John Kenneth Galbraith Library - Dutton Branch
Winter 2025 
Branch Hours 
Monday: 9:00am - 7:00pm
Tuesday: 9:00am - 7:00pm
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 9:00pm - 7:00pm
Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 2:00pm
Sunday: Closed
Holiday Closures
Family Day: 
Monday February 17th. 
 

Programming
Zumbini
Every Monday, 10:00am to 11:00am. 
For babies (0-18 months) and their parents. Zumbini combines music and movement to create the ultimate bonding experience! In partnership with the West Elgin Community Health Centre. Call or email Cindy da Costa at WECHC: cdacosta@wechc.on.ca or 519-768-1715 X2202
Let's Connect - Grow With Baby
Fourth Monday of the month, 9:30am to 11:30am.
You can meet with Nurse Debi and the Dietitian Larissa as well as get your baby weighed and measured.  
 
 
Early On “Baby Time”
Thursdays, 1:30pm to 3:30pm.
For ages 0-18 months with caregiver. Play, touch, and explore time for your little one.
Kid's Corner
Every Thursday, 10:00am to 11:00am.
An interactive program for children and caregivers from birth to 5 years old. This is a great way to introduce early literacy skills, songs and stories and so much more! 
 
After School Antics
Every Thursday, 4:30pm to 5:30pm.
A free drop in program with great crafts, activities, games, and more! Something new every single week.
For School aged kids
 
 
 
Youth Board Game Night
Fourth Monday of the month, 4:00pm to 5:00pm.
Try your hand at some classic board games. In partnership with the WECHC. 10 to 18 years. Register by email to kstoddart@wechc.on.ca 
 
Red Cross Babysitting Course
Saturday March 22, 9am-4pm at Dutton Library (Register by March 14).
This program offers basic first aid and caregiving skills for youth 11-15 years old. Participants learn how to provide care to children in a variety of ages groups and how to prevent and respond to emergencies. The course also offers youth the skills to promote themselves as babysitters to prospective families.
Cost: $65.
Ages: 11 years of age (or completion of Grade 5).
Register online at ywcaste.ca or call 519-631-9800.

 
Scrabble Fun
Last Thursday of the month at 2:00pm.
Do you like to play scrabble?
Bring a friend, meet new people and have fun!
 
 
Computer Lessons with Zoe 
Tuesdays, 4:00pm to 6:00pm.
Get help with e-mail, Microsoft apps, Facebook, internet searches, printing and more!
Call the Dutton Library at 519-762-2780 to reserve a session or drop in by chance.
Knitting and Crocheting Circle
Tuesdays weekly, 1:30 to 2:30pm.
A fun time for those who play with yarn...or anyone who wants to learn how. Bring a friend! Free!
Age: Open to all.
Registration: None.
 
Adult Crafting Workshops
Saturdays, monthly. Feb 15, Mar 15 
11:00am to 12:00pm.
Enjoy a crafty Saturday morning at the library each month. So many cool and interesting crafts to make. Cost: $2.00.
 
 
 
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Adult Book Club
Thursday Feb 4, Mar 4 at 6:00pm.
Come in, grab a copy and bring your friends for some lively discussion about the book of the month.
 
 
 
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Gateway Program
January 14 to March 7. Tuesdays & Fridays.
9:00am to 1:00pm.
Improve your math, reading, writing and/or computer Skills for FREE.
  • Prepare for secondary and/or post secondary school
  • Succeed at work
  • Prepare for the CAEC (GED replacement)
  • Pursue lifelong learning
  • Free and Flexible
  • Join anytime during the school year
Age: 19 years or older.
To learn more: Phone: (519) 452-2000 ext. 69697.
or email: gatewayprogram@tvdsb.ca
 
Blind date with a book
February 1st to 22nd
Pick a book with a wrapped cover and check it out. Each book has some clues on the wrapping to help you choose. Unwrap it when you get home for a surprise. This is a great way to discover a book or author you might have never otherwise chosen.  
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Giant Book Sale
February 6th through to February 15th
during our regular open hours
Browse our GIANT Book Sale at the Dutton Library!

Makerspace
Come to the library and use our 3D Printer, Cricut Maker or sewing machine. You can also check out our tech Grab and Go Kits that include MakeyMakey, Raspberry Pi, Arduino, Ozobots and a BBC Micro:Bit climate action kit.
 
 
 
 
 
Books2Go
Books2Go
Volunteer Visiting Library in partnership with the West Elgin Community Health Centre.

Library materials delivered to your door.
A FREE service provided in rural West Elgin including Rodney, West Lorne and Dutton-Dunwich. 
Click here for an application:
http://www.elgincounty.ca/library/books-2-go/
Ontario Parks Pass 2025
Did you know that you can borrow
Ontario Provincial Park Day Use Passes?
 
Check out a park pass and explore all the beautiful
 nature that Ontario Parks have to offer.
 
 
 
Coming Soon
Great Resources
Universal Class 
Offers lifelong learning
courses so you may learn
at your own pace.
hoopla
Borrow movies, music, audiobooks, eBooks & comics.
Press Reader
Access to more than 7,000 of the world's top newspapers and magazines.
Libby
The new one-tap reading app built by OverDrive.
CBC Corner
Your library and CBC have partnered to offer you this one-of-a-kind portal
 
MyLibrary!
Enjoy browsing library news while placing a hold on a title that's caught your eye.
Mango
Learn a new language with this easy-to-use resource.
NoveList Plus
Your one-stop guide
to great reading.
World Book Online
 is a verified digital resource for grades pre-K through high school.
 
 
John Kenneth Galbraith Library
236 Shackleton Street
Dutton, Ontario N0L 1J0
519-762-2780

www.elgincounty.ca/library