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This Month in Lambton - January 2023

The January 2023 edition of This Month in Lambton includes the following news, service updates, programs and events:

• Lambton County Library spreading the love for Valentine’s Day
• Upcoming events at JNAAG
• Get Outside and Celebrate Winter Walk Day!
• Oil Museum of Canada hosts first Virtual Talk of 2023
• Winter Sports Fun PA Day Event at Oil Museum of Canada
• Discover the International Oil Drillers
• One Book Lambton
• Winter Reading Challenges
• Clash of the Classrooms
• Drinking Water Interruptions

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Oil Museum of Canada hosts first Virtual Talk of 2023

Oil Springs, ON - Oil Museum of Canada, National Historic Site, is hosting their first Virtual Talk of 2023 on Thursday, February 2 beginning at 7:00 p.m. The Museum will be joined by Justin Williams, Executive Director of the Canadian Energy Museum for the Virtual Talk Last Chance Well.

The Canadian Energy Museum is located on Leduc No.1, National Historic Site, near Leduc, Alberta. Discovered in February 1947, the Leduc No.1 oil well is credited with birthing the energy industry in Alberta,...

JNAAG encouraging teens to Try New Things

Sarnia, ON – The Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery is inviting youth aged 9 - 13 to take part in the Try New Things (TNT) afterschool program.

These free, two-day programs, led by local artists, are filled with a variety of creative experiences that will allow youth to discover new passions. Taking place on select Thursdays and Fridays, program participants will develop their creative skills, make new friends, and explore their community.

Upcoming dates include:

Poster Design Studio with Kennady...

Lambton County Library is sending valentines to elders

Wyoming, ON – Lambton County Library is helping elders in the community feel the love this coming Valentine’s Day.

During the month of January, everyone is invited to visit their local library and write a Valentine’s Day greeting to a local senior citizen. All valentines completed in the library by Tuesday, January 31, 2023 will be delivered to residents of County of Lambton operated long-term care homes.

All 25 Lambton County Library locations will provide blank valentines for this program during...

Family Saturday offers art-inspired fun at JNAAG

Sarnia, ON – The Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery is excited to announce the return of weekend family programming, after a pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Families and members of the public are invited to join us in the art studio every Saturday afternoon beginning January 28 for engaging, art-based programming.

Drop-in anytime between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. for a short, artist-facilitated studio activity inspired by current exhibitions. New activities will be offered every month, with the...