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e are excited to announce One BOOKBook One London, a citywide W initiative to celebrate reading and experiencing one book together as a community. This March through September, we’ll be reading Etta and Otto and Russell and James, a novel by Emma Hooper.

ONe Book EVENTS Etta’s greatest unfulfilled wish, living in the rolling farmland of are Saskatchewan, is to see the sea. And so, at the age of eighty-two she gets up very early one morning, takes a rifle, some chocolate, and her spreading best boots, and begins walking the 2,000 miles to water in Halifax. across our GOODREADS city!,

YOUR JOURNEY STARTS HERE! www.lpl.ca/one-book-one-london

One Book One London is generously funded by London Public Library donors.

2 • spring 2017 www.lpl.ca • 519-661-4600 in BorrowQuickPick, one Large Print, Audiobook and eBook formats.

Emma Hooper is an author, musician EMMA HOOPER and academic from Edmonton. Etta and Otto and Russell and James is MEET THE her debut novel. Emma plays viola, violin and vocals for clients that AUTHOR include BBC Film and Television, HBO Television, Peter Gabriel and Monday, April 24 – 7:30 pm Toni Braxton. As an academic and Wolf Performance Hall teacher at Bath Spa University in England, Emma’s research is in Enjoy a presentation with Emma the field of musico-literary studies. Hooper, author of Etta and Otto Learn more about Emma and listen to , our One and Russell and James samples of her music on her website. Book One London novel. www.emmahooper.ca

Our Partners Walk, Run City of London and Read Coyote Watch Canada Challenge yourself with our interactive Digital Echidna walking map of Etta’s journey across Canada. Faculty of Information and walkonebook.ca Media Studies, Western University Powered by Digital Echidna. Grand Theatre Museum London Penguin Random House Canada One book, Less stress Upper Thames River Western Libraries is sharing 150 copies of the book Conservation Authority with students during the hectic, end-of-term crunch Western Libraries, Western University to encourage them to step back and take a break from their work load. Reading for pleasure is a great tool for mental health!

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Nick Sepi, creator of the Stencilsmith gaming app for iPhone and iPad, used London Public Library’s Lynda.com service to teach himself the computer programming skills he needed to become a game developer.

returned to London with my wife and son in 2015 and we I have been using the Library regularly since. Feels like a lot longer though! Because we’re there so often! My wife and two-year-old love to borrow books and CDs.

I also make good use of the Library’s online services. The last time I had a subscription to Lynda.com it cost about $25 USD per month, or more depending upon the subscription plan you chose.

After we moved into our home we started going to the Sherwood Branch Library. One day I saw a poster for Lynda.com and when the librarian told me that my library card would let me access the site for free, I honestly almost couldn’t believe it.

The huge range of subject matter that is taught on Lynda.com is really awesome. You can watch videos on something as basic as how to use Twitter, or courses as advanced as gaining a commanding knowledge of an industry-standard program like Photoshop, or learn about marketing products around the world.

A few years ago I decided that I wanted to learn how to create use the service and continue my education any time I want. apps for the iPhone and iPad but didn’t want to spend the time or money going back to college. I eventually discovered several With the knowledge I picked up on Lynda.com I was able to resources to teach me what I needed to learn and Lynda.com develop and publish Stencilsmith, my first puzzle game, in was a valuable part of that journey, and continues to be today. the App Store. When I think about where I was before I knew anything about developing and publishing a game compared to Honestly, I watched a few videos earlier today to refresh my what I know now, and what I’ve accomplished with the help of memory on a few development tools that I learned over a year ago. resources like Lynda.com, I almost still can’t believe it.

Not having to worry about paying for a month long subscription When I go to the library I feel like I have the tools to just to get a quick refresher really gives me no excuse not to learn about anything within reach.

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London Public Library empowers our community by providing high- quality resources that many are not able to afford or access on their own. We need your help to ensure that everyone in our community can learn new skills and develop their creativity so that they can be successful today and in the future. Learn more: makeyourspace.ca

I think no matter what stage of life you’re at, the Library has something for you. When you’re younger, you need a place to study. When you’re older and looking for a hobby or wanting to expand your horizons, the Library is great for that. When you have kids, you can find movies and books for them.

The town I grew up in had a great library system. I remember dozens of things I did at that library over the years. The more I think about it, the longer the list gets. Now that I live here in London, I look forward to watching my children take advantage of all the LPL system has to offer them as they grow up. BE A STAR WITH THE #GIFNTAKE APRIL 3–22 CENTRAL LIBRARY

ove over photo booths, there’s a new player in town! Welcome M to the NFB #GIFnTAKE, a new animated experience that puts you front and centre of an animated film. You can film by yourself or share the spotlight with a group of friends to create an animated GIF you can share on social media. The #GIFnTAKE is an experience for people of all ages, and accessible to people with reduced mobility, that is making select stops across Canada.

CENTRAL REVITALIZATION NEWS

Renovations at Central Library will be completed may be a very short change to our hours and services. this spring! As we go to print with this magazine the Please check our website or call us before you visit to grand staircase is nearing completion. Our first and get the most up to date hours and construction news. second floor washrooms have been fully renovated and washroom access is available on all floors. We really appreciate your support and patience through the construction period. Many thanks to Nicholson We can`t wait to share new services, furnishings and Sheffield Architects Inc. and Bronnenco Construction technology with you! As we complete construction, there Ltd. for their expert help with this project.

6 • spring 2017 www.lpl.ca • 519-661-4600 GORD DOWNIE’S THE SECRET PATH IN COLLABORATION WITH JEFF LEMIRE Wednesday, April 19, 6:30 pm Doors open at 6 pm

Special Screening National Canadian Film Day 2017

he Library is honoured to be showing by providing honour songs that have been this CBC animated film and hosting passed down through many generations T an evening of performance, film of oral tradition. and conversation that recognizes and looks at the history and future of truth and After the film Dennis Whiteye will share reconciliation in our community. The Secret his experience with the Path tells the story of Chaney Wenjack and legacy of residential the painful legacy of residential schools. It schools in his family and is important to acknowledge this piece of lead a conversation and Canada’s past as we move into the future, question period. and to remember the much longer history Our partners in bringing this program to that indigenous people have on this land. Dennis Whiteye, Manager of Community the community are CBC, Reel Canada, Support and Outreach Services, Our special guests at this event are from LondonFuse and At^losa Native Family At^losa Native Family Healing Services, At^losa Native Family Healing Services. Healing Services Inc. believes in the healing power of The men`s drum group will open the evening reconnecting aboriginal people with their spiritual history. www.lpl.ca • 519-661-4600 spring 2017 • 7 CANADA 150 WORD SEARCH Z L W I S Z P D X U X X N R H S U W V X U U U W C K E R I C W A L T E R S L M O M V N I A Q N K O W H F M I H J Z S A F X S F X R Y I I E V X C R S O F L T P Y I A A F E Z R M R T I R S N A T S R L R O I W N D D U O Y A E N K N E S N A E R S P E Y Y V E Z T B M L C N U A I T S E K L I V S K E N E I A A I E G M R R Y T Z F A J Q L O U N S R A N G M D Z E R W T U I D U F L W S M G R O N M I A T U I V I F K I B C E L A J B E W I Q X T P L O F W X R G N L R M O V O T Z K E U M R K F W N R L Y A W T A N J T R A S B E Q I A O F E I F H K U S G F R A N K L I N D R Y X L A O K V S E K A L T A E R G Y S P N P L C E I N O O L Q Z J U L Y V N U S T L K J W Z X K P M J K I L P E N U S U S E I P R O T A G I L L A N H X N F X X Y H W Y Y B H A W V N B X N E C K R W G Q M P D C T U Q I Y V F D K A X G U Here are some Canadian favourites for you to find in READ AWAY our word search. Want to learn about them and other great Canadian things? Our staff can get you started! YOUR FINES

ALLIGATOR PIE JULY SCAREDY Kids & Teens SQUIRREL BLUEBERRIES LOONIE May 16 – June 16 SKINNAMARINK BUTTERTARTS MAPLE SYRUP Read Away Your Fines on your Library Card! For every SNOW ERIC WALTERS MUNSCH 15 minutes of reading you do in the Library, you get TERRITORY $1 off your fines. FRANKLIN NIAGARA FALLS TERRY FOX The offer is good for fines only, not for charges on lost GREAT LAKES OWL MAGAZINE TOBOGGAN or damaged items. Good only for fines on children’s HOCKEY PROVINCE or teen cards. TVOKIDS JON KLASSEN RAFFI Ask staff how it works!

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Early Years pages 12–15

Children & Families pages 16–23 March Break 16–20 PA Day 20 Readers & Writers, Create, Make, Build 21 Create, Make, Build, Music Making, Movies 22 Games, Life Skills, Homework 23

Teens page 24

Adults pages 25–39 Reading & Writing 25–26 Music, Theatre & Film 27 Newcomers, Language & Literacy 28–29 Ideas & Issues 30–31 Your Money, Nature & Environment 31 Creativity, Local History & Stories 32 Community Hub, For Older Adults 33 Health & Wellness 34–35 Parenting 35 Special Help 36 Programs & Classes with a Fee 37 Computer Classes & Technology Help 38–39

www.lpl.ca • 519-661-4600 NEWS Programs are free unless a fee is listed. No registration is required unless noted. Central Library Register for programs in person, by phone or Update online unless noted. We are looking forward to the completion of construction at We’re adding more programs all the time! Central Library later this spring. There may be a short period of reduced services as the project At times, programs may be re-scheduled is completed. Please check our website or call before you visit to or cancelled. confirm our hours of service and program locations. We are happy Visit www.lpl.ca/programs or call to help you find what you need. 519-661-4600 to find out what’s new and to confirm the most up-to-date program schedule.

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The next time you visit the Library, staff will assist you in adding a 4 digit PIN number Accessibility to your account for improved Accommodations for our programs security online and services are available. Two weeks notice helps us to confirm your request. Service dogs are welcome in the Library and at programs. No program fee charge for anyone accompanying a person who requires assistance.

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One Book One London events are spilling out into the community with London businesses and organizations busy planning awesome events inspired by the Book. Check our website for the full list of upcoming events. www.lpl.ca/one-book-one-london

Coyote Awareness One Book, Three Pubs Can You Bake a Known as North America’s song Trivia Nights Saskatoon Berry Pie? dog, the Eastern Coyote is a highly Join us for the first of three nights Old East Village vendors are putting social, intelligent and family-oriented devoted to Canadian facts and trivia their own twist on Etta’s recipes: cousin to the domestic dog. Coyote inspired by Etta`s journey in Etta and cinnamon buns, date squares and Watch Canada invites you to learn Otto and Russell and James. Be part Saskatoon berry pies. Taste delicious about the role and benefits of this of lively community discussion while baked goods while you enjoy live music often misunderstood but ecologically enjoying local libations. and meet other One Book fans. Bring essential species. your favourite recipe to share! . Thursday, June 1, 7 pm Thursday, May 18, 7–8 pm Anderson Ales Etta’s Kitchen Party Landon Branch Library 1030 Elias Street Recipe Swap & Tasting Wednesday, June 14, 7:30 pm Thursday, June 8, 7–8 pm London Food Incubator Byron Branch Library 630 Dundas Street

Finished One Book and Want to Talk? Join our One Book One London Facebook Group to share your thoughts, questions, recipes, family stories, favourite London walks and all that One Book inspires. www.facebook.com/groups/onebookonelondon

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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. Location Time Dates Register Starting Beacock 2–2:30 pm Thursdays, Ongoing Drop in Fridays, Apr. 7–May 26 Byron 10:30–11 am Drop in No session Apr. 14 Fridays, Ongoing Central 10:30–11 am Drop in No session Apr. 14 Cherryhill 10:30–11:15 am Wednesdays, Mar. 1–May 31 Drop in Wednesdays, Mar. 22–May 17 Landon 11:30–noon Drop in No sessions Apr. 12 or 19 Masonville 10:45–11:15 am Thursdays, Mar. 30–May 18 Drop in Fridays, Mar. 31–May 19 Masonville 11:15–11:45 am Drop in No session Apr. 14 Wednesdays, Mar. 1–May 31 Pond Mills 2–2:45 pm Drop in No session Mar. 15 Fridays, Mar. 3–May 26 Pond Mills 10:30–11:15 am Drop in No sessions Mar. 17 or Apr. 14 Wednesdays, Mar. 29–May 10 Sherwood 10:45–11:15 am Drop in No session Apr. 19 Wednesdays, Mar. 1–May 31 Stoney Creek 10–10:30 am Drop in No sessions Mar. 15 or 22 Thursdays, Mar. 2–June 1 Stoney Creek 2–2:30 pm Drop in No sessions Mar. 16 or 23 Westmount 10–10:30 am Tuesdays, Apr. 11–May 30 Drop in

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Storytime! (All ages with a caregiver) Stories, rhymes, songs and more. Location Time Dates Register Starting Beacock 11–11:30 am Wednesdays, Ongoing Drop in Byron 9:30–10:15 am Thursdays, Apr. 6–May 25 Drop in Byron 10:30–11:15 am Thursdays, Apr. 6–May 25 Drop in Carson 9:30–10:30 am Wednesdays, Ongoing Drop in Mondays, Ongoing Central 10:30–11:15 am Drop in No sessions Apr. 17 or May 22 Central 11–11:45 am Saturdays, Ongoing Drop in Cherryhill 10:30–11:15 am Saturdays, Mar. 4–May 27 Drop in Fridays, Ongoing Crouch 10:30–11:15 am Drop in No sessions Apr. 14 or May 12 East London 10:30–11:15 am Thursdays, Apr. 6–May 25 Drop in Jalna 10–10:45 am Wednesdays, Apr. 5–May 24 Drop in Jalna 11–11:45 am Thursdays, Apr. 6–May 25 Drop in Wednesdays, Mar. 22–May 17 Landon 10:15–11 am Drop in No sessions Apr. 12 or 19 Masonville 9:30–10:15 am Thursdays, Mar. 30–May 18 Drop in Fridays, Mar. 31–May 19 Masonville 10–10:45 am Drop in No session Apr. 14 Thursdays, Mar. 2–May 25 Pond Mills 10:30–11:15 am Drop in No session Mar. 16 Wednesdays, Mar. 29–May 10 Sherwood 9:30–10:15 am Drop in No session Apr. 19 Thursdays, Mar. 30–May 11 Sherwood 10–10:45 am Drop in No session Apr. 20 Wednesdays, Mar. 1–May 31 Stoney Creek 11–11:45 am Drop in No sessions Mar. 15 or 22 Westmount 11–11:45 am Tuesdays, Apr. 11–May 30 Drop in www.lpl.ca • 519-661-4600 spring 2017 • 13 Early Years EASTER BUNNY Playgroups Music & BOOKS Movement Community Playgroups Birth–6 years with caregiver Parents, caregivers and children are Tune Time! welcome to drop in for interactive early All ages with caregiver learning activities. Offered in partnership Develop early literacy skills through rhyme, with London’s Ontario Early Years Centres rhythm, and repetition - the language of (OEYC) and Childreach. music. • CENTRAL • BEACOCK Tuesdays, 10:30–11 am With OEYC, London North-Centre: 519-434-3644 1, 2, 3 . . . Sing and Move with Me Thursdays, 9:30 am–3 pm Birth to age 6 with caregiver Program is closed noon–1 pm for lunch. Nursery rhymes and props are used to teach early math and early literacy concepts to • BYRON older children while babies and toddlers With OEYC, London West: 519-473-2825 enjoy the rhythm and playfulness of singing Wednesdays, 9:30–11:30 am Duck & Goose: Here Comes songs. Offered with Elgin-Middlesex Ontario the Easter Bunny Early Years Centre. • CHERRYHILL Tad Hills • LAMBETH With Childreach: 519-434-3644 Friday, Apr 21–May 12, 10–11 am Fridays, 9:30–11:30 am Register starting Mar. 1. • WESTMOUNT With OEYC, London West: 519-473-2825 Water Babies: Story & Song Thursdays, 9:45–10:45 am Birth–12 months In partnership with the Stoney Creek YMCA, Curious Connections this program focuses on sharing baby books, songs, rhymes and baby toys in a safe and 18 months–4 years with caregiver soothing warm pool, followed by social/play With Childreach time in our Stoney Creek meeting room. Join us for stories and play using everyday Parents MUST accompany their babies in materials to encourage curiosity and the pool, with a maximum of one parent with exploration. one baby. • CENTRAL Thursdays, 10:30–11:30 am • STONEY CREEK The Great Easter Egg Hunt Fridays, Apr.21–May 26, 10–10:30 am Michael Garland Register starting Apr. 13 at 9 am.

