Friends of the Coldstream Library

10/15/2026

Next week we'll be celebrating Ontario Public Library Week! This year's theme is Loud for Libraries. Being loud for your library can look like:

📖 Checking out materials
✔️ Attending programs & events
❤️ Sharing your love on social media

You can also join in the celebration by visiting any Middlesex County Library branch and participating in activities for a chance to win! Earn ballots by:

✅Playing our OPLW Bingo
✅Completing the OPLW scavenger hunt
✅Attending any library program
✅Telling us why the library is important to you!

There will be one winner at every branch, and a system-wide grand prize winner. Hope to see you at the library!

10/15/2026

10/15/2026

10/14/2026

Join Brenda Gallagher for an evening of how to improve our well being. Everyone is welcome!

10/11/2026

We are thankful for everyone who supports the Coldstream Library in any way!

10/07/2026

This Thursday! Join Susan Oster from Alzheimer Society Southwest Partners for a presentation on Understanding the Aging Brain. Explore the memory changes that can occur with aging, recognize atypical changes that may signal a concern, understand treatable causes of memory difficulties, and gain a general understanding of dementia.

When: Thursday, October 8 at 2:00pm
Where: There are three ways to attend!

👥Join in person at the Strathroy Library
📺Attend a viewing party in Ailsa Craig, Coldstream or Parkhill
💻Join virtually via Zoom.

Registration is required. Visit our website to register: https://library.middlesex.ca/seniors-programming

10/07/2026

🎨 Unleash your inner artist!

As we celebrate Seniors in the month of October, older adults are invited to visit any of our 15 branches to relax and try something new with watercolor painting. 💧🖌️

Just ask at the front desk to borrow in-branch supplies—and let your creativity flow! While supplies last.