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September/October 2024
What's New & Library Updates
TD Summer Reading Club Results
Find out on September 6th who read the most books and claimed this year’s grand prize! Also tune in that day to find out if we reached our 3,000 book reading goal and for the results of this summer’s Adult Reading Challenge. Winners will be announced on our website and social media.
Featured Programs & Events
Story Skate - Community Centre Arena
Tuesdays @ 11:00am; September 10 to November 26
Enjoy this free movement-based short story time on the ice that includes music, dancing and fun props. Parental supervision is mandatory. Recommended for ages 3-5. Registration required.
Author Visit: Ted Barris - Smithville Branch
Tuesday September 10 @ 3:30pm
Historian and freelance journalist Ted Barris will be joining us to discuss his latest publication, The Battle of Britain. Learn about Canada’s contributions to WWII and the significance of this often overlooked battle that set the stage for Ally victory. Registration required. We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts through the Writers’ Union of Canada.
Truth & Reconciliation: Orange Shirt Day - All Branches
Saturday September 28 @ 1:00pm
Wear your orange shirt while painting rocks in remembrance of the children who did not come home from residential schools. These remembrance rocks will be permanently displayed in our Indigenous Healing Garden, located at our Wellandport branch. All ages. Drop-in.
Book Worm Challenge - All Branches
From October 20 to 26 we will be celebrating Ontario Public Library Week. Together let’s work to create the longest paper chain book worm ever! Write your name and why you love your library on a provided strip of book jacket and we’ll add it to our chain. Drop-in.
Gaming For Seniors - Smithville Branches
Wednesday October 30 @ 11:30am
Be the coolest senior in town AND impress the kids by learning all about the latest gaming technologies. Learn how to use our Nintendo Switch and VR (Virtual Reality) headsets while socializing and enjoying refreshments. No experience necessary. Drop-in.
Children
Story Time Baskets
Each basket includes craft materials and instructions on how to conduct your own DIY story time while at the Library. Available at all branches starting September 3rd.
Adults
Knitting Circle - Smithville
Wednesdays @ 1:30pm
Come be a part of our weekly social knitting circle.
Children's Programs
Children's Programs
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten - All Branches
Ongoing
Attention parents and caregivers: join this growing movement to read every child 1,000 books before kindergarten. Reading to your infant/toddler/child teaches vocabulary, introduces the connection between pictures and words and creates lasting bonds. Register at any Branch to begin your journey. We‘ll keep a log of the number of books read and offer incentives along the way.
Tinker Time - Wellandport Branch
Saturdays @ 11:00am; September 7 to September 28
It’s time to tinker! Join us for this month-long introductory robotics series where we explore coding, circuits, Ozobots and the Sphero programmable robots. Recommended for children ages 6 to 10. Registration required.
Maker Mondays - Smithville Branch
Alternating Mondays @ 6:00pm; September 9 to October 21
Learn how to create new projects every Maker Monday using our amazing MakerSpace equipment and other STEAM techniques. Recommended for children ages 8 to 12. Registration required.
Therapy Tails - Smithville Branch
Monday September 16 & October 28 @ 4:30pm
Improve your child’s reading skills by having them read in a positive, encouraging space to a
real, live furry friend. Or, just come in for a quiet cuddle with the Therapy Tails team, Marion and Wifi. Drop-in.
Afterschool Arts & Crafting - Smithville Branch
Tuesdays @ 4:00pm; September 17 to October 22
A 45 minute-long 6 week program for children to explore the world of arts and crafting. Recommended for children ages 6 to 10. Registration required.
Baby Paint N' Play - Wellandport Branch
Wednesdays @ 11:00am; September 18 to October 23
A 6-week art program for infants and toddlers that incorporates movement, colour, and making lasting memories! Recommended for children ages 6 mos to 23 mos. Registration required.
Music & Movement - Smithville Branch
Thursdays @ 10:30am; September 19 to October 24
A 6-week story time program for young children that incorporates movement games alongside early literacy to help develop better physical awareness, improve gross and fine motor skills and learn how to navigate social movement relationships. Recommended for children ages 3 to 5. Registration required.