Find parenting and prenatal programs Five Little Bunnies in our adult listings. pictures by Dan Yaccarino

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Beginning with Baby Sing Read Play Love Birth–1 year with caregiver Birth–1 year Learn, play and grow together with the Enjoy language-based play with your baby. Library and Childreach. Call Childreach for We will explore early language development information: 519-434-3644. and early literacy, looking at easy ways to • BEACOCK bring singing, talking and reading into day- Thursdays, 1:30–3 pm to-day play. With the OEYC, London West. • CHERRYHILL • JALNA Tuesdays, 10–11:30 am Friday, May. 12, 10–11 am Register: www.oeyclondon.eventbrite.com or Shared Beginnings call 519-473-2825. Birth–6 years with caregiver • SHERWOOD Where Adults and Children Learn Together. Wednesday, Mar. 15, 10–11 am Enjoy crafts, play games, sing songs, hear Register: www.oeyclondon.eventbrite.com or stories. Call LUSO Community Services for call 519-473-2825. information: 519-452-1466. Lola Plants a Garden • BEACOCK Alphie in the Cucumber Patch: A Anna McQuinn Tuesdays, 9:30–11:30 am Children’s Story All ages Beginning with Toddler and Local author Bessie Favell visits for a special Storytime storytime, with a reading of her book Alphie 12 months–30 months with caregiver in the Cucumber Patch. Light refreshments Learn, play and grow together. Includes will be provided and books will be available circle time, provided by the Library, and for sale. discussion about toddler development. • CHERRYHILL Presented by OEYC, London North-Centre: Saturday, Apr. 8, 2:30–3:30 pm 519-434-3644. • BEACOCK Story & Gym Wednesdays, 10–11:30 am All ages In partnership with the Stoney Creek YMCA. Baby Mother Goose Join us for a 30 minute storytime in the Birth–12 months Stoney Creek Branch Library, followed by 30 Sing, dance and play together. Chat with minutes in the YMCA gym for playtime with Plant the Tiny Seed other parents and let baby sleep if needed. your child. Christie Matheson Offered with Elgin-Middlesex Ontario Early • STONEY CREEK Years Centre. Wednesdays, Apr. 26–May 31, 11–12 pm • LAMBETH Thursday, Apr 6–27, 1:30–3 pm Toddler Art Register in advance. 2–3 years with caregiver Let’s paint, glue, play and create! Twins Storytime • POND MILLS All ages with caregiver Fridays, May 05–May 26, 2–2:45 pm Stories, rhymes, songs & more. Exclusively Register starting Apr. 28. for families with twins and higher multiples. • CENTRAL Saturday Morning Storytime Thursdays, Mar. 16, Apr. 20, May 18, All ages with caregiver 9:30–10:15 am Stories, music and fun. • STONEY CREEK Saturdays, May 6–27, 10–10:45 am Dig In! Cindy Jenson-Elliott & Mary Peterson www.lpl.ca • 519-661-4600 spring 2017 • 15 Children & Families

March Break Mar. 13 – Mar. 18

CREATE, MAKE, BUILD Mystery Bag Challenge God’s Eye (Ojo de Dios) All ages 7+ years Crafty Saturdays What can you make? Grab a bag of mystery Create this traditional spiritual object using All ages items (+ scissors + tape + glue stick) and get popsicle sticks and colourful yarn. Join us for crafts. to work! • CENTRAL • JALNA • CENTRAL Monday, Mar. 13, 10–11:30 am Saturday Mar 11 and 18, 2–4 pm Mar. 11–18, Library hours Backyard Birds Paper Art Club Lego Creation Station Family 5 & up Family Make a natural bird feeder for your feathered Learn origami with the Paper Art Club from We provide the LEGO bricks, you provide friends. Children under 7 must bring a Western University. the imagination. caregiver. Seed mixture may contain nuts. • CENTRAL • JALNA • CENTRAL Saturdays, Mar. 11 and 18, 1–3 pm Saturday, Mar. 18, 10–12 pm Tuesday, Mar. 14, 11 am–12:30 pm • MASONVILLE Family Time Rocks Saturdays, Mar 11 and 18, 2–3:30 pm Family Art Fun! All ages • STONEY CREEK All ages A fun filled afternoon for families exploring Saturday, Mar. 11, 2:30–4 pm Express yourself creatively using a variety literacy-based games, activities and crafts. of art mediums with New School of Colour Children’s art work will be proudly displayed Maker Lab artist Jeremy Jeresky. Caregivers are on the Carson art wall. Family welcome to join their children. • CARSON Drop in to our Maker Lab and let your • BYRON Saturdays, Mar. 11, 2–3:30 pm creativity soar with Magna Tiles, Osmo, Thursday, Mar. 16, 2:30–4:30 pm button maker and more! • CARSON Create a Fish – in Clay! • WESTMOUNT Fri., Mar. 17, 2:30-4:30 pm 6–12 years Saturday, Mar. 11, 2:30–4:30 pm • CENTRAL Make a fish in clay, then paint it. It will be Friday, Mar. 17, 2:30–4:30 pm Monday, Mar. 13, 2:30–4:30 pm glazed and kiln-fired and ready for pickup a • CHERRYHILL few weeks later. Dress for a mess. Canadian Rock Painting Saturday, Mar. 11, 2:30–4:30 pm Register starting Mar 1. Ages 8+ years • LAMBETH • LAMBETH Paint a rock with a Canadian symbol using Saturday, Mar. 18, 2:30–4:30 pm Saturday, Mar. 11, 2:30 pm–4 pm river rocks and paint. • LANDON Register starting Mar. 1. Friday, Mar. 17, 10 am- 12 pm Doodley-Doo Doodle Club for • BEACOCK • SHERWOOD Parents & Kids Friday, Mar. 17, 10 am–12 pm Wednesday, Mar. 15, 2:30–4:30 pm Family • BYRON • STONEY CREEK We give you the inspiration and you do the Friday, Mar. 17, 2:30–3:30 pm Wednesday, Mar. 15, 10 am–12 pm doodling. • CENTRAL • WESTMOUNT • CENTRAL Saturday, Mar. 11, 2:30–3:30 pm Saturday, Mar. 18, 10 am–12 pm Saturday, Mar. 11, 1–5 pm • JALNA Thursday, Mar. 16, 10–11 am Fanshawe Pioneer Village: Canadiana Crafts • POND MILLS Heritage Craft All ages Thursday, Mar. 16, 2:30–3:30 pm 6–12 years In honour of Canada’s 150th celebrations we • SHERWOOD Learn the history of a popular 19th century are creating some cool Canadian-themed Friday, Mar. 17, 2:30–4 pm craft and make one of your very own! crafts! • STONEY CREEK Presented by the Fanshawe Pioneer Village. • WESTMOUNT Wednesday, Mar. 15, 2:30–3:30 pm • BEACOCK Mar. 11–18, 10 am–4 pm • WESTMOUNT Tuesday, Mar. 14, 2:30–3:30 pm • CROUCH Saturday, Mar. 11, 10–11 am • JALNA Wednesday, Mar. 15, 11 am–12 pm Tuesday, Mar. 14, 10 am Thursday, March 16, 11 am–12 pm

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March Break Mar. 13 – Mar. 18

We Knit Make Your Own Button Henna for Beginners 8–12 years 7+ years Ages 10+ years Practise knitting. Learn to cast on, knit, purl, Design and create your own buttons. Learn basic design techniques, get and cast off. Please bring your own needles Sponsored by Lambeth Optimist Club. comfortable handling henna supplies and and wool, if you have them. • LAMBETH focus on tranquility and love. Register starting Mar. 1 at 9 am. Wednesday, Mar.15, 2–3:30 pm Register starting March 1. • SHERWOOD • WESTMOUNT Tuesday, Mar. 14, 2:30–3:30 pm Felted Rock Fun Thursday, Mar. 16, 2:30 pm–4:30 pm Family Maple Leaf Magnets Make a colourful wet-felted rock. Ultimate Building All ages • CENTRAL All ages Create a Canadian magnet for Canada’s Wednesday, Mar. 15, 10:30–11:30 am Build in our room full of LEGO, TinkerToys, 150th birthday with paint, glitter, markers. Lincoln Logs, K’NEX, Zoob, Straws & • POND MILLS DIY Zine-Making Connectors, and Gears! Gears! Gears!. Try Tuesday, Mar. 14, 10–11 am with Megan Arnold our special 3D-printed adapters allowing 9–13 years you to connect the different building toys Make a Canada 150 Flashlight Create your own zine with London artist together for endless possibilities. 8+ years Megan Arnold. Use collage, stamping, • CENTRAL Learn the basics of electricity while creating drawing and text-cut-outs. Come with a Thursday, Mar. 16, 2–5 pm a simple light circuit to project a maple leaf theme in mind. Materials are supplied but for Canada’s 150th birthday! feel free to bring things from home. Drawing Sea Animals: Beginners Register starting Mar. 1. Register starting Mar. 1. 7+ years • LANDON • BEACOCK Learn to draw sea animals by Tuesday, Mar. 14, 2:30–3:30 pm Wednesday, Mar. 15, 10 am–12 measurements and observation using • EAST LONDON photosof sea animals in motion. Canada 150 Time Capsule! Wednesday, Mar. 15, 2:30–4:30 pm Register starting March 1. All ages • JALNA Draw a picture of what Canada means to Something From Nothing Friday, Mar. 17, 2:30–3:30 pm you, or write a letter to the world in 50 years. 7+ years Bring something small that symbolizes Turn simple household items and recycling St. Patrick’s Day Craft Canada in 2017. The capsule will be opened into art pieces. Family on Canada Day 2067, Canada’s 200th • BEACOCK Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by making a Birthday! Wednesday, Mar. 15, 2:30–3:30 pm colourful craft! • BEACOCK • CENTRAL • CHERRYHILL Thursday, Mar. 16, 2–4 pm Thursday, Mar. 16, 10–11:30 am Friday, Mar. 17, 1:30–4:30 pm • CHERRYHILL Saturday, Mar. 18, 2–4 pm Cartooning Button Making • JALNA 8–12 years Family Tuesday, Mar. 14, 10–12 pm Learn to draw fun and fantastic characters Design and create your very own pin-back • MASONVILLE following a simple step-by-step process. button. Photos must be photocopied to fit in Friday, Mar. 17, 10–12 pm Kids will gain new skills and finish the hour the button maker. • POND MILLS with loads of characters and stories. • BYRON Friday, Mar. 17, 10–11 am Register starting Mar. 1. Friday, Mar. 17, 10–11 am • MASONVILLE • CROUCH Canada Day T-Shirts! Thursday, Mar. 16, 10:30–11:30 am Saturday, Mar. 18, 2:30–4 pm Family • MASONVILLE Bring a white t-shirt to paint. Come dressed Marbled Bookmark Saturday, Mar. 18, 3–4 pm to make a mess. Ages 5+ years Register starting March 1. Make a fancy bookmark with a few simple Paper Folding • BYRON items. Dress for a mess. All ages Wednesday, Mar. 15, 2:30–3:30 pm • CENTRAL Learn the art Origami! Paper provided. • POND MILLS Thursday, Mar. 16, 2:30–3:30 pm • MASONVILLE Saturday, Mar. 18, 11 am–12 pm Saturdays, Mar. 18, 2–4 pm www.lpl.ca • 519-661-4600 spring 2017 • 17 Children & Families

