NOVEMBER PROGRAMS 2016
MORNING STORYTIME
Fun and entertaining stories for children 1 to 4 years old with a caregiver. This program helps
build language skills and enrich the imagination.
Fontainebleau
Tuesday, November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • 6 to 23 mths
10:15 - 11:45 am
For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5000.
Forest Glade
Thursday, November 3, 10, 17, 24 • 10:30-11:00am
To register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5400.
Budimir
Thursday, November 3, 10, 17, 24 • 11:00-11:30am. Ages 3 to 6
To register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 3300.
Sandwich
Thursday, November 10, 17, 24 • 11:00 - 11:30 am
For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 7700.
Central
Monday, November 7, 14, 21, 28 • 10:00-11:00 am
To register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 4579.
Riverside
Saturday, November 5, 12, 19, 26 • 11:00-11:45 am
For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 6620.
BABY STORYTIME
A program designed for infants 0 to 18 months with a caregiver. Enjoy sharing rhymes, songs and stories with your child.
Remington Park
Tuesday, November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • 10:30 - 11:30 am
To register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5500.
Budimir
Wednesday, November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • 11:00 am - Noon
To register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 3300.
Fontainebleau
Thursday, November 3, 10, 17, 24 •10:15 - 10:45 am. Ages 6 - 23 mths
To register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5000.
BABY SIGNS STORYTIME
Central
Thursday, November 3, 10, 17, 24 • 10:00 - 10:45 am
Enjoy the benefits of learning baby sign language, encourage bonding, promote early speech and language development. Ages 0 to 12 months with a caregiver. For information call 519-255-6770-Ext. 4579.
CELEBRATING CANADIAN WRITERS
Central
Tuesday, November 1 • 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Tonight we are reading stories written by Canadian writers Michael Kusugak and Chris Cotter. Related activities will follow. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 4579.
PAINTING PRACTICE
Central
Tuesday, November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Each week in November week will be learning a new painting style. Supplies provided. Please remember to wear clothing for painting. Ages 3 to 13 with a caregiver. To register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 4579.
CRAFTY CREATIONS
Sandwich
Tuesday, November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Tuesdays after school is time to be creative at the library. Drop in between 3:30 and 5:00 for a new craft each week. Ages 6 and up. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 7700.
MOVIE NIGHT
Remington Park
Wednesday, November 2 • 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Enjoy watching a movie while munching on some popcorn and refreshments. Ages 5 to 13. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5500.
HOMEWORK CLUB
Budimir
Wednesday, November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • 4:00 - 5:00 pm
For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 3300.
Bridgeview
Thursday, November 10, 17 • 2:40 - 3:40 pm
For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 2200.
Come join our after school homework help club.
REMEMBRANCE DAY CRAFT
Bridgeview
Thursday, November 3 • 2:40 - 3:40 pm
To remember Remembrance Day we like to make egg carton wreaths in our after school crafternoon. All ages are welcome, with a caregiver. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 2200.
BURLAP OWLS
Remington Park
Saturday, November 5 • 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Have a hoot making these rustic looking owls. Ages 7 to 14. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5500.
PUFFY PAINT PARTY
Fontainebleau
Saturday, November 5 • 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Paint and party! Make new friends while using our library made puffy paint to create your very own work of art. Ages 6 and up. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5000.
AFTER SCHOOL COLOURING AND CRAFTING
Forest Glade
Monday, November 7, 14, 28 • 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Relax and unwind with some colouring and crafting. All ages. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5400.
CURSIVE WRITING CLUB
Budimir
Tuesday, November 8, 22 • 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Learn some of the basics of cursive writing and have fun with hands on writing related activities. Ages 7 to 12. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 3320.
STUNNING SILHOUETTES
Fontainebleau
Wednesday, November 9 • 3:30 - 4:30 -pm
Learn about silhouettes while using a variety of old magazines to create your beautiful work of art. Ages 6 and up. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5000.
GERONIMO STILTON CELEBRATION
Forest Glade
Wednesday, November 9 • 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Join us at the library for a Geronimo Stilton themed celebration. We will read a chapter from one of the Geronimo Stilton’s books and also complete a newspaper scavenger hunt. To register call
519-255-6770, Ext. 5400.
ROCK TROLLS
Remington Park
Wednesday, November 9 • 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Enter the mystical world of trolls and make your very own! Ages 7 to 12. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5500.
SCAREDY SQUIRREL GOES TO STORYTIME
Remington Park
Saturday, November 12 • 10:30 - 11:15 am
Join us for some stories, songs and a craft and help Scaredy Squirrel conquer his fear of books. Ages 3 to 7. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5500.
