Lambton County Library offers free events for Culture Days

Wyoming, ON – Lambton County Library is celebrating Culture Days from September 22 to October 19 with several free programs.

 “Culture Days is a nationwide initiative that brings together artists, community groups, and institutions to offer free arts and cultural experiences to the public,” said Vanitia Campbell, Public Services Coordinator – Youth Programs and Outreach.  “Culture Days provides an opportunity to connect with our community through sharing traditions and history.”

 
This year’s special Culture Days programs include:

• Indigenous Storytime
  Tuesday, September 26 – 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. at Sarnia Library
  For ages 3+
  Participate in this interactive story time that will begin with a welcome song with Grandmother Drum and include a reading of "With Our Orange Hearts" by Phyllis Webstadt and Emily Kewageshig. Children will have a chance to try out the drum and participate in a colouring activity. 

• Kimchi Tasting with Jiak
  Wednesday, September 27- 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Sarnia Library
  For ages 18+
  Lo-Anne will talk about the cultural significance of kimchi, the process of making it, and participants will taste different varieties of kimchi during this experience. 
  
  
• Paint Night with Moses Lunham
  Thursday, October 5 – 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Thedford Library
  For ages 14+
  Create your own painting with step-by-step instructions from Moses Lunham, an artist from Kettle and Stony Point First Nation.
  
  

• The Great War in Colour with Andrew Robertshaw
  Thursday, October 19 – 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Sarnia Library Theatre
  For ages 14+  
  Learn about the history of the Great War from military historian and world war expert, Andrew Robertshaw.
  
  

 To learn more about these programs and other events at Lambton County Library, visit lclibray.ca. To find more free Culture Days events, visit culturedays.ca.

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Please contact:

Vanitia Campbell
Public Services Coordinator – Youth Programs and Outreach
Lambton County Library 
County of Lambton
519-845-0809 ext. 5237
vanitia.campbell@county-lambton.on.ca