March Break Mar. 13 – Mar. 18

READERS & WRITERS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Bob O’Donnell: The Wonderful World of Fossils Picture Book Bingo Coding for Kids 6+ years All ages 8–12 years Bob O’Donnell, the Fossil Guy, explains Pick up a bingo card and get reading. UnLondon presents a hands-on (or how fossils were formed and will show his • CENTRAL computers-on) class that teaches children collection of fossils. Mar. 11–18, Library hours the basics of computer programming and Register starting Mar. 1. starts them on the path to creating their own • CHERRYHILL Tropical Paradise Reading Club animations, interactions or games with MIT’s Tuesday, Mar. 14, 2:30–3:30 pm All ages graphical programming platform, Scratch. • MASONVILLE Beat the winter blahs by reading about sun, Kids will write code and develop their own Wednesday, Mar. 15, 2:30–3:30 pm sand and blue skies. Pick up your reading computer program. • SHERWOOD passport at the Library. Prizes. Register starting Mar. 1. Saturday, Mar. 18, 2:30–3:30 pm • CENTRAL • CHERRYHILL Mar. 1–31, Library hours Wednesday, Mar. 15, 2:30–4 pm Cellibrations with Mad Science • CROUCH Ages 8–12 years Teddy Bear Campout Storytime Tuesday, Mar. 14, 2:30–4 pm Learn about the building blocks of life: cells! All ages • EAST LONDON Examine genetic coding and all of the things Wear your jammies and bring your teddy to Saturday, Mar. 11, 2:30–4 pm in your DNA that make you you! enjoy camping stories, rhymes and songs! Register starting March 1. • WESTMOUNT Coding for Kids: Level 2 • EAST LONDON Tuesday, Mar. 14, 10–10:45 am 8–12 years Tuesday, Mar. 14, 2:30–3:30 pm Expanding on the popular Learn to Code Tell Me a Story program, this class offers children and Glow Show with Mad Science Family youth an opportunity to take their computer 5–12 years Tell me a story to write down, to share again programming skills up a level. This class Discover the science behind luminescence and again. Enjoy games and activities, and will include reference to graphic languages in this workshop on all things glow-tastic. turn your story into a keepsake. (Snap) and also introduce students to text Learn about phosphorescence and • LANDON based programming (Python). This class chemiluminescence. Take home your own Wednesday, Mar. 15, 10–10:45 am is recommended for youth with ample Glow Card. experience in MITs Scratch program, or who Register starting March 1. MOVIES have taken one of UnLondon’s previous • JALNA workshops. Wednesday, Mar. 15, 2:30–3:30 pm March Break Movie Register starting March 1. • MASONVILLE • SHERWOOD Family Wednesday, Mar. 15, 10–11 am Thursday, Mar. 16, 2:30–4 pm Drop in to the Library to enjoy a movie with • POND MILLS friends. Bring your own snacks! Call the Thursday, Mar. 16, 10–11 am Branch one week ahead for movie title. Lights, Colour, Action! • STONEY CREEK • BYRON with Mad Science Tuesday, Mar. 14, 2:30–3:30 pm Friday, Mar. 17, 2:30–4 pm 5–12 years • JALNA Uncover the hidden components in ordinary Sonic Sounds with Mad Science Saturday, Mar. 11 and Mar. 18, 2:30–4 pm light and build a Newton colour wheel. Try 5–12 years • MASONVILLE on rainbow specs, wear UV make up and Learn all about sound and vibration in this Friday, Mar. 17, 2–4 pm see how colours change under UV light. super sonic workshop! Experiment with • WESTMOUNT Register starting Mar. 1. sound, music and tuning forks! Take home Saturday, Mar. 18, 2:30–4 pm • LANDON your own sonic horn. • CROUCH Thursday, Mar. 16, 10–11 am • CROUCH Thursday, Mar. 16, 2:30–4 pm • SHERWOOD Wednesday, Mar. 15, 2:30–3:30 pm Refreshments provided at Crouch. Saturday, Mar. 11, 2:30–3:30 pm Tickets available at Crouch starting March 1 at 9 am. • STONEY CREEK Thursday, Mar. 16, 2:30–3:30 pm

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SHOWS & PERFORMANCES Jack and the Beanstalk: A Glove Lucky the Leprechaun Scavenger Puppet Show Hunt Interactive Music and Magic Family 5–12 years Family Puppetworks presents Jack and the Find Lucky the Leprechaun and all of his Join Don Robertson for an interactive Music Beanstalk. Oh Jack, what have you done? friends to solve the riddle and share his gold! and Magic show. Includes percussion, guitar Magic beans and castles in the clouds . . . • CROUCH and a puppetry and magic show. • WESTMOUNT Friday, Mar. 17, Library hours • BEACOCK Friday, Mar. 17, 10–10:35 am Saturday, Mar. 18, 2:30–3:30 pm Shamrock Hunt • EAST LONDON GAMES All ages Thursday, Mar. 16, 10–11 am Celebrate St Patrick’s Day by searching for • POND MILLS Canada 150 Trivia Game the rhyming shamrocks in the library. Wednesday, Mar. 15, 2:30–3:30 pm Family • STONEY CREEK • STONEY CREEK How well do you know this great country? Friday, Mar. 17, 10–4 pm Friday, Mar. 17, 10–11 am Test your trivia skills on history and other fun • WESTMOUNT facts about Canada. MUSIC MAKING Wednesday, Mar. 15, 10–11 am • BEACOCK Kids Karaoke with Rachel Karen the Storyteller Mar. 11–18, Library hours • CARSON Family Ages 4–6 years with caregiver Mar. 11–18, Library hours Join us for a fun afternoon of family-friendly Come see puppeteer and storyteller Karen • CROUCH music with host Rachel Weisdorf. Choose a Zuech perform a magical storytelling show. Mar. 11–18, Library hours song to sing solo, with friends or with family! • JALNA • EAST LONDON • POND MILLS Wednesday, Mar. 15, 10–10:30 am Mar. 11–18, Library hours Friday, Mar. 17, 2:30–3:30 pm • JALNA ABRACANADABRA!!! : A Magic Mar. 11–18, Library hours CELEBRATE Show to Celebrate Canada’s 150th • STONEY CREEK by Peter Mennie Mar. 11–18, Library Hours St. Patrick’s Day Ceilidh at Byron Family Celebrate with a traditional Irish party called The funniest patriotic magic show around! Arcade Armageddon! a Ceilidh. Music with Celtic Knot, crafts and Comedy magic, amazing illusions, audience 7+ years refreshments. participation and classic magic tricks Play games like Minecraft, Mario Cart and • BYRON invented by Canadian magicians. Just Dance! Saturday, Mar. 11, 2–4 pm Free tickets available starting March 1. • CROUCH • BYRON Friday, Mar. 17, 2–5 pm Tropical Paradise Beach Party Tuesday, Mar.14, 2:30–3:30 pm All ages • CENTRAL Family Game Day Slip on your sandals and shades, bring a Saturday, Mar. 18, 2:30–3:30 pm All ages beach towel and escape from winter at our • CHERRYHILL Come in with your family to play our games, indoor beach. Thursday, Mar. 16, 2:30–3:30 pm or bring your own favourite game to play. • CENTRAL • LANDON • SHERWOOD Tuesday, Mar. 14, 2:30–4:30 pm Tuesday, Mar. 14, 10–11 am Saturday, Mar. 18, 2:30–3:30 pm Comic Book Jam! Jingles the Clown Let’s Play Minecraft! All ages Family 7+ years Celebrate comic books and comic book Come and see Jingles to learn all about Share strategies, explore new terrain and art! Cartooning workshops, crafts, button clowning around. Have a lot of fun with create amazing structures together at the making, comic give-aways, a fun photo hilarious songs, magic, puppets and stories. library! Play on our computers or bring your booth and more! Feel free to come in • CARSON own Minecraft-enabled laptop, iPad or tablet. costume. Co-sponsored with Heroes Cards Thursday, Mar. 16, 2:30–3:30 pm Register starting March 1. and Comics. • EAST LONDON • CENTRAL Friday, Mar. 17, 10–11 am Wednesday, Mar. 15, 1–4 pm www.lpl.ca • 519-661-4600 spring 2017 • 19 Children & Families March Break Mar. 13 – Mar. 18 PA Day Mar. 31

LIFE SKILLS Yoga with Nicole We Knit Family 8–12 years London Hydro Electrical Safety A family friendly yoga class where all Practise knitting. Learn to cast on, knit, purl, All ages levels of experience are welcome. We will and cast off. Please bring your own needles Are you aware of the hazards of electricity? explore postures, breathing exercises and and wool, if you have them. Does everyone in your home understand mindfulness tips. Please bring a yoga mat. • CENTRAL what precautions to take when using • BYRON Friday, Mar. 31, 2:30–4 pm electricity? This program by London Hydro Thursday, Mar. 16, 10–11 am Register starting Mar. 31 at 9 am. teaches you how to stay safe and conserve • LANDON electricity. Thursday, Mar. 16, 2:30–3:30 pm Make & Play for PA Day! • JALNA • POND MILLS All ages Tuesday, Mar. 14, 2:30–3:30 pm Wednesday, Mar. 15, 10–11 am Be inspired . . . create, make and play with a • WESTMOUNT variety of activities! Hiking and How to Pack a Pack Wednesday, Mar. 15, 2:30–3:30 pm • CENTRAL All ages Friday, Mar. 31, 10 am–5 pm Families are invited to join a rep from MEC Yoga Fun • CHERRYHILL to learn about the equipment, skills and 8–13 years Friday, Mar. 31, All day resources needed for a safe and enjoyable Katerina from Downtown Yoga teaches • CROUCH day hike. Learn what to wear, what to bring, playful yoga poses that can put you on a Friday, Mar. 31, 10 am–4 pm and how to find hiking adventures nearby! path towards a calm and balanced mind and • JALNA • WESTMOUNT a strong and flexible body. Friday, Mar. 31, 9–6 pm Tuesday, Mar. 14, 2:30–3:30 pm • CENTRAL • LANDON Friday, Mar. 17, 1:30–2:30 pm Friday, Mar. 31, 11–4 pm Fire Safety with Sparky the Fire • SHERWOOD Saturday, Mar. 31, 2:30–4 pm Dog Robot 3–7 years with a caregiver PA Day Craft A fire safety story with Sparky the Fire Dog All ages Robot. See what gear firefighters wear and Make a fun craft to take home. learn when to STOP, DROP and ROLL. Also • POND MILLS watch a fire safety DVD. With the London Friday, Mar. 31, 2–4 pm Fire Department. • BYRON PA Day Movie Wednesday, Mar. 15, 10–10:30 am All ages • CENTRAL Come in and watch a recently released or Friday, Mar. 17, 2:30–3 pm classic movie on our big screen! Please call • JALNA the branch to find out what’s playing. Friday, Mar. 17, 10–10:30 am • BYRON • MASONVILLE Friday, Mar. 31, 2–3:30 pm Tuesday, Mar. 14, 10–10:30 am • CARSON • POND MILLS Friday, Mar. 31, 2–4 pm Tuesday, Mar. 14, 2:30–3 pm • JALNA • WESTMOUNT Friday, Mar. 31, 2:30 pm Thursday, Mar. 16, 10–10:30 am • MASONVILLE Friday, Mar. 31, 2 pm Some March Break • STONEY CREEK programs require Friday, Mar. 31, 2:30–4 pm registration. • WESTMOUNT March 1 is the Friday, Mar. 31, 2–4 pm registration date for those programs.

20 • spring 2017 www.lpl.ca • 519-661-4600 Children & Families Readers & Create, Make, Build Writers Crafty Saturday Homeschooler Monthly Meet-Up All ages Family Dog Tales – One on One! Join us every Saturday afternoon for crafts. Enjoy self-directed activities while you 7–13 years • JALNA connect with other homeschooling families in A great way for shy or reluctant readers to Saturdays, 2–4 pm the community. practice reading skills and build confidence. • LANDON Make an appointment to read to a St. John Paper Art Club Thursdays, Mar. 23, Apr. 20, May 18, Ambulance Therapy Dog in the Library. 5+ years 2:30–3:30 pm • SHERWOOD Learn origami with the Paper Art Club from 4th Saturday of month, 11 am Western University. Sew a Sweet-Heart Sachet • CENTRAL 10–14 years Tropical Paradise Reading Club Saturdays, Mar. 4–25, 1–3 pm Learn to sew a heart shaped sachet using All ages new and vintage dishtowels. Beat the winter blahs by reading about sun, Family Time Rocks • SHERWOOD sand and blue skies. Pick up your reading All ages Saturday, Mar. 25, 2:30–4 pm passport at the Library. Prizes. A fun filled afternoon for families exploring Register starting Mar. 4. • CENTRAL literacy-based games, activities and crafts. Mar. 1–31, Library hours Children’s art work will be proudly displayed Krafty Kids: Let’s Paint on the Carson art wall. Birdhouses Pond Mills Tween Book Club • CARSON 7+ years Grades 6–8 Saturdays, Mar. 11, Apr. 22, May 13, 2–3:30 pm We supply the birdhouse and paint. You Members can share their love of reading, bring your imagination. Dress for mess. snacks, crafts and good company. Lego Creation Station Sponsored by Lambeth Optimist Club. • POND MILLS Family • LAMBETH Saturdays, 11 am–12 pm We provide the LEGO bricks. You provide Saturday, Mar. 25, 2–2:45 pm Register starting Mar. 7 the imagination. Registration is required. • CHERRYHILL Masonville Tween Book Club Last Saturday of month, 2:30–3:30 pm Krafty Kids: Fairy Jars Grades 6–8 • JALNA 7+ years Join us for crafts, activities and discussing Saturday, Apr. 1, 2:30–4 pm Create a beautiful fairy jar to use as your our favourite books! Saturday, May. 6, 2:30–4 pm bedtime night light. Sponsored by Lambeth • MASONVILLE • MASONVILLE Optimist Club. 4th Tuesday of month, 6:30–7:30 pm Saturdays, 2–3:30 pm • LAMBETH • SHERWOOD Saturday, Apr.1, 2–2:45 pm April Fool’s Day Jokes & Riddles First Saturday of month, 2:30–3:30 pm Registration is required. All ages Share a joke on our wall and try to solve our Button Making Maker Fair brain-teasing riddles. Family Family • CHERRYHILL Design and create your very own pin-back Join us for Maker Fair fun – Squishy Circuits, Saturday, Apr. 1, Library hours button. Photos must be photocopied to fit in MaKey MaKey, Squigz, Osmo, Drawdio, the button maker. Etch a Sketch, Spirograph, Korg Clip Hit and Poetry Fun for Kids! • MASONVILLE more! All ages 2nd Saturday of month, 3–4 pm • BYRON April is Poetry Month! Enjoy a fun and Saturday, Apr. 1, 2–4 pm creative poetry activity. Paper Folding • SHERWOOD • BYRON All ages Saturday, Apr. 8, 2:30–4 pm Saturdays, Apr. 1–29, 10 am–12 pm Learn the art of origami! Paper provided. • MASONVILLE April is Poetry Month Saturdays, Mar. 18 and 25, 2–4 pm All ages Perform a poem in our Poetry Tent. • CENTRAL April 1–31, Library hours www.lpl.ca • 519-661-4600 spring 2017 • 21 Children & Families Create, Make, Build

Krafty Kids: Tiny Keepsake Box What’s a Button Tree? Rock Your Garden 7+ years 6+ years 8+ years Join us to decorate a tiny wooden box to It’s a blossoming spring tree that you Paint river rocks to decorate your garden. hold your lost tooth or a teeny treasure. create and decorate with buttons and other No garden? Plant some seeds to take home Sponsored by Lambeth Optimist Club. baubles. so you can make a garden! • LAMBETH • CENTRAL • CENTRAL Saturday, Apr. 8, 2–2:45 pm Saturday, Apr. 29, 2:30–3:30 pm Wednesday, May 24, 6:30–8 pm Registration is required. Mother’s Day Card and Create a Fairy Garden! Spring Craft Buttonmaking All ages All ages All ages Help us make our garden whimsical by Drop in to celebrate spring with a fun craft! Create a keepsake card and decorative adding a touch of fairy magic! Use paint, • STONEY CREEK button for Mom. Sponsored by Lambeth glitter and your imaginations to create Saturday, Apr. 8, 2–4 pm Optimist Club. something for our garden that will attract our • LAMBETH fairy friends – and that you can come back Easter Egg-stravaganza! Saturday, May 6, 2–3:30 pm and see! 5–12 years Registration required. • MASONVILLE Hoppity hop on down the street, to make Saturday, May 27, 2–4 pm beautiful baskets and hunt eggs to earn a Mother’s Day Craft sweet treat! Family • CROUCH Come in and create a beautiful gift for Saturday, Apr. 15, 2:30–3:30 pm someone special this Mother’s Day. • POND MILLS • BYRON Saturday, Apr. 15, 2–4 pm Music Making Saturday, May 13, 2–4 pm • CENTRAL Egg-cellent Easter Craft! Saturday, May 13, 2–4 pm Ukulele Sing-a-long! Children • CHERRYHILL All ages Hop on down to the library to make an Egg- Saturday, May 13, 1:30–4:30 pm Join us for a fun hour of singing and cellent Easter craft! • CROUCH strumming for all ages! If you have a ukulele • BEACOCK Saturday, May 13, 2:30–3:30 pm or other instrument, feel free to bring it Saturday, Apr. 15, 2–3 pm • JALNA along. Song sheets provided. • CENTRAL Saturday, May. 13, 2:30–3:30 pm • STONEY CREEK Saturday, Apr. 15, 10 am–3 pm • POND MILLS Saturday, May 13, 2:30–3:30 pm • JALNA Saturday, May. 13, 3–4:30 pm Saturday, Apr. 15, 2:30–3:30 pm • SHERWOOD • WESTMOUNT Saturday, May 13, 2:30–3:30 pm Saturday, Apr. 15, 2–4 pm • WESTMOUNT Saturday, May 13, 2–4 pm Imagination Station Movies

Family Mother’s Day Storytime and Craft Create your own craft to take home. All ages • BYRON Saturday Cinema Celebrate Mother’s Day with a special Family Saturdays, Apr. 15 and May 20, 2–4 pm storytime and craft. Bring your friends and family for tasty treats • BEACOCK and enjoy a fun feature film on our BIG DIY Terrariums Saturday, May 13, 11 am–12 pm screen! 6+ years • CROUCH Celebrate spring by making your own 1st Saturday of month, 2:30 pm terrarium – it’s like an aquarium for plants! • CENTRAL Saturday, Apr. 22, 2:30–3:30 pm Register starting Apr. 22 at 9 am.