EXPRESS YOUR INNER ARTIST
Fontainebleau
Saturday, November 12, 26 • 11:00 am - Noon
Get crafty, create and paint different pieces of art. Ages 7 and up. Children under 10 with a caregiver. To register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5000.
CHILDREN’S CHESS, X-BOX LEGO & BOARD GAME CLUB
Central
Saturday, November 12, 26 • 1:00 - 3:45 pm
Children and teen volunteers meet to learn to play chess. X-box games, Duplo Lego and a variety of board games are also available. Ages 4 to 12. To register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 4579.
HOMEWORK HELP AND COMPUTER CLUB
Central
Saturday, November 12, 26 • 2:15 - 3:15 pm
Under staff direction, children are matched up with a teen volunteer. Help with homework is provided, computers are available. On special days there will be computer classes. Ages 5 to 12. To register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 4579.
FANTASTIC BEASTS & WHERE TO FIND THEM
Central
Saturday, November 12•2:00 - 4:00 pm
Monsters, Dragons, Book covers that eat and more can be found at the library. Join us and learn about these creatures and beasts by reading, acting and doing crafts. Ages 4 to 12. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 4579.
FAMILY COLOURING FUN
Bridgeview
Saturday, November 19 • 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Children and their caregivers are all welcome to join us at the library for this awesome colouring program. We will provide colouring equipment, you provide the creativity. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 2200.
SUPERHERO SATURDAY
Fontainebleau
Saturday, November 19 • 2:00 -3:30 pm
Join us for some superhero fun! Create your favourite superhero’s mask and take part in competitive superhero bingo. Ages 6 and up. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5000.
TAKE & BAKE SALT-DOUGH CRAFTS
Seminole
Saturday, November 19 • 2:30 - 3:30 pm
Come by the library to craft some fantastic salt-dough decorations that you can take home and let “cook”. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 8800.
FANCY FEATHER PAINTING
Fontainebleau
Wednesday, November 23 • 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Use your imagination to create a colourful painted feather. Attach the finished product to your hat or your pen. Either way you’ll be fancy! Ages 6 and up. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5000.
K’NEX CLUB
Budimir
Saturday, November 26 • 11:00 am - Noon
Join us as we play with K’NEX to build some awesome structures. To register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 3300.
MAKING PAPER WREATHS
Central
Saturday, November 26 • 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Make beautiful paper wreaths of your favourite thing. Winter, dinosaurs, superheroes, princesses and more. Just in time for winter and the holiday season. Ages 4 to 12 with a caregiver. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 4579.
THE KIDS WONDER CLUB
Fontainebleau
Wednesday, November 30 • 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Learn a new skill or art. You won`t know what it is until you get here. Ages 6 and up. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5000.
‘TWEEN & TEEN
SQUISH THE STRESS AWAY
Fontainebleau
Wednesday, November 2 • 3:30 - 4:30 pm
School got you stressed out? Learn some strategies for coping with stress and make your very own colourful stress ball. Ages 11 and up. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5000.
WPL WATTPAD WARRIORS
Riverside
Wednesday, November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30•6:30 - 7:30 pm
Check out our new profile @WplWarriors on Wattpad. Meet up with us at the library to become a member and join in on the Wattpad fun. Bring your tablet or phone if you have one. Enter contests, critique peer work, edit with friends and publish your stories online. Members must be 13 or older to create a Wattpad profile. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 6620.
AFTER SCHOOL CLUB
Fontainebleau
Thursday, November 3, 10, 17, 24
Monday, November 7, 14, 21, 28 • 3:30 - 4:30 pm
After school club for children ages 10 and up. Help plan special activities for Mondays, game day and Thursdays and get crafty. To register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5000.
SHREK, ARTHUR, SNOOPY,
WRINKLE IN TIME & TOM SAWYER
Central
Tuesday, November 8 • 5:00 - 6:45 pm
What do these have I common? All the author/creators of these books have birthdays in November. Join us as we read and do activities related to the creative works of these writers. Ages 8 to 12. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 4579.
TEEN ADVISORY GROUP
Budimir
Wednesday, November 9 • 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Join our Teen Advisory Group. We’re looking for teens, ages 13 to 17 to share ideas and activities each month and to write to our teen blog. Every other month is book club month. To register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 3320.
NATIONAL NOVEL WRITING MONTH
Central
Tuesday, November 15, 22, 29 • 5:00 - 6:45 pm
Join this writing club for kids. We are working on your great stories and trying to make a novel. Bring your stories, poems, illustrations or ideas for stories. All supplies provided. Ages 6 to 12. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 4579.
IT’S A DISASTER
Fontainebleau
Wednesday, November 16 • 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Learn about some great disasters that impacted the world. We’ll work as a team to create a small scale erupting volcano. Ages 8 and up. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5000.
