What's Happening in September 2012
at St. Thomas Public Library

Words & Music 2012
Thursday, Sep. 27th 2012 at 8pm
40 Princess Ave
St Thomas, ON
Featuring David Rotenberg
author of "The Placebo Effect" and "Shanghai"
along with
Rainbow Gardens Quartet featuring jazz vocalist Sharon Smith!
FREE TICKETS available at St. Thomas Public Library on a first-come, first-served basis. A goodwill offering is suggested on the night of the event. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Please note Words & Music takes place at the Princess Ave. Playhouse at 40 Princess Avenue, St. Thomas.
Books will be available for purchase and signing by the author.
For further details, call the library at 519-631-6050.
Adult Book ClubA special meeting! Held at 18 Rosebery Place, St. Thomas. Please RSVP to the Adult Dept. at (519) 631-6050. | 'Tween SceneFor 'tweens in Grades 4 to 7 - register in the Children's & Teens' Dept. http://www.st-thomas.library.on.ca/?q=content/tween-scene | Self Check-outSTPL has installed a self check-out for books on the main floor of the library! Fast, user friendly, and confidential! |
Adult Book Club
A special meeting! Held at 18 Rosebery Place, St. Thomas. Please RSVP to the Adult Dept. at (519) 631-6050.
'Tween Scene
For 'tweens in Grades 4 to 7 - register in the Children's & Teens' Dept. http://www.st-thomas.library.on.ca/?q=content/tween-scene
Madagasar 3: Free Showing Friday, Sept. 14 @ 7pm - Carnegie Rm, Rated PG
Prometheus: FREE showing Friday, Sept. 21 @ 7 pm - Carnegie Rm, Rated 14A
Chess ClubSat, Sept. 22 @ 1 p.m. (and every Saturday after that!) Learn how to play or play against others. If possible, bring your own chess set. Ingram Activity Centre - Children's & Teens' Dept. | Lego ClubWed. Sept. 19, 4-5 p.m. Free drop-in program for ages 5+. Design amazing creations with the provided theme! | Wii Gaming NightFri. Sept. 28, 6-7 p.m. For ages 8-12 years. Register for "Wii Party" at the Children's and Teens' Info Desk. |
Chess Club
Sat, Sept. 22 @ 1 p.m. (and every Saturday after that!) Learn how to play or play against others. If possible, bring your own chess set. Ingram Activity Centre - Children's & Teens' Dept.
Lego Club
Wed. Sept. 19, 4-5 p.m. Free drop-in program for ages 5+. Design amazing creations with the provided theme!
Trivia Night 2012
Saturday, Oct. 13th 2012 at 7-10:15pm
502 Talbot St
St Thomas, ON
7 p.m. - Social Time
7:30 p.m. - Trivia Starts
Tickets: $20 each or $120 for a team of 6.
(Please note that the limit of 6 people per team is strictly enforced this year.)
Register your team now! Registration forms available at the Information Desk on the main level of St. Thomas Public Library. Want to reserve a table, but not ready to register? Email Ruth at rcrocker@st-thomas.library.on.ca to reserve a table.
Features:
- Grand prizes: 1st $300 in Downtown Development Dollars, 2nd $180 in Downtown Development Dollars, 3rd $120 Wayside Gift Certificate
- Live entertainment with Dave Hoy
- Art display
- 50/50 draw
- Door prizes and “teaser” prize
- Cash bar and hot & cold hors d’oeurves
Library Friends Shop
Buy One, Get One FREE*!
Library Friends Shop
Elgin Mall
417 Wellington Street, St. Thomas
Located near Charm Jewellers
Hours:
Monday to Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
*Free books of equal or lesser value. Does not include "Memories of St. Thomas" Collection.
The Library Friends Shop is a used book shop. It is run by Friends of St. Thomas Public Library and relies entirely on book donations and volunteers. All proceeds from the sales at the shop are donated back to St. Thomas Public Library.
The Friends of St. Thomas Public Library also have a small book sale at the Horton Farmer's Market, open every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. until Noon.
Contact us!
Don't forget to visit the library's blog at http://stplblog.wordpress.com.