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Games Life Skills Homework

Wacky Word Fun! I’m Home Homework Clubs 7–12 years 10–12 years 8-12 years Meet new friends and play a variety of Support for parents in preparing their Homework help is here! Drop in and get fun games and activities designed to help children to move successfully from some help from Frontier College volunteers. improve your English language skills. supervised before and after school care, to • BEACOCK • BEACOCK safe, home–based self care. Tuesdays, Mar 7, 21, 28, Apr 4, 3:45-5:45 pm Tuesdays, 6:30–7:30 pm Co–sponsor: London Children’s Connection. • CROUCH Fee: $35 per child, non-refundable fee due Thursdays, Mar 2, 9, 23, 30, Apr 6, 3:45-5:45 pm Chess in the Library at time of registration. Financial assistance • EAST LONDON 7+ years may be available. Wednesdays, Mar 1 and 8, 3:45-5:45 pm Players of all strengths are welcome to play chess with volunteers from the London Parent attendance is required from 1:30–2 After–School Tutoring Chapter of Chess in the Library. pm. 30 minute lunch break, bring a bag Grades 1–12 • MASONVILLE lunch. 7 years and under must have caregiver Fridays, 4–5:30 pm • BYRON present in Library. Saturday, May 27, 9:30–2 pm Students can get help with their homework in Family Game Day • CENTRAL all of their subjects in English and/or French. All ages Saturday, Apr. 1, 9:30 am–2 pm Spaces limited. Come in with your family to play our games, • EAST LONDON Co–sponsored with NWLRC. or bring your own favourite game to play. Saturday, Apr. 22, 9:30 am–2 pm • SHERWOOD • SHERWOOD • MASONVILLE Thursdays, 5–7 pm 3rd Saturday of month, 2:30–3:30 pm Saturday, May 6, 9:30–2 pm • POND MILLS French Homework Club Games Big and Small! Saturday, May. 13, 9:30 am–2 pm JK–Grade 8 Family • WESTMOUNT Do you have a child in French first language Come enjoy many games, big and small, Saturday, Apr. 8, 9:30 am–2 pm or French Immersion school? Community including Giant Checkers, Rubik’s Cubes, Registration for all sessions starts Jan. 10. volunteers will be available for homework Giant Snakes and Ladders, bowling, hoola help and support. hoops, Spot It! and more. Parent attendance is required • CARSON • STONEY CREEK from 8–8:30 pm. Tuesdays, Mar. 21–Jun. 13, 6–7 pm Saturday, Apr. 29, 2:30–3:30 pm • JALNA Thursdays, Apr. 6–20, 7–8:30 pm Giant Games! • WESTMOUNT All ages Thursdays, May 23, 30, Jun. 6, 7 pm–8:30 pm We’re playing giant-sized games for giant- Registration for all sessions starts Jan. 10. sized fun! Come try them out! • BYRON DocsKids Saturday, May 6, 2–4 pm Family DocsKids is a community outreach dental The Great Book Character Hunt health program run by local dental students All ages that provides oral health education with Hidden in Stoney Creek Branch Library are demonstrations and hands-on activities for 10 famous book characters. Can you find children and youth under 18. Kids, bring them all? your teddy bear or stuffie for a checkup! • STONEY CREEK • CENTRAL Saturday, May 20, 10–4 pm Saturday, Apr. 8, 1–3 pm

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Crouch Chromatics: Teen Youth Coffee House Rainbow Scratch Art Colouring Club Bust a move, sing a song or slam a poem 12–18 years 11+ years about who you are and where you’re going . Make impressive wall art using old Drop by to colour, snack and chat! What . . or just sit back and enjoy the show! Great CDs, acrylic paint and tooth picks. You could be more fun than that? food and prizes. Even better people! won’t believe how easy it is to make a • CROUCH • BEACOCK masterpiece! Supplies provided. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of month, 3:30–5 pm Wednesdays, Mar. 8 and Apr. 26, • CENTRAL 6:30–8:30 pm Saturday, Mar. 18, 2:30–3:30 pm Teen Tuesdays! 11+ years T- Shirt Scarf Teen Workshops @ Stoney Creek Drop in and hang out with us! We have 11–15 years 13-18 years a variety of activities from movies with Recycle a t-shirt into a fancy scarf! Bring an Come explore interactive, engaging activities munchies to gaming greatness and old, round neck t-shirt (or two) – the bigger in fun and crafty workshops. Check with awesome art projects. the better. Library staff for details. • CROUCH • CENTRAL • STONEY CREEK 2nd and 4th Tuesday of month, Monday, Mar. 13, 2–3 pm Last Wednesday of month, Mar. 29–May 31, 6:30–8:30 pm 7–8:30 pm Teen Resume Workshop Register anytime. T1 Empowerment 13–18 years 12–18 years Looking for work? A solid resume is Volunteer Fair for Youth A safe place for teen girls with type 1 an effective tool for getting noticed by 13–18 years diabetes. Allowing teens to create lasting employers. Co-sponsored with Youth Do you need to complete your volunteer friendships with peers alike, while discussing Opportunities Unlimited. hours for school? Are you looking for a job, issues, concerns and successes about life • CENTRAL but lack experience? Talk to representatives with type 1 diabetes. Sessions are free Tuesday, Mar. 14, 2:30–3:30 pm from various volunteer organizations and and focus on positivity and mentorship. learn how to gain valuable experience while Facilitated by Kayla Brown. YOUth Nights making a difference in the lives of others. • MASONVILLE 12–25 years • CENTRAL Thursdays, 6:30–7:30 pm Come out for guest speakers, discussions, Wednesday, Mar. 29, 2:30–4 pm documentaries, crafts and more. Offered Rubik’s Cube Unplugged Club with Youth Opportunities Unlimited (YOU). Poet-tree 9–15 years • CENTRAL 12–18 years Discover your inner Rubik’s cube skills with Tuesdays, Apr. 11, May 9, 6:30–7:30 pm Are you a poet and don’t know it? Celebrate local teen, Ken, who will share his secrets. National Poetry Month by adding a poem to We will have some cubes available but DJ 101 our poet-tree. please bring your own cube if you have one. 14–18 years • CENTRAL • MASONVILLE Learn the basics of being a DJ: choosing Apr. 1–30, Library hours Saturdays, 2–3 pm and mixing music, scratching, how to get work, and any academic requirements. Maker Mash-Up! BBoy & BGirl Community • CENTRAL 10+ years Workshop Thursday, Mar. 16, 2–3 pm Explore, build and create with our cool high- 10+ years tech and low-tech gadgets. Learn the basics of hip hop and break dance Tax Basics for Teens • CENTRAL and come get down with London’s illest 15–19 years Saturday, Apr. 22, 2:30–4 pm breakers! Presented by ILL AT WILL. Learn more about taxes without diving too • CENTRAL deeply into the complexity of the Canadian Teen Movie Saturday, Mar. 4, 3–4:30 pm tax system. Presented by Canada Revenue Catch a recently released teen movie on the Agency. library’s big screen. Call the Library a week • CENTRAL ahead to find out what’s playing. TEENS! Friday, Mar. 17, 2–3 pm • WESTMOUNT Read Away Your Fines Friday, Apr. 28, 2–4 pm MAY 1–7 Ask staff how it works!

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BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPS • CARSON 2nd Thursday of month, 7–8 pm IF YOU LIKE Enjoy great books and conversations Mar. 9: Lady Almina and the Real Downton with other book lovers. Call branch for Abbey by Countess Fiona Carnarvon Etta and Otto and title if not listed. Apr. 13: State of Wonder by Ann Patchett.

Russell and James • SHERWOOD • WESTMOUNT by Emma Hooper 1st Tuesday of month, 2:15–3:15 pm 2nd Thursday of month, 7–8 pm Mar.14: When We Were Strangers by TRY THESE Pamela Schoenewaldt • BYRON 4th Thursday of month, 7–8 pm • LANDON 2nd Tuesday of month, 7–8:30 pm Masonville Prize Books • WESTMOUNT A discussion of award winning books and 2nd Tuesday of month, 7–8 pm why they were selected. Mar. 14: The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by • MASONVILLE Gabrielle Zevin 3rd Tuesday of month, 7–8:30 pm Apr. 11: Speaking My Truth: reflections Mar. 21: Nora Webster by Colm Tóibín on reconciliation & residential school by Apr. 18: Inside the O’Briens by Lisa Genova Shelagh Rogers, Mike DeGagné and May 16: Canada by Richard Ford. Jonathan Dewar May 9: Half Broke Horses by Jeannette Mystery Book Club Walls Join us as we discuss great mystery novels. • BEACOCK • EAST LONDON 2nd Wednesday of month, 7–8:45 pm The Memory of Running 1st Wednesday of month, 7–8 pm • CROUCH Ron McLarty Mar. 1: The Children Act by Ian McEwan 1st Thursday of month, 7–8:30 pm Apr. 5: Ru by Kim Thúy May 3: 419 by Will Ferguson Science Fiction London Book Club Discuss books and films with other sci-fi • BEACOCK enthusiasts. 1st Wednesday of month, 7–9 pm • LANDON • EAST LONDON 1st Saturday of month, 1:30–4:30 pm 2nd Wednesday of month, 10–11 am Mar. 4: Half Way Home by Hugh Howey Mar. 8: The Sense of an Ending by Julian Apr. 1: The Three Body Problem by Liu Cixin Barnes May 6: Time and Time Again by Ben Elton. Apr. 12: The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins When We Were Young Book Club May 10: All the Light We Cannot See by Join us for this book club if you enjoy Anthony Doerr. revisiting favourite books from your youth, as well as new titles. • STONEY CREEK • CENTRAL 3rd Wednesday of month, 7:30–8:30 pm 4th Thursday of month, 7–8 pm The 100-Year-Old Man Mar. 23: Me and Earl and the Who Climbed Out • CHERRYHILL Dying Girl by Jesse Andrews the Window and Disappeared Last Wednesday of month, 2–3:30 pm Apr. 27: Odd Man Out by Sarah Ellis May 25: 44 Hours or Strike! by Anne Dublin. Jonas Jonasson • MASONVILLE (OverDrive eBook) 2nd Thursday of month, 10:30–11:30 am

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The Gay Guys’ Book Club WRITING GROUPS Join us as we discuss a diverse range of ONE BOOK ONE LONDON books. The book club moves back to Central Grit Uplifted Creative Library for the May meeting. Writing Group One Book One London 2017 Mondays, 7–9 pm An open forum and support for people who Presents Author Emma Hooper • REGIONAL HIV/AIDS CONNECTION are homeless, at risk of being homeless or Join us to celebrate Etta and Otto and 186 King St. have experienced homelessness. Learn Russell and James, our One Book One Mar. 20: Giovanni’s Room by James Baldwin creative expression and skill development. London title by Canadian writer and • CENTRAL LIBRARY Offered in partnership with London musician Emma Hooper. Emma will read May 1: Foolish Hearts by Timothy Lambert InterCommunity Health Centre. from the book and discuss some of its • CENTRAL surprises! Book sale and signing will London Literacy in Action Saturdays, Mar. 4–Apr. 15, 2–4 pm follow courtesy of Oxford Book Shop. 15-25 years Mystery Writers’ Group • CENTRAL A team of young adults dedicated to reading, Monday, Apr. 24, 7:30 pm Welcoming all aspiring and experienced discussing and debating contemporary writers of mysteries, thrillers and true crime. works of fiction, non-fiction and memoir. We Speakers, workshops and peer support. Etta and Otto and Coffee and discuss ethnic, racial and gender identity, • BYRON plus social, political and ecological topics. Cinnamon Buns 2nd Wednesday of month, 6–8 pm • CENTRAL Come out for our ‘living room’ discussion 1st and 3rdThursday of month, 7–8:30 pm of the One Book One London title Etta Register: www.demoiindependentlearning.com Writing Fiction from and Otto and Russell and James with a Multilingual Perspective cinnamon buns and refreshments. Bring your thoughts and responses about READINGS Join us for a discussion with our Writer- in-Residence and local writers who are favourite moments and characters in the book! Poetry London Readings exploring how to craft characters and settings involving a relationship with more • BYRON This series hosts and celebrates nationally Thursday, May 11, 7–8 pm acclaimed and local poets. than one language and history. Topics Mar. 15: David Huebert & Ruth Roach Pierson include writing immigration narratives, Apr.19: Ulriikka Gernes & John Nyman dialogue with accent or dialect, and ideas Writing and Walking the • LANDON about living in translation. Journey: Etta and Otto and Wednesdays, 7:30–8:45 pm • CENTRAL Thursday, Mar. 9, 6:30–8 pm Russell and James Walking, nature and the journey have Register starting Feb. 1. Poet Laureate Presents: Local long been a source of inspiration for Publishers poets and writers. Meet for a facilitated London’s Poet Laureate, Tom Cull, hosts this In The Moment: Writing Workshop writing session using Etta and Otto and evening of live music and readings of local Modelled after the unique Freefall Writing Russell and James as the springboard poetry and literature. Learn about London’s methods of W.O. Mitchell and Barbara for our writing and discussion on how great local publishers and the writers they Vessalago, we will look at connecting more walking inspires the act of writing. publish. With the London Arts Council. deeply with our life experiences in our • BYRON • CENTRAL writing. Prompts and guidance provided. Thursday, May 18, 7–8 pm Monday, May 8, 7 pm Bring your own notebook and pen. • BYRON Thursdays, Apr. 6, 20, 7–8:15 pm Registration starting March 16.