Caistorville Crafternoon - Caistorville Branch
Alternating Saturdays @ 2:00pm; September 21 to October 19
Come and spend the afternoon creatively crafting with library staff. Recommended for children ages 8 to 12. Registration required.
Harvest Routes - All Branches
Saturday October 5 @ All Day
Free events and activities happening all day across the Township of West Lincoln! Stop into each branch location between 10:30am and 4:30pm for crafts and refreshments. Drop-in.
Firefighter Storytime - Smithville Branch
Thursday October 10 @ 11:00am
October 6th to the 12th is Fire Prevention Week and to raise awareness we will have fire safety book displays and safety swag available at all locations. Drop-in on the 10th for story time with local firefighter John Vajda, from our very own West Lincoln Fire Department. Fire truck tours will be available following story time. Drop-in.
Teen & All Ages Programs
Teen & All Ages Programs
Teens
Project Fashion - Smithville Branch
Alternating Fridays @ 6:00pm; September 6 to October 18
Newcomers and pros alike are welcome to learn all about sewing and fashion with experienced costumer, Sarah. In this 4 part series we will be making our own accessories, customizing shoes, designing bags and upcycling old t-shirts into something new. Recommended for teens ages 13 to 17. Registration required.
Teen Time Tuesdays - Caistorville Branch
Alternating Tuesdays @ 6:00pm; September 17 to October 29
Come to Caistorville on Tuesdays and play a plethora of new and old games, watch videos, eat snacks, listen to music or just hang out and make new friends in a teen-friendly space. Drop in.
Dungeons & Dragons - Smithville Branch
Alternating Fridays @ 3:30pm
Session #1 Dates: September 13 & 27; October 11 & 25
Session #2 Dates: September 6 & 20; October 4 & 18
Come to the library Friday afternoons and begin your fantasy adventure. All materials
are provided. Recommended for teens ages 13 to 17. Registration required.
Get Baking - Smithville Branch
Saturdays @ 2:00pm; September 14 & October 12
Get Baking! teaches teens basic baking skills while making a new, fun and tasty treat each month. In September we’ll be making apple crisps, and October’s recipe will have teens baking pull apart pizza bread. Recommended for teens ages 13 to 17. Registration required.
All Ages
Good Food Box
Place your orders for fresh and affordable boxes of produce, either in person at Smithville Branch (cash only) or online at linksforgreenerlearning.org. The deadline for orders is September 11 and October 9, with deliveries being made to Smithville Branch on September 18 and October 16.
Niagara Region Waste Management Info Booth - Smithville Branch
Tuesday September 17 @ 10:30am
Niagara Region Waste Management will be set up in the library to discuss and promote the upcoming Waste Management Strategic Plan. Residents are invited to engage in the development of the plan, ask questions and bring forth considerations for the team. Drop-in.
Spinal Health Information Session - Smithville Branch
Wednesday September 18 @ 12:30pm
Stop into our Smithville location to meet the Crawford Chiropractic team and learn how to get your back on track. Learn more about degeneration, the nervous system, how to improve your balance and more. Have more questions? The Crawford Chiropractic team will be here starting at 11:30am on September 19th with a drop-in table to hand out information and give individualized advice. Registration required.
Evening Meditation - Wellandport Branch
Alternating Thursdays @ 5:30pm; September 19 to October 17
Relax, focus and clear your mind with bi-weekly guided meditation. Registration required. Please bring your own mat or cushion.
Adult Programs
Adult Programs
Tech-Time - Smithville Branch
Tuesdays; 10:30am to 12:30pm
Not sure how to use your new device? Stuck with a tech problem that makes no sense? Contact us for a 30-minute one-on-one appointment with a library staff member. Appointment only.
Smithville Stitchers - Smithville Branch
10:30am to 4:30pm; September 4, 5, 7 & October 2, 3, 5
Beginners and skilled quilters are invited to attend this monthly social program. Registration required.
