July 7-July 28 A summer literacy program for children 3 - 6 and their parents or caregivers. To register call the OEYC (Ontario Early Years Centre), London West office at 473-2825. Cartooning With Alison Williams. (8 - 12 years) 2:30-3:30 pm, July 12 Pre-register by phone or in person Bedtime Storytime (family) 7-7:30 pm Wednesdays July 12- Aug. 9 Wear your pyjamas, bring your teddy bear and snuggle down for a good story. Drop in. Ancient and Medieval Catapults & Siege Engines (family) 2:30-3 pm, July 14 Register by phone or in person starting July 7 Solo Concert With Paul Droog! (family) 2:30-3:15 pm, July 19 Register in person starting July 12 U C Mas: Discover the Genius within! (6 - 12 years with caregiver) 2:30-3:15 pm, July 21 Register by phone or in person starting July 14 Where Are The Heroes? (6 - 8 years) 2:30-3:30 pm, July 25 Register by phone or in person starting July 18 Heroes of London (family) 2:30-3:30 pm, July 26 Register in person starting July 19 Sticky Science! (6 - 12 years) 2:30-3:30 pm, Aug. 1 Register by phone or in person starting July 25 What makes glue so sticky? How do you make “gak”? Learn about the science of polymers and the amazing things we can do with them! Presented by Let’s Talk Science. Chilean Rain Sticks! (6 - 10 years) 2:30-3:30 pm, Aug. 4 Register by phone or in person starting July 28 Hand Drumming Fun! (8 - 12 years) 2:30-3:30 pm, Aug. 8 Register by phone or in person starting Aug. 1 Summertime Journals! (8 - 12 years) 2:30-3:30 pm, Aug. 9 Register by phone or in person starting Aug. 2 Keep track of the fun things you did this summer with a journal that you will make yourself, cover to cover! Friday Flicks (family) 2:30-4 pm, Fridays, Aug. 11-Aug. 25 Register in person starting Aug. 4 Beat the heat and come on in for some cool movies! Call for titles. All movies rated G. Register and pick up tickets one week before each show time. Ventriloquism With Sue! (family) 2:30-3:15 pm, Aug. 22 Register in person starting Aug. 15 WESTMOUNT 519-473-4708 Art Exhibit: “For the Birds” by Ana Tirolese July 4-Aug. 1 Ms. Tirolese’s work has been viewed and sold world wide and she is quickly garnering the reputation as one of the world’s leading avian artist. This show concentrates on Ms. Tirolese’s realist work in either graphite or coloured pencil, the majority depicting her favourite subject: birds. There will also be some pieces from earlier collections. For more information see the web site: www.tirolese. com. Join the artist at an Open House & Reception on Wednesday, July 19 at 7 pm. Surfing for Adults 11-noon, Wednesdays, July 5-Aug. 16 Due to popular demand, we are bringing back our Surfing for Adults program at a new time. Come explore selected topics related to the Internet with our of our knowledgeable staff members. Be sure to check out the Westmount Program bulletin board in the branch for the subject of the program. OEYC Playgroup (birth - 6 years with caregiver) 10-noon Thursdays to Aug. 24 The Ontario Early Years Centre (OEYC) hosts a playgroup every Thursday morning at Westmount. Join Wendy for games, crafts, songs and rhymes as well as valuable resources on parenting. This program is run in conjunction with library storytimes. Heroes of London 10-11 am, July 6 No registration required. Pajamarama (birth - 6 years) 6:30-7 pm, Thursdays, to Aug. 10 Pre-register by phone or in person Bring your snuggle buddy and come in your PJ’s to hear some great bedtime stories. Family Storytime. Please call the branch for more information or to register - 473- 4708.
Superhero Costume Party and Obstacle Course (8+) 2:30-4 pm, July 7 Pre-register by phone or in person Come kick off the Summer Reading Program by dressing up as your favourite superhero or creating a new one and participate in a fun and challenging obstacle course at the library. Bring your superhero powers in order to conquer this game. studyzone @ yourlibrary 9-9 pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays Westmount Library has one study room available for use by any member of the public for up to two hours daily, free of charge. If you are looking for a quiet place to study or do research, please call the branch to see when the room is available. Quest for Heroes: London Public Library’s TD Summer Reading Club Playing times to Aug. 12 Tuesdays: 2-4, 6-8 Wednesdays & Thursdays: 10-12, 2-4, 6-8 Fridays & Saturdays: 2-4 Japanese Bilingual Storytime 10-noon Saturdays to Dec. 30 The Japanese Cultural Exchange of London and the Westmount Public Library proudly presents bilingual storytime. Join us for songs, rhymes, stories and more in both English and Japanese. Everyone is welcome! Library Orientation Tours 11-noon, 2nd Saturday/month Your local library is your gateway to hundreds of magazines, thousands of online books, employment information, the Internet, DVDs and videos, literacy materials, and much more. If you have just received your library card and/or you would like to find out more about the library and how to use its resources more effectively, come to one of our orientation sessions. email@Westmount 2-3 pm, 2nd Saturday/month Learn how to create an account and how to send email. Comic Book Super Heroes Film Festival 2-4 pm, Saturdays, July 8-Aug. 26 Join us this summer for a series of movies based on classic comic book characters Batman, Robin, Superman, Daredevil, Spiderman, and the Army of Darkness champion Ash! July 8 : Gotham City just got safer with the return of its most famous and powerful crimefighter! 1989 July 15 : Top names pop up in this crimefighting sequel; including Batgirl, Mr. Freeze and Poison Ivy. 1997 July 22 : He’s not a bird or a plane, and he can leap tall buildings in a single bound! 