Introduction To Creative Writing Join this supportive group to share and express your creative ideas through journaling, poetry and short stories. Bring your own writing supplies. • CHERRYHILL Tuesdays, Apr. 25–May 30, 1:30–3:30 pm Registration starting Apr. 1. 26 • winter 2016/17 www.lpl.ca • 519• 661• 4600 Adults Music, Theatre & Film

Ukulele Lending Jazz for the People Sign out a ukulele to strum! A free concert series featuring local and • STONEY CREEK regional jazz musicians. Supported by Mar. 1–May 31 Friends of the London Public Library. Subject to availability. • CENTRAL Wednesdays, Mar. 29, Apr. 26, May 3; Stratford Festival Lecture Series 7:15–8:45 pm Four thought provoking lectures with Shakespearean experts based on this Byron Coffee House season’s plays. With Stratford Festival and Join us for coffee and enjoy a night of artistic Western University. expression featuring music and readings in Thursdays, 7–8:30 pm an intimate cabaret setting. • CENTRAL • BYRON Mar. 2: Romeo and Juliet with Dr. M.J. Thursday, March 30, 7–8:30 pm Kidnie • BYRON National Canadian Film Day 150 Mar. 9: Twelfth Night with Dr. Madeline To celebrate Canadian film, come to a Bassnett screening or borrow a Canadian film for • LANDON home. Call 519-661-4600 to find out what Mar. 23: The Changeling with Dr. James films we are screening. With REEL Canada. Purkis • CENTRAL • MASONVILLE Wednesday, Apr. 19, 2:30–4:30 pm Mar. 30: TBD • CHERRYHILL Wednesday, Apr. 19, 2:30–4:30 pm Thames Valley District School • CROUCH Board Honour Jazz Band Wednesday, Apr. 19, 3:30–5:30 pm An evening of stage band jazz with the • MASONVILLE Honour Band and the London Jazz Wednesday, Apr. 19, 2:30–4:30 pm Orchestra. • SHERWOOD • CENTRAL Wednesday, Apr. 19, 2:30–4:30 pm Thursday, Mar. 2, 7:30–9 pm Shakespeare and the Theatre of Silver Screen Saturdays Freedom Watch recent award winning favourite films Professor Paul Yachnin presents the social on the big screen. For movie titles and context in which Shakespeare created a new content ratings call 519-661-4600. entertainment that allowed “commoners” • EAST LONDON the freedom to debate and judge matters of Saturdays, Mar. 4–Apr. 15, 1:30–3:30 pm shared concern. With Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada The Dream Life of Teresa Harris and Western University. Join us for the launch of Penn Kemp’s The • CENTRAL Dream Life of Teresa Harris. Performed Wednesday, Apr. 26, 7–8:30 pm by playwright and sound poet Penn Kemp and featuring musicians Mary Ashton and London Jazz Orchestra Panayiotis Giannarapis. With the Playwrights Enjoy popular selections of big band, swing Guild of Canada. and jazz music as well as new arrangements • MASONVILLE under the direction of Ralph de Luca. Now in Saturday, Mar. 4, 2 pm its 29th anniversary season. • CENTRAL Thursday, Apr. 27, 7:30–9 pm

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ESL Reading Groups English Pronunciation and Canadian Immigration: Pathways Practice your English by reading with library Conversation Group to Permanent Residency and volunteers from great books and sharing Speak English clearly and with confidence. Citizenship your ideas. We provide all the reading Join this class to practice your English Canadian immigration overview with a focus material! language skills and meet new friends. on permanent residency and citizenship. Please Note: No meetings on holiday CENTRAL Topics will include Economic Permanent weekends. Thursdays, 3:30–5 pm Resident classes, navigating the Express BEACOCK Entry system and issues relating to applying Tuesdays, 6:30–7:30 pm Discover Canada: Canadian for Citizenship. Conducted by a Regulated CENTRAL Citizenship Preparation Canadian Immigration Consultant. Saturdays, 10:30 am–12:30 pm Families and individuals can receive • CENTRAL CHERRYHILL assistance to prepare for their Canadian Monday, Mar. 27, 6:30–8 pm Thursdays, 3:30–5 pm Citizenship Test. Participants will learn MASONVILLE about the various areas of the test including: Introduction to the Canadian Tax Saturdays, 10:15–11:45 am Canadian history, government, rights and System: Information Session STONEYCREEK responsibilities, geography, economy, A session to help you prepare for tax filing. Saturdays, 11 am–12 pm elections, etc. Some materials provided. Learn what you can claim on tax returns; WESTMOUNT In partnership with the Library Settlement benefits and credits; important days to Saturdays, 10 am–12 pm Partnership. remember and the Community Volunteer JALNA Income Tax Program. This is an information Westmount Conversation Circle Saturdays, 11 am–1 pm session only. No taxes will be filed. for Newcomers Presented by Canada Revenue Agency. Join us to learn new words, phrases and Family Sponsorship: Parent, • CENTRAL conversation skills. Spouse, Common Law and Tuesday, Mar. 14, 6:30–8 pm • WESTMOUNT Conjugal Partner Tuesdays, 6:30–8 pm Learn about the process to sponsor a Sessions For Newcomers parent, spouse, common law or conjugal Topical information sessions for Newcomers. English Language Skills partner to become a Canadian Permanent In partnership with Library Settlement Improvement Resident. Session will be conducted Partnership staff. Improve your English language skills by a Regulated Canadian Immigration • BEACOCK through conversation, reading activities and Consultant. Spring Health discussion in this group for intermediate to • CENTRAL Tuesday, Mar. 14, 2–4 pm advanced English language learners. Monday, Apr. 10, 6:30–8 pm Basic Computer Skills • CENTRAL Thursday, Mar. 16, 5–7 pm Wednesdays, 5–6:30 pm Language Tools Saturday, Apr. 1, 10:30 am–12:30 pm Volunteering in Canada Library Settlement Saturday, Apr. 22, 10:30 am–12:30 pm Credit Card Information Partnership Friday, May 5, 10 am–12 pm Library Settlement Workers are available at two London Public Community Programs During Summer Library locations. LSP workers speak a variety of languages Tuesday, May 23, 12–2 pm and help newcomers find services in London. They provide information about language learning, housing, health care services, immigration issues, library services and much more. BEACOCK JALNA 519-451-8140 519-685-6465

Call before Tuesdays–Thursdays, 9 am–8 pm Tuesdays–Thursdays, 9 am–9pm coming in! Fridays, 9 am–6 pm Fridays, 9 am–6 pm Saturdays, 9 am–5 pm Saturdays, 9 am–5 pm

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In partnership with In Partnership with CROSS CULTURAL THAMES VALLEY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD LEARNERS CENTRE For all classes in partnership with the Thames Valley District School Board, participants must bring their PR card, citizenship card, passport and provide recent Canadian Language English Conversational Circles Benchmark (CLB) scores in order to register. For an initial language assessment, call the for Newcomers to Canada CLARS Centre 519–432–1133. Non–permanent residents may attend sessions for a fee Celebrate diversity through friendship and of Fee: $14 per class, prepaid in cash at the beginning of each month, and do not require cultural exchange. All newcomers are an assessment. For more information about these classes, call the Thames Valley DSB welcome. In partnership with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. Adult ESL office 519–452–2000 x69715. Join anytime and register with the class instructor. Register by calling the London Cross Cultural Learner Centre at 519-432-1133. ESL Class for Adult Newcomers Citizenship Prep Course BEACOCK These classes focus on learning the Learn everything you need to know to be Wednesdays, 6:30–8 pm type of English that is necessary for successful on the Canadian Citizenship CENTRAL everyday living in Canada. Emphasis will Test, including Canadian history, Mondays, 7–8:30 pm be on Canadian cultures, customs and geography, government, judicial system, JALNA communities. your rights and responsibilities as a citizen. Wednesays, 6:30–8 pm MASONVILLE SHERWOOD MASONVILLE Wednesdays, 9:15–11:45 am Tuesdays, 6–8:30 pm Tuesdays, 6:30–8 pm STONEYCREEK POND MILLS Tuesdays, 9:15–11:45 am IELTS/TOEFL Preparation Saturdays, 2:30–4 pm This class is designed for students who No meeting May 13. ESL FOR Seniors must take the TOEFL or IELTS test for SHERWOOD These classes are designed for the older admission to college or university or to Thursdays, 6:30–8 pm adult immigrant and focus on the language become recertified in their professions necessary for use in everyday living with in Canada. Includes learning about an emphasis on Canadian customs and expected essay formats and test-related culture. tasks; practice in using academic In Partnership with CENTRAL level vocabulary; developing reading LONDON INTERCOMMUNITY Mondays, 9 am–12:30 pm comprehension and listening/speaking HEALTH CENTRE CHERRYHILL skills, and strategies for tests. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30–11:45 am SHERWOOD Women of the World JALNA Wednesdays, 6–8:30 pm Connect and share experiences with other Fridays, 9:15–11:45 am immigrant women. Learn about issues that are important to your health and the Listening and Speaking health of your family and get information for ESL Learners about services in the city. Daycare is Improve your English for intermediate provided. to advanced ESL learners without BEACOCK the pressure of tests! Learn listening, 2nd and 4th Saturday of month, 2–4 pm speaking, pronunciation and grammar in a CHERRYHILL relaxed setting. 1st and 3rd Saturday of month, 2–4 pm CENTRAL SHERWOOD Wednesdays, 6:30–8:30 pm 1st and 3rd Saturday of month, 10 am–noon WESTMOUNT 1st and 3rd Thursday of month, 5:30–7:30 pm

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Socrates Cafe Western Debates Series The Secret Path: National An open forum in an informal environment A four week workshop presented by Canadian Film Day 2017 for everyone who enjoys listening, thinking the Western University Debate Society The CBC animated film The Secret Path and talking about life’s big questions. that covers topics like public speaking, draws attention to the story of Chaney • BEACOCK argumentation, critical thinking and how to Wenjack and the legacy of residential Last Tuesday of month, 7–8:30 pm argue about politics. schools. Join us for an evening of • MASONVILLE performance, film and conversation as we Medieval Studies 2017: Three Wednesdays, Mar. 15, 22, 29, Apr. 5, 7–8 pm look at the history and future of truth and for Thee Registration begins Mar. 1. reconciliation in our community. At^lohsa A lecture series presented by Western Men’s Drum Group will provide honour University’s Medieval Studies program. Things Arab Men Say: A National songs prior to the screening followed by • BYRON Film Board Film speaker Dennis Whiteye, Manager of Tuesdays, 7 pm This film by Egyptian-born Nisreen Baker Community Support and Outreach Services, Mar. 14: The Medieval University is an intimate and fascinating documentary At^lohsa. Presented in partnership with CBC, Mar. 21: Food, Health and Religion in the that follows eight Arab-Canadian friends Reel Canada, LondonFuse and At^lohsa Middle Ages who reveal different faces of Arab men. Native Family Healing Services Inc. Mar. 28: The Morality of the Medieval Sometimes funny, sometimes sad, the film • CENTRAL Alphabet introduces us to Jay, Ghassan, Faisal, Wednesday, Apr. 19, 6:30–9 pm Adnan, Falah, Bashar and Ramey as they Classes Without Quizzes explore what it means to be an Arab in Teens and Cigarettes During the Western University’s community lecture Canada. 70s and 80s series at LPL is your opportunity to take a • BEACOCK Dr. Daniel Robinson explores how cigarette course without an essay or test! Join us for Saturday, Apr. 29, 1 pm manufacturers once marketed to Canadian topical entertaining and insightful talks by • CENTRAL teenagers, highlighting various forms of some of Western’s leading faculty. Tuesday, Mar. 21, 6 pm advertising, market research and point-of- • CENTRAL • JALNA sale techniques. With Western University’s Dr Oronhyatekha: His Life and Legacy Wednesday, Apr. 12, 7 pm Faculty of Information and Media Studies. with Michelle Hamilton • MASONVILLE • LANDON Wednesday, Mar. 15, 6:30–9 pm Thursday, Apr. 6, 7 pm Tuesday, Apr. 25, 7–8:30 pm Access to Justice: The Hidden Issue of Our Generation with Doug Ferguson NeighbourGood London Busted! Myth vs. Reality: Canada’s Tuesday, Apr. 18, 6:30–9 pm Workshops Refugee Program To register or learn more visit Workshops geared to neighbourhood Canada has opened its doors to thousands classeswithoutquizzes.uwo.ca and call 519- associations and resident-led groups with a of refugees from Syria and other countries, 661-2111 x88254. focus on strengthening their neighbourhood. and there has been much discussion about Experts will discuss a variety of topics. With the cost. Join us as we as we bust some A Future with Robots the City of London. myths about Canada’s response to the Robots are part of our lives, from robot Tuesdays, 6:30–8:30 pm international refugee crisis. Presented with greeters to robot-assisted surgery, bringing • CHERRYHILL Western Centre for Research on Migration benefits as well as consequences. This Mar. 28: How to Create an Inclusive and Ethnic Relations, Networking for an series of talks brings together ethicists, Neighbourhood Group Inclusive Community and Pillar Nonprofit policymakers, and industry leaders. With • CENTRAL Network. Western Rotman Institute of Philosophy. May 30: How to Attract and Retain • WESTMOUNT • CENTRAL Members and Volunteers Wednesday, Apr. 26, 6:30–8:30 pm Shaping a Future with Robots Worth Wanting Wednesday, Mar. 15, 7 pm Robot Ethics: What is it and Why Should We Care? Thursday, Mar. 16, 7 pm

