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September 2025 |
Welcome to our monthly newsletter featuring all that's happening at your library.
A fairy door craft made at the Thorndale Library. |
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Storytime at Middlesex County Library |
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Middlesex County Library's storytime programs are a fun and engaging way for children and their caregivers to learn, laugh, and grow together. Each interactive session is thoughtfully designed to support the six key components of early literacy, helping to lay the foundation for future reading success.
Many of our branches offer regular, drop-in family storytimes—no registration required. We welcome children and their parents or caregivers to come and share in the joy of reading together. To find a storytime near you, visit our website.
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ConnectMyHealth Registration Sessions
ConnectMyHealth provides you with an online, single access channel to view your health records from participating hospitals in Southwestern Ontario. Staff from ConnectMyHealth will be at the Strathroy Library to answer questions and help you register for the portal. Register for one of two sessions, then drop-in anytime during the two hour window.
Session One: Tuesday, October 21 from 10:00am to 12:00pm Register for session one now!
Session Two: Tuesday, October 21 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm Register for session two now! |
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I Am Middlesex
The I Am Middlesex campaign is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate immigrants who are making a meaningful impact in Middlesex County — whether through leadership, volunteerism, community building, education, business, or cultural contributions. Do you know an immigrant living in Middlesex County whose story deserves to be shared and celebrated?
Nominate them for this year’s campaign! |
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Tick and Mosquito Protection
Interested in Mosquito & Tick Protection? Join Steve Tomé, Vector Borne Disease Field Technician with the Middlesex-London Health Unit to learn how to keep your family safe.
When: Wednesday, September 17 at 7:00pm
Where: On Zoom, the link will be shared before the event
Register online now! |
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Thanksgiving Closure
All Middlesex County Library branches will be closed on Monday, October 13 for Thanksgiving. |
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County Food Drive
Donations pour in during the holidays, but our local food banks struggle to keep their shelves stocked throughout the year. Donate non-perishable, unexpired food at your local Middlesex County Library branch and help keep our community fed! Donations accepted until October 31. |
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National Seniors Day on October 1st is an occasion for all Canadians to celebrate older adults - whether a parent, a co-worker, a neighbour or a friend.
Join Middlesex County Library in celebrating the seniors in our communities with a month of special programs. From yoga to guest speakers, to crafts and social get-togethers, there is something for everyone! Learn about events by visiting your local branch, downloading our Celebrating Seniors PDF calendar or exploring our online calendar.
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Books Rock Contest
Pick up a paint kit at your local branch to decorate a rock with a literary theme, such as a quote, book cover, or an inspiration. Completed rocks can be returned to any branch to enter the contest. Runs October 1-31. |
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Tales and Trails
During the month of October all 8 Tales and Trails locations will be featuring resources and activities for Seniors, alongside intergenerational artwork created by library patrons.
Visit our website to find a trail near you! |
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Seniors Connect: Strathroy
Seniors Connect, is a free 5-week digital literacy series designed just for seniors, offered by Middlesex County Library. Each week, we’ll explore a different tech topic in a relaxed, friendly setting—perfect for learning at your own pace. When: Thursdays, 9:30am – 11:30am. Begins October 23
Where: Strathroy Library
Need a device? A limited number of iPads are available to borrow during the program!
Registration is required. Call 519-245-1290 or register online now. |
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Virtual Urgent Care 101
Come join Phil, the Children’s Digital Navigator from London Health Sciences Centre, to learn about Virtual Urgent Care services for you, your family and loved ones. The Virtual Care program connects you virtually to a Nurse Practitioner for timely access for non life-threatening health issues that require urgent medical attention.
This information session will be held during the regularly scheduled Dorchester Play & Learn on Wednesday, October 1 from 9-11 am at the Dorchester Library. |
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September Check & Connect Clinics
Check & Connect clinics provide a supportive space where you can work with an early childhood educator to check in on your child’s development in key areas such as communication, social skills, motor skills, and problem-solving.
Free and open to all families! Check & Connect drop-in clinics are offered during regularly scheduled Play & Learn and Baby Time programs. |
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Monday, Sept 15 – Lucan Library
9–11 a.m. | Children 0–6 years
1–3 p.m. | Infants 0–12 months
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Wednesday, Sept 17 - Dorchester
Library 9–11 a.m. | Children 0–6 years
River Heights 1-3 pm | Infants 0-12 months
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Thursday, Sept 18 – Strathroy Library
9–11 a.m. | Children 0–6 years
1–3 p.m. | Infants 0–12 months
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Friday, Sept 19 – Komoka Library
9–11 a.m. | Children 0–6 years
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Monday, Sept 22 – Glencoe Library
9–11 a.m. | Children 0–6 years
1–3 p.m. | Infants 0–12 months
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Wednesday, Sept 24–Mt Brydges Library
9–11 a.m. | Children 0–6 years
1–3 p.m. | Infants 0–12 months
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Thursday, Sept 25 – River Heights
1–4 p.m. | Children 0–6 years
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Friday, Sept 26 – Thorndale Library
9–11 a.m. | Children 0–6 years
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Click on the book cover to place a hold. |
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| Jason Rekulak |
Frank Szatowski is shocked when his daughter, Maggie, calls him for the first time in three years. He's even more surprised when she invites him to her upcoming wedding. Frank is ecstatic, and determined to finally make things right. He arrives to find that the wedding is at a private estate-very secluded, very luxurious, very much out of his league. It seems that Maggie failed to mention that she's marrying Aidan Gardner, the son of a famous tech billionaire. Frank needs to know more about this family his daughter is marrying into, but if he pushes too hard, he could lose Maggie forever.
Suggested by Doug, Ailsa Craig and Parkhill Supervisor |
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| Mariah Blake | A landmark investigation of the chemical industry's decades-long campaign to hide the devastating effects of "forever chemicals," told through the story of a small town on the frontline of an epic public health crisis.
Suggested by Victoria, Library Assistant |
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| Sandra Boynton | By the Grammy-nominated creator of Philadelphia Chickens, an illustrated songbook depicting her signature silly animals.
Suggested by Lianna, Strathroy Branch Assistant |
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| Emily Gravett |
Pete the Badger is choosing a delicious recipe from his new fruit cookbook when his peace is interrupted by a teeny tiny fly. The fly becomes a swarm and soon all the animals are being bothered by bugs and insects of all kinds – so they help Pete capture every single one. But . . . disaster! Now nobody's around to clean up the poo, and come autumn, there's not a berry or a cherry to be found. Will Pete and the other animals learn their lesson and restore order to the forest?
Suggested by Shauna, Child & Youth Librarian |
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| Genevieve Wheeler |
A young American living in London with great friends and strong ambitions falls in love with a charming Englishman who is not as invested in the relationship as she is, resulting in a mental health crisis.
Suggested by Jaime, Ilderton Branch Assistant
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Struggling to fit in at his new school after being expelled for his treatment of Auggie Pullman, Julian is visited by his grandmother and is transformed by the compassionate and heroic story of her attempts to escape Nazi-occupied France during WWII.
Suggested by Anne, Lucan Branch Assistant |
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