West Lorne Library: West Lorne Library eNewsletter Fall 2021

West Lorne Library Fall 2021

New! Branch Hours
Sunday & Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 10:00am - 6:00pm

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday: 3pm-7pm

Friday: 10:00am - 4:00pm

Saturday: 10am-1pm

Autumn leaves don't fall, they fly. They take their time and wander on this their only chance to soar." - Delia Owens

Take and Bake

Check out what the fun is about! Pick up a Take and Bake Kit in Branch while supplies last!

Find crafty materials inside to create and play!

STEAM Maker Kit

Further your investigations into Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math! Each kits includes materials, instructions, questions and resources to keep the learning going! Ages 8-12

Celebrate Science Literacy Week with Events, Books & Science! September 20-27, 2021

Science Literacy Week showcases the many ways kids and families can explore and enjoy the diversity of Canadian science. This year's theme is Climate. Different climates define Canada’s regions and influence the people, plants and animals that live within them. Explore how climates have evolved, how changes have impacted our lives, and how our climates might change in the future.

Learn more by visiting: http://www.scienceliteracy.ca

Climate change : the science behind melting glaciers and warming oceans : with hands-on science activities
by Joshua Sneideman

Explaining the reason why climate is changing rapidly in today’s world, affecting ecosystems and weather, a middle school reference provides engaging facts, links to online primary sources and up-to-date recommendations for making a difference. Simultaneous. Illustrations.

I am the storm
by Jane Yolen

The Caldecott Medal-winning author of Owl Moon and her daughter introduce children to four distinct weather emergencies, including a tornado, a blizzard, a forest fire and a hurricane, while sharing comforting stories from families who prepared against and survived catastrophic storms. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.

Get Started at CULTUREDAYS.CA
Experience arts and culture in new and exciting ways. Join us for our 12th annual celebration
of creativity all across Canada—indoors, outdoors and online.

Give thanks : you can reach out and spread joy!
by Naomi Shulman

"Give Thanks offers simple ways kids can be aware of the gifts at hand in their lives - and reap the feel-good benefits. The book features 50 simple activity prompts, from starting a gratitude journal and taking a thankfulness walk to playing gratitude games at the dinner table"

I want to thank you : how a year of gratitude can bring joy and meaning in a disconnected world
by Gina Hamadey Bergman

This inspiring book, drawing on the author’s year of discovery as well as interviews with experts, reveals how expressing gratitude – on heartfelt note at a time – can make you a happier person, heal complicated relationships and reconnect you with the people you love.

Ontario Public Library Week October 17-23, 2021
In October, we raise awareness of the valuable role that libraries play our in lives. Learn more about what's available to you with your library card! Browse the catalogue, discover new titles, check out the #ecl Book Gossip, awards or genre newsletters by clicking on Books, Movies & More. If you're looking for online resources, click on Digital Library to find out more about apps, online reading, entertainment, learning and podcasts. We also offer other great Services like suggest a purchase, computers, wifi and printing. One card can change everything!

Honour and Remember

Every year, at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, we gather in memorial parks, community halls, workplaces, schools and homes to stand in honour of all who have fallen and to acknowledge the courage of those who still serve. Learn more about Remembrance Day

We Will Remember Them : The Story of Remembrance
by S. Williams

Every year, crowds of people come together to remember the men and women who fought and died in wars. This beautifully illustrated non-fiction book explains to children why it's so important to remember those we have lost in wars.

Celebrate the Winter Holidays...and snuggle up with a good book!
The West Lorne Library is closed from December 24th, 2021 at 1pm until Tuesday January 4th, 2022 at 10am. See you in 2022!

Good Housekeeping the Best-ever Cookie Book : 175 Tested-'til-perfect Recipes for Crispy, Chewy & Ooey-gooey Treats
by Jane Francisco

The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen editors provide their most delicious cookie recipes from Drop Cookies to Bars, Blondies and Brownies with a special chapter on holiday treats like Chinese Almond Cookies, Hamantaschen, Nan-e Berenji and Coffin Sandwich Cookies. Illustrations.

A year of everyday wonders
by Cheryl B. Klein

The author of Wings and the illustrator of Shelter playfully explore the impact of time and the seasons on new experiences, depicting small milestone moments, from a first haircut to a first ice-cream cone, that evolve throughout a childhood. Illustrations.

Mobile Delivery for Homebound Patrons
Elgin County Libray in partnership with the West Elgin Community Health Centre (WECHC) and VON Canada offers Books 2 Go, a FREE service that delivers library materials to those in need.

Who is eligible?