30 • spring 2017 www.lpl.ca • 519-661-4600 Adults Ideas & Issues Nature & Nature & Environment Environment Fatima, 1917 Millions of pilgrims have visited the shrine and sought the intercession of Our Lady of Gardening in the City Patio Gardens Fatima in Portugal. Fr. John Comiskey of St. A Gardening series with London Middlesex Learn about gardening in pots with Master Peter’s Seminary explores the legacy and Master Gardeners covering a variety of Gardener Jennifer Grant. Participants tradition. earthy topics that will grow on you. take home a completed pot with plants. • CROUCH • CENTRAL Sponsored by the Lambeth Lions Club. Tuesday, May 9, 7 pm Monday, Mar. 6, 7–8:30 pm • LAMBETH Grow Your Own Salad Elizabeth II: The Sapphire Jubilee Succeeding at the Camino Tuesday, Apr. 25, 2–3 pm Registration begins April 1. and Canada 150 A look at the equipment needed for walking Grow Your Own Pizza Long to reign over us, indeed. To celebrate the Camino, plus tips and tricks. With Tuesday, May 23, 2–3 pm the 65th anniversary of Elizabeth’s Mountain Equipment Co-op London. Registration begins May 1. accession in 1952, Monarchist League • LANDON Tuesday, Mar. 21, 7–8 pm spokesperson, Cian Horrobin, will show Introduction to Car Camping how Canada 150 and the Sapphire Jubilee Registration begins Jun. 6. Learn to plan a successful camping trip. intertwine. Includes: essential equipment, site selection • CENTRAL In the Zone: Native Plant and setting up. With Mountain Equipment Monday, May 15, 7 pm Superheroes (and Mortals) Wanted Co-op, London. Ben Porchuk explains this joint program of • MASONVILLE World Wildlife Fund and Carolinian Canada. Tuesday, May 16, 7–8 pm Learn how to establish native plants in your Registration begins May 2. yard to enjoy the benefits of nesting owls, Your Money eagle fly-bys, beautiful butterflies, visiting Spring Plant Exchange turtles and migrating birds. Bring your cuttings, bulbs and plants to • LANDON exchange with other gardeners. Please label Couponing and Price Matching Wednesday, Mar. 22, 7–8:30 pm plants. Workshop • BEACOCK Learn tips and tricks that will help you get Gifts from the Garden Saturday, May 27, 2–4 pm great discounts when shopping including Join Master Gardener Jennifer Grant to • BYRON couponing, price matching and apps. create handmade soap. Sponsored by Saturday, May 27, 2–4 pm • BEACOCK Lambeth Lions Club. • CHERRYHILL Wednesday, Mar. 8, 5–7 pm • LAMBETH Saturday, May 27, 2–4 pm Tuesday, Mar. 28, 2–3 pm • EAST LONDON Basics of Budgeting Registration begins Feb. 11. Saturday, May 20, 10 am–12 pm Learn ways to budget that will help you • JALNA to build new habits and reduce debt. In Top 50 Canoe Routes of Ontario Saturday, May 20, 10 am–12 pm partnership with Credit Counselling Thames Kevin Callan offers a presentation on some • LANDON Valley. of his favourite places to paddle in Ontario. Saturday, May 20, 10 am–12 pm • BEACOCK • CENTRAL • MASONVILLE Wednesday, Mar. 22, 11 am–1 pm Tuesday, Apr. 11, 7–8:30 pm Saturday, May 27, 10 am–12 pm Tuesday, May 16, 11 am–1 pm • SHERWOOD Saturday, May 27, 9:30–11:30 am • STONEY CREEK Saturday, May 13, 10 am

Coyote Awareness Discover how the misunderstood coyote is a keystone species that benefits our landscapes. With Coyote Watch Canada. • LANDON Thursday, May 18, 7–8 pm www.lpl.ca • 519-661-4600 spring 2017 • 31 Adults Creativity

Colouring For Adults Lambeth Library Artists Tatting, Anyone? Rediscover colouring as a relaxing and Join a group of artists of all levels. Bring your Members of Fringe Element Tatters will meditative experience. Supplies provided. sketch pad, paint and supplies. Facilitated demonstrate and teach the art of tatting. • STONEY CREEK by artist and educator Sally Glanville. Basic supplies provided for beginners. Library hours • LAMBETH • CARSON 1st Wednesdays of month, 1:30–3 pm 3rd Saturday of month, 1:30–4:30 pm Knitters Helping Knitters Join other knitters to socialize and share Lambeth Village Crafters Byron Blankets Project knitting interests. No experience necessary. Join this group of Lambeth seniors who Knit a row (or more) to create squares for • LAMBETH gather to stitch, visit and share a light snack. blankets for those in our city needing to stay 2nd Tuesday of month, 2–3:30 pm • LAMBETH warm. Or drop off 8 inch knitted or crocheted • CENTRAL 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of month, squares. Any pattern, colour, texture. Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 am 9:30–11 am • BYRON Mar. 1–May 31, Library hours Beacock Knitters Byron Creative Crafts Circle If you want to learn how to knit or you are an Come work on your own knitting, crocheting, experienced knitter join this group. papercraft or other creative project. • BEACOCK • BYRON Local History Wednesdays, 1–4 pm Thursdays, 9 am–12 pm & Stories Short Rows: Why, Where and How Come and Paint at Byron Shape your knitting for a better fit and more Bring your own paint supplies for an informal interest. Add short rows to your knitting tool afternoon of painting. Terrific Tales of London & Area box. Bring 50g of chunky weight yarn and • BYRON Canada 150 goes local with these five 6.0mm circular needle (60 cm long) or same- Thursdays, 1–4 pm fascinating talks. sized straight needles. • CENTRAL • BEACOCK East London Knitting Circle 1867 Dundas Street with Dan Brock Wednesday, May 31, 1–4 pm Learn to knit, improve your skills, complete Tuesday, May 16, 7 pm a project and share your knowledge with Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee, 1897 Brushes and Needles others. with Arthur McClelland Bring your painting or needlework projects • EAST LONDON Tuesday, May 23, 7 pm for a morning together. Thursdays, 12:30–2:30 pm Rev. Lewis Chambers’ London Ministry to • CHERRYHILL Blacks with Hilary Neary Wednesdays, 9:30–11:30 am Landon Knitting Circle Tuesday, May 30, 7 pm Learn to knit or improve your skills. Share Nash Jewellers at 100 Years with John C. Knit, Stitch and Sew patterns, ideas and stories. Nash and Deb Majer Join us to knit, crochet and sew. Sewing • LANDON Tuesday, June 6, 7 pm machine available. Bring your own thread. Thursdays, 1:30–3 pm London Community Concert Association • WESTMOUNT with Michael Robertson Wednesdays, 7–9 pm Itch to Stitch Club Tuesday, June 13, 7 pm 1st Saturday of month, 2–4 pm Bring your project of knitting, crocheting, looming or rug hooking. Get help from others Hidden History of Hamilton Road stitchers or learn how to stitch. A $2 weekly • CROUCH donation for supplies is appreciated. With History of the Jordan Gray Garage with the Alice Saddy Association. George Gray • SHERWOOD Thursday, May 18, 7 pm Thursdays, 1–3 pm Digging Up Your Roots Colour with Style! A demonstration of Ancestry Library Learn colouring techniques to enhance your Edition. Bring a USB to save your finds. projects. Materials provided or bring yours. • BEACOCK • EAST LONDON Saturday, May 20, 2–4 pm Saturdays until Mar. 25, 2–3:30 pm Registration begins May 6. 32 • spring 2017 www.lpl.ca • 519-661-4600 Adults Community Hub For Older Adults

Neighbourhood Drop In Celebrating Seniors Series CREATIVE AGE 2017 Come for a game of Scrabble or euchre, do Join us for an activity or speaker. With Join us for a series of workshops a puzzle or knit with companions. Medway Seniors Group. presented with Creative Age London. • MASONVILLE • SHERWOOD Tuesdays, 2–3:45 pm 2nd Wednesday of month, 2–3 pm Photography: from Basics to Beauty! Cards, Coffee & Conversation Francophone Seniors’ Group Learn about photography basics, printing Games galore:euchre, Scrabble, cribbage An opportunity to speak French with and framing with Chris Baldwin. and more. Francophone seniors. We focus on • POND MILLS • CROUCH educational and health information sessions, Tuesdays, May 2–23, 7–8 pm Wednesdays, 3–6 pm and sharing experiences in French. With Registration begins April 12. London InterCommunity Health Centre. Let’s Talk Wednesdays • CHERRYHILL Theatrical Journaling Join Robin’s conversation group. With the Fridays, 1–3 pm A four week series with Dan Ebbs. School of Social Work, King’s University. Share stories from your life through • BEACOCK Current Events Discussion Group improvisation, mime and clown. Wednesdays, 1–2 pm Are you retired and interested in current • CHERRYHILL events and politics? Meet people and Tuesdays, May 2–23, 2:30–3:30 pm discuss the latest events. Beacock Coffee & Games Fun Registration begins April 12. Beginner to intermediate Scrabble and • MASONVILLE euchre players needed for friendly games. Thursdays, Mar. 2–May 18, 1:30–3:30 pm Rhythms of Life • BEACOCK Express your inner primal drummer with Fridays, 10–11:30 am Educational Opportunities for Sheila Horrell. For both beginners and Seniors experienced drummers. Boomers Coffee & Games Drop In Presentations from community experts. • MASONVILLE Enjoy a wide selection of games and the • EAST LONDON Wednesdays, May 10–24, 2:30–3:30 pm company of others. Topic: Gardening Registration begins April 12. • LAMBETH Wednesday, Apr. 19, 1:30–2:30 pm Fridays, 1:30–3 pm To register: call Third Age Outreach, St. Storytelling Your Life: Reflective Joseph’s Health Care 519-661-1620 or Perspective and Memoir Hamilton Road Gaming Group 519-661-1621. An open group promoting tabletop games Sandy Ross’s two part workshop returns including historical, fantasy and sci-fi with interactive tips to guide and inspire miniatures, board games and card games. your memoir project’s creative process. • CROUCH • CENTRAL Saturdays, 10 am–4 pm Fridays, May 12 & 19, 10–11:30 am Registration begins April 12. North East Walking Group Explore the neighbourhood while meeting Cultural Storytelling and Exhibit new people. North East London Community Explore cultural traditions, hear personal Walking Group. stories and creative expressions from our • BEACOCK multicultural community with facilitator Thursdays, 6:30–8 pm Pauline Duncan-Thrasher. With London Intercommunity Health Centre. • JALNA Wednesday, May 24, 5–8 pm

Creative Age Showcase An evening of music, dance and theatre in celebration of Canada 150. Hosted by June Cole in the Wolf Performance Hall. • CENTRAL Thursday, May 25, 7–8:30 pm www.lpl.ca • 519-661-4600 spring 2017 • 33 Adults Health & Wellness

Noon Meditation Experience Meditation Stories of Illness and Health Recharge your batteries in the middle of the Ron Hicks will share a variety of meditation at Western: Critical Illness day. Improve your immune system, energy techniques for relaxation and mindfulness. Experiences levels and emotional stability. Wear comfortable clothing. Ron is a reiki Experience the stories of people living • LANDON master practitioner, tai chi/qi gong teacher with chronic or acute conditions. Audience Tuesdays, 12–1 pm. and healing sound practitioner. members will hear firsthand accounts of No class Mar. 15. • BYRON what is important to patients throughout their Tuesday, Mar. 7, 7–8:30 pm health care experience. After each story the CMHA: Mindfulness Practice Wednesday, Mar. 22, 7–8:30 pm audience will reflect on their experience and Group Tuesdays, May 9–30, 7–8:30 pm engage in a dialogue with our storytellers. In Mindfulness, an ancient Buddhist practice, Register in advance for each date. partnership with Schulich School of Medicine has profound relevance for our modern lives. and Dentistry, Arts and Humanities, Public It is more than meditation. With Canadian Living with More Joy through Humanities, Faculty of Health Science, Mental Health Association, London. Exploration of Mindfulness the Narrative Medicine Initiative, Western • LANDON Join us for a two part series focusing on University, London Health Sciences Centre, Tuesdays, 1–3 pm relaxation in the tradition of Zen Master Fanshawe School of Nursing. Register by calling 519-432-1607 x290 or Thich Nhat Hanh. Learn about anchoring • CENTRAL emailing [email protected]. in breath, chanting, practicing awareness, Tuesday, Mar. 28, 6:30–8 pm relieving stress and adding daily joy. CMHA: The Literary Circle • CENTRAL Care For Others and Yourself We will explore different writing genres and Tuesdays, Mar. 7, Mar. 14; 6:30 pm Learn about managing emotions, work on our own projects. With Canadian fostering independence, your legal rights Mental Health Association, London. Health Talks and caregivers’ self-care. With London • LANDON Join us for an educational series about InterCommunity Health Centre. Child Wednesdays, 1:30–3:30 pm health issues and reducing risk. Presented minding available upon request. by the Canadian Cancer Society. • BEACOCK Laughter Yoga • LANDON Wednesdays, Apr. 5–26, 5:30–7 pm We are healthier when we do the exercise of Radon Risk Factors: testing and what can Register by calling 519-660-0875 x300. laughing. In this class you will clap, stretch, be done to remediate a home either standing or sitting, and laugh. Wednesday, Mar. 8, 7–8 pm Psychology Lecture Series: • CHERRYHILL Women’s Health: Cancers 3rd Thursday of month, 11 am–12 pm Can We All Get Along? Wednesday, Apr. 5, 7–8 pm Three talks investigating aspects of human Men’s Health: Cancers Japanese Food: A Documentary social interactions. With Western University’s Thursday, May 11, 7–8 pm Psychology Department. Film Series • MASONVILLE Thursdays, 7 pm Three films offered in partnership with Cancer Prevention • CENTRAL Western University’s Department of Wednesday, Apr. 12, 7 pm Apr. 6: Six Secrets of Social Behaviour English and Writing Studies and The Japan Apr. 13: Do You Hear What I Hear? Foundation, Toronto. Learning and Support Group for Sensory Perception, Socialness Saturdays, 2 pm Adult Survivors of Child Abuse and Autism • CENTRAL Child abuse thrives on fear, secrecy and Apr. 20: Why Do Bullies Bully? Mar. 4: Drops of Heaven: Tatsumi Yoshiko shame. By talking, learning and growing The story of the Japanese “soup of life.” together we can all learn how to move Mar. 11: Dashi & Shoyu: Essence of Japan Breast Cancer: There’s Something forward in life. All survivors are welcome. About the soup base called dashi and the I Need to Get Off My Chest • CENTRAL Japanese food condiment, shoyu. 1st and 3rd Saturday of month, 10 am–12 pm Book Launch Mar. 18: The Birth of Sake Dr. Annette Richard gives practical tips Traces the struggles and the sacrifices of on navigating the process from diagnosis workers at a small but prestigious sake through treatment and after. Book sales brewery on the island of Hokkaido. follow presentation. • LANDON Wednesday, Apr. 26, 7–8 pm