1978 July 29 : What’s love got to do with it? Find out when Lois Lane almost loses her true love! 1981 Aug. 5 : A good-guy lawyer by day, vigilante by night? He must be a super-hero! 2002 Aug. 12 : The good guy is red, the bad guy is green. What is a girl like Mary Jane to do? 2002 Aug. 19: The arachnid battles the octopus to save New York City! 2004 Aug. 26 : It’s the army of the evil dead, and they must be stopped ... before it’s too late! 1993 Technology Tuesday 2-3 pm See what you can learn on Internet about : July 11 - One Tank Trips: Family outings in South Western Ontario. July 25 - Genealogy Sources on the Web: Find the branches of your family tree online. August 8 - Ebay: Buy, sell, get rich? The ins and outs of Ebay online auctions. August 22 - Home Schooling Resources on the Net: Knowledge is power! Township History Book Group 7-9 pm, 2nd Tuesday/month Residents of the former Westminster Township and the Westminster Historical Society are working on a new book about their former township. If you would like to come and learn more about what they are doing. United Empire Loyalists 7-9 pm, 2ndTuesday of the month Are you interested in learning more about the United Empire Loyalists? You are invited! July/August 2006 Access Magazine • www.londonpubliclibrary.ca PAGE 15 Hooray for Captain Underpants (6-12 ) 2:30-3:30 pm, July 12 Pre-register by phone or in person. Check out the fun and adventures of George and Harold and their crazy principal aka their hero Captain Underpants!!! This program includes contests, fun, games, new names and of course - A GIANT TOILET! For more information, please contact the branch at 519-473- 4708. Child’s Hand / Footprint of Clay (birth - 5 with caregiver) 9:30-10 am, July 13 Pre-register in person. Come and get your child’s hand or foot pressed into CLAY. Includes glazing & firing; pick up in 2 weeks. Cost: $10. Payment is nonrefundable. Origami Challenge (6+) 2:30-4 pm, July 14 Pre-register by phone or in person. Learn how to make a piece of paper into a beautiful 3 - D art piece. This program is presented by members of the Japanese Cultural Exchange of London. Everyone is welcome from beginners to experts. Googling to the Max 9:30-11 am, 3rd Saturday/month We’ll teach you how to use this program and negotiate around its weaknesses. Dragon’s Lair (7-11) 10-11 am, July 18 Pre-register by phone or in person. Anime with Alison Williams (12-14) 2:30-3:30 pm, July 19 Pre-register by phone or in person. Playful Machines (6-8) 2:30-3:30 pm, July 20 Register by phone or in person starting Jun. 24 Explore the science of the playground. In this workshop, students investigate simple machines by using levers, wheels and axles and inclined planes to create a model playground. This workshop serves as an introduction to simple machines. Activities include: Creation of model playground to take home and lever inquiry activity. Presented by Let’s Talk Science. Crime Lab (8-13) 10-noon, July 25 Pre-register by phone or in person. Medieval Water Raising Machines and Weight Lifters (8-12) 2:30-3:30 pm, July 26 Pre-register by phone or in person. bookcrossing.com 10-11 am, last Saturday/month Ever wondered what bookcrossing. com is all about? Come out and learn more! Art Exhibit: Monica Abeid’s Oil Paintings Aug. 1-Aug. 31 A new artist to London, Monica Abeid, displays her work in oils during the month of August. Come in and have a look. An Open House and Reception will be held August 5, from 2 - 5 pm. Come and meet the artist! Heroes Around the World (6-12) 2:30-3:15 pm, Aug. 2 Pre-register by phone or in person. Every country has it’s own heroes - whether factual or fictitious. Come hear stories from around the world about heroes small and large. Program includes crafts, movies and games from near and far. Western Theatre @ Westmount noon-2 pm Fridays Aug. 4-Aug. 25 Return to the days of old. During the month of August, Westmount shows some of the classic Western films of all time. Mosey on over, hitch you horse to one of our bike racks and enjoy a return to a simpler time of life. Starting time is high noon at the OK corral. Music For the Very Young (birth-4 with caregiver) 10-10:45 am, Thursdays, Aug. 10-31 Pre-register by phone or in person. This is a lively class where songs, rhymes, fingerplays and traditional singing games are used to experience the basic elements of music. No previous music experience required. Cost: $25 payable at registration UC Mas - Math Program (6-12 with caregiver) 2:30-3:30 pm, Aug. 11 Pre-register by phone or in person. Name That Hero Aug. 15-Aug. 19 Test your knowledge of cartoon superheroes. Displayed in the main lobby of Westmount Branch will be pictures of famous heroes. Match the pictures with the correct name and be one of the first three correct answers drawn and you will win a prize. Teacher Appreciation Day Aug. 17 If you are a teacher or a parent who does home schooling, you will not want to miss this event. Drop by Westmount during the day and learn about the resources and services offered by our library. Learn about our online databases, how to use the new catalogue and have a chance to network with library staff. Staples / Business Depot Vendor’s Day noon-5 pm, Aug. 19 Come and learn about new computer products and services. At this event Staples/Business Depot is planning to invite some of the major software and hardware representatives from the area to talk about their products. Back To School 2-3 pm, Aug. 29-Sep. 1 Want to help your children learn about the many resources offered by the library? Plan to attend any of these free sessions in order to get a jump on going back to school. Tuesday - Introduction to the Catalogue Wednesday - Using Online Databases Thursday - Thinking Like a Librarian Friday - Googling to the Max
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