Old Book, New Look - Caistorville Branch
Tuesdays @ 6:00pm; September 10 & October 8
Find new ways to upcycle your beloved old books by taking part in beginner-friendly crafts and home décor projects. September's project is custom notebooks and in October we’ll be making book page pumpkins. Registration required.
Intro to Genealogy - Smithville Branch
Wednesday September 11 @ 2:30pm
In this interactive presentation a librarian will show you how to access our in-house use Ancestry Library Edition database, how to conduct an advanced search, as well as how to download digitized records, photos and registries. Registration required.
Seed Savers Club - Wellandport Branch
TThursdays @ 6:30pm; September 12 & October 10
Seed Savers Club is open to anyone interested in knowing more about seed saving and growing organic, heirloom food. Registration required.
Cricut Craft Club - Smithville Branch
Thursdays @ 1:00pm; September 12 & October 10
The craft club is a 2-hour monthly program that teaches a new project each month to showcase the amazing crafting ability of the Cricut Maker 3. September will feature interchangeable seasonal “Home” signs, and in October we‘ll be making glow-in-the-dark artificial pumpkins. No experience is necessary. Registration required.
Painting the Palate - Caistorville Branch
Fridays @ 1:00pm; September 13 & October 11
A monthly social art program that explores different types of painting mediums. In September we will be using paint to recreate French painter Georges Seurat’s pointillism masterpiece, The Siene at la Grande Jatte (1888). In October we will use gouache to paint a cloudy night sky. Registration required.
Coffee & Cards - Smithville Branch
Saturdays @ 10:30am; September 21, October 19 & November 16
Learn how to create handmade cards for any season! The theme for September’s class is
"Thankful, Grateful, Blessed" inspired by the spirit of Thanksgiving. In October we will be making sunflower themed cards, and in November we’ll be getting a head start on our Christmas cards. Registration required.
Adult Book Club - Smithville Branch
Mondays @ 6:30pm; September 23 & October 28
In September we will read and discuss The Battle of Britain: Canadian Airmen in their Finest Hour by Ted Barris. October’s book club meeting will discuss The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel. Registration required.
Eating For Heart Health - Smithville Branch
Thursday September 26 @ 1:30pm
Presented by registered dietician Dayna Caves from the Smithville Medical Centre.
In September we‘ll be looking at how to eat for heart health. Registration required.
Adult Programs Continued
As Seen On Pinterest - Wellandport Branch
Thursdays @ 6:00pm; September 26 & October 24
Ever wondered how you can make all those interesting crafts and home projects you see on your Pinterest boards? Come try your hand at fun, beginner-friendly crafts! Registration required.
The Cookbook Clique - Smithville Branch
Saturdays @ 3:00pm; September 28 & October 26
Have a passion for food? Join the clique! Using a different cookbook every month we’ll challenge ourselves to make something new. In September we’ll be making Chickpea Masala from Antoni in the Kitchen by Antoni Porowski. In October we’ll be cooking corned beef and root-vegetable hash with a side of johnnycakes from Martha Stewart’s book, Martha’s American Food. Registration required. Cost is $10 per person, per program (cash only). Please bring a reusable container large enough to fit two servings.
How to Register For Programs
Contact the library to register 905-957-3756 or via email at: info@westlincolnlibrary.ca. Online registration now available at https://www.eventbrite.com/o/west-lincoln-public-library-78036678533
Library Branch Info
info@westlincolnlibrary.ca; westlincolnlibrary.ca
Caistorville Branch
9549 York Street, Caistorville, ON N0A 1C0905-692-4290
Tuesday & Wednesday: 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday & Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, Monday & Thursday: Closed
Smithville Branch
177 West Street, Smithville, ON L0R 2A0905-957-3756
Monday & Friday: 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Wellandport Branch
5042 Canborough Road, Wellandport, ON L0R 2J0905-386-6792
Tuesday & Thursday: 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday & Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, Monday, Friday & Sunday: Closed
Closures: Monday September 3 (Labour Day); Monday October 14 (Thanksgiving)