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Author Donald Hair at Wyoming Library

Wyoming, ON – London author Donald Hair will be at the Wyoming Library reading from his book Souwesto Lives, on Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at 1:30 p.m.

"The book tells the history of southwestern Ontario through the lives of the author's parents, John Hair and Alice Runnalls," says Shirley Deelstra, Branch Coordinator. "The story brings to light the character of the region and the society and culture of the people who lived there during that time period."

The author's father John Hair served on...

Free Comic Book Day at Lambton County Library

Wyoming, ON – Lambton County Library is celebrating Free Comic Book Day Saturday, May 5, 2018. Residents are invited to drop into their local library to pick up a comic book, supplied by Future Pastimes of Sarnia.

"The comic books are from a selection of specially printed comics intended for Free Comic Book Day and are free of charge," says Lise Babcock, Children's Services Coordinator. "This year the comics include Overwatch, Riverdale, Legend of Korra, as well as Pokemon, Disney Princesses and...

New design centre added to Sarnia Library Makerspace

Wyoming, ON - Sarnia Library's Makerspace has added a Design Centre, with many new technologies and software programs, to its collection. The addition is funded through the Government of Ontario's Improving Library Digital Services Grant.

Included is a 3D Scanner; a Wacom Tablet with 3D capabilities; a photo scanner to digitize photos, slides and negatives; and audio visual equipment which includes an audio recorder and camera. A computer software package, Adobe Creative Cloud, is also available...

Call for submissions to the Art Show of Miniatures at Forest Library

Forest, ON – Forest Library invites artists to submit miniature art works to the library's Art Show of Miniatures, by May 26, 2018. The theme of the art show is 'The Garden' and submitted pieces will be on display for the month of June to coincide with National Garden Week and Canada's National Garden Days. Pieces can be in any medium but must be 4" x 6" or less.

"Gardens are full of beauty and creativity and this art show will be an inspiration to the community for those who garden and those who...

Council Highlights - April 4, 2018

Wyoming, ON – At its regular meeting Wednesday, April 4, 2018, Lambton County Council:

• Heard presentations from the Sarnia-Lambton Chamber of Commerce, Magic Realty, and Mr. Alex Jongsma regarding the future of the County's Vacancy Rebate Program.
• Approved the continuation of the County's Vacancy Rebate Program for two years.
• Heard a presentation from the Lambton Children's Safety Village regarding financial assistance with building the Safety Village at the Lorne C. Henderson Conservation area and...