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March 2026 |
Welcome to our monthly newsletter featuring all that's happening at your library.
Candle and card making at the Wardsville Library. |
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March Break at the Library |
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March Break is here!
Beginning Monday, March 16 until Saturday, March 21 join us across the county for fun programs and activities. Find events near you using our online calendar, or just drop-in to your local branch to find great books, DVDs and more! |
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Explore and Experiment with Library Kits
Try something new with Middlesex County Library! Borrow a library kit to try a new hobby, without commitment. Kits can be borrowed for 7 days and must be picked up at the loaning library. Available at select locations on a first-come, first served basis.
Explore available kits now! |
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Upcoming Closures
All Middlesex County Library branches will be closed Friday, April 3 and Monday, April 6.
Branches will be open regular hours Saturday, April 4. |
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Used Book Sales
Mark your calendar! Purchase gently used books with proceeds supporting library programs. Parkhill Library: March 16-21, all open hours
Thorndale Library: April 11-17, all open hours Ilderton Library: May 2 from 10am-12:30pm and May 5-9, all open hours Coldstream Library: Saturday, May 23, 10:00am-1:00pm
Mt. Brydges Library: Saturday, June 6, 10:00am-2:00pm Strathroy Library: June 18-20, all open hours |
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Seniors Connect: Ilderton
Seniors Connect is a series of digital literacy programs focused on learning for older adults. Each week we focus on a different technology topic, develop skills, and build confidence with devices. A limited number of iPads are available to be borrowed by program participants. registration required.
Where: Ilderton Library, 40 Heritage Drive When: Mondays at 10am, beginning April 20
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Mosquito & Tick Prevention
Join Steve Tome, Vector Borne Disease Field Technician with the Middlesex-London Health Unit to learn about various species of mosquitos and ticks found across our region. Attend in person or virtually; registration required.
Where: At the Strathroy Library, 34 Frank Street OR virtually on Zoom
When: Monday, April 13 at 6:30pm
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Infant and Child Choking and CPR Awareness Session
Join Middlesex-London Paramedic Services to review Infant and Child Choking and CPR. This interactive session will review crucial steps that can be taken in the most critical moments of an airway emergency. *This awareness session does not count as a certification* Registration required.
When: Tuesday, April 14th at 1:00pm or 7:00pm Where: Virtually on Zoom |
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The Good Sister |
Sally Hepworth |
Fern Castle works in her local library. She has dinner with her twin sister, Rose, three nights a week. And she avoids crowds, bright lights and loud noises as much as possible. Fern has a carefully structured life and disrupting her routine can be dangerous. When Rose discovers that she cannot get pregnant, Fern sees her chance to pay her sister back for everything Rose has done for her. Fern can have a baby for Rose. She just needs to find a father. Simple. Fern's mission will shake the foundations of the life she has carefully built for herself and stir up dark secrets from the past, in this quirky, rich and shocking story of what families keep hidden.
Suggested by Caralee, Newbury & Wardsville Supervisor |
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The Women of Wild Hill |
Kirsten Miller |
For generations, the Duncan women of Wild Hill have carried gifts both wondrous and dangerous. But tragedy fractured the family, scattering the sisters and leaving their legacy untended. Now Brigid, Phoebe, and Phoebe's daughter Sybil--who has never been told of the bloodline she carries--are called home. To reclaim their heritage, they must face old wounds, long-buried secrets, and the powerful ties that bind them as family.
Suggested by Karen, Komoka Branch Assistant |
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| Becky Kennedy | From Dr. Becky Kennedy, the popular psychologist known as the Millennial Parenting Whisperer,' comes a groundbreaking guide that offers a new approach to parenting as well as practical solutions.
Suggested by Meghan, Ailsa Craig Branch Assistant |
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| Ashley Winstead | Following the death of their manager, the band Future Saints is on the brink. That is, until a new music executive is sent to get them back on course--
Suggested by Kristyn, Dorchester Branch Assistant |
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| Rob Hart |
Cloud isn't just a place to work. It's a place to live. And when you're here, you'll never want to leave. A thrilling story of corporate espionage at the highest level . . . and a powerful cautionary tale about technology, runaway capitalism, and the nightmare world we are making for ourselves.
Suggested by Aimee, Technical Services Coordinator |
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| KC Davis |
A practical and gentle guide to navigating the difficult relationships that shape your life, from KC Davis, beloved therapist and bestselling author of How to Keep House While Drowning. Just as her bestseller How to Keep House While Drowning helped readers rethink their relationship with their home, so Who Deserves Your Love offers a framework for relationships--designed especially for those who feel overwhelmed, sensitive, or stuck.
Suggested by Liz, Library Services Manager |
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