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Wellness Growth / Development and Prenatal Classes Breastfeeding Meet other families and learn about How To Be Miserable: Strategies Talk to a public health nurse about pregnancy, coping through labour and birth, You Already Use breastfeeding, growth and development, physical and emotional changes after birth, infant feeding, infant safety and how to Join psychologist and author Dr. Randy early literacy, nutrition and safety. Learn care for your new baby. In partnership with Paterson as he uncovers widely held cultural about community support programs for birth Middlesex-London Health Unit. To register beliefs and habits that promote misery. Book to 6 months of age. With Middlesex-London visit www.healthunit.com/prenatal-health. sales follow presentation. Health Unit. Fee: $30. Fee can be waived • CENTRAL • SHERWOOD • BYRON Thursday, Apr. 27, 7 pm Wednesdays, 9:30–11:30 am Tuesdays, Mar. 28–Apr. 18, 6–9 pm Parenting Classes (Triple P) • CHERRYHILL A Conversation About Mental Parenting classes facilitated by health Thursdays, May 18–Jun. 8, 6:30–8:30 pm Health: Why Does It Have professionals from the Middlesex-London • EAST LONDON To Be Brave? Health Unit. Learn positive parenting Thursdays, Apr. 6–27, 6:30–8:30 pm Professor Thomas Telfer, Faculty of Law, strategies for common childhood behaviours. • JALNA Western University, will speak from his Register by calling 519-663-5317 x 2378. Thursdays, May 4–May 25, 6:30–8:30 pm own experience about mental health and Participation in all classes is recommended • MASONVILLE the journey to recovery. He advocates but not necessary. Thursdays, May 11–Jun. 1, 6:30–8:30 pm openness, compassion and healthy • POND MILLS For Parents of Children 2–5 Years Old conversations about mental health, and asks Tuesdays, Mar. 21–Apr 11, 6:30–8:30 pm Week 1: The Power of Positive Parenting why such conversations have to be brave. • SHERWOOD Week 2: Managing Fighting and Aggression • BYRON Wednesdays, Mar. 29–Apr. 19, 6:30–8:30 pm Week 3: Hassle-Free Shopping and Children Thursday, May 4, 7 pm • STONEY CREEK Week 4: Developing Good Bedtime Routines Tuesdays, May 30–Jun. 6, 6:30–8:30 pm • WESTMOUNT • WESTMOUNT Consciousness Becomes You : Wednesdays, Apr. 5–26, 6:30–8:30 pm Book Launch Wednesdays, May 10–May 31, 6:30–8:30 pm Join Angie Aristone, psychic-medium, animal For Parents of Children 5–12 Years Old telepath and conscious living coach, along • BEACOCK Getting Ready for Kindergarten with her partner Roderick Alan, for the Tuesdays, May 2–23, 6:30–8:30 pm This workshop will share practical launch of their new book. Book sales follow • CHERRYHILL information on school preparation for presentation. Thursdays, Apr. 6 and 13, 6:30–8:30 pm parents/caregivers of children who will • CENTRAL • EAST LONDON be starting school in the next year. Topics Thursday, May 4, 6:30 pm Tuesdays, Mar. 7 and 14, 6:30–8:30 pm include nutrition, routines and supplies. In • JALNA partnership with the Ontario Early Years Thursdays, Mar. 2 and 9, 6:30–8:30 pm Centre, London West. • JALNA Just Beginning Thursday, Mar. 23, 6–7:30 pm A series for first time moms with a baby up Register at www.OEYCLondon.eventbrite. to 6 months of age. Topics include growth com or 519 473-2825. and development, sleep and crying, infant nutrition, safety and community resources. In partnership with the Middlesex-London Health Unit and Ontario Early Years Centres. • WESTMOUNT Fridays, Mar. 3–24, 10–11:30 am Register at www.OEYCLondon.eventbrite. com or call 519-473-2825.

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Community Volunteer Income Tax Housing Stability Bank Community Employment Services Clinic: 2016 Returns The Housing Stability Bank provides small Fanshawe Resume Drop In Volunteers from the Community Volunteer grants and interest free loans to assist Learn how to write effective resumes Income Tax Program will help individuals Londoners with low income to obtain and and cover letters that clearly display your with an income of less than $30,000 and retain their housing and for those at risk of skills, experience and all you have to offer couples with a combined income of less homelessness to remain housed. Housing to potential employers. In partnership than $40,000, complete their income tax Stability Bank workers will be available with Community Employment Services, and benefit return. Please note: volunteers to complete applications for assistance Fanshawe College. are not agents of the CRA. Volunteers do and provide information and referrals to 1st Thursday of month, 9 am–12 pm not complete income tax and benefit returns community resources. The Housing Stability • BEACOCK for deceased persons, bankrupt individuals Bank is offered by the Salvation Army 2nd Thursday of month, 9 am–12 pm or individuals who report capital gains or Centre of Hope in partnership with the City • EAST LONDON losses, employment expenses, business or of London, London Hydro and Union Gas. All 3rd Thursday of month, 9 am–12 pm rental income and expenses. applications are completed by appointment • BEACOCK only. Contact 519-964-3663 x300 or email Mobility Device Inspection Clinic Mondays, Mar. 6–May 1, 9–4 pm [email protected]. Is your mobility device in need of a minor • CENTRAL • BEACOCK repair? Free maintenance inspections of Thursdays, Mar. 2–Apr. 27, 9:30 am–3:30 pm Thursdays, 9–3:30 pm manual and power wheelchairs, scooters, • CROUCH • EAST LONDON walkers, canes etc. In partnership with Fridays, Mar. 3–Apr. 28, 9:30 am–3:30 pm 2nd Saturday of month, 9 am–1 pm March of Dimes Canada and Custom Saturdays, Mar. 4–Apr. 29, 9:30 am–12:30 pm Wednesdays, 1–5 pm Mobility. No clinics Apr. 14 or 15. • JALNA • CENTRAL • EAST LONDON Tuesdays, 9–12 pm Monday, Mar. 27, 9:30–12:30 pm Tuesdays, Mar. 7–Apr. 25, 9:30 am–3:30 pm Fridays, 1–5 pm • POND MILLS 4th Saturday of month, 1:30–4 pm Thursdays, Mar. 2–Apr. 27, 12–3 pm • WESTMOUNT Fridays, Mar. 3–Apr. 28, 12–3 pm Wednesdays, 9-12 pm No clinics Mar. 16, 17, Apr. 14. • SHERWOOD Fridays, Mar. 3–Apr. 28, 9:30 am–4:30 pm Saturdays, Mar. 4–Apr. 29, 9:30 am–12:30 pm No clinics Apr. 14 or 15.

Literacy and Basic Skills Program This is a combination of one-to-one and small groups for anyone looking to improve their reading skills. Register with Literacy London, 519-452-2660 x69712. • BEACOCK Tuesdays, 5:30–8:45 pm

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Tai Chi Qi Gong: 18 Movements Tai Chi for Beginners/ Tai Chi Qi Gong is an effective exercise Intermediates for health improving flexibility and posture, An instructor from the Phoenix Tai Chi strength and balance, and the integration of Centre leads this class suitable for both eAccounts body and mind. beginners and intermediates. Participants Introductory will be required to sign a waiver to hand in to for • MASONVILLE instructors at the first class. Wednesdays, Mar. 1–Apr. 5, 6:30–7:30 pm • BYRON Online Wednesdays, Apr. 19–May 24, 6:30–7:30 pm Tuesdays, Mar. 28–May 16, 1–2 pm Fee: $30. Registration begins Feb. 15. Fee: $45. Registration begins Mar. 1. Resources Intermediate • CHERRYHILL • MASONVILLE Wednesdays, May 3–Jun. 21, 1–2 pm Using the Library`s online Wednesdays, Mar. 1–Apr. 5, 7:40–8:40 pm Fee: $45. Registration begins Mar. 1. resources is even easier Wednesdays, Apr. 19–May 24, 7:40–8:40 pm with our new eAccount! Fee: $30. Registration begins Feb. 15. Painting with Peter Lam

For those who live in London London artist Peter Lam provides guidance and area, an eAccount gives you Create Exquisite Greeting Cards for artists of all levels. A list of painting Learn various techniques and create materials will be provided. access to our online Library exquisite greeting cards. Partially funded by without a library card. • BYRON the Lambeth Lions Club. Tuesdays, Apr. 4–May 23, 10 am • LAMBETH Fee: $70. Registration begins Mar. 8. Register online for Fridays, Mar. 10, Apr. 21, May 12; 1:30–3 pm Fee: $5. Register in advance. Tai Chi Library Programs Learn a series of flowing moves to help The Body, Breath and Brain Yoga Borrow OverDrive eBooks reduce stress, improve balance, strengthen Chair yoga sequences promoting strength, muscles and joints, increase flexibility and and eAudiobooks agility, joint flexibility, balance, breath enhance memory. capacity and brain function by combining • EAST LONDON Learn with Lynda.com activities for the body, breath and brain. Tuesdays, Apr. 4–Jun. 6, 7–7:45 pm. online tutorials • LANDON Fee: $40. Registration begins Feb. 28. Tuesdays, Mar. 21–May 9, 10:30–11:30 am Fee: $40. Registration begins Mar.1. Watercolour Painting: Watch movies with InstantFlix Intermediate/Advanced Tai Chi for Adults and Seniors Helen Bruzas will be sharing her enthusiasm Learn a series of flowing moves to help and knowledge in teaching this class. reduce stress, improve balance, increase Read newspapers from Participants bring their own supplies. flexibility and strengthen muscles and joints. around the world • CHERRYHILL • LANDON Fridays, Apr. 21–Jun. 30, 1–3:30 pm with PressReader Thursdays, Mar. 23–May 11, 11 am No class April 28, Jun. 2. Fee: $40. Registration begins Mar.1. Read Zinio magazines Fee: $60. Registration begins Mar. 24. Learn a language with Mango Languages

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www.lpl.ca • 519-661-4600 spring 2017 • 37 Adults Computer Classes

How to Use a Mouse: This course helps participants learn how to use a mouse, with plenty of time to practice. Registration is required for each class. All classes are two hours. Register for each class up to two weeks in advance. Using the Keyboard: This course is for those new to using a You may take any class more than once. Free. keyboard or for those wanting to practice their keyboard skills. Computers: Learn the basic functions of the computer, review Classes are taught on the Library’s Windows based using a mouse and find out about computers at your library. computers. Please do not bring your laptop or Internet I: Learn about the Internet and how to find and use device to these classes. websites. Internet II: This course will introduce search engines and demonstrate more advanced techniques for searching the Internet. COMPUTERS Email: Learn how to create, send and receive messages. Gmail Register Date Time Location will be demonstrated. Starting Social Media: Learn to make Facebook and Twitter accounts, Thurs. Mar. 16 6-8 pm Thurs. Mar. 2 Central set your privacy settings and connect with family and friends. Wed. Mar. 29 2:15-4:15 pm Wed. Mar. 15 Masonville Wed. Apr. 5 2:30-4:30 pm Wed. Mar. 22 Jalna Thurs. Apr. 6 10 am-noon Thurs. Mar. 23 Crouch Sat. Apr. 8 10 am-noon Sat. Mar. 25 East London HOW TO USE A MOUSE Tues. Apr. 11 2:30-4:30 pm Tues. Mar. 28 Westmount Register Thurs. Apr. 13 2-4 pm Thurs. Mar. 30 Sherwood Date Time Location Starting Wed. Apr. 19 2-4 pm Wed. Apr. 5 Byron Thurs. Mar. 2 6-8 pm Thurs. Feb. 16 Central Sat. Apr. 29 10 am-noon Sat. Apr. 15 Cherryhill Tues. Mar. 7 6-8 pm Tues. Feb. 21 Beacock Sat. Apr. 29 2-4 pm Sat. Apr. 15 Carson Thurs. Mar. 23 10 am-noon Thurs. Mar. 9 Crouch Fri. May 5 2:30-4:30 pm Fri. Apr. 21 Stoney Creek Tues. Mar. 28 2:30-4:30 pm Tues. Mar. 14 Westmount Wed. May 10 6-8 pm Wed. Apr. 26 Beacock Thurs. Mar. 30 2-4 pm Thurs. Mar. 16 Sherwood Wed. Apr. 5 2-4 pm Wed. Mar. 22 Byron Sat. Apr. 15 10 am-noon Sat. Apr. 1 Cherryhill INTERNET I Register Date Time Location Starting USING THE KEYBOARD Thurs. Mar. 23 6-8 pm Thurs. Mar. 9 Central Register Thurs. Mar. 30 6-8 pm Thurs. Mar. 16 Beacock Date Time Location Starting Wed. Apr. 5 2:15-4:15 pm Wed. Mar. 22 Masonville Thurs. Mar. 9 6-8 pm Thurs. Feb. 23 Central Wed. Apr. 12 2:30-4:30 pm Wed. Mar. 29 Jalna Wed. Mar. 22 2:15-4:15 pm Wed. Mar. 8 Masonville Thurs. Apr. 13 10 am-noon Thurs. Mar. 30 Crouch Wed. Mar. 22 6-8 pm Wed. Mar. 8 Beacock Tues. Apr. 18 2:30-4:30 pm Tues. Apr. 4 Westmount Sat. Mar. 25 2-4 pm Sat. Mar. 11 Carson Thurs. Apr. 20 2-4 pm Thurs. Apr. 6 Sherwood Thurs. Mar. 30 10 am-noon Thurs. Mar. 16 Crouch Wed. Apr. 26 2-4 pm Wed. Apr. 12 Byron Tues. Apr. 4 2:30-4:30 pm Tues. Mar. 21 Westmount Sat. Apr. 29 10 am-noon Sat. Apr. 15 East London Thurs. Apr. 6 2-4 pm Thurs. Mar. 23 Sherwood Sat. May 6 10 am-noon Sat. Apr. 22 Cherryhill Wed. Apr. 12 2-4 pm Wed. Mar. 29 Byron Sat. May 6 2-4 pm Sat. Apr. 22 Carson Sat. Apr. 22 10 am-noon Sat. Apr. 8 Cherryhill Fri. May 12 2:30-4:30 pm Fri. Apr. 28 Stoney Creek

