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January 2025 |
Welcome to our monthly newsletter featuring all that's happening at your library. |
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Know someone who needs a warm place to spend time? Your local Middlesex County Library has comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, public computers and device charging. Everyone is welcome!
If you, or someone you know, is in need of financial, food or housing assistance in Middlesex County, check Middlesex Family Connections for resources or contact Middlesex County Community Navigator Josh Smith for assistance.
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PA Day Programs
Many of our branches are offering programs or activities on the January 17th PA Day. Please note that some programs might run at specific times or require registration. To learn what's happening near you, visit our online event calendar or contact your local branch.
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Seniors Connect
The Seniors Connect series of virtual programs are focused on learning and creating for adults 60 and older. Supplies for all programs are provided by the library, and will be made available for pick-up at your local branch. A limited number of iPads are available to be borrowed by program participants. Visit our website to learn more! |
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ASL Now Available from Mango
We are excited to offer our patrons access to ASL Inside through Mango Languages! To get started, login to the Mango Languages app or website and select American Sign Language from the language list.
New to Mango? Try our Getting Started guide. |
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Family Literacy Day
Family Literacy Day takes place every January 27th to raise awareness about the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family.
To find resources and activity suggestions for celebrating Family Literacy Day (including a virtual visit with Barbra Reid) visit ABC Life Literacy Canada. |
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Family Day is February 17
Join us on Family Day! Select branches will be open special hours and offering a Family Storytime at 10:30am, followed by an EarlyON led activity at 11:00am. Open 10:00am-2:00pm: Dorchester, Glencoe, Komoka, Lucan and Parkhill*. Open 9:00am-2:00pm: Strathroy
*The EarlyON activity will not be available in Parkhill. |
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Is your child entering into Kindergarten in September 2025? We have two programs intended to support you and your child in successfully transitioning to school. Both programs require registration. Visit our online event calendar for dates and locations, and to register. Questions? Email earlyon@middlesex.ca for more information.
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Kinder Connect
Meet new friends, participate in fun & engaging activities, enjoy songs & stories and ask educators questions about successfully transitioning to kindergarten. Early developmental screening also available with trained staff.
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Ready Set Learn
A four week program that offers a variety of activities that will support your child in transitioning to school. As well, caregivers are able to engage in conversations with our educator on a variety of learning and development topics. |
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Click on the book cover to place a hold. |
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| Jennifer Close |
When Bud, the founder of JP Sullivan's, drops dead, everyone in the Sullivan family finds themselves doubting all they hold dear, in this unputdownable comedy of manners about three generations of a Chicago restaurant family and the deep-fried love that feeds them.
Suggested by Katy, Lucan Branch Assistant |
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| Haruki Murakami |
Explores a familiar town where a Dream Reader interprets dreams, and shadows detach from their owners, weaving a love story, a quest, and an ode to books and libraries into a parable reflecting the complexities of post-pandemic life.
Suggest by Laura, Acting Library Technologies Specialist |
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| Cher |
Cher: The Memoir, Part One follows her extraordinary beginnings through childhood to meeting and marrying Sonny Bono--and reveals the highly complicated relationship that made them world-famous, but eventually drove them apart. Cher: The Memoir reveals the daughter, the sister, the wife, the lover, the mother, and the superstar. It is a life too immense for only one book.
Suggested by Karen, Komoka Branch Assistant |
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| Nancy Birtwhistle |
We all want to do our best for our homes and the planet, but it's often hard to find the time and energy to think of alternatives. Nancy Birtwhistle makes it easy with 101 indispensable tips, ideas and recipes that will help you to live a more eco-friendly life without giving up on any home comforts. This practical book is the ultimate guide to reducing your environmental impact while saving you time and money.
Suggested by Liz, Public Services Coordinator |
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| Blu-Ray |
Explore a new perspective from the Star Wars galaxy, focusing on Cassian Andor's journey to discover the diļ¬erence he can make. The series brings forward the tale of the burgeoning rebellion against the Empire and how people and planets became involved.
Suggested by Andrew, Strathroy Branch Assistant
Looking for more Disney+ series on Blu-Ray? See what we have available! |
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