PRESCHOOL STORYTIME
Forest Glade
Thursday, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
10:30 - 11:00 am
To register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5400.
Riverside
Thursday, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
11:00 - 11:45 am
To register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 6620.
Budimir
Thursday, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
11:00 - 11:30 am
To register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 3300.
Sandwich
Thursday, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
11:00 - 11:30 am
To register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 7700.
South Walkerville
Tuesday, May 6, 13, 20, 27
10:30 - 11:00 am
To register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5900.
Central
Monday, May 26
10:00 - 11:00 am
To register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 4579.
Fun and entertaining stories for children 2 ½ to 5 years old with a caregiver. This program helps build language skills and enrich the imagination.
BABY STORYTIME
Riverside
Monday, May 5, 12
11:00 - 11:30 am
An eight-week program designed for infants 0 to 16 months with a caregiver. Enjoy sharing rhymes, songs and stories with your child.
To register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 6620.
TODDLER STORYTIME
Riverside
Wednesday, May 7, 14
11:00 - 11:30 am
To register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 6620.
Bridgeview
Thursday, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
11:00 - 11:30 am
To register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 2200.
Join in for stories, finger plays and songs for children 18 months - 2½ years old accompanied by an adult.

MONSTERS OF MAY
Central
Thursday, May 1, 8, 22, 29
4:30 to 5:00 pm
Monsters are loose at the library. Do you want to be one of them? Join us for a fun evening storytime.
Kids are invited to be the soundtrack for the stories. Fun will be had by all. Ages 3 to 13. For more information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 4579.
FAMILY FUN WITH FRENCH
Central
Thursday, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
10:30 -11:00 am
Bilingual stories and songs for children of all ages with caregiver. Translations of familiar and traditional songs will be sung in French with handout provided. No prior French needed. For more information call
519-255-6770, Ext. 4579.
KIDS’ CLUB
Remington Park
Thursday, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
7:00 - 7:45 pm
A drop-in program for children ages 6 to 10. Activities vary from week to week, including games, crafts, stories, etc. For more information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5500.
POOL NOODLE BOUQUET
Forest Glade
Saturday, May 3
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Drop in to the library anytime between 11 and 2 to make a pool noodle flower bouquet for Mom or someone special. For more information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5400.
DRAWING 101
Seminole
Saturday, May 3
2:00 - 3:00 pm
In conjunction with National Youth Arts Week, Seminole is aiming to get children excited about the arts and participating in their communities. Drawing 101 is a beginner drawing program to help them learn basic ideas and concepts. For more information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 8800.
MAY FAIR FOR KIDS
Central
Saturday, May 3, 31
2:00 - 4:00 pm
Games, Parachute storytime, crafts, like sidewalk art, music and dancing. Kids join us as we go to the fair at the library. Fun will be had by all. Ages 3 to 13. For more information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 4579.
GAME DAY
Bridgeview
Saturday, May 3
2:00 - 4:00 pm
Come to the library and challenge your friends or siblings in a board game of your choice. Ages 5 and up.
For more information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 2200.

STORYTIME - MAKE A KITE DAY
Central
Monday, May 5
10:00 - 11:00 am
Join us as we listen to great stories then make wonderful paper kites. Ages 2 ½ to 5. This program helps to build language skills and enrich the imagination. For more information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 4579.
BOOK AND CREATIVE WRITING
CLUB FOR KIDS
Central
Tuesday, May 6, 20, 27
5:00 - 6:45 pm
Join us as we share our favourite stories and give you an opportunity to write and draw your own story.
Kids will be making their own books. To register call 519-255-6770,
Ext. 4579. Ages 4 to 13.
CANADIAN CHILDREN’S BOOK WEEK
Budimir
Tuesday, May 5
6:30 - 8:00 pm
Central
Thursday, May 8
6:30 - 8:00 pm
May 5th to the 10th is Canadian Children’s Book Week. Three local children’s authors will help us celebrate by doing a reading from their picture books. For more information call 519-255-6770, Ext.
3310.
HOMEWORK HELP FOR CHILDREN
Central
Tuesday, May 6, 20, 27
5:30 - 6:45 pm
We offer one to one help in math, reading and languages. Ages 4 to 12. To register call 519-255-6770,
Ext. 4579.
GAME ON
Sandwich
Tuesday, May 6, 13, 20, 27
3:00 - 5:00 pm
Relax in the library with a board game. Ages 6 and up. For more information call 519-255-6770, Ext.
7700.
MOTHER’S DAY CRAFT
Remington Park
Saturday, May 10
2:00 - 3:00 pm
Let’s get together and make a unique craft for someone you love on this Mother’s Day weekend. For more information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5500.