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INTERNET II Computer Help Register Date Time Location Get some computer help with our technology Starting volunteers. Bring your questions about using a Sat. Mar. 4 10 am-noon Sat. Feb. 18 Cherryhill computer, email and more. Call the participating Thurs. Mar. 30 6-8 pm Thurs. Mar. 16 Central locations listed below to either book an appointment, Tues. Apr. 11 6-8 pm Tues. Mar. 28 Beacock or confirm tutor availability. Locations with *** require Wed. Apr. 12 2:15-4:15 pm Wed. Mar. 29 Masonville appointments. Wed. Apr. 19 2:30-4:30 pm Wed. Apr. 5 Jalna • BEACOCK: 519-451-8140*** Tues. Apr. 25 2:30-4:30 pm Tues. Apr. 11 Westmount • BYRON: 519-471-4000 Thurs. Apr. 27 10 am-noon Thurs. Apr. 13 Crouch • CENTRAL: 519-661-4600*** Thurs. Apr. 27 2-4 pm Thurs. Apr. 13 Sherwood • CHERRYHILL: 519-439-6456 Sat. May 13 10 am-noon Say. Apr. 29 Cherryhill • EAST LONDON: 519-451-7600*** • LAMBETH: 519-652-2951*** Fri. May 19 2:30-4:30 pm Fri. May 5 Stoney Creek • MASONVILLE: 519-660-4646 Sat. May 27 2-4 pm Sat. May 13 Carson • SHERWOOD: 519-473-9965 • STONEY CREEK: 519-930-2065 • WESTMOUNT: 519-473-4708*** EMAIL No computer skills at all? Register Date Time Location Try one of our 2-hour beginner Computer Classes! Starting Sat. Mar. 11 10 am-noon Sat. Feb. 25 Cherryhill Thurs. Apr. 6 6-8 pm Thurs. Mar. 23 Central 1:1 Technology Help Tues. Apr. 18 6-8 pm Tues. Apr. 4 Beacock Wed. Apr. 26 2:15-4:15 pm Wed. Apr. 12 Masonville Book A Librarian Wed. Apr. 26 2:30-4:30 pm Wed. Apr. 12 Jalna If you need help accessing the Library’s eBook Tues. May 2 2:30-4:30 pm Tues. Apr. 18 Westmount collection, our Book A Librarian service is available Thurs. May 4 10 am-noon Thurs. Apr. 20 Crouch for one-hour appointments with Library Staff. Call Thurs. May 4 2-4 pm Thurs. Apr. 20 Sherwood 519-661-4600 or request a Book A Librarian Session Sat. May 20 10 am-noon Sat. May 6 Cherryhill through our website: www.lpl.ca/page/book-librarian • CENTRAL SOCIAL MEDIA eBook Help Download eBooks or audiobooks to your tablet, Register Date Time Location eReader or mobile device with assistance from Starting Library Staff using our downloadable catalogue. Book Sat. Mar. 18 10 am-noon Sat. Mar. 4 Cherryhill an appointment: Thursdays at 2:30 pm or Saturdays Wed. May 3 2:15-4:15 pm Wed. Apr. 19 Masonville at 10 am, by calling by calling 519-660-4646. Wed. May 3 2:30-4:30 pm Wed. Apr. 19 Jalna • MASONVILLE Tues. May 9 2:30-4:30 pm Tues. Apr. 25 Westmount Thurs. May 11 10 am-noon Thurs. Apr. 27 Crouch Thurs. May 11 2-4 pm Thurs. Apr. 27 Sherwood Sat. May 13 10 am-noon Sat. Apr. 29 East London Computers at Your Library Fri. May 26 2:30-4:30 pm Fri. May 12 Stoney Creek Free access available at all libraries Sat. May 27 10 am-noon Sat. May 13 Cherryhill 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 www.lpl.ca • 519-661-4600 spring 2017 • 39 WalkOneBook.ca An interactive walking challenge powered by

Experience our One Book One London novel Etta and Otto and Russell and James by walking a mile (or many miles) in Etta’s shoes. Using our interactive map, individuals and teams can track their own walking and reading activities, and can follow along with Etta as she makes her way from Saskatoon to Halifax. Challenge your friends and colleagues to join you as you lace up your shoes and get walking across Canada this spring and summer. True North Favourites

WE LOVE CANADA, EH! During Canada 150 celebrations Library staff are sharing their True North Favourites in blog posts and on social media. Our list includes Canadian books, audiobooks, children’s classics, movies, TV series, geography, history, art and music. Visit our web page to browse our list of great Canadian content to borrow.

OUR TRUE NORTH

FAVOURITES

www.lpl.ca/true-north-favourites

www.lpl.ca • 519-661-4600 spring 2017 • 41 TAX CLINICS WILL BE HELD IN MARCH AND APRIL

PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS: BEACOCK CENTRAL CROUCH EAST LONDON POND MILLS SHERWOOD

CHECK OUR PROGRAM LISTINGS FOR DATES AND TIMES. This service helps individuals with incomes of less than $30,000 and couples with combined incomes of less than $40,000. Volunteers are not agents of Canada Revenue Agency and do not complete income tax and benefit returns for deceased persons, bankrupt individuals, or anyone reporting captital gains or losses, employment expenses, business or rental income and expenses. A COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY SPACE GIVING BACK London Public Library values the Community Tax Clinics many community partners that work together to provide programs and iane MacMillan has been giving provides the e-filing software and training services for Londoners at their Library. back to the community for the for the volunteers. She also works with the past 12 years by coordinating the community organizations that support the The following partners work together D free tax clinics hosted annually at clinics by providing funding for the printers, to provide the volunteer tax clinics: several London Public Library locations. The toner cartridges and paper. Community Volunteer Tax Program provides • Argyle Community Association • Canada Revenue Agency the volunteers (who bring their own laptop Diane brings 45 years of experience in • Community Volunteer computers) and the supplies needed to finance to her volunteer work with the tax Tax Program process about 4,200 tax returns every year. clinics. Helping those with lower incomes • Crouch Neighbourhood The Library provides the community space access the tax support they are eligible for Resource Centre in London neighbourhoods and the Wi-Fi is what motivates her to keep coming back. • Glen Cairn Community needed for e-filing. Resource Centre London Public Library is proud to be working • London InterCommunity As well as recruiting and scheduling up to with Diane and the community partners Health Centre 40 volunteers for the tax season, Diane acts that bring this essential service to the many • Rotary Club of London West as liaison with Canada Revenue Agency who Londoners who attend the clinics every year.

42 • spring 2017 www.lpl.ca • 519-661-4600 251 Dundas St. London, ON N6A 6H9 519-661-2448 Registered Charitable #: 89347 2886 RR0001 Friends Volunteer Appreciation friendslondonlibrary.ca It was a great time at the Friends annual appreciation event in December for Library Store and Book Sale volunteers. Both the store and the book sale are important fundraising projects that depend on volunteers generously giving their time. Funds raised by the Friends support Library programs and special initiatives.

We Appreciate Your Donations! STORE HOURS The Library Store greatly appreciates donations of books, music CDs and DVD movies. 10 am–5:30 pm Monday–Thursday You can drop off donated items at any library branch and they can be sent to the store 10 am–5 pm Friday downtown. If you have a large quantity of items call the Friends line at 519-661-2448 and 10 am–4 pm Saturday Closed Sundays & Holidays leave a message saying you have donations. Arrangements can be made to pick them up. Thank you for your support! THE STORE IS CLOSED EASTER WEEKEND The store is operated by Friends of the London Public Library and run entirely by volunteers. Located at the Central Library

You never know what you will discover while shopping at The Library Store! Lots of THANK YOU! great deals on books, DVDs, The 2016 A Book For Every Child® CDs and more. Plus friendly campaign has ended and over 6,300 volunteer staff to assist. new books will be distributed to London boys and girls through local schools and agencies. The Friends of the London Public Library thank Londoners for donations of new books and financial contributions. The campaign received a generous donation from The Lawson Foundation and support from The Library Store. The Londoner provided advertising. Thanks also to the following book stores for participating in the campaign: The Book Store at Western, Chapters South, Coles Books, Indigo Books, Oxford Book Shop and Mastermind Toys and Books. Books are distributed throughout the year. It’s always a good time to donate to A Book For Every Child®. www.lpl.ca • 519-661-4600 spring 2017 • 43 WHAT WE’RE READING Linda loves this memorabilia-filled book The Typewriter: A Graphic History of the Beloved Machine by Janine Vangool

have fond memories of my candy wrapped spine inspired by the tweed on GET THE HANG OF THIS NEW FANGLED apple red Smith Corona manual a typewriter case from 1956. It’s filled WRITING MACHINE . . .” typewriter. As a child I composed with over 900 intriguing images from the I Author Janine Vangool, a graphic designer my first poem and typed fan letters author’s own collection of print ephemera. to the cast of Happy Days on it. Through You can pore over vintage advertisements with an interest in the history of ads and the years my love for typewriters has like a 1920’s ad extolling the virtues of design, has organized the book by decades continued – they bring a satisfying Remington Noiseless typewriters: “Doctor so the memorabilia speaks volumes about physicality to the process of writing, not tells stenographer secret of 5 o’clock popular culture and societal change along to mention being aesthetically beautiful freshness.” Or a 1940’s greeting card the way. Artfully designed and thought objects. If the sight of an Underwood No. showing a rosy cheeked gal, hair in Victory provoking – it’s meant for browsing. This 5 makes your heart go pitter-pat, then this Rolls, typing the message: “You’d suit is my type of book! is the perfect book for you. Me to a “T” Valentine!” Also featured are typed letters from the past, including Linda is a Selection Librarian at London It’s a beautifully designed book weighing Mark Twain’s missive to his brother in Public Library. in at a hefty 336 pages with a linen- 1874 which laments: “I AM TRYING TO 44 • spring 2017 www.lpl.ca • 519-661-4600 Door in the Alley PICTURE BOOKS Lord of Shadows Adrienne Kress Cassandra Clare Features a mysterious society, a Bear Likes Jam Ciara Gavin The Fashion Committee secretive past and a pig in a teeny hat. A delicious story of a big bear with Susan Juby Short Stories for Little Monsters an even bigger sweet tooth. 10 Things I Can See from Here Marie-Louise Gay Carrie Mac Do you wonder what trees talk about? The Dance of the Violin Kathy Stinson Should you make funny faces on a Even experienced musicians make Optimists Die First windy day? Find out in this hilarious mistakes, but there is always a Susin Nielsen collection of illustrated stories. second chance. Missing The Wearle Kelley Armstrong Chris D’Lacey Olivia the Spy Ian Falconer An extraordinary adventure bursting Maid of the King’s Court Everyone’s favourite pig is having a with majestic creatures and one boy Lucy Worsley birthday . . . but will her penchant with the heart of a dragon. for eavesdropping lead to more than Frostblood Masterminds: presents? Elly Blake Payback Sam Sorts Nemesis Gordon Korman Marthe Jocelyn Brendan Reichs The thrilling finale A clever concept book to the Masterminds about counting and Whole Thing Together series. For fans of Rick Ann Brashares tidying up! Riordan and James Everything Beautiful is Not Ruined Patterson. You Can Read Danielle Younge-Ullman Helaine Becker Books are awesome. So are the people who read them.

The Best of Adam Sharp The Forgotten Girls Norse Mythology / Neil Gaiman Graeme Simsion Owen Laukkanen A Shimmer of Hummingbirds The Chilbury Ladies’ Choir Men Walking on Water Steve Burrows Jennifer Ryan Emily Schultz The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane City of Friends / Joanna Trollope Mitzi Bytes / Kerry Clare Lisa See

Food Swings: 125+ Recipes to Just the Funny Parts: My 30 Years Nevertheless: A Memoir Enjoy Your Life of Virtue & Vice on the Hollywood Jungle Gym Alec Baldwin Jessica Seinfeld Nell Scovell Solve for Happy: How to Be a Bawse: A Guide to Killers of the Flower Moon: The Engineering Your Path to Joy Conquering Life Osage Murders and the Birth of Mo Gawdat Lilly Singh the FBI / David Grann Women Who Work: Jackie’s Girl: My Life With the Make Your Mind Up: My Guide to Rewriting the Rules for Success Kennedy Family / Kathy McKeon Finding Your Own Style, Life and Ivanka Trump Motivation / Bethany Mota www.lpl.ca • 519-661-4600 spring 2017 • 45 The idea that the Library is more than books – it is a place to be, a place to be welcomed into. That is what we as a family are supporting with our pledge.

HANNAH’S STORY MY LIBRARY THE KEY TO KNOWLEDGE annah Rasmussen believes in the to Canada and took a job as a bricklayer Hannah is a member of the London Public power of libraries to transform and she remembers how he always told Library Board and the Library’s Infinite H lives. Her father Henning his children that spending one winter Possibilities capital campaign. Rasmussen was born in Denmark laying bricks in Toronto convinced him in 1933, one of five children, and lived to go back to school. To honour the memory of her late father, most of his childhood in a small apartment Henning Rasmussen, Hannah and her above the family’s shop. He learned English, studied engineering at Western University, attaining a Master’s mother, Anne, and brother, Kristian, have For a boy who loved to read, it was degree, and moved to Australia to earn a given a gift of $12,000 in securities to crowded and always noisy, leading him PhD in Applied Mathematics, convincing support the Library’s Infinite Possibilities to the small local library where he could Hannah’s mother, Anne, to get married and escape into the world of books. One of accompany him. From there they moved campaign. Hannah and her family are their family stories is of him spending to England, Denmark and back to Canada. committed to the Library as a place of hours there and having to be sent home During those years of living as students self-empowerment that makes knowledge every day at closing. When he was eleven they developed frugal habits that lasted and learning opportunities accessible to years old the librarian gave him his own and one of those habits was making the everyone in our community. key. So long as he locked the door, he was Library a part of their lives. allowed to come and go as he pleased. One of Hannah’s most cherished memories If you’re interested in learning more about Libraries were important to Hannah’s is of visiting their neighbourhood library naming opportunities through the Infinite father throughout his life as he pursued with her father. Her father passed along Possibilities campaign contact the Library at his education, built a career and raised his belief in the Library as a place to be [email protected] or 519-661-5100 x 5460. a family. At the age of 18 he immigrated welcomed into and to spend time in.

46 • spring 2017 www.lpl.ca • 519-661-4600 Information on Using Your Library Computers and Internet Get a Card! Renewals All locations have computers you can use Library cards are free to London residents, Limit of 3 renewals. You cannot renew for free with your valid, up-to-date library and to members of county libraries in Quick Picks, high demand materials or card. Ask staff about setting up a PIN to log Elgin, Middlesex & Oxford, except the items with holds. in to our computers or wireless network. town of Woodstock. Cards are issued on Renew items Public internet computers are installed with presentation of personal identification and • in person at any library software programs for you to use. You can proof of London or eligible county residency. • online – use My Account tab print for a small fee. Non-residents may obtain a Library card for • by phone – 519-661-4600 $10 a month, to a maximum of $50 a year. 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Bassam Lazar All other materials 15¢ $ 6 www.lpl.ca/bal Councillor Tanya Park SENIOR CITIZENS (65+) Hannah Rasmussen DVDs, Quick Picks & Councillor Phil Squire $ 1 $ 10 Book Club in a Bag Donna Vachon All other materials 15¢ $ 6 www.lpl.ca • 519-661-4600 spring 2017 • 47 Locations Hours Central & Children’s BEACOCK 519-451-8140 STONEY CREEK 1280 Huron St. N5Y 4M2 Call or check our website for construction news. BYRON 519-471-4000 1295 Commissioners Rd. W. N6K 1C9 MASONVILLE Monday 9 am–9 pm Windermere Rd. Tuesday 9 am–9 pm CARSON 519-438-4287 SHERWOOD Wednesday 9 am–9 pm 465 Quebec St. N5W 3Y4 BEACOCK Thursday 9 am–9 pm CENTRAL LIBRARY & SPRIET FAMILY Friday 9 am–6 pm CHILDREN’S LIBRARY Saturday 9 am–5 pm 251 Dundas St. N6A 6H9 Central Sunday Hours General info: 519-661-4600 CHERRYHILL Program registration: 519-661-5122 March 5–May 7 1–4 pm CHERRYHILL 519-439-6456 CLOSED: 301 Oxford St. W. 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