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New hours at various library branches this fall
Posted on Thursday, August 16, 2018 12:00 AM
Wyoming, ON - Starting in September, Lambton County Library will be slightly adjusting the hours of several library branches to meet operational needs.
While open for approximately the same number of hours per week, the following Library branches will open under new hours effective Tuesday, September 4, 2018:
Alvinston
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 2:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Arkona
Tuesday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Thursday 3:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Brigden
Monday, Tuesday...
Sarnia Library presents free author readings
Posted on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 12:00 AM
Sarnia, ON – Sarnia Library will be hosting live readings from various authors Saturday, August 25.
The event, beginning at 1 p.m. in the library's West Room, will feature the following authors:
- Sharon Berg (local author & founder of Big Pond Rumours E-Zine & Micro Press) will read one poem at the beginning & one poem at the end of the session.
- Tom Gannon Hamilton (Toronto poet & musician) will read from his chapbook El Marillo which features poems about his work with Salvaide in El Salvador during...
Mosquito pool tests positive for West Nile Virus - August 2018
Posted on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 12:00 AM
Point Edward, ON - Test results received today by Lambton Public Health confirm mosquitoes collected from a trap located in Wyoming on August 1 tested positive for the West Nile virus (WNV).
This is the second positive finding as part of WNV surveillance. A crow in Sarnia tested positive in late July.
WNV is spread to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. Reduce your risk:
- Take precautions to avoid mosquitoes and bites
- Reduce mosquito breeding areas around your home
- Support surveillance by...
Local crow tests positive for West Nile Virus
Posted on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 12:00 AM
Point Edward, ON – Test results received today by Lambton Public Health confirm a dead crow found in Sarnia's north end in late July tested positive for the West Nile virus (WNV). This is the first positive finding in 2018. No human cases of WNV have been reported in Lambton County this year.
West Nile virus is spread to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. The majority of people infected with West Nile virus do not get sick. Those who do become ill usually experience mild flu-like symptoms...
County welcomes new General Manager, Social Services
Posted on Thursday, July 26, 2018 12:00 AM
Wyoming, ON - Valerie Colasanti is joining the County of Lambton as General Manager, Social Services effective August 27, 2018.
Colasanti comes to the County from the Municipality of Chatham-Kent (Chatham-Kent) where she has served for nearly 30 years, including most recently as Director, Employment & Social Services for the last 15 years. During her time with Chatham-Kent, Colasanti has led a talented team of Program Managers and Supervisors who deliver a variety of social service programs including...