UPCYCLING CRAFTS
Central
Saturday, May 10, 24
3:00 - 4:00 pm
This environmentally friendly craft program reuses items that would normally be discarded. Materials are upcycled: used in crafts to make something new. For more information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 4434.
LIBRARY IDOL
Budimir
Wednesday, May 14
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Join the us for our 4th annual talent night. What’s your talent? Singing, dancing, acting or martial arts?
Are you a poet or artist? Youth ages 5 to 13 are invited to showcase their talents at this fun event. To register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 3300.
ORIGAMI INSECTS
Remington Park
Saturday, May 17
2:00 - 3:00 pm
Spring is a good time to fold origami. We will be making origami ants, ladybugs and beetles. Test your knowledge on these insects. For more information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5500.
CINEMA SATURDAY
Remington Park
Saturday, May 24
2:00- 4:00 pm
Kick back and relax while enjoying a flick from our fantastic film collection. All ages welcome.
For more information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5500.
SPAGHETTI HEDGEHOG
Seminole
Saturday, May 24
2:00 - 3:00 pm
Spring has come and it’s time for the hedgehogs to come out of hibernation and enjoy the beautiful weather. Ever dreamed of owning one as a pet? Well, come into the library and we will create our very own clay and spaghetti hedgehog that you can keep for yourself. Space is limited. To register call 519-
255-6770, Ext. 8800.
Wii GAME DAY
Remington Park
Saturday, May 31
2:00 - 3:00 pm
Come to the library and challenge your friends and siblings and have fun playing a Wii game of your choice. For more information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5500.
During the week of May 1-7 Windsor Public Library will be participating in the 1000 Acts of Art
Challenge. If you can sing it, rap it, draw it, paint it, dance it-you can upload it. Use this month to get your file ready and then check the May program guide for further details and event times. For creative people ages 13-30.

1000 ACTS OF ART
Central
Thursday, May 1
3:30 - 4:45 pm
Friday, May 2
3:00 - 4:00 pm
Saturday, May 3
2:30 - 3:30 pm
Tuesday, May 6
Wednesday, May 7
3:30 - 4:45 pm
Seminole
Saturday, May 3
2:00 - 3:00 pm
Fontainebleau
Monday, May 5
2:00 - 3:00 pm
6:00 - 7:00 pm
Riverside
Tuesday, May 6
6:00 - 7:00 pm
Budimir
Wednesday, May 7
6:00 - 7:00 pm
A National Youth Arts Week Initiative. Do you have a photo, drawing, story, song, dance or other creation of which you are proud? On a memory stick, bring your prepared digital photo or video file to upload. Let’s help Canada top 1000 Acts of Art. Open to creative people 13 to 30. For more information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 4434.
LEAF A MESSAGE
Remington Park
Saturday, May 3
2:00 - 3:00 pm
Come to the library and decorate a leaf with a poem, a thought or a drawing as we celebrate National
Youth Arts Week. Open to creative young adults 13 to 30. Leaves will be put up in the library after being approved by staff. For more information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5500.
HOMEWORK HAVEN
Budimir
Tuesday, May 6, 13, 20, 27
Thursday, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
3:30 - 5:00 pm
Do you need a quiet place to prepare for an upcoming test or work on a project as a group? We invite you to use our program room as your supervised study space. For more information call 519-255-6770,
Ext. 3320.