‘TWEEN SCENE
Remington Park
Thursday, November 17 • 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Do you have a flair for the dramatic? Check out this after school club for acting, interacting and more. Ages 8 to 14. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5500.
SCIENCE & TECH CLUB
Budimir
Saturday, November 19 • 10:00 -11:00 am
Explore the world of science and technology while participating in fun activities as part of the library’s Science and Tech Club. Ages 8 to 12. To register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 3300.
WOODLAND CORK GNOMES
Remington Park
Saturday, November 19 • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Join us as we create a magical forest of diminutive gnome ornaments. Ages 7 to 14. For information call 519-255-67770, Ext. 5500.
ACORN ANTICS
Remington Park
Wednesday, November 23 • 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Have some fun and create amazing artwork using acorns. Ages 7 to 12. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5500.
39 CLUES BOOK CLUB
Seminole
Wednesday, November 23 • 6:45 - 7:45 pm
Join the adventure. This monthly book club will discuss and participate in different activities surrounding the many different worlds of the “39 Clues”. To register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 8800.
SCIENTASTIC LAB
Bridgeview
Thursday, November 24 • 2:40 - 3:40 pm
You are invited to learn new science experiments at the library. Easy and fun activities for children ages 5 to 12. To register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 2200.
HOLIDAY TREE BUILDING CHALLENGE
Remington Park
Saturday, November 26 • 2:00 - 3:30 pm
How many ornaments can your tree hold? This is the goal as you use a variety of materials to design the sturdiest glitziest holiday tree. Ages 7 to 14. For information call 519-255-67770, Ext. 5500.
SATURDAY MOVIE AND POPCORN
Bridgeview
Saturday, November 26 • 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Come join us for an afternoon of movies and popcorn. Great for the whole family! For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 2200.
DECK THE HALLS
Remington Park
Wednesday, November 30 • 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Christmas is almost here. Create your very own Christmas decorations. Ages 7 to 12. Limit 15.
To register 519-255-6770, Ext. 5500.
ADULTS
ADULT LITERACY PROGRAM
All Branches
Do you need to upgrade your reading, writing, or math skills? We can help! We offer small group classes or one-on-one tutoring for adults who want to improve their literacy skills. We also offer deaf literacy classes. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 4460.
STAYING BETWEEN THE LINES:ADULT COLOURING
Join us and you'll find your inner artist and make some new friends.
Fontainebleau
Tuesday, November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5000.
Sandwich
Wednesday, November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • 1:00-2:00 pm
For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 7700.
Riverside
Thursday, November 3, 10, 17, 24 • 10:30 - 11:30 am
For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 6600.
Central
Friday, November 4, 11, 18, 25 • 10:30 - 11:30 am
For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 4579.
Budimir
Wednesday, November 30 • 7:00 - 8:00 pm
For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 3320.
LET’S TALK ENGLISH
Improve your listening and speaking skills, make new friends and exciting conversations, light refreshments.
Bridgeview
Tuesday, November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • 3:30 - 4:30 pm
For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 2200.
Central
Wednesday, November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • 6:00-8:00 pm
For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 4579.
Budimir
Monday, November 7, 14, 21, 28 • 6:00 - 8:00 pm
For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 3320.
CENTRAL BOOK CLUB
Central
Tuesday, November 1 • 6:00 - 7:00 pm
It’s no mystery treat our readers love mysteries. The novel up for discussion is the latest Thomas Lynley procedural, entitled, “A Banquet of Consequences” by Elisabeth George. We meet in the lower level auditorium, for tea, cookies. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 4434.
RAVE REVIEWS
Central
Wednesday, November 2 • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Come join the library staff over tea and a lively discussion as they share some of their favourite reads, both fiction and non-fiction. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 4434.
ADULT SENSORY READING CIRCLE
Budimir
Wednesday, November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • 2:00-3:00 pm
For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 4404.
Riverside
Tuesdays, November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • 10:30-11:30 am
For Information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 6600
Join us for a fun sensory storytime for adults with special needs. Our storytime will include stories, songs, movement and art. For adults with special needs and a support person.
MEN 2 MEN BOOK CLUB
Central
Thursday, November 3 • 6:00 - 8:00 pm
A book club aiming to highlight queer male literature every 6 weeks to talk about a diverse
range of books from classics to new releases. Our meetings will include some book discussions
and some socializing over tea and treats. Feel free to bring along a title you’d like to share with the group. To register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 4434.
FAMILY KNIT/LOOMING CLUB
Central
Saturday, November 4 • 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Fontainebleau
Saturday, November 12 • 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Join us in creating cute baby hats for donation to local hospitals with LeeLee Hats. Those who don't know how to knit will be taught the fun technique of looming. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 3310.
