Specialized Collections
A Lambton County Library card offers a range of specialized material and collections.
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Active Living Lifestyle Collections |
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This collection includes:
This collection was funded in part by Lambton Public Health and Healthy Kids Community Challenge partners. A library card is required to borrow these items. |
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Book Club Kits |
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Book Club kits are available for an 8-week loan period and can be reserved online. Each set contains ten copies of the book. |
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Braille Books |
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Lambton County Library maintains a small braille collection of children's books. Some braille books (adult and children's) are also available through Inter-Library Loan. |
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Culture Pass |
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Borrow a Culture Pass from any Lambton County Library location for seven days to gain free admission for up to one family (maximum of two adults and four school-aged children) to the following Lambton County locations:
Explore participating locations and learn more about the Culture Pass. |
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eReaders |
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eReader kits are available to borrow for free with your library card. These devices connect to Wi-Fi, so you do not need a computer to access materials. The eReader kits include:
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ESL Language Learning Materials |
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Study material for English language learning, including proficiency tests such as TOEFL and TOEIC (beginner to advanced levels) are available. They are located at the Sarnia Library. |
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Huron Shores Area Transit Smart Card Library Pass |
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The Smart Card Library Pass allows borrowers to enjoy unlimited travel on Huron Shores Area Transit for up to five days. This convenient pass can be borrowed by any Lambton County Library cardholder, but is only available to pick up from the following library locations: Sarnia, Arkona, Forest, Grand Bend, Port Franks, and Thedford. Reserve Smart Card Library Pass Huron Shores Area Transit is an inter-community public transit service linking Lambton Shores, South Huron, North Middlesex, Bluewater and Kettle & Stony Point First Nation with each other and Sarnia, London, Goderich and Strathroy. Information about routes, schedules and fares is available on their website. |
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Lambton Indie Authors |
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The Lambton Indie Authors collection is a circulating collection showcasing self-published, independent, and small press books by local authors, for readers of all ages. The collection is located on the first floor of the Sarnia Library, but can be reserved by cardholders through any of the 25 Lambton County Library locations or the online catalogue. |
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Large Print Books |
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Lambton County Library has a collection of large print books, which any patron may borrow. |
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Ontario Parks Passes |
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This Ontario Parks pass provides borrowers with unlimited daily vehicle entry for one vehicle plus all its passengers at any Ontario Provincial Park. The passes are valid between January 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024 and may be borrowed for a period of seven days. Passes include a vehicle permit and a Parks Guide (while supplies last). The vehicle permit must be returned after the lending period but the borrower may keep the Guide. Lambton County Library received the passes from Ontario Parks as a part of its library day-use vehicle lending program that encourages Ontario residents to spend time outdoors and take advantage of the benefits being outdoors provides to mental and physical health. |
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Multilingual Materials |
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Books are available in French and other languages such as Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, German, Greek, Gujarati, Hindi, Italian, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and Urdu. Children's books, large print books, CDs, Videos and DVDs are also available in some of these languages. |
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Radon is a colourless, odourless radioactive gas and is the number one cause of lung cancer in non-smokers in Canada. It occurs naturally in soil and rocks and enters the home from the ground. Testing is the only way to detect it. Radon Initial Screening Kits can be borrowed for up to 21 days. Radon Initial Screening Kits can provide rapid results, helping identify potential radon issues or monitor the effectiveness of mitigation measures. Health Canada recommends long-term radon tests (minimum 91 days) for reliable results, regardless of the result of initial screening tests. Learn more at TakeActionOnRadon.ca. |
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Seed Library |
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The Seed Library is a free, community-driven seed borrowing system that provides an opportunity for people to grow their own healthy food. Library card holders borrow vegetable and herb seeds that they plant, grow, and harvest while letting a few plants mature and return to seed. Borrowers then return these new seeds to the Library collection. By returning seeds from successful plants, local gardeners help sustain the Library's collection. Learn more about the Seed Library. |
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There are four separate Sports Kits, each one focused on a particular sport, containing basic equipment needed to play the sport. The four Sports Kits include:
Patrons can enjoy a seven-day lending period for each Sports Kit. This timeframe allows them to explore a new sport at their own pace, practice their skills, or enjoy a friendly game. |
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Telescope kits offer opportunities to spark curiosity and enhance STEAM learning. Available for a seven-day lending period these kits include:
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VOX™ Books |
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VOX™ Books are printed children's books for ages 2 - 7 that provide full professional audio narration using a unique audio reader attached to the book. VOX™ Books help readers improve reading comprehension and reading accuracy. Inside of the front cover is a permanently attached 5mm VOX™ Reader device which reads aloud at every flip of a page. Children simply push a button to listen while they read. |
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Wi-Fi Hotspots are available to borrow for a 14-day period, giving patrons ample time to utilize this valuable resource for work, study, or leisure. While providing unlimited internet access please note that the hotspots are subject to content restrictions in compliance with vendor policies. These restrictions include streaming services like Netflix, Prime, and Disney+, as well as gambling and adult content sites. Wi-Fi Hotspots will deactivate between the hours of 2 a.m. and 7 a.m. |
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Yoto Players are available to borrow for up to 21 days, offering young patrons an engaging alternative to screen-based entertainment. Yoto is a screen-free audio platform that lets kids explore over 1,000 stories, music, activities, sound effects, radio, podcasts, and more. Each kit includes a portable audio device and a selection of themed content cards. |