ARTSPK
Remington Park
Tuesday, May 6, 13, 20, 27
6:00 - 7:30 pm
An event devoted to the arts for youth ages 7 to 15. Each week we will do a craft activity or game related to an art including, sketching, improv, acting, poetry and more. For more information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5500.
‘TWEEN SCENE
Fontainebleau
Wednesday, May 7, 14, 21, 28
4:30 - 5:30 pm
This is an after school drop-in program designed for ages 10 to 13. Activities will include crafts, writing, drama and much more. For more information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5000.
HOMEWORK CLUB
Fontainebleau
Tuesday, May 13, 20, 27
4:00 - 5:00 pm
Join us after school to work on your homework and have some fun! Remember to bring homework to work on. Ages 8 to 12. Spaces are limited. To register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 5000.
WRITING AND ILLUSTRATION CLUB
Riverside
Tuesday, May 13
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Monday, May 26
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Meet other aspiring writers or illustrators, engage in fun exercises, share your work and utilize the latest free Apps including iBooks Author and Book Creator Apps available through the iTunes App store. For ages 8 and up. For more information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 6620.
TEEN ZONE
Central
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
3:30 - 5:00 pm
The Teen Zone Drop-in Centre is an after-school program. Looking for a welcoming space to hang out, meet new people, play games, do homework and explore your artistic side? Take part in fun workshops and assist us in planning interesting programs. Snacks will be provided. For more information please call
519-255-6770, Ext. 4579.
BOOK CHATTER
Budimir
Wednesday, May 28
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Ages 10 to 14.
Attention youth: read any good books lately? We’d love to hear from you. Join us for our ‘Tween Book
Club. Tell us about your favourites, get some great ideas about what to read next and share ideas for upcoming meetings! To register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 3320.

FAMILY KNIT/LOOMING CLUB
Central
Saturday, May 3
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Fontainebleau
Saturday, May 24
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Join us in creating cute baby hats for donation to local hospitals with LeeLee Hats. Those who don't know how to knit will be taught the fun technique of looming. All materials provided, although donations of yarn are accepted. For more information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 4434.
TAI CHI
Central
Sunday, May 4, 11
2:00 - 4:00 pm
Instructor will teach Chinese Tai Chi, which includes Mulan Fan, Tai Chi Boxing and Tai Chi Sword.
Beginners from 2 to 3 pm, Intermediate from 3 to 4 pm. In the Fred Israel Auditorium. To register call
519-255-6770, Ext. 4579.
RAVE REVIEWS
Central
Monday, May 5,
Forest Glade
Monday, May 27
2:30 - 3:30 pm
Come join our staff over tea in a lively discussion as they share some of their favourite reads, both fiction and non-fiction. For more information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 4434.
ADULT SENSORY STORYTIME
Riverside
Tuesday, May 6, 13, 20, 27
10:30 - 11:30 am
Join us for a fun sensory storytime for adults with special needs. Our storytime will include stories, songs, movement and art. For adults with special needs and a support person.
For more information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 6620.
ENGLISH CONVERSATION CIRCLE
Bridgeview
Tuesday, May 6, 13
4:00 - 5:30 pm
Central
Wednesday, May 7, 14
6:00 - 8:00 pm
An opportunity for those who want to improve their speaking skills to join our English Conversation
Circle. All adults are welcome. Designed for English Speakers of Other Languages. For more information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 4560.

NATIONAL FILM BOARD CLUB
Central
Thursday, May 8
6:15 - 7:45 pm
Free screening of movies from the NFB of Canada.
Animated short film: Impromptu
A look at the redemptive power of basic pleasures.
Documentary: My Prairie Home
Portrays the music and life of performer Rae Spoon. For more information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 4566.
ASK OUR GENEALOGIST
Central
Saturday, May 10
10:00 - 11:30 am
The genealogy librarian will be available to consult about starting your family tree or to help you discover new resources. For more information call 519-255-6770, Ext. 4434.
SHORT STORY CLUB
Riverside
Monday, May 12
2:00 - 3:00 pm
Discover the gems of the short story genre. For more information call 519-255-6770,
Ext. 6621.
FABULOUS FELT FLOWERS
Central
Wednesday, May 21
10:30 - 11:30 am
Make a felt flower brooch to decorate your jacket or bag. Minimal hand sewing required. Limit of 10. To register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 4434
BOOKS WITH BUZZ
Budimir
Monday, May 26
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Looking for some great new reads? Get the scoop on the newest books coming out and hear from other readers about their latest and best literary finds. To register call 519-255-6770, Ext. 3320.
WPL WRITERS' GROUP
Tuesday, May 13 at 7:00 pm
Informal discussion about all aspects of writing. This month's focus: contests and grants.
GETTING STARTED WITH
YOUR SELF-PUBLISHING PROJECT
Thursday, May 22 at 6:00 pm
Not sure where to begin? Attend an information session on how to get your self-publishing project into gear. If we don't cover your questions - be sure to ask!
For more information about these programs call
519-255-6770, Ext. 4603.