SENIORS VOLUNTEERING AT THE LIBRARY
Budimir
Friday, November 4 • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Riverside
Thursday, November 17 • 11:00 am - Noon
Monday, October 24 • 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Central
Monday, November 21 • 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Saturday, October 29 • 11:00 am - Noon
Attention community minded retirees/seniors, we have exciting volunteer opportunities within our Accessibility department just for you. Join us for an information session, light refreshments to be provided. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 4404.
RIVERSIDE CHESS CLUB
Riverside
Saturday, November 5, 12, 19, 26 • Noon - 4:30 pm
Tuesday, November 1, 8, 22 15, 29 • 6:00 - 8:30 pm
A chess club for all ages and levels.
For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 6600.
LISTEN TO THIS
Budimir
Saturday, November 5 • 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Love to listen and talk about music? Join us at “listen to this”, a record listening club. Once a month the group will meet to listen and discuss a specific album.
HOME SCHOOL CO-OP GROUP
Riverside
Monday, November 7, 14, 21, 28 • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Meet weekly with other parents, caregivers and children who are home schooled. Adults can mingle and share ideas while students participate in weekly activities or assignments. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 6620.
NATIONAL NOVEL WRITING MONTHGROUP MEETINGS
Central
Monday, November 7, 14, 21, 28 • 5:00 - 8:00 pm. Writers are invited to join the challenge to write a book during National Novel Writing Month. We meet at Central. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 4579.
APPS FOR SENIORS
Riverside
Wednesday, November 9 • 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Each month we`ll explore a few Apps that we think you`ll enjoy and we`ll open up the floor for you to share some of your favourites with the group. Beginners welcome. To register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 4424.
SHORT STORY CLUB
Riverside
Monday, November 14 • 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Discover the gems of the short story form. This month, Kipling’s “The Gardener”. To register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 6600.
BUDIMIR BOOK CLUB
Budimir
Tuesday, November 15 • 3:00 - 4:00 pm
This book club will meet every month to have a lively discussion over books and tea. The club is currently at capacity so please call to inquire if there are any open spots. For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 3310.
BOOKS AND BREWS BOOK CLUB
Rino’s Kitchen
Tuesday, November 15 • 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Join us the third Tuesday of each month for a brand new Windsor Public Library book club at Rino’s Kitchen. Enjoy delicious eats and drinks while we discuss our monthly selection. To register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 4434.
BY THE RIVER
Riverside
Wednesday, November 16 • 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Meet and hear talented local writers read from their work. A variety of Canadian publishers will also be displaying. All are welcome. For information call
519-255-6770, Ext. 6600.
BOOK CLUB CLASSICS
Budimir
Wednesday, November 16 • 7:00 - 8:00 pm
A lively and informal discussion of classic and renowned novels from past years. A great place to discuss Dickens, talk about Twain and to meet a new friend. To register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 3300.
FAMILY VINTAGE RECIPE BOOK
Budimir
Thursday, November 17 • 3:30 - 4:00 pm
Handcraft your own recipe book and have fun
creating a beautiful vintage keepsake for your family. Bring your favourite family recipes, pictures and creative imagination. For information call 519-255-6770. Ext. 3321.
STORIES OF SANDWICH
Sandwich
Saturday November 19 • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Share in the rich and vibrant history of Olde Sandwich Towne.
Come in and listen, or share your own stories while enjoying some light refreshment.
For information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 7700.
ADULT GRAPHIC NOVEL BOOK CLUB
Budimir
Wednesday, November 23 • 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Want to read some of the best graphic novels and engage in a lively discussion with other comic book enthusiasts? Join the Adult Graphic Novel Book
Club! Anyone 18 and up is welcome. To register
call 519-255-6770, Ext. 3300.
FOREST GLADE BOOK CLUB
Forest Glade
Thursday, November 24 • 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Join us at the library every month to read a new book, engage in a lively discussion and socialize. This month we will be reading, “The Light Between Oceans” by M.L. Stedman. To register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5400.
REMINGTON READS BOOK CLUB
Remington Park
Thursday, November 24 • 5:00 - 5:45 pm
Join us for our monthly book discussion. This month’s title is, “The Girls” by Lori Lansens. Visit
the library to pick up your copy. To register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5500.
APP CAFÉ
Bridgeview
Monday, November 28 • 4:00 - 5:00 pm
To register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 2200.
Budimir
Tuesday, November 29 • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
To register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 4424.
A workshop series for adults who would like to
learn more about, apps, social media and mobile technologies. Whether you’re just starting out or you’re an experienced user, join us to connect with peers in an informal and relaxed learning session.
CENTRAL TECH HUB
TEEN TECH TIME
Wednesday, November 2, 9, 16, 30 •3:30